Devin Mesoraco is thankful for the opportunity he was afforded to play Major League Baseball for as long as he did. Though his career wasn’t long and he dealt with three surgeries in a matter of thirteen months that marred his swing after an impressive breakout season in 2014, Mesoraco doesn’t look back with regret. Rather, he comes across with the rightful mindset that he did what...
With the 2021 Mets reeling after a 1-6 road trip, low-lighted by being swept in a series by the Phillies, who passed the Mets and moved into first place, this may be a good time to think about a positive memory from the not-too-distant past. Let’s wind the clock back two years to August 9, 2019. The Mets had begun their phoenix-like rise from the ashes. They had won six in a row and 14 of...
Late in spring training, as teams sort out their roster decisions, players become available either by being released or exercising options they may have run their contracts. With just a couple of days remaining in spring training 2021, here are some players who have recently become available and may fit with the Mets. Relief Pitcher, Steve Cishek Cishek, a right-hander, was released by the...
After months of silence, the New York Mets made a gigantic splash on Thursday, acquiring shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco in exchange for infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario along with prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene. So what does this blockbuster trade mean for the Mets moving forward? Well, they certainly don’t have a massive hole at the shortstop...
The Mets (25-30) evened their series against Tampa Bay (36-20) with a 5-2 triumph over the Rays on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Pete Alonso contributed greatly to the win. He went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk in his most productive night in weeks, after going just 12-for-66 in the month of September. He drove in three of five runs for New York in what would be the deciding factor of the...
Every aspect of the Mets game really synced up in their Saturday night 5-1 win against the Phillies, as it was the first time they’ve beaten Philadelphia this season. Despite Seth Lugo having a tough first inning allowing a home run to Rhys Hoskins, he made it through his start without any other issues. As Lugo finished the night with four hits and eight strikeouts over five innings...
The New York Mets needed to make some adjustments to their active roster prior to Wednesday’s game, as their trade deadline acquisitions were set to join the club. Over the last 48 hours, there had much debate as to how the Mets would accommodate the additions of Todd Frazier, Robinson Chirinos and Miguel Castro, with many wondering if promising young infielders Luis Guillorme or Andres...
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 • 7:35 p.m. Oriole Park at Camden Yards • Baltimore, MD RHP Ariel Jurado (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Asher Wojciechowski (1-3, 5.13) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The last several days for the Mets have been interesting: – Saturday: lose a close game against the Yankees that the Mets tied late – Sunday: lose a game in extra innings that they had a 7-2 lead going into...
The Mets (15-20) travel to Baltimore to take on Brandon Hyde’s Orioles (15-19) in a two-game series beginning Tuesday night at 7:35 pm. The teams will tangle Wednesday afternoon at 4:05 pm to wrap up the brief series. Looking at the teams’ records, it’s obvious that this is not quite a rematch of the 1969 World Series. However, with expanded playoffs in 2020, both teams are...
The Mets have brought back veteran infielder Todd Frazier according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. No word on the return from the Rangers yet, the Mets also got veteran catcher Robinson Chirinos from Texas. John Blake on Twitter announced that the Mets would send the Rangers a player to be named later to complete the deal for Frazier (and another for Chirinos). Frazier is hitting...
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a rough year. While baseball’s significance pales in comparison to everything going on in real life, the truncated 2020 season has not begun well for the Mets. Maybe it’s a good time to reflect on a great Mets memory. Let’s wind the clock back one year to August 9, 2019. The Mets had begun their phoenix-like rise from the ashes. They had won...
According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, veteran third baseman Todd Frazier has signed a one-year deal with the Texas Rangers, pending a physical. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed the 33-year-old will earn $5 million in 2020 with a club option for 2021. Frazier, a native of Toms River, New Jersey, slashed .251/.329/.443 over 133 games (499 plate appearances) with -1 outs above...
