The National League East features a solid batch of second basemen. They collectively hold several accolades, including seven All-Star selections, three league batting titles (two of which were Major League batting titles), and five Silver Slugger awards. Jeff McNeil, second baseman for the New York Mets, is one of those players who has accomplished plenty in his six-year career. 2023 was not...
Sunday, August 13, 2023 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, New York RHP Yonny Chirinos (5-4, 4.83) vs. RHP Kodai Senga (8-6, 3.42) ESPN The New York Mets try to salvage a game from a four-game set with the Atlanta Braves tonight on national television. It was a tough day in Queens yesterday, as the Mets lost the first game 21-3 and then lost the nightcap 6-0. In the first game, just about...
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 National League East enters the 2023 campaign with a perfect blend and mixture of talent at the second base position. After a recent trade by the Marlins, both batting title winners from 2022 are in the division while another familiar face re-enters the fold following an unfortunate series of injuries. With that, here is MMO’s rankings of the NL East second baseman headed into next...
Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Beltran returned to Citi Field on Thursday. Following the visit, Francisco Lindor and Edwin Díaz spoke with members of various media outlets and discussed how Beltran should be brought back to the Mets and how they would welcome him back with history aside. The Mets won their second straight game against the Pirates Friday, righting the ship after suffering a...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Braves announced that second baseman Ozzie Albies was diagnosed with a fractured foot Monday. The two-time All-Star left the game in the fifth inning when he limped off the field after running out a ground ball. The Mets had a day off Monday, but they host the Brewers for a three-game series starting tonight. Milwaukee enters the week having lost 10 of 12, including...
For the first time since winning it all in 2021, the Atlanta Braves (10-13) are coming to Citi Field to face the Mets (16-7) in a four-game series. The Mets are heading into the series hot, having continued their winning ways against the Phillies. The Mets took the rubber game in decisive fashion with a 10-6 win, crushing the Phillies’ bullpen. With this win against the Phillies, the Mets have...
In front of a sold out crowd sans the presence of super fan Mary Hart, and Gavin Lux in the lineup, the Dodgers dusted off their humiliating loss to stave off elimination. Chris Taylor, the guy responsible for his teammates donning uniforms late into October, launched a postseason record three home runs in a win or go home, showing Braves offensive man of the hour, Eddie Rosario, whatever you...
MLB Network continued their “Top 10 Right Now” series on Sunday with the second base installment, and Jeff McNeil took home No. 2 honors, behind only DJ LeMahieu of the New York Yankees. The Top 10 shakes out like this: DJ LeMahieu Jeff McNeil Ketel Marte Brandon Lowe Cavan Biggio Jake Cronenworth Donovan Solano Chris Taylor Jose Altuve Ozzie Albies McNeil, 28, has a clear path to...
Major League Baseball announced its 2019 Silver Slugger Award winners during a live MLB Network telecast on Thursday night. The award — presented by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger baseball bats — has been given out annually since 1980 to the top offensive performers at each defensive position and designated hitter, as voted on by MLB managers and...
