MMO Readers, you know that in addition to covering Spring Training, we’ve also been covering the WBC, like this team preview of the United States. Of course, we have to share our thoughts on the WBC with you all, too! Here’s who we think is going to win it all, and who we think will be named MVP. Before we get into it, we also want to quickly share that we have some new WBC merch up...
Juan Soto sat down for MLB’s Office Hours and discussed a variety of topics including his view on the automatic balls and strikes system, his time growing up in the Dominican Republic with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Fernando Tatis Jr., and what it is like seeing the Mets’ top prospects make their debuts. The “ABS” System Starting with the 2026 season Major League Baseball will be implementing...
There’s been some massive shuffling in the week two update of the Major League Baseball Power rankings. We have a new team at number one. The Braves, who have been entirely disappointing in 2025, have fallen off the list. And the list features three new members. To keep a little shorter, we won’t highlight the teams that just missed the cut. The league’s lack of parity is...
The Mets didn’t do themselves any favors last night in the wild card on Friday, getting shellacked by the Phillies 12-2 at home. The loss made the wild card race tighter with eight games left to go, and the Mets will have their hands full with two more games against the Phillies before their fateful series in Atlanta. Here is how the other wild card teams performed on Friday night. Atlanta...
Good morning, Mets fans! Happy Independence Day to the best nation in the world! On Wednesday, MLB released the starting lineups for the AL and NL as they prepare for the 2024 All-Star Game, which will be held on July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. While no Mets made the starting lineup, plenty of first time All-Stars got the starting nod and familiar faces continue to cement their...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday night, the MLB season officially ended as the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series, four games to one. Winning Game 5 of the series by a score of 5-0, the 2023 Rangers gave the franchise their first-ever World Series trophy since its inception in 1961. Game 5 was the definition of a pitcher’s duel, even though each...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have officially reached an agreement with David Stearns to become their president of baseball operations after the regular season ends, as Andy Martino of SNY first reported. They’ve made it clear that their plan is to retain general manager Billy Eppler as well, Martino also reported. The two will work together in their respective positions to try to...
Fernando Tatis Jr. Position: Shortstop, Outfield Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 24 (January 2, 1999) 2021 Batting (Missed 2022) Traditional: 546 PA, .282/.364/.611/, 135 H, 42 HR, 97 RBI, 68 BB (intentional walks included), 153 K Advanced: .403 wOBA, 157 wRC+, 28.0 K%, 11.4 BB%, .324 BABIP, .407 xwOBA, 7.3 fWAR, 6.6 bWAR Rundown I know what everyone is thinking but let us get it out of the way: Fernando...
The San Diego Padres signed free agent shortstop Xander Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million deal Wednesday night, in yet another significant Winter Meetings move. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was the first to report the news. The deal comes after the Padres missed out on fellow free agent star shortstop Trea Turner, who got 11 years and $300 million from the Phillies. Reports afterwards suggested...
Good morning, Mets fans! Per Andy Martino of SNY, Francisco Álvarez has been experiencing right ankle soreness and will be evaluated in New York this week. There is a possibility he will have to miss time. Past and present Mets joined together on Saturday afternoon for a special Old Timers’ Day at Citi Field. The term used most often in press conferences and interviews was “special.” Players...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost a great game against the Phillies Friday, as the 2-1 battle went to the 10th inning. Max Scherzer tossed another gem, but the bats were silent against Philadelphia’s pitching staff. Liz Evangelou provided a further recap of the game. Big news from Major League Baseball Friday, as it became public that Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended...
The baseball world has been dealt a shocking bombshell tonight after it was reported that San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has been suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy. First reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN, Tatis Jr. has been suspended without pay for testing positive for Clostebol, a PED substance that is in violation of...
