Major League Baseball has several new rules going into effect for the 2023 season. The new rules have been tested in spring training (except for the shortened time to decide on replay reviews), discussed, debated, and in the case of when the clock starts between batters, slightly tweaked. There may be another new twist during the upcoming season, as teams try to find a way to shift within the...
The Mets were fully aware that their starting pitching depth was going to be tested this season. They had hoped, though, that it wouldn’t be quite this soon. With the news about José Quintana’s surgery for a stress fracture in his rib, the Mets will now be down a starter until at least July. While not ideal for the team, it presents a golden opportunity for one of the Mets’...
Add another notch to the story of Darin Ruf and the New York Mets. Mets manager Buck Showalter stated that the designated hitter received an injection in his right wrist, and will more than likely need at least two to three days before he can begin any hitting activity. When asked about the wrist, Ruf stated to reporters that this was something he’d like to take care of at the current...
It’s no secret that Shohei Ohtani’s immediate future with the Los Angeles Angels will be the hot topic of conversation as spring training gets underway. While the Angels and general manager Perry Minasian have tried to shut down any potential trade rumors regarding the elite star pitcher/designated hitter, that hasn’t stopped those from speculating that Ohtani could be due for...
The 2023 World Baseball Classic is set to begin next month, and while the event is a unique and exciting one for the players and fans, it may cause some MLB managers to lose sleep. Buck Showalter will be one of the managers hit hardest by the WBC this spring, as up to a dozen Mets may end up participating in the event (full rosters will be revealed on Thursday evening). Updated list of Mets WBC...
The Mets already have several players committed to the 2023 World Baseball Classic including Pete Alonso (USA), Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz (Puerto Rico), Starling Marte (Dominican Republic), Mark Vientos (Nicaragua), and Eduardo Escobar (Venezuela). One name that’s been rumored to be a contender for the event but hasn’t yet been confirmed is Jeff McNeil. However, with the recent...
Good morning, Mets fans! Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi revealed to reporters recently that he had immediate concerns about Carlos Correa’s physical. Zaidi said that the Giants and Correa’s camp had differing opinions on the medical review, but it wasn’t an “11th-hour thing.” Correa’s introductory press conference in San Francisco was...
Good morning, Mets fans! Talks surrounding the Carlos Correa contract took a brief pause for Christmas, but Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Mets and Correa are both motivated to get a deal done. The two sides were said to be “working on things” on Saturday and there appears to be optimism that they could come to an agreement. Heyman reports that among the topics...
The Mets wrapped up a bevy of offseason moves on Tuesday with the press conference for Justin Verlander. But that doesn’t mean they’re done making moves to improve the team. According to MMO’s Mike Mayer, the Mets have contacted the Chicago White Sox about All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks. SNY’s Andy Martino also mentioned the Sox are shopping Hendriks, and the Mets’...
Based on the aggressiveness displayed by the New York Mets front office this offseason, it can be concluded that Steve Cohen is not intimidated by the increase in luxury tax payments that he will have to make. To contextualize what is facetiously called the ‘Steve Cohen Tax,’ other owners in the MLB quickly took notice of Steve Cohen’s abundant spending habits and decided to...
Although Carlos Beltrán never actually managed a game with the Mets, it’s clear the franchise still believes he could bring something valuable to the dugout. According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, the Mets reached out to Beltrán about potentially joining the team’s coaching staff, but the former All-Star indicated he was not interested in that type of role with the club....
Good morning, Mets fans! The Rays are engaged in advanced trade talks in advance of Tuesday’s deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft. The Mets, Cubs, Reds, and Angels have been in touch with the Rays about their pitching availability, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported. Latest MLB News In a week where the Astros fired both their general manager and his assistant, they ended it...
