Tag: Cubs

Source: Yankees Sign Marcus Stroman

Updated Post – Jan. 11 at 8:47 PM Sources tell own own Mike Mayer that the New York Yankees have signed Marcus Stroman. The former Mets right-hander opted out of his deal with the Cubs after being an All-Star in 2023.  It’s expected to be a two-year deal worth $18.5 million per year and has an option for a third year.  Original Post – Jan. 10 at 9:40 AM The Mets are not the...

Morning Briefing: Mets Have Contacted White Sox About Dylan Cease

Good morning, Mets fans! As the Shōta Imanaga’s negotiation window nears its close, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Monday that the Giants are now viewed as the favorites to sign the Japanese lefty. The Cubs, Red Sox, and Angels are also in the running, though Chris Cotillo of MassLive reported that Boston seems like a long shot. Teams have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to negotiate with...

Morning Briefing: Wander Franco Detained in Dominican Republic

Good morning, Mets fans! Wander Franco was arrested in the Dominican Republic on Monday for missing his meeting Thursday with the prosecutor investigating him for alleged relationships with underage girls. Juan Recio of ESPN noted that Franco’s arrest was only for missing his summons and does not indicate that there has been progress in the investigation. Latest MLB News The Cubs have...

Morning Briefing: Several Teams Still in the Mix for Ohtani

Good morning, Mets fans! Several MLB teams, including the Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs, are reportedly pursuing the two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Padres, Rangers, Red Sox, Yankees, and others are also in the mix, while the Angels hope to retain Ohtani. The Cubs are considered a potential threat, but there are suggestions that Ohtani favors...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Jeimer Candelario, 3B

Jeimer Candelario Position: 3B Bats/Throws: S/R Age: 29 (11/24/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 140 G, 576 PA, .251/.336/.471/.807, 22 HR, 39 2B, 70 RBI, 127 H 2023 Advanced Stats: 119 OPS+, 117 wRC+, 3.1 bWAR, 3.3 fWAR, 22.1 SO%, 9.2 BB%, .292 BABIP, .319 xwOBA, -4 DRS, 0 OAA Rundown The 2023 season was arguably the best of Jeimer Candelario’s career. A standout bat in a depleted...

Morning Briefing: Astros to Name Joe Espada Manager

Good morning, Mets fans! Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Sunday that the Astros are promoting bench coach Joe Espada to be their next manager. Espada has been with Houston since 2017 and has previously interviewed for multiple managerial positions. The Astros are holding a press conference today to announce the news. Latest Mets News Nightengale also reported that Craig Counsell was never...

Morning Briefing: Free Agency Begins

Good morning, Mets fans! Free agency officially began on Monday, meaning players can sign with any team as they please. Two more Mets hit the open market — Carlos Carrasco and Adam Ottavino — the latter whom declined his $6.75 million player option. Monday also marked the deadline for clubs to tender players qualifying offers. Latest Mets News The Mets have hired Yankees bench coach Carlos...

Cubs Give Counsell 5-Year, $40 Million Deal

The Chicago Cubs have hired Craig Counsell to be their next manager, according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. Rosenthal reports that Counsell will be the highest-paid manager in MLB history, getting a five-year, $40 million deal from the Cubs. Counsell will replace David Ross as the manager, who was hired in the 2019 offseason. Ross managed the Cubs from 2020-2023, where he made the playoffs...

Dan Kantrovitz Decides to Stay With Cubs

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Cubs executive Dan Kantrovitz had decided to stay in Chicago. Sources tell me that the Mets offered him a vice president role that would’ve focused on player development and covered scouting as well. Kantrovitz is seen as a strong GM candidate in baseball circles and was likely looking for that type of title to leave Chicago. Original Post...

Morning Briefing: Cubs Call Up Pete Crow-Armstrong

Good morning, Mets fans! The Cubs have called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to their major league roster. A former first-round pick by the Mets, Crow-Armstrong was dealt to Chicago at the 2021 trade deadline in exchange for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong is the 12th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline and is hitting .283/.365/.511 with 20 homers, 26 doubles, seven triple, and...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Win Series Behind Lindor, Alonso

Maybe home comforts were all the New York Mets needed. After losing six straight games on the road, the Amazins’ were able to take two out of three against the red-hot Chicago Cubs. It was an impressive effort from a Mets team that looked all but down and out. It was also the perfect way to begin a 10-game homestand with the Braves next up in town. Small victories will be the name of the...

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Series From Red-Hot Cubs

Good morning, Mets fans! Last Night the Mets took the rubber match of a three-game set against the red-hot Chicago Cubs by a score of 4-3. Pete Alonso continued his hot streak as he hit a home run in his third straight game, and Jeff McNeil joined in on the fun as he hit his fifth homer of the season. The Mets used a combination of six pitchers to weather the storm, including a clutch save from...

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