Following the conclusion of the 2022 season, the New York Mets’ bullpen was going to be potentially very different heading into the 2023 season. For all of the rightful chatter regarding whether the Mets were going to re-sign Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz (which they did the first day of free agency), the majority of the Mets pen was set to hit the open market....
When is enough, enough? Well for the Mets the answer is never. Despite already adding four pieces to the team for next season and beyond the Mets have not signaled any sign of slowing down. Owner Steve Cohen is expected to push payroll beyond heights imagined and hopefully spend his way to a World Series trophy in 2022. Joel Sherman of the New York Post identified five targets the Mets could...
As a transplanted New Yorker, it was a bittersweet weekend of baseball in light of the September 11th tributes from Citi Field, Ground Zero, and across the pond to Buckingham Palace. Watching the subway series in the borough where I broke my baseball cherry, made me nostalgic, and neurotic – because the worst feeling for a Mets fan – is losing to the rivaled Yankees. After blowing a...
Good morning, Mets fans! We received great news yesterday as governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York arenas can now host fans at 10% capacity starting on Feb. 23. Let’s take a look at what went on surrounding the Amazins’ and MLB on Wednesday. Latest Mets News The Mets acquired outfield prospect Khalil Lee in a three-team trade that saw the Boston Red Sox send outfielder Andrew...
Major League Baseball’s offseason continues to trudge on. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking on the hot stove. Cardinals Make Strong Pitch For Arenado According to Bruce Levine of 670 AM The Score in Chicago, the St. Louis Cardinals are prepared to part with arguably their top prospect and three solid major leaguers in exchange for Colorado Rockies’ third baseman, Nolan...
Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s end your weekend on a high note. Here’s what you need to know: Latest Mets News Yesterday marked 15 years since the Mets officially signed now-manager Carlos Beltran to a seven-year, $119M deal. Latest MLB News According to Extra Innings UK, new details have finally emerged regarding qualifiers for the 2020 World Baseball Classic, including information...
Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets concluded the Winter Meetings by adding to their rotation. A day after agreeing to a deal with RHP Michael Wacha, the Mets agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with RHP Rick Porcello on Thursday, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The New Jersey native and 2016 Cy Young Award winner has been linked to the Mets at various times throughout the offseason...
Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News The Mets re-signed Brad Brach to a one-year deal contract with a player option for 2021. Consequently, to make room on the 40-man roster, the Mets designated Chris Flexen for assignment. Former Mets Wilfredo Tovar has just signed with the Minnesota Twins according to MMO’s own, Jacob Resnick. Latest MLB News The Padres acquired Tommy Pham and Jake...
Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mets have chosen Jeremy Hefner to be their new pitching coach. Marcus Stroman talked to new Mets’ manager Carlos Beltran on the phone and is ready for the 2020 season. Robinson Cano told Nathalie Alonso of MLB.com that he is excited about the Carlos Beltran managerial hire. Latest MLB News The Houston...
Brett Gardner Position: OF Bats/Throws: L/L Age: August 24th, 1983 (36) Traditional Stats:.251/.325/.503, 26 2B, 28 HR, 74 RBIs, 108 K; 550 PA Advanced Stats: 115 wRC+, .344 wOBA, 3.6 fWAR, 5 DRS, 3 UZR In 2001, Brett Gardner walked-on to the baseball team at the College of Charleston, where he started his first three-years before declaring for the 2004 MLB Draft. Unfortunately, Gardner was not...
Houston Astros (3-1) at New York Yankees (1-3) American League Championship Series Game 5 • Yankee Stadium RHP Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58) vs LHP James Paxton (15-6, 3.82) The Astros won Game 4 behind three-run homers from Carlos Correa and George Springer. Astros starter Zack Greinke allowed just one run over 4 1/3 innings. C.C. Sabathia has been removed from the Yankees roster after being...
Good Morning Mets fans! Today, the Houston Astros will travel to Port St.Lucie to face Jacob deGrom and the Mets. deGrom will be making his first spring start due to a back issue that’s affected his status for Opening Day. In the second meeting between the Mets and the Yankees yesterday, the Yanks were victorious once again. With only two strikeouts, Matt Harvey clearly showed that...
