Updated Post – April 7, 2023, 10:40 Justin Verlander, on the injured list with a low-grade teres major strain, talked to reporters on Friday at Citi Field before the Mets’ home opener. Justin Verlander said he’s been able to increase his level of throwing to 75%. Hopes that because he’s been able to continue throwing throughout his IL stint, that his buildup won’t...
Thursday, March 30, 2023 • 4:10 PM loanDepot Park • Miami, Florida RHP Max Scherzer (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Sandy Alcántara (0-0, -.–) SNY • MLBN The Mets begin their highly anticipated 2023 campaign this afternoon as they take on the Marlins in Miami. Fresh off a 101-win season, the Mets are hungry to take the division and make a deep run in October. After a wild off-season, the Mets...
The beginning of the 2023 Major League Baseball season is here, and that means it is time to take a look at the betting odds for all of the awards in the National League. Let’s take a look at where some of the New York Mets fall on these lists. National League MVP Odds Here are the top five betting favorites for this award. San Diego Padres OF Juan Soto +550 Philadelphia Phillies SS Trea...
The New York Mets announced their 2023 Opening Day roster on Thursday afternoon. The Mets kick off their season in Miami against the Marlins at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday. Catchers Omar Narvaez Tomas Nido Infielders Luis Guillorme Eduardo Escobar Pete Alonso Jeff McNeil Daniel Vogelbach Francisco Lindor Outfielders Mark Canha Brandon Nimmo Starling Marte Tim Locastro Tommy Pham Pitchers Max Scherzer...
Bryce Montes de Oca has undergone Tommy John surgery, according to MMO’s very own Michael Mayer. As a result, the righty will now miss the entire 2023 season and longer as he begins his long road to recovery. It is a big blow for both de Oca and the Mets. The Mets announced the following: Yesterday, Bryce Montes de Oca underwent surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. During...
We have finally made it to Opening Day, and next up on our preview of the National League East is the defending National League Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies. The 2022 Phillies had a rollercoaster season. After starting the year 21-29, they fired Joe Girardi and hired Rob Thomson to be the interim manager. Under Thomson, the Phillies went 65-46, and claimed the final Wild Card in the...
Minor league players in the Major League Baseball Players’ Association have reached a tentative agreement with the league on its first collective bargaining agreement, according to a report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal is for five years and includes at least two times the pay at all minor league levels, according to Passan. While the deal is tentatively agreed to, it still needs...
Major League Baseball has several new rules going into effect for the 2023 season. The new rules have been tested in spring training (except for the shortened time to decide on replay reviews), discussed, debated, and in the case of when the clock starts between batters, slightly tweaked. There may be another new twist during the upcoming season, as teams try to find a way to shift within the...
The Mets removed right-handed relief pitcher Bryce Montes de Oca a few weeks ago from his outing after the flame thrower exhibited command issues and a dip in velocity. As a precaution, they would send him for further tests and imaging. The MRI showed no ligament damage, and the Mets were hopeful that he would only miss a few weeks of action with a stress reaction in his elbow. Per Russell...
Daniel Murphy’s professional baseball career is not over yet. The independent Long Island Ducks announced on Wednesday that they are signing the 37-year-old Murphy to a contract for this season. Murphy last appeared in the majors in 2020 for the Colorado Rockies before announcing his retirement. The three-time All-Star hit .296 for his career to go along with a .341 OBP and a .796...
The Cleveland Guardians and All-Star Andrés Giménez have agreed to a contract extension that will lock the second baseman to the Guardians through potentially the 2031 season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The extension, which will start in 2024, is for seven years and $106.5 million. The Guardians have a club option for 2031, as well. As Passan points out, the deal will buy out...
The new rules in Major League Baseball for 2023 have been discussed over and over. Is the pitch clock good or bad for the game? Will the larger bases protect infielders and encourage more stolen bases? How about the “two disengagements” rule? Will base runners (such as Tim Locastro) feel emboldened to take off after two attempted pickoffs, knowing that if the pitcher throws over...
