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Morning Briefing: Pujols, Verlander Win Comeback Players of the Year

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB announced its 2022 Comeback Players of the Year Tuesday. Albert Pujols won in the NL after his magical career-ending season in his return to St. Louis, and Astros ace Justin Verlander won in the AL. Latest Mets News ESPN released its salary projections, and all seven writers predicted Jacob deGrom would leave the Mets. Most thought it would be for the Rangers. Latest...

Morning Briefing: Albert Pujols Hits Number 700

Good morning, Mets fans! The Machine, Albert Pujols, hit his 699th and 700th career home runs Friday against the Dodgers. Not only did he achieve the incredible feat by hitting two home runs in one night, but he did it in Los Angeles, a city which he called home for a decade. He became the fourth player all time to reach the 700 home run plateau, joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth....

Morning Briefing: Albert Pujols to End Career in St. Louis

Good morning, Mets fans! Albert Pujols will finish his career out back in St. Louis with a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Cardinals, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The 10-time All-Star last played with the Cards in 2011 before playing 10 seasons with the Angels. He confirmed this will be his last season. “For me, I think I’m here for a reason,” Pujols told MLB.com. “They believe I...

Morning Briefing: Ketel Marte Signs Extension, Pujols Rejoins Cardinals

Good morning, Mets fans! On Sunday, Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer combined forces, with the help of Francisco Lindor, to propel the Mets to a 7-3 spring victory over the Cardinals. In other news, Starling Marte played right field in his Grapefruit League debut. His name-fellow, Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks, signed an extension, and a future Hall-of-Famer might be back with an old club. Latest...

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