Tag: Hot Stove

Reports: Shohei Ohtani Not in Toronto, Decision Not Imminent

Update: 12/08/23 at 5:25 p.m. ET Despite an earlier report from Jon Morosi that Ohtani was “en route” to Toronto, multiple reports have disputed this. Bob Nightengale of USA Today made it clear that Ohtani is not in Toronto, nor is he on a flight there. Rather, he’s still at home in Southern California. Jim Bowden of MLB also reported that Ohtani is not in Toronto, and he has...

Morning Briefing: Ron Darling Elected To College Hall Of Fame

Good morning, Mets fans! The College Baseball Foundation revealed the latest inductees into the College Baseball Hall of Fame, and among the 12 honorees is Ron Darling, a former Met and the current broadcaster for the team. Darling, who was a student at Yale from 1979 to 1981, is set to be officially inducted during the ceremony scheduled for February 15, 2024. Now onto the morning briefing!...

Report: Yankees, Padres Exchanging Names in Soto Talks

Updated Post – Nov. 29 at 11:45 AM Andy Martino of SNY reports that the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres continue their talks about star outfielder Juan Soto, and they’ve gotten to the point where they’ve started exchanging names. Martino notes that the Padres asking price is understandably high and that San Diego wants top prospects/rookies and young major league...

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: Braves Trade Michael Soroka, Four Others For Aaron Bummer

Good morning, Mets fans! Although it’s been a slow start to the offseason, the Braves made a trade Thursday night, acquiring reliever Aaron Bummer for Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Nicky Lopez, Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens. Soroka is a former first-round pick, but his career has been sidetracked by injuries. Latest Mets News Bryan Hoch of MLB.com tweets that Mets beat writer Tim...

Morning Briefing: Mendoza Continues to Receive Praise

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Yankee Harrison Bader is one of the voices commending Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza. Bader shared his thoughts tonight at Joe Torre’s Safe at Home charity gala in midtown, as reported by Anthony McCarron of SNY. Bader says: “Baseball is obviously going in a direction where you have to manage the front office and manage the analytical department, but, at...

Omar Narváez Exercises Player Option to Return to Mets

The New York Mets are expected to busy throughout this off-season, which proved to be true less than 24 hours after the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series. The Mets announced on Thursday that Omar Narváez has exercised his $7 million player option for the 2024 season. There was a possibly that the 31-year-old could have opted out to search for a larger role...

Mets Trade David Robertson to Marlins For SS Marco Vargas, C Ronald Hernandez

The New York Mets have traded David Robertson to the Miami Marlins, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported just minutes after the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals Thursday night. The Mets will receive prospects Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernandez in return, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported. Vargas and Hernandez — both still teenagers — will be the Mets’ No. 6 and No....

Morning Briefing: 2024 MLB All-Star Game Heads to Texas

Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball on Thursday announced that the 2024 MLB All-Star game will be headed to Texas, where it will be hosted by the Texas Rangers. Latest Mets News According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Mets pitcher Sam Coonrod made his second rehab appearance on Thursday for Low-A St. Lucie. He struck out two in one scoreless inning of work. His fastball reached 97...

Morning Briefing: Mets’ Offense Surges Behind Álvarez, McNeil

Good morning, Mets fans! The legend of Francisco Álvarez continued after he hit two home runs in the Mets 11-10 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. Álvarez hit his first of the night, a two-run shot, in the first inning to put the Mets up 4-0. Brett Baty followed up that Alvarez two-run homer with a solo home run of his own to give the Mets a five-run lead against Lucas Giolito and...

Morning Briefing: Mets May Trade Escobar After Signing Correa

Good morning, Mets fans! We are now entering week two of Carlos Correa watch as his negotiations with the Mets continue to be the main reason Mets fans log on to Twitter and read our articles (thanks by the way)! As the deal is reportedly coming closer than most fans think, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic detailed other moves the Mets can make once the deal is finalized. Of the moves the Mets...

Carlos Correa Signs 13-Year Contract With Giants

Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa signed a massive 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported Tuesday night.  In an offseason that has already seen a plethora of large contracts given to star players, this is the biggest one yet. It’s the fourth-largest guarantee in MLB history, as Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic pointed out. It’s also the largest...

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