Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks

Report: Josh Naylor Returning To Seattle On Five-Year Deal

The first notable domino has fallen in the 2025 offseason. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Seattle Mariners are bringing back first baseman Josh Naylor. Naylor is reportedly signing a five-year deal to return to Seattle. The specifics of the deal wasn’t revealed until a day after Passan’s report. Naylor signed for $92.5 million over five years ($18.5 million annually). Naylor was projected...

Morning Briefing: Mets Call Up Dylan Ross For Final Two Games

Good morning, Mets fans. The Mets (82-78) fell to the Marlins (78-82) 6-2 Friday night. New York got out to a 2-0 lead just four batters into the game but couldn’t muster up any offense afterwards. The team’s sloppy defense continued, and it contributed greatly to a six-run fifth inning for the Marlins that put the game to bed. Meanwhile, the Reds (82-78) won their game over the...

NL Wild Card Update: Mets Remain in Control of Their Own Destiny

The Mets’ victory Tuesday night over the Chicago Cubs was their largest comeback of the season. Unfortunately, the 2025 Mets continue to keep their fans on edge. After their inspiring win in the first game at Wrigley, they dropped a clunker Wednesday night by a score of 10-3.  Jonah Tong, looking every bit like the rookie who only made two starts in Triple-A, lasted for just two innings...

Game Thread: Mets vs. Nationals, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Jake Irvin (8-13, 5.76) vs. LHP Sean Manaea (2-3, 5.40) SNY The New York Mets’ comeback fell short saturday night and margins for error in the final week got a bit smaller. It was a night of defensive miscues for the Mets. Mistakes in the second inning led to a 3-0 Washington Nationals lead. The Mets came alive late scoring...

Morning Briefing: Mets Grab Rubber Match Over Arizona

Good morning, Mets fans! Also, good morning to any Knicks fans out there! A good Wednesday for the guys in blue started in Arizona where the Mets took the rubber match against the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 7-1. Despite having some control issues early on, Kodai Senga found the range and went six innings of shutout ball, lowering his ERA to 1.16 on the season. Along with that, Juan Soto...

Morning Briefing: Danny Young Might Need Tommy John Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets announced that lefty reliever Danny Young will be placed on the 15-day IL, retroactive to April 27, with a left elbow strain. Along with that move, righty Chris Devenski was selected from Triple-A Syracuse and the recently signed lefty Brooks Raley was transferred to the 60-day IL. Unfortunately, this does not seem like a short-term stint, as Mets...

Morning Briefing: Jackson Merrill Inks Nine-Year Extension

Good morning, Mets fans! The Padres, who have had several questions concerning their financial status, were able to lock up one of their young stars on Wednesday. San Diego’s center fielder, Jackson Merrill, had an All-Star campaign in his rookie year, slugging 24 home runs with a .292/.326/.500 slash line. Merrill agreed with the club on a nine-year, $135 million contract extension which...

Corbin Burnes Signs Six-Year, $210 Million Deal with D-Backs

In perhaps the most shocking twist of the offseason thus far, the Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly signed right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes to a six-year deal worth $210 million, which includes an opt-out after the 2026 campaign. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman broke the news, while USA Today’s Bob Nightengale revealed that Burnes turned down more money from the San Francisco...

Joey Lucchesi Pitches Well in Mets’ Regular Season Finale

When the Mets (89-73) clinched a postseason berth with their wild 8-7 victory over the Braves (89-73) in the first game of their doubleheader, they were able to save Luis Severino for the Wild Card round, calling up Joey Lucchesi (0-2, 5.23 ERA) to pitch the final game of the regular season with only seeding being determined by whether the Mets won or lost. Atlanta was supposed to rely on Chris...

Game Chat: Mets vs. Brewers, 3:10 P.M.

Sunday, September 29, 2024 • 3:10 PM American Family Field • Milwaukee, WI LHP David Peterson (9-3, 3.08) vs. RHP Colin Rea (12-5, 4.17) SNY Despite everything that has transpired in the last week, the New York Mets still have the chance to clinch a spot in the postseason Sunday. With the Atlanta Braves winning yesterday, and the Arizona Diamondbacks losing, the Braves just have to win a game...

Mets Offense Stalling At The Worst Time; Can they Rebound?

For most of the second half, the New York Mets’ offense has been a big bright spot. Since the All-Star break, they are scoring 4.53 runs per game. A really solid number. But over the last two days, the lineup has been quiet and ineffective. Not something you want at this point in the season with what is at stake. The Milwaukee Brewers, who have nothing to play for, are still proving to be...

Mets Clinching Scenarios; How Might The Braves Factor In?

It has certainly been a tumultuous week for the New York Mets. After a storm postponed two of the team’s three biggest games of the season, the Mets traveled to Milwaukee where they have lost the first two games in the series. Despite the team’s losing skid now sitting at three games, New York can clinch a playoff spot on Sunday. Thanks to a loss by the Arizona Diamondbacks on...

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