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Jacob deGrom is the best starting pitcher in all of Major League Baseball, according to MLB Network.

New Mets’ manager Luis Rojas spoke with MLB Network on Saturday, discussing his history as a coach.

Per Jacob Resnick of Mets Minors: Matt Adams‘ minor league contract will have him earning $1.25 million and if Adams is added to the major league roster, he can earn up to a total of $1.5M in performance bonuses.

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Tony Fernandez is in critical condition due to complications with his kidney, according to Hector Gomez. Fernandez was a five-time All Star, a Gold Glove winner four times over, and a World Series champion in 1993.

Per Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic: Pittsburgh Pirates GM Ben Cherington once taught a semester at Columbia, and the experience has clearly influenced the way he operates in his current position.

The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that Phil Rizzo, father of Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, diedp at the age of 90.

The Minnesota Twins have agreed to a deal with free agent pitcher Jhoulys Chacin, reported Robert Murray.

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In case you missed it: Marc Carig of The Athletic reflected on some of Curtis Granderson‘s most memorable moments, both on and off the field.

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Eric Belyea gives us information on several available players who could fit quite well in Queens.

The Mets should hold nothing back when it comes to acquiring Kris Bryant, says Tim Ryder.

Rob Piersall sends his sincerest thanks to the recently retired Curtis Granderson.

What might the Matt Adams signing mean for the Mets’ Dom Smith? Josh Finkelstein has some theories.

Rob Piersall sits down with the recently acquired Rob Whalen and discusses the pitcher’s long baseball journey.

This Day in Mets History

2008: The Mets officially acquire two-time Cy Young award winner Johan Santana from the Minnesota Twins.

Birthdays: Jason Vargas turns 37, Chin-lung Hu turns 36, Ronny Cedeno turns 37, Melvin Mora turns 48, Scott Erickson turns 52, Pat Tabler turns 62, Leo Foster turns 69, and Dale Murray turns 70.

Let’s go Mets!