Tag: MLB

Morning Briefing: Juan Soto Nearing Return From IL

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Juan Soto told the media that he does not anticipate needing a rehab assignment before joining the Mets again. Soto said that he feels just about ready to return, hinting that he could be back in the Mets’ lineup before too long. When healthy, Soto has played at an MVP level this year, owning 21 home runs and a .947 OPS in just 84 games. Latest Mets News...

Morning Briefing: International Signing Period Not Expected to Take Place

Good morning, Mets fans. On Friday, reporter Francys Romero reported that the 2026-27 international signing period is not expected to take place. With a lockout looming this offseason, the absence of an international signing period suggests that baseball might be delayed next season with CBA talks still very far apart. Latest Mets News The Mets (58-71) fell to the White Sox (67-61) 6-4 on Friday...

Morning Briefing: Nationals Moving CJ Abrams to Second Base

Good morning, Mets fans! The Nationals are transitioning shortstop CJ Abrams to second base, per manager Blake Butera. Abrams will still play shortstop once or twice per week as he settles into second base. Abrams is in the middle of the best year of his career for the rival Nationals, owning an .899 OPS with 29 homers and a league-leading 91 RBIs. Latest Mets News The Mets (54-69) defeated the...

Morning Briefing: Hall of Fame Weekend Kicks Off For Beltrán

Good morning, Mets fans! The National Baseball Hall of Fame kicked off Hall of Fame weekend in Cooperstown on Saturday. Mets class of 2026 inductee, the former outfielder Carlos Beltrán, kicked off the weekend with Parade of Legends. He signed autographs and spent time with fans. On Sunday he becomes part of legendary group as he officially becomes one of the newest members of the National...

Soto Singles, NL Shut Out 4-0 by AL in 2026 All-Star Game

The American League and National League All-Stars took to the field for the 96th MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a pitcher’s duel for the majority of this year’s All-Star Game as the American League shut down the National League on Tuesday night 4-0. The AL took the early lead with a three-run first inning. It was all Yankees...

Morning Briefing: Andy Green to Manage Mets for Remainder of Season

Good morning, Mets fans. The Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday, ending his tenure at the helm of the club at two-and-a-half years. He finished 206-199. Former Padres manager Andy Green took over as interim manager for the remainder of the season, and a full search for a new manager will occur in the offseason. Latest Mets News Mendoza released a statement following his firing, thanking...

MLB Proposes Changes To Free Agency

Major League Baseball has put out its most recent proposal for the new collective bargaining agreement, and while it is very far away from something the players would agree to, there are a few things that could hint at future concessions the owners may make in the final version of the collective bargaining agreement. It is important to remember that this early out, both sides are making...

Morning Briefing: Lindor, Taylor Appear in Rehab Game

Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Francisco Lindor made his first rehab appearance Friday night for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, going 1-for-4 with a strikeout and a run scored. Tyrone Taylor also made his first rehab appearance Friday for Binghamton, going 2-for-3 with a home run. Lindor has not played for the Mets since April 22, while Taylor has been out since late May. Both players,...

Morning Briefing: MLB Proposes Hard Salary Cap

Good morning, Mets fans! Jesse Rogers from ESPN reports that Major League Baseball (MLB) has proposed a hard salary cap to officials from the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) as part of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Starting in 2027, the salary floor for teams would be set at $171.2 million, which includes player benefits, with a ceiling of $245.3 million....

Morning Briefing: Mets Provide Clarity on Rotation

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets provided clarity on their upcoming rotation in the coming days. Kodai Senga will pitch Saturday, with Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes to follow. Senga slots into David Peterson’s original spot in the rotation. Peterson is expected to pitch in some capacity the next turn through the rotation, whether it’s a start or a bulk appearance out of the bullpen....

How The Mets’ Current 10 Game Losing Streak Stacks Up In Team History

On Saturday, the New York Mets suffered their 10th straight loss. They have not won a game since April 7, nearly two weeks ago. With their 10 losses the Mets now own a 7-14 record which is tied for last in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. When looking back in team history, the Mets still have a decent ways to go to match the franchise’s longest...

Morning Briefing: Mets on Brink of Double-Digit Losing Streak

Good morning, Mets fans. Latest Mets News Rock bottom keeps getting deeper and deeper for the Mets (7-13) as they lost their ninth straight game Friday to the Cubs (10-9), 12-4. The game was noncompetitive from the beginning, as Kodai Senga allowed four first-inning runs. Absolutely nothing is going right for the Mets right now, and they are on the verge of a 10-game losing streak just 20 games...

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