Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Buck Showalter indicated that Ronny Mauricio could start to see more playing time at different defensive positions including first base, third base, and the outfield. This came on the same night that Mauricio started at second base for Triple-A Syracuse, the first game in his minor league career that he started at a position other than shortstop. If Mauricio...
For years, Bowman Baseball has served as the first product of the new season for collectors to get their hands on the first card of players that changed teams in the offseason in their new team’s uniform. This is in addition to rookie cards for top prospects that made late season debuts, and the first card for several of the game’s top prospects.The 2023 Bowman Baseball prospect delivers on all...
With the Carlos Correa saga behind them, the Mets are faced with an intriguing position battle at third base heading into spring training. Eduardo Escobar, who played 130 games at the hot corner in 2022, and top prospect Brett Baty both have compelling cases as to why they should be the primary option at the position in 2023. With that, let’s break down each player’s strengths and...
Up next on the rankings is third base. With only one true standout, the top spot on this list was pretty easy to assign but the middle three can fluctuate very easily. Between prospect promotions and free agency additions this list could have three new faces at this time next year. But for now here’s how the position shakes out for 2023. 5. Jeimer Candelario, WSH The Washington Nationals...
The National League East enters the 2023 campaign with a perfect blend and mixture of talent at the second base position. After a recent trade by the Marlins, both batting title winners from 2022 are in the division while another familiar face re-enters the fold following an unfortunate series of injuries. With that, here is MMO’s rankings of the NL East second baseman headed into next...
The NL East was loaded with first-base talent during the 2022 MLB season. New faces emerged at the position for the Nationals and Braves, and even with the departure of Freddie Freeman, two players represented the NL East at first base in the all-star game. Taking last season’s stats into account, MMO has ranked the NL East first basemen heading into the 2023 season. No. 5 – Garrett...
MLB Pipeline has released their rankings of their top third base prospects in the game, and Brett Baty was ranked No. 2. This marks the second straight year Baty was rated in the top 10. In fact, Baty was the highest-rated player from last year’s rankings. If not for Baltimore Orioles prospect Gunnar Henderson switching positions from shortstop to third base, Baty would actually be the top...
After being previously contacted about joining Team USA for the 2023 World Baseball Classic by manager Mark DeRosa, it appears that Jeff McNeil is officially on board. DeRosa recently told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal that McNeil would be “taking” second base. This, of course, comes after the recent right elbow injury to Trevor Story, which will sideline the Boston Red Sox...
Is this the winter of Ronny? Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio has arguably been the MVP of the Dominican Winter League. Now he’s adding a new level to his game, appearing at third base in his last three games. Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio had a double (league leading 12th) triple, and a stolen base tonight in the Dominican Winter League. The 21-year-old also played third base for the third...
Syracuse was defeated in the organization’s lone minor league game on Saturday, but Francisco Álvarez had yet another impressive game. He reached base three times, continuing the impressive hot streak he has been on since returning from injury in early September. Over the last week, Álvarez is second in the International League in OPS with a .500/.556/.958 slash line. AAA: Worcester Red...
