Good morning, Mets fans! As reported by ESPN, former prospective Mets owner (and of course former Yankee) Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore are in the process of finalizing a deal to purchase the Minnesota Timberwolves from majority owner Glen Taylor. Once the deal is finalized, it is expected that Taylor will continue to have full control of the team for the 2021-2022 seasons before Rodriguez and...
Bullpen arms are often considered to be the most volatile position in baseball. Most relievers never experience long-term dominance, and aside from the great ones, most see their success come in bursts. Relievers seldom see love on top prospect lists, top 100 lists, or anything of that nature. Even more to their unpredictability, most of the bests were failed starters. Just look at the Mets:...
Good morning, Mets fans! After Monday’s report by The Athletic regarding Mickey Callaway’s alleged inappropriate conduct over the last half decade, the Los Angeles Angels — his current employer — have suspended the pitching coach while an investigation is being completed. In a statement released by the team, the Angels said they would follow that course of action after...
Liga de Beisbol Profesional de la Republica Dominicana (LIDOM) Leones del Escogido 3, Gigantes del Cibao 1 In his fourth season as a member of the Leones, Mets right handed pitcher Franklyn Kilome finally secured his first victory in the league. Kilome had previously made six starts in the LIDOM during the 2017-2018 season, losing four of them with two no-decisions. He was slated to be a...
After being swept by the Phillies in Philadelphia, the Mets (9-14) head to South Beach to take on the first-place Marlins (9-6) in a four-game series. The Marlins have played significantly fewer games than most other teams due to a team-wide outbreak of COVID-19 immediately after opening weekend. In the opener Monday at 7:10 pm, the Mets will send right-hander Robert Gsellman to the mound...
The Mets tabbed Robert Gsellman to take the start Wednesday night against Washington, to fill the void created by Michael Wacha’s trip to the injured list. The Mets chose Gsellman over their other options, including Walker Lockett, Franklyn Kilome, and other relievers who could have served in the “opener” role. Gsellman made his first start since September of 2017. As noted...
The New York Mets made a flurry of roster moves ahead of Sunday’s game in Atlanta, presumably hoping to shake things up amid their ongoing four-game losing streak. Right-hander Jordan Humphreys, designated for assignment earlier this week, was traded to the San Francisco Giants for veteran outfielder Billy Hamilton. Humphreys, 24, missed nearly two full seasons after undergoing Tommy John...
