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Latest Mets News
According to Andy Martino of SNY, one reliever the Mets will target this offseason is RHP Dellin Betances.
While speaking at the GM meetings, Brodie Van Wagenen indicated David Peterson may be making his Major League debut in 2020.
According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets and Chili Davis are close to an agreement that would bring him back as their hitting coach in 2020.
According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets have contacted former Marlins and Braves skipper, Fredi Gonzalez about their current vacant bench coach opening.
New York Mets manager Carlos Beltran has responded to reports of the 2017 Houston Astros partaking in illegal sign-stealing via advanced video technology, as per Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Evan Axelbank of Fox News 13 Tampa Bay reported on Tampa Bay native Pete Alonso‘s Rookie of the Year Award, discussing his childhood playing baseball in Tampa.
Latest MLB News
According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, Adam Wainwright is going back to the St. Louis Cardinals on a one year deal.
Maria Guardado reported that the San Francisco Giants named Gabe Kapler as their new manager.
Minnesota Twins’ Rocco Baldelli won the American League Manager of the Year Award.
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt won the National League Manager of the Year Award.
The Yankees are eyeing Gerrit Cole, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman confirmed that he will talk to the agents for Cole and Stephen Strasburg.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, Kris Bryant, Mookie Betts, or Francisco Lindor will be moved this offseason from their current team.
Jon Morosi of MLB Network also reports that the Tigers will listen to offers on starter Matthew Boyd, and already have a desired return.
Former Astros pitcher Mike Fiers told Ken Rosental and Evan Drellich of The Athletic that Houston was using electronics to steal signs during home games in 2017.
Angels GM Billy Eppler said Tony La Russa is joining the front office as a special assistant of baseball operations, according to Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times.
Former Dodger Kristopher Negrón announced his retirement from playing professional baseball.
Dan Richards of Pitchers List wrote about new ballpark factors.
Tampa Bay Rays GM Erik Neander received the MLB Executive of the Year Award.
Matt Eddy of Baseball America wrote about the Top 15 most accomplished Minor League Franchises of the 2010s.
Steve Politi of NJ.com reported on a court case that could change youth sports forever.
Latest NL East News
Craig Mish of FNTSY Radio reports that the Marlins are looking to add a free agent bat.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the market for veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson is already heating up. Six teams, including the Nationals, Braves, and Phillies have touched base with Donaldson.
Latest On MMO
Drew Keelan analyzed and graded Pete Alonso’s rookie season with the Mets.
Michael Mayer shared MMO reader Dean Price’s opinion on the Mets trading Noah Syndergaard for a center fielder.
Michael Mayer also wrote a piece examining the free agent catcher market.
Tim Ryder examines what Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen spoke about on the second day of this year’s GM Meetings.
This Date In Mets History
Birthdays: Bobby Pfeil turns 76, George Theodore turns 73, Rigo Beltran turns 50, Vic Darensbourg turns 49 and Asdrubal Cabrera turns 34.
1985: Mets released Kelvin Chapman, Tom Paciorek, and Brent Gaff.
1990: Mets released Chris Jelic and Keith Hughes.
2012: The St. Louis Cardinals signed Rob Johnson of the Mets as a free agent.
