After an embarrassing loss to Mexico on Sunday, Team USA (2-1) got their offense going early on Monday against Canada. Thanks in part to a nine-run opening inning, USA was able to defeat Canada 12-1 in seven innings to put themselves in a much better position to qualify for the quarterfinals. While Team USA didn’t have the perfect game that Puerto Rico had earlier in the day against Israel, they...
David Wright is in Port St. Lucie for spring training. He took some time to speak with the media Thursday on what it means to him to be back with the “Mets family” and on being able to give back to the players who are there fighting for positions this spring. Wright Back in PSL “I love being back,” he exclaimed. “I bleed orange and blue! This is my extended family,” he said. Wright said that...
Carlos Beltrán arrived at Clover Park on Wednesday and took some time to talk with the media about what it means to him to be back with the organization as a special assistant to Mets GM Billy Eppler. The former All-Star also spoke about his transition from manager, to TV commentator, to now being back with the organization three years later. It was a moment that just looked and felt right as...
All is forgiven for Francisco Lindor following a terrific bounce-back season in his second year with the New York Mets. Thumbs down and boos gave way to cheers as Mr. Smiles lived up to the expectations of an all-around player and team leader. On a team that ranked fifth in the majors in runs scored, Lindor was the second-biggest driver of those runs, as expected when he signed his 10-year, $341...
The Mets were the best team in baseball at closing out games in 2022. Led by closer Edwin Diaz, the Mets entered the ninth inning with a lead 89 times. Their record in those games? 89-0, an MLB-best and franchise record. Simply put, when the Mets had a lead they didn’t relinquish it. Diaz finished the season by striking out over half the batters he faced. He became one of three pitchers to...
Mets fans, an all-new episode is here! This week Mike is back and we discuss the signing of Japanese star pitcher Kodai Senga, whether could there be a Michael Conforto reunion in Queens, Brandon Nimmo became an elf for a day, and much more! Might there be mutual interest for a Michael Conforto reunion with the Mets? Mike believes that for the Amazin’s there is certainly interest:...
Updated Post – Dec. 15, 16:30 Super agent Scott Boras accompanied client Brandon Nimmo at Citi Field on Thursday for the presser to announce that Nimmo will be a Met for life following an eight-year, $162 million deal signed by the outfielder. During that time at Citi Field, Boras was asked about another client and former Met, Michael Conforto. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2022...
Former Mets right-handed pitcher Trevor Williams is at the Winter Meetings in San Diego this week as he looks to cash in on a good walk year in 2022. Williams told Mike Puma of the New York Post that the Mets have kept in contact with him and that there might be a chance to start. The San Diego native is coming off one of his best major league seasons when he posted a 3.21 ERA in 89 2/3 innings...
Tommy Kahnle has returned to the New York Yankees after signing a two-year, $11.5 million contract on Tuesday. The deal was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. As reported by our very own Michael Mayer, the Mets had shown some interest in the right-handed reliever earlier in the offseason with the front office needing to rebuild the bullpen for the 2023 season. Kahnle also attracted...
The Mets are “hoping for a return” of Chris Bassitt next season, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Passan reports that “behind-the-scenes action” could lead to Bassitt signing during baseball’s Winter Meetings that begin next week. Bassitt, who rejected the Mets’ one-year qualifying offer this offseason, lead the team with 181.1 IP in 2022....
According to our own Michael Mayer, the Mets would love to bring back right-handed free agent reliever Adam Ottavino, but also realize that he will cost significantly more than he did the last offseason. Ottavino, who will turn 37 this coming Tuesday, Nov. 22, signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Mets earlier this year. In 65 2/3 innings, Ottavino posted a 2.06 ERA with 79 strikeouts in...
Former Los Angles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple reports. Anderson’s deal is for three years and $39 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Anderson had recently rejected the Dodgers’ qualifying offer of one-year, $19.65 million, instead opting to sign a multi-year...
