When right-handed pitcher Jonah Tong needs to reset on the mound, he’ll glance at the inside of his glove. There, a mantra is written that gives the 21-year-old perspective: Be like water.That quote was made famous by the great martial artist, actor and philosopher Bruce Lee, who preached adaptability. In Tong’s amateur and professional career, adapting has been a focal point....
Good morning, Mets fans! The New York Mets completed the season sweep of the Subway Series for the first time since 2013 on Wednesday night. After taking the first two games in Queens in June against their Bronx rivals, the Mets came into Yankee Stadium on Tuesday with all of the odds against them. Despite not getting to New York until 5 a.m., the Mets squeaked out an improbable win behind a...
Not a lot has gone right for the Mets in 2024. An 0-5 start, multiple injuries and setbacks for expected starters, and a 6-16 start to their May. But on a day when everything was going right and the Mets were cruising over the struggling Dodgers, the team collapsed yet again in the ninth inning. With a 2-1 lead and victory only three outs away, Adam Ottavino took the mound for the Mets—a move...
The New York Mets (12-9) entered Sunday’s game at Dodgers Stadium hoping to capture their second-straight series sweep and seventh win in a row. However, at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets were shutout by Tyler Glasnow and saw their starting pitcher, Adrian Houser, struggle again. When it was all said and done, New York dropped the series finale 10-0. As mentioned, Adrian...
Sunday, April 21, 2024 • 4:10 PM Dodger Stadium • Los Angeles, CA RHP Adrian Houser (0-1, 4.70) vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow (3-1, 3.72) WPIX • MLBN The New York Mets look for their second-consecutive sweep and seventh-consecutive win this afternoon in Los Angeles. The Mets won their sixth game in a row Saturday afternoon, clinching a series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was the second...
With Shohei Ohtani off the board, the next big free agent watch in baseball is one that concerns the New York Mets much more: Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Rumors and reports change daily, though many treat the Mets as underdogs in the race. While Yamamoto is the big fish, the Mets have made virtually no other moves outside some low-level bullpen additions and Luis Severino on a one-year deal. Joey...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Texas Rangers announced the signing of pitcher Tyler Mahle to a two-year contract. He is set to receive a $22 million guarantee, with the potential to earn an additional $5 million in bonuses based on his innings total in 2025. Mahle is expected to sit out the beginning of the 2024 season as he concludes his rehabilitation from last year’s Tommy John surgery....
Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball is introducing a brand new showcase for top prospects around the league to show off their talent, titled “Spring Breakout.” The event will put each organization’s best prospects against each other in a game that will be part of a doubleheader with a regularly scheduled spring training game. MLB is looking to use this as an...
A look at the optimism, pessimism and realism of the 2024 Mets season
TYLER GLASNOW Position: RHP Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 30 (08/23/1993) 2023 Traditional Stats: 21 G, 120 IP, 3.53 ERA, 1.083 WHIP, 10-7, 162 K, 37 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 118 ERA+, 33.4% K%, 7.6% BB%, 3.63 xERA, 2.91 FIP, 2.75 xFIP, 3.2 fWAR, 2.0 bWAR Rundown When Tyler Glasnow was on the field in 2023, he delivered strong results. The towering righty racked up a career-high 162 strikeouts, punching...
The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to trade right-hander Tyler Glasnow before the 2024 season, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Glasnow, now 30 years old, is set to make $25 million this year before becoming a free agent after the season. Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times previously reported that the Rays were willing to go into 2024 with a team-record payroll, one that could reach $120 million....
Tyler Glasnow Position: Starting Pitcher Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 29 (August 23, 1993) 2021 Pitching Traditional: 14GS, 88.0 IP, 2.66 ERA, 0.932 WHIP, 5-2 W/L, 123 K, 27 BB Advanced: 152 ERA+, 36.2 K%, 7.9 BB%, 2.74 xERA, 2.77 FIP, 2.70 xFIP, 2.6 fWAR, 2.3 bWAR Rundown Tyler Glasnow is not new to being tossed around in trade talks. Initially drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 draft by the...
