Tag: Royals

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga to Arrive at Spring Training Camp Early

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga is expected to arrive in Port St. Lucie earlier than most of the Mets’ pitching staff, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported Sunday. Puma said it should be “today or tomorrow,” which would mean Senga will likely be there by the end of Monday. Senga spent the offseason back home in Japan, and his early arrival is to help him reacclimate to...

Free Agent Profile: Whit Merrifield, 2B/OF

WHIT MERRIFIELD, 2B/OF Position: 2B/OF B/T: R/R Age: 35 (01/24/1989) 2023 Traditional Stats: 145 G, 592 PA, .272/.318/.382/.700, 11 HR, 67 RBI, 27 2B, 26 SB, 36 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 0.7 bWAR, 93 WRC+, 17.1% SO%, 6.1% BB%, .313 BABIP, .274 xwOBA, 1.5 fWAR RUNDOWN  Whit Merrifield made his big league debut with the Kansas City Royals in 2016, playing in 81 games that year. He would spend six...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Ugly Season Continues in Royals Sweep

Welcome to the new reality of the 2023 New York Mets. After selling off a slew of key pieces at the Trade Deadline, the new-look Mets gave their fans a gloomy taste of what could follow over the coming months and indeed, throughout the 2024 season. They were swept by the lowly Kansas City Royals, a team who have already piled up 75 losses this year. It was far from pretty, and more dark days are...

Morning Briefing: Mets Reportedly Still Not Close in Verlander Trade Talks

Good morning, Mets fans! The trade deadline is today at 6 p.m, and the Mets are expected to do some more dealing. The Mets have engaged in trade talks surrounding Justin Verlander, with the Astros and Dodgers mentioned as the most aggressive in their pursuits. Jack Harris of the LA Times reports that the Mets covet right-handed pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan, who’s currently ranked sixth...

Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga to Pitch Sunday on Regular Rest

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga will start for the Mets on Sunday in the series finale against the Blue Jays, his first start this season on regular four-day rest. Senga’s starts this year have been spaced out to give him five or six days of rest to mimic the typical schedule he pitched on in Japan. Senga is coming off of a remarkable performance in which he gave up just one hit in...

Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos Trying to ‘Live in the Present’

Good morning, Mets fans! On Thursday afternoon, the New York Mets faced off against the Cincinnati Reds with hopes of securing a series win. However, the game didn’t go as planned for the Mets, as they struggled in the first inning once again. Kodai Senga took the mound for the Mets, but he was unable to keep the Reds at bay in the opening frame, giving up four runs. The Mets were unable...

Morning Briefing: Giants’ Zaidi Had Immediate Concerns About Correa

Good morning, Mets fans! Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi revealed to reporters recently that he had immediate concerns about Carlos Correa’s physical. Zaidi said that the Giants and Correa’s camp had differing opinions on the medical review, but it wasn’t an “11th-hour thing.” Correa’s introductory press conference in San Francisco was...

Which Cap Would Carlos Beltrán Wear in the Hall of Fame?

Carlos Beltran is officially eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame, after being added to the 2023 BBWAA ballot earlier this week alongside some other former Mets like R.A. Dickey and Francisco Rodriguez. Beltrán is one of the more intriguing names to be added to the ballot, and his Hall of Fame candidacy is sure to stir up debate. Beltrán’s on-field numbers speak for themselves. He is one...

Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Moving in Right Field Fence

Good morning and happy Halloween, Mets fans! The Mets began moving the right field fence in at Citi Field. Steve Cohen says they plan on adding a speakeasy club in the new space, which will feature living-room-style space with personal TVs, a private bar, and an elevated dining experience among other amenities. Latest MLB News The Royals are hiring Matt Quatraro to be their new manager. Quatraro...

Morning Briefing: Andrew Benintendi Traded to Yankees

Good morning, Mets fans! The Yankees have acquired OF Andrew Benintendi for three pitching prospects (Chandler Champlain, T.J. Sikkema, and Beck Way). Aaron Boone believes that the left-handed-hitting Benintendi, an AL All-Star this season, can make a very strong lineup even stronger. Now, it is time for the morning briefing. Latest Mets News On Wednesday, the Mets defeated the New York Yankees,...

Morning Briefing: Yoenis Céspedes Isn’t Done Yet

Good morning, Mets fans! Francys Romero reports that Yoenis Céspedes will return to baseball in Dominican Winter League, per sources. It will be with the Aguilas Cibaeñas. The last time he played an official game was on August 1, 2020. The Mets showed that they deserve to be on top of the NL East standings Wednesday by defeating the Braves 7-3 and winning the series. The Mets are 4-3 against the...

King of Queens: Ron Pope Talks Music, Mets and TV Dreams

Ron Pope is still waiting for Kevin James to feature him on the big screen.  When the next King of Queens show drops, Pope wants to be first in line. The simple reason? It’s that orange and blue connection. “I’ve spent my whole life in the entertainment business and loving the Mets,” said Pope, a New York-born musician who rose to fame with his song Drop in the Ocean. “I’m...

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