Women’s Equality Day is today, and the goal of the #EmbraceEquality campaign is to start a conversation on why equal opportunities aren’t enough. In the sports world, especially baseball, women are just beginning to make significant and historical strides. In the 2021 Racial and Gender Report Card from the University of Central Florida, MLB received a C grade for gender hiring, a stark...
Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Brandon Nimmo won’t be playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic next month. Nimmo played for Team Italy back in 2017, but he suffered a hamstring strain during the tournament that forced him to miss the beginning of the season. Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz, Jeff McNeil, Pete Alonso, Adam Ottavino, and Mark Vientos...
The New York Mets have announced Elizabeth Benn as Director of MLB Operations, per Andy Martino of SNY. On a day where baseball fans again pray for an end to the current lockout, the Mets have made a significant addition to their front office. Mets have hired Elizabeth Benn as director or MLB Operations, per source. It’s the first major hire for Billy Eppler’s front office. Benn...
