Down on The Farm, a newsletter focused on minor-league coverage, just released their Minor-League Ballpark Park Factors from the 2022 season. Park Factors have helped analysts and fans comprehend the value of specific batted-ball events, relative to the venue, for the last 20 years. Understanding the specific park factors behind each stadium can help determine whether a ballpark is either one...
The Mets have re-signed relievers Tommy Hunter and Sean-Reid Foley to minor league contracts, according to Jacob Resnick. The pair were members of the Mets in 2021 and 2022, though they’ve both spent large amounts of time in the minors or the injured list over the last two seasons. They add needed depth to the Mets’ bullpen prospects, which took a large hit after the majority of the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that minor league players officially joined the MLB Players Association on Wednesday after Major League Baseball voluntarily recognized the union as the players’ bargaining representatives. The MLBPA intends to form a separate bargaining unit for the minor leaguers, including its own dues, player representatives and executive board....
Updated Post – Sept. 9, 4:15 PM Rob Manfred told reporters on Friday afternoon that Major League Baseball notified the Major League Baseball Players Association today that MLB is prepared to voluntarily recognize the minor league players’ union. The MLBPA launched a campaign two weeks ago to unionize the Minor League Players. Original Post – Aug. 31, 10:00 AM The Major League...
Good morning, Mets fans! Joon Lee of ESPN reports that minor leaguers have been sent a card to vote on their union representation. If agreed upon, the MLBPA would be the minor league representative in collective bargaining negotiations. Latest Mets News The Mets’ offense was flat against Germán Marquez and could only muster three singles in a 1-0 loss in their series finale against the...
AAA: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (47-41) 4, Syracuse Mets (39-49) 6 Box Score LF Nick Plummer: 2-for-4, K, .221/.280/.412 1B Daniel Palka: 1-for-3, 2B, BB, .262/.345/.515 The Mets’ offense failed to generate much as both Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez were out of the lineup in preparation for the Future’s Game. Nick Plummer had the lone multi-hit game for Syracuse. Plummer is now...
AAA: Lehigh Valley IronPigs (41-35) 7, Syracuse Mets (31-44) 5 Box Score 1B Mark Vientos: 2-f0r-4, HR (14), 2 RBI, .253/.352/.510 C Nick Dini: 1-for-4, R, RBI, K, .224/.327/.459 2B Gosuke Katoh: 1-for-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, K, .127/.273/.218 The Mets fell to the IronPigs Friday despite a third straight game with a home run from Mark Vientos. Vientos, who tied the game 2-2 with his two-run shot in the...
Good morning, Mets fans! Matt Harvey was among four players who took the witness stand on Tuesday in the trial of former Angels clubhouse attendant Eric Kay. During his testimony, Harvey admitted to using cocaine throughout his career, including his time with the Mets. Harvey also stated that he shared Percocet with Tyler Skaggs and threw away a blue oxycodone pill (which he’d received...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets and Padres conclude their three-game series in New York this afternoon at 1:10 p.m. ET. It will be Chris Paddack (2-5, 4.27 ERA) for the Padres against Joey Lucchesi (1-4, 5.79 ERA) for the Mets as the Mets look to sweep the three-game series and give James McCann a very happy birthday present! Following this weekend’s series the Mets will remain at home and...
Good morning, Mets fans! We first want to send extend thoughts & prayers to Durham Bulls pitcher Tyler Zambro who was hit by a hard line drive on Thursday night, as well as Zambro’s family, friends, teammates, and the entire Durham Bulls and Tampa Bay Rays organization. The Mets continue their series against the Padres tonight at 10:10 PM EST. Joey Lucchesi will get the start for the Mets...
In the latest episode of Simply Amazin’, Tim is joined by former Mets utility man, an avid advocate of minor leaguers’ rights, and sweet potato aficionado, Ty Kelly. Tim and Ty discuss the ongoing plight of minor leaguers, Ty’s experiences over eight seasons in MiLB, and the dark storm that could be on the horizon for minor league affiliates across America. Kelly is also part...
Update: According to Adam Rubin Michael Conforto is not a consideration for the Arizona Fall League. The Mets will not announce their contingent until late this month, but Brandon Nimmo and Gavin Cecchini are candidates. * * * * * * * * The Brooklyn Cyclones burst out of the gate this summer season to the tune of an 11-4 record in their first 15 games. However, over the next three weeks, the...
