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...
It was announced Friday afternoon that phenom Shohei Ohtani accepted an invitation to participate in the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field. Ohtani is the first individual to accept an invitation to what will be the first home run derby since 2019. Coincidentally enough, the New York Mets’ very own Pete Alonso won that event which took place at Progressive Field. So, with one...
Good morning, Mets fans! Let’s take a look at what went on with the Amazins’ and MLB on Wednesday! Latest Mets News Mets manager Luis Rojas spoke to the media yesterday and would not commit to J.D. Davis as the starting third baseman due to the versatility on the roster. Rojas says Jeff McNeil and Jonathan Villar could also see time at third this year (Tweet from MMO’s Pat...
