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On Wednesday, Bloomberg released an article stating that PGA Tour signed a $3 billion investment deal with the Strategic Sports Group, which includes the Fenway Sports Group and Mets owner Steve Cohen. The deal will include an initial investment of $1.5 billion and is for a new for-profit entity which values PGA Tour Enterprises at $12 billion. LIV Golf is not initially involved in the deal, but The Saudi Public Investment Fund will provide additional money if PGA and LIV Golf reach an agreement on a merger. The group includes numerous other owners including Arthur Blank of the Atlanta Falcons, Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs, and Wyc Grousbeck of the Boston Celtics.
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Latest Mets News
Six Mets prospects break into the ESPN top 100 prospects list: Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuña, Ronny Mauricio, Ryan Clifford, and Christian Scott. Click here to see where they landed on the list.
The Mets announced their promotion schedule for the 2024 season as well as a different start time for Saturday games, check out Metsmerized’s article on it to learn about all the important dates and information!
Former Mets reliever Joe Smith is calling it a career after 16 major league seasons, per his agency Excel Baseball. Smith appeared in a whopping 866 games throughout his career while racking up 228 career holds.
Mets radio announcer Keith Raad joined FanGraphs‘ “Beat the Shift Podcast” to talk about his career path and answer some questions about this years Mets club.
The Mets’ Double-A affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, announce that their old persona — the “Binghamton Mets” — will return for select games during the 2024 season.
Latest MLB News
Left-handed relief pitcher Wandy Peralta agreed to a a four-year, $16.5 million deal with the San Diego Padres, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes three opt-outs. Click here to learn more about the signing.
The Baltimore Orioles released an official statement as the Angelos family agrees to sell control stake in the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein and his group, which includes Cal Ripken Jr. The release, which was posted to Twitter by Dan Connolly of Sportsnaut.com, says that John Angelos will stay on as a senior advisor and the Angelos family will keep over 30% stake.
RHP Wily Peralta signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, which includes an invite to spring training, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The veteran relief pitcher put up a 2.93 ERA in his two seasons with the Detroit Tigers.
Former Met Robert Gsellman signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals and will make $900k if he is in the majors with the club, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported that the guarantee on James Paxton‘s one-year deal with the Dodgers will be lowered due to an unspecified health concern. The guarantee will be lowered from $11 million to $7 million but still has a maximum potential value of $13 million.
The Boston Red Sox claimed utility man Romy Gonzalez off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox and in turn designated RHP Zack Weiss for assignment.
The Houston Astros announced that they are acquiring IF/OF Trey Cabbage from the Los Angeles Angels and are sending RHP Carlos Espinosa in return.
Latest on MMO
Patrick Glynn ranked all five projected NL East starting third baseman for the 2024 season.
Take a look at the Mets’ promotion schedule for the 2024 season!
See where the Mets’ top prospects landed on ESPN’s top 100 prospect list.
On This Date in Mets History
2013: The New York Mets sign Marlon Byrd to a minor league deal. Byrd would go on to bat .285 and lead the team with 21 home runs before being traded to the Pirates later in the season.
Birthdays: Steve Gelbs (37), Austin Jackson (37), Rich Becker (52), Joe Vitko (54)
