This year’s Canadien team is one of their stronger World Baseball Classic (WBC) teams in recent years and that is thanks to veteran Josh Naylor on the offensive side and Jameson Taillon on the pitching side. Also, a familiar face is set to represent Canada in current Met, Jared Young. They may not have the most star studded roster in the WBC, but across the board they have a balanced team...
The Mets looked like sure sellers after beginning 2024 at an abysmal 0-5 and entering June 11 games under .500 at 24-35. However, everything changed after having a summer that can only be described in one word: “OMG.” Now a day away from the Trade Deadline, the Mets have already added RHP Phil Maton, RHP Ryne Stanek and OF Jesse Winker to bolster their roster. However, there’s...
According to Jon Heyman of the NY Post, the New York Mets have checked in on right-handed starter Jameson Taillon. Heyman goes on to say that despite the interest there is a chance that, “he may well stay.” He ends the report with proclaiming that the Cubs are still unsure what their approach at the deadline will be. Adding a starter should be a priority for president of baseball...
The New York Mets received some unfortunate news Saturday, as manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed to reporters prior to the game that newly-returned Mets ace Kodai Senga is likely to miss the remainder of the regular season. Senga made his long-awaited return on Friday, however, let the game early with what was confirmed a high-grade left calf strain. With the injury, the Mets are back down to a...
The Mets (14-14) opened their series with the Cubs (18-11) at Citi Field on Monday evening. A game that carried so much excitement and anticipation wound up crashing down on the Mets, who surrendered two runs in the ninth inning of a tie game to fall to the Cubs 3-1. Luis Severino (2-2, 2.31 ERA) took the mound for the Mets, and for the second straight outing, he remained perfect his first time...
After a dramatic walk-off victory over the Cardinals on Sunday, the New York Mets (14-13) will host the Chicago Cubs (17-11) for a four-game series. Despite losing the first two games of their series against the Cardinals, the Mets bounced back on Sunday with a winning effort. Jose Quintana paved the way with eight brilliant innings, providing the Mets bullpen with much-needed rest ahead of this...
The Chicago Cubs signed free agent right-hander Jameson Taillon to a four-year, $68 million deal, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported late Tuesday night. Joel Sherman of the New York Post reported earlier in the evening that Taillon’s camp was meeting with the Cubs. Taillon, 31, made 32 starts in his second season for the Yankees this year and posted a 3.91 ERA. He spent the first four years of...
Day 3 of the Winter Meetings has been just as active as the first two with the signings of players like Andrew Heaney, Cody Bellinger, Tommy Kahnle, and with one errant tweet about Arson Aaron Judge’s potential landing spot. As day transitioned to night in San Diego, Billy Eppler briefly met with the media to talk about the goings on of the Mets front office. The general manager, in...
After the news of Jacob deGrom signing a five-year deal with the Texas Rangers on Friday night, several are now curious as to how the Mets are going to address their rotation. Well, even before the deGrom news, it was no secret that the Mets had some rebuilding to do in hopes to improve their starting rotation. This all due to deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Taijuan Walker becoming free agents,...
It is the morning after the night before and life after Jacob deGrom starts now for the New York Mets, who face a plethora of key decisions that will define their offseason and perhaps the entire 2023 campaign. The dust still hasn’t settled on the blockbuster news that deGrom has opted to take his talents elsewhere in free agency, signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas...
With Jacob deGrom now officially a member of the Texas Rangers, the New York Mets are turning their attention to other pitchers and are showing interest in free agent starter Jameson Taillon, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. After deGrom sent shockwaves through the baseball world on Friday by signing a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers, the hard work starts now for the Mets...
Jameson Taillon Age: 31 (11/18/1991) B/T: R/R 2022 Traditional Stats: 32 GS, 14-5 record, 177 1/3 IP, 3.91 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 151 SO, 32 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 100 ERA+, 3.94 FIP, 7.7 SO/9, 20.7 SO%, 4.4 BB%, 1.3 bWAR Rundown There are few pitchers in this year’s free agent class that can boast the sort of pedigree that Jameson Taillon carries with him. The former second overall pick in the 2010...
