The World Baseball Classic is down to its elite eight and every game from here on out is single elimination. (Mark DeRosa, do not bench any stars.) Also, 17 Mets (including minor leaguers) were on WBC rosters at the outset and now a lucky seven still have a chance for a ring. Friday’s games Korea vs. Dominican Republic at loanDepot park in Miami, 6:30 p.m. ET on FS2 Korea is the only team...
Team Italy returns to the World Baseball Classic looking to finally break past the quarterfinals stage of the World Baseball Classic, having never been able to make it past the second round. They enter 2026 with a revamped roster, their sights set on reaching the third round and beyond. They will once again have a hard road to get there as they find themselves in the same pool as one of the most...
Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, one of the great first basemen of the 21st century officially hung up his cleats. In an Instagram post where he gave thanks to all those that helped him during his career, longtime Red Joey Votto called it a career. Votto played all 17 of his major league seasons in Cincinnati since being called up in 2007, racking up six All-Star appearances, one Gold...
Mets fans, another new episode is here! This week Mike and I discuss the World Baseball Classic and the wild week for Mike Piazza, Matt Harvey and team Italy advancing to the quarter finals in Tokyo, Mike updates us live from Mets camp about José Quintana and Bryce Montes de Oca injury statuses along with Darin Ruf, Tylor Megill’s strong outing and how he’s been “taking...
Team Italy has advanced to the next round of the WBC after defeating the Netherlands 7-1. They will be joined by Cuba, as the two teams will head to Tokyo after advancing from Pool A in Taichung. Former Mets ace Matt Harvey took the ball in a win-and-in game for Italy. Harvey looked sharp on the mound, tallying 3 strikeouts in 4 innings to earn himself the win over the Netherlands. Harvey...
Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the México vs. United States game Sunday at Chase Field is officially sold out. It is arguably one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in North America this year. Additionally, Michael Mayer reports that Matt Harvey is getting the Game 1 start for Team Italy vs Cuba on Thursday. The game is at 6:00 am and can be watched...
