The National League East features a solid batch of second basemen. They collectively hold several accolades, including seven All-Star selections, three league batting titles (two of which were Major League batting titles), and five Silver Slugger awards. Jeff McNeil, second baseman for the New York Mets, is one of those players who has accomplished plenty in his six-year career. 2023 was not...
In his second start of spring training, Max Scherzer breezed through a nine-pitch first inning against the Nationals. He then tossed a scoreless second inning, but a disastrous third inning derailed what looked to be a promising outing for the 38-year-old. After Ildemaro Vargas singled, Scherzer attempted to quick-pitch Victor Robles on an 0-2 count, resulting in a balk. Speaking to reporters...
The National League East enters the 2023 campaign with a perfect blend and mixture of talent at the second base position. After a recent trade by the Marlins, both batting title winners from 2022 are in the division while another familiar face re-enters the fold following an unfortunate series of injuries. With that, here is MMO’s rankings of the NL East second baseman headed into next...
It seems that the New York Mets have avoided the ultimate Doomsday scenario with ace starter Max Scherzer. As he is still hopeful of making his next start despite leaving Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals early. On what was a frustrating day all round, as the offense stagnated in a tough 7-1 loss to the Nationals at Citi Field, the result took a backseat because of other...
Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Carrasco faced off against Luis Garcia for the Astros on Wednesday. Carrasco only pitched 2 1/3 innings before being removed with back tightness. Alex Horowitz has more on Carrasco’s injury. Despite a strong day for the Mets’ bullpen, a big first inning for the Astros was too much for the Mets to overcome as they dropped the second game of the series 5-3....
