2024 NL East Positional Rankings: Left Field
As we continue our National League East positional rankings, it’s time to go over left field.
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No Infield Shifts in 2023, But How About A Two-Man Outfield?
Major League Baseball has several new rules going into effect for the 2023 season. The new rules have been tested in spring training (except for the shortened time to decide on replay reviews), discussed, debated, and in the case of when the clock starts between batters, slightly tweaked. There may be another new twist during the upcoming season, as teams try to find a way to shift within the...
Could Mets Right Field Adjustment Be a Play for Aaron Judge?
The Mets are “slightly” moving in the right field fence for the 2023 season and beyond, according to the NY Post’s Mike Puma. Owner Steve Cohen says they plan on adding a speakeasy club in the new space, featuring living-room-style accommodations with personal TVs, a private bar, and an elevated dining experience among other amenities. But is it purely a fan experience move?...
Mets Take Subway Series in Heated Finale
As a transplanted New Yorker, it was a bittersweet weekend of baseball in light of the September 11th tributes from Citi Field, Ground Zero, and across the pond to Buckingham Palace. Watching the subway series in the borough where I broke my baseball cherry, made me nostalgic, and neurotic – because the worst feeling for a Mets fan – is losing to the rivaled Yankees. After blowing a...
Third Base Remains a Major Concern For Mets as Trade Deadline Approaches
Looking to improve the left side of the infield over the offseason, the New York Mets acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians and the front office also attempted to bring in an impact third baseman, but unfortunately, their efforts ultimately proved ineffective. With management unable to make an upgrade at the hot corner, infielders J.D. Davis and...
