Tag: Angels

Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Never Had Final Conversation With Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! With the Orioles in the Bronx for a series with the Yankees, it marks the first time Pete Alonso has returned to New York since his departure from the Mets this offseason. Prior to Friday’s series opener, Alonso held a 13-minute session with media where he said he never had a final conversation with Steve Cohen or David Stearns before signing with the Orioles. He...

Series Preview: Mets Searching For Any Positive Momentum vs. Angels

The New York Mets (10-21) finished the month of April with the worst record in all of baseball. There are no good ways to spin how the beginning of the season has unfolded for the team. The Mets have put themselves in a massive hole, and Carlos Mendoza and the players are looking to turn this around. They will begin their road trip against the Los Angeles Angels (12-20), who have lost nine of...

Free Agent Profile: Kenley Jansen, RP

Kenley Jansen, RP Position: RP B/T: S/R Age: 38 (9/30/1987) 2025 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 47 GF, 0 HLD, 29 SV, 1 BS, 59 IP, 5-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 SO, 19 BB 2025 Advanced Stats: 165 ERA+, 24.4% K%, 8.1% BB%, 3.75 xERA, 3.98 FIP, 4.04 xFIP, 1 bWAR, 0.6 fWAR Rundown With 476 saves, Kenley Jansen is one of the most accomplished closers in MLB history. He already has the fourth-most saves in...

Morning Briefing: Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki as Manager

Good morning, Mets fans! The Angels have hired former catcher and team special assistant Kurt Suzuki as their new manager. Suzuki, who played his final two seasons with the Angels and has worked in their front office since retiring in 2022, was chosen after Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter fell out of contention for the job. Latest Mets News Keith Hernandez shared a brief message with SNY viewers...

3 Up, 3 Down: Resurgent Bats Powers Mets’ Sweep Of Angels

Redemption was the backdrop for the New York Mets’ series sweep over the Angels. New York took all three games against Anaheim at Citi Field thanks to some resurgent bats. Key players breaking out of slumps was the common trend throughout this series. Some clutch pitching also helped as the Mets moved back to the top of the NL East thanks to a four-game winning streak. A six-game road trip...

Game Chat: Angels vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 • 1:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Brock Burke (4-1, 3.38) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (0-1, 2.45) SNY The Mets go for the sweep this afternoon! The last couple of days have followed similar scripts. The Angels took the lead early, then extended their lead. On Tuesday night, they went ahead 1-0 on a home run early and tacked on another run a few innings later. The...

Report: Alonso Meets with Angels; Mets Discuss Torkelson Trade

Updated Post: Jan. 24, 4:45 PM On SI’s Pat Ragazzo reported that the Mets are considering a trade for Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson with uncertainty regarding Pete Alonso’s chances of a return to Queens. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, Torkelson slashed .233/.313/.446 with 31 home runs in 2023 before hitting .219/.295/.374 in 92 games and 381 plate...

Mets To Sign Griffin Canning

The Mets made another free agent acquisition Wednesday night, agreeing to terms with starting pitcher Griffin Canning on a one-year, $4.25 million contract. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal, which is pending a physical. The Mets had been interested in the right-hander, according to a report earlier this week by Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Canning was traded...

Jorge Soler to Angels Headlines First Trade of Offseason

The off-season is officially underway and teams are not wasting any time looking towards the 2025 season. On Thursday afternoon, a deal between the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves has been finalized. The Angels are receiving outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler and in return, they are sending right-handed pitcher Griffin Canning to the Braves. Soler signed a three-year, $42 million...

3 Up, 3 Down: Lack Of Offense Dooms Mets In Anaheim

Some worrying offensive trends continued for the New York Mets in a series loss to the Angels. The Mets dropped two out of three games in Anaheim to a team well under .500. As a result, New York fell 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. It was also the ballclub’s first series loss since June 30. The lack of offense was central to the Mets’ struggles on the West Coast. Their recent...

Game Chat: Mets vs Angels, 9:38 PM

Saturday, August 3, 2024 • 9:38 PM Angel Stadium • Anaheim, CA LHP David Peterson (5-1, 3.52) vs. RHP José Soriano (6-7, 3.69) SNY • MLBN Good News: Not only did the Mets win on Friday night, but the Cardinals and Pirates lost, dropping them to 2.5 and 3.0 games back in the Wild Card race. The Padres also lost, effectively putting them in a tie with the Mets, but since the Mets have played fewer...

Morning Briefing: Starling Marte To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, outfielder Starling Marte expects to start appearing in minor league rehab games next week, and he will be traveling to Port St. Lucie on Monday. Marte has been sidelined since late June with a knee injury and his recovery has been slow. Marte had a .745 OPS on the year before his injury and was slashing .333/.395/.522/.916 against...

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