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Morning Briefing: Imai, Okamoto Deadlines Coming

Good morning, Mets fans! Do you think the Mets will nab a free agent starter? The posting window for Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai closes on Friday, MLB Trade Rumors reminds us, which could make the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day busier than usual. Not just because teams may be vying to sign the 27-year-old who pitched to a 1.92 ERA and led the Japan Pacific League in...

Free Agent Profile: Austin Hays, LF

Austin Hays, LF Position: LF B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 30 (07/05/1994) 2025 Traditional Stats: 103 G, 416 PA, .266/.315/.453/.768, 101 H, 16 2B, 15 HR, 64 RBI, 29 BB, 107 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 105 WRC+, 25.7% K%, 7.0% BB%, .326 BABIP, .300 xwOBA, 1.2 fWAR, 0.8 WAR, 1 OAA, -2 DRS, 0 FRV Rundown Austin Hays entered the open market following a 2025 season that served as a partial rebound. After...

Tong’s Peculiar Second Outing Marred By Home-Run Ball

Jonah Tong threw six innings of three-hit ball Saturday in the first road start of his career, which would typically result in a good day’s work. The problem was all three hits sailed over the fence of the Great American Ball Park. Tong retired the first five Cincinnati Reds he faced before walking Spencer Steer with two outs in the second inning. Sal Stewart, a 21-year-old rookie playing...

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Over Top Wild Card Spot

Good morning, Mets fans! With the Mets’ (55-48) 8-4 victory over the Braves (54-48) Friday night, New York took over the top Wild Card spot, surpassing the Braves in the standings. The Mets were as many as 10 games behind the Braves in early June but have now overtaken Atlanta, who are the losers of six in a row. Latest Mets News J.D. Martinez, Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez each...

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