Tag: Michael Conforto

Mets Drop 11th In A Row, Muster Only One Run

Another afternoon saw the New York Mets’ offense struggle, leading to their 11 consecutive loss as they were swept at Wrigley Field in Chicago, 2-1. With a 7-15 record, they now sit at the bottom of the National League East. Tobias Myers started in place of David Peterson and delivered exactly what the Mets needed, pitching two scoreless innings with one hit allowed and two strikeouts....

Report: Tanner Scott Signs With The Los Angeles Dodgers

They’ve struck again. Merely a few days after inking starting pitcher Roki Sasaki, a pitcher the New York Mets had interest in, the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a deal with left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, per Mark Feinsand. The Mets also had interest in Tanner Scott but decided to sign A.J. Minter to a deal. The deal is reportedly for four-years, $72 million, and the Dodgers add him to...

Free Agent Profile: Michael Conforto, OF

Michael Conforto, OF Position: OF, B/T: L/R Player Data: Age: 31 (03/01/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 130 G, 488 PA, .237/.309/.450/.759, 104 H, 20 HR, 66 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 112 wRC+, 24.2 K%, 8.6 BB%, .277 BABIP, .352 xwOBA, 1.3 fWAR Rundown No stranger to New York, Michael Conforto debuted for the Mets in 2015, less than a year after they drafted him in the first round. Conforto came out...

Morning Briefing: Happy Offseason!

Good morning, Mets fans! The Los Angeles Dodgers are your 2024 World Series Champions. On Wednesday night, MLB crowned their champs, as the Dodgers finished off the New York Yankees in five games to become World Series champions. The Yankees jumped out to an early 5-0 lead with their ace Gerrit Cole on the mound, nearly assuring them a trip back to L.A. However, a calamity of errors in the fifth...

Morning Briefing: Francisco Lindor’s MVP Bid Continues

Good morning, Mets fans! What a win! The Mets looked lifeless for the first eight innings of the rubber game against the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, going into the ninth with no hits. However, Bowden Francis, who was looking to complete his no-hit bid, was rudely greeted by the potential NL MVP Francisco Lindor. Lindor ripped a fastball into the right field bleachers to tie the game at one...

Five Potential Deadline Starter Replacements For Kodai Senga

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...

Trade Profile: Michael Conforto, OF

Michael Conforto Position: OF B/T: L/R Age: 31 (03/01/1993) 2024 Traditional Stats: 299 PA (80 G), .226/.298/.415/.712, 10 HR, 17 2B, 40 RBI, 27 BB, 72 SO 2024 Advanced Stats: o.7 bWAR, 105 OPS+, .189 ISO, 24.1 SO%, 9.0 BB%, 45.2 HardHit%, 89.8 EV Salary: one-year, $18 million ($6.3 million remainder of 2024) Rundown Michael Conforto might have a full circle moment in his career this deadline....

Report: Mets Showing Trade Interest in Michael Conforto

The Mets are showing interest in a reunion with outfielder Michael Conforto, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Conforto, who is in the midst of his second season with the San Francisco Giants, is slashing .226/.298/.415 on the year with 10 home runs and 17 doubles across 299 plate appearances. Puma reports that New York is interested in adding a left-handed bat at the trade deadline. Coupled...

Morning Briefing: Mets Sweep Subway Series For First Time Since 2013

Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets completed the season sweep of the Subway Series for the first time since 2013 on Wednesday night. After taking the first two games in Queens in June against their Bronx rivals, the Mets came into Yankee Stadium on Tuesday with all of the odds against them. Despite not getting to New York until 5 a.m., the Mets squeaked out an improbable win behind a...

Morning Briefing: Evan Longoria Eyeing Retirement

Good morning, Mets fans! In a conversation with Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, Evan Longoria made it all but official that he is done with baseball. Longoria said that throughout his last season with the Diamondbacks, he had some more clarity with the situation. “And then, being able to go to the World Series, have the experience that I had, it made it a pretty easy decision for me...

Jose Quintana Continues Struggling With Command

Jose Quintana took the mound for the Mets on Monday, looking to get the Mets back in the win column after exiting Los Angeles with a loss. Unfortunately, things went south for the lefty quick, and the Mets couldn’t climb out the early hole. Quintana’s rough outing began in the second inning. The Giants loaded the bases behind singles from Jorge Soler and Michael Conforto, and a walk...

Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Addresses Mets’ Dwindling Expectations

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets owner Steve Cohen flew to Kansas City on Wednesday to address both the team and the media following the mets flurry of moves at Tuesday’s trade deadline. Among many other topics that were addressed, Cohen echoed general manager Billy Eppler’s sentiment from the day prior that although the Mets will not have previous years’ expectations, the Mets...

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