Good morning, Mets fans! According to a post on his Instagram account, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has achieved remission and is now “cancer-free.” As reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Merkin notes that “this is undoubtedly the most uplifting news of the season, no matter what transpires over the next five months.” Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News The...
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets announced that Max Scherzer would be out for the next 6-8 weeks with an oblique strain. This could not come at a worse time, as Jacob deGrom and Tylor Megill were already on the injured list. With three starters now out of the rotation, the team could turn to the trade market for a starter with MLB experience. While trades in May for significant pieces...
The New York Mets (12-5) concluded their three game series in Arizona at Chase Field on Sunday afternoon with a 6-2 victory over the Diamondbacks (6-10). Tylor Megill was able to bounce back and outduel Madison Bumgarner in a strong performance. Offensively, New York totaled 10 hits and forced three Arizona errors en route to victory. The Mets finished up their season series against the...
Happy Baseball Day (so the start time moved, we will adjust)! After a lockout that lasted more than three months, a delayed spring training and a delayed start of the regular season, baseball is finally here. This will be full season unlike any other since 1972, when both the American and National Leagues did not have the Designated Hitter. Yes, the DH is in the National League now, and...
Well, it was quite a letdown from the epic Wild Card walk-off, but to give some unsolicited inspiration for Dodger fans — Boston crushed Tampa Bay in their domed backyard after being blanked the night before. Not buying it? Okay, you got me. Let’s face it. While San Francisco starter Logan Webb had Tim Lincecom/Madison Bumgarner playoff numbers, Walker Buehler channeled Max Scherzer’s...
The story of T.J. Rivera is one of resilience and taking the opportunities given and making the most of them. After going undrafted as a college senior in 2011, the Bronx native was unsure of how he’d reach his dream of playing professional baseball. Unbeknownst to Rivera at the time, his junior college coach and former Mets alum Mackey Sasser put in a good word for him with Mets scout...
With some of the game’s biggest stars on the move – and the Astros’ cheating scandal stunning the baseball world – this offseason has been anything but slow. So, after all the trades, headlines, and craziness, which teams did the most to improve their rosters? While the Mets didn’t make this list, fans of the Amazins can take solace in the fact that winning the offseason doesn’t...
Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that free agent right-handed reliever Dellin Betances is now “not likely” to sign with the Mets. Despite multi-year offers from other teams, the Mets managed to sign Rick Porcello to a one-year deal worth $10 million. The Toronto Blue Jays were planning to offer $12 million on a one-year deal with the possibility of...
Good morning, Mets fans! The pickings on the free-agent starter market is now considerably slimmer after San Francisco’s longtime southpaw, Madison Bumgarner, signed a five-year pact with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Latest Mets News Anthony DiComo of MLB.com broke down the incentives on Michael Wacha’s deal with the Mets. If he exercises all of them, he’ll earn up to 11.35...
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, left-handed starter Madison Bumgarner has signed a five-year contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed it’s an $85 million deal ($17 million AAV) with $15 million deferred. Bumgarner, 30, made an MLB-leading 34 starts for the San Francisco Giants in 2019 — his 11th season with the club — pitching to a 3.90...
In early November, the New York Mets claimed left-handed pitcher Stephen Gonsalves off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. The 25-year-old San Diego native brings much-needed depth to a Mets team that saw several of its high-end pitching talent traded away over the course of a year, including Justin Dunn, Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson. It wasn’t long ago that Gonsalves was a Top...
Twins Want to Add Top-Notch Pitching Darren Wolfson of 1500 SKOR North reports that the Twins met Zack Wheeler’s agents during the GM Meetings last week. The Twins also continue to show interest in veteran lefty Madison Bumgarner, they tried to deal for him at the trade deadline. The Twins are looking to add a top of the rotation starter even after righty Jake Odorizzi accepted the...
