Tag: Giants

Morning Briefing: Giants Sign Matt Chapman

Good morning, Mets fans! Late Friday night, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Giants and Matt Chapman were in agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract. According to Heyman, the deal has opt-outs after the first two seasons and Chapman will make $20 million in 2024, $18 million in 2025, and $16 million in 2026 if he opts in each time. Chapman won a Gold Glove and recorded a...

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga to Arrive at Spring Training Camp Early

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga is expected to arrive in Port St. Lucie earlier than most of the Mets’ pitching staff, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Sunday. Puma said it should be “today or tomorrow,” which would mean Senga will likely be there by the end of Monday. Senga spent the offseason back home in Japan, and his early arrival is to help him reacclimate to...

Morning Briefing: Mets Ink 20 International Free Agents

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed 20 International Free Agents after the signing period opened Monday. Three of these prospects were ranked in the top 50 international prospects by MLB Pipeline – catcher Yovanny Rodriguez, outfielder Edward Lantigua, and shortstop Yensi Rivas. The Mets also signed outfielder Vladi Miguel Guerrero, son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero. Latest MLB News...

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: Imanaga Drawing Interest From at Least Five Teams as Deadline Nears

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported Sunday that Shōta Imanaga is still drawing interest from at least five clubs and is expected to finalize a deal soon. Teams have until Thursday evening to negotiate with the Japanese lefty before his window expires. Latest Mets News The Mets have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea. The deal...

Mariners Trade Robbie Ray to Giants

You can always count on Jerry DiPoto to warm up the stove. The Seattle Mariners made one trade on Friday and are finalizing another. The finished one sent former Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray to the Giants, and the second will get 1B/OF Luke Raley from the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeff Passan of ESPN was the first to report the Mariners were trading starter Ray to the San Francisco Giants for...

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...

Morning Briefing: Rangers Force Game 7 in ALCS

Good morning, Mets fans! Nathan Eovaldi held the Astros to just two runs and five hits over 6 1/3 innings as the Rangers forced a deciding seventh game with a 9-2 victory. Mitch Garver hit a solo homer, Jonah Heim put the Rangers ahead with a two-run homer, and Adolis García blew the doors off the game with a grand slam in the ninth inning. The Rangers will send Max Scherzer to the mound, while...

Morning Briefing: Giants Interview Alyssa Nakken for Managerial Role

Good morning, Mets fans! The Giants formally interviewed assistant coach Alyssa Nakken for their managerial opening. Nakken became the first full-time coach in MLB history when San Francisco hired her in 2020. She is now the first woman to interview for a managerial position. Latest MLB News Jordan Montgomery tossed 6 1/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and striking out five, and the...

Morning Briefing: Giants Fire Gabe Kapler

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the San Francisco Giants fired Gabe Kapler after four years as the team’s manager. The highlight of Kapler’s tenure was an out-of-nowhere 107-win season in 2021, but the results in his other three years as the team’s leader were underwhelming. The Giants are officially eliminated from playoff contention after having a dreadful second half of...

Morning Briefing: Mets Win First Series in Over a Month

Good morning, Mets fans! Tommy Pham collected three more hits, Pete Alonso homered and drove in three runs, and David Peterson put together another solid outing as the Mets beat the Giants to clinch their first series victory since they swept the Phillies from May 30-June 1. Peterson gave up a run in the second inning but held the Giants to just that run on three hits, walking three and striking...

Morning Briefing: Mets Are Undefeated in July

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started the month of July on the right foot and got back in the win column on Saturday defeating the Giants 4-1 on Saturday. Home runs and a great pitching performance by Justin Verlander led the Mets to the win. The Mets and Giants will conclude their three-game series on Sunday night baseball at 7:10 p.m. It will be David Peterson on the mound for the Mets in...

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