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New York MetsMax Scherzer has a stern pitch clock request for MLB

The new pitch clock in Major League Baseball appears to have had the desired impact of speeding up the game throughout spring training. Games are notably shorter, and there is more action as both pitchers and hitters have reacted quickly to the rule change. Despite the early success, star New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer […]

New York MetsMets' Max Scherzer Opening Day announcement gets 'gender reveal' reason from Buck Showalter

Max Scherzer was announced as the New York Mets’ 2023 Opening Day starting pitcher. The decision came down to Scherzer and Justin Verlander, with Scherzer ultimately earning the nod. Mets manager Buck Showalter revealed why New York waited to announce their Opening Day starting pitcher, per Jayson Stark. “It’s like a gender-reveal party,” Showalter said. […]

New York MetsSteve Cohen's surprising explanation on how New York plans to replace Edwin Diaz

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen was “decidedly cool” on splurging immediately for a replacement for injured right-handed pitcher Edwin Diaz, New York Post assistant sports editor Jonathan Lehman wrote in a Thursday article. “When you get into a situation like this, I think you stay calm, you don’t overreact. I think if you do, (you have) […]

New York MetsMets' Edwin Diaz drops optimistic update after World Baseball Classic injury

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is poised to miss the entire season after suffering an injury at the World Baseball Classic. But on his special day, Diaz is feeling optimistic about both his and the Mets’ future. Diaz celebrated his 29th birthday on March 22. The Mets star dropped an update on where he […]

New York MetsBiggest Mets questions that still need answers before 2023 MLB Opening Day

A disruptive and disrupted spring training is coming to a close for the New York Mets and Opening Day is a week away. A series of events turned a quiet camp around ahead of a season filled with high expectations. The Mets knew the World Baseball Classic would cause a disruption. Many of their best […]

New York MetsBrandon Nimmo sighting will fire up Mets fans after injury scare

You can breathe easy New York Mets fans, it appears Brandon Nimmo is just fine. The center fielder suffered a scary knee/ankle injury on Friday during a Spring Training game while awkwardly sliding into second base. However, Nimmo is already out on the field doing agility drills, which is a positive sign with Opening Day […]

New York MetsMets unveil members-only Cadillac Club in right field with bonkers 5-figure ticket cost

For those who want to watch baseball like a king, come on out and greet the New York Mets. Owner Steve Cohen is offering his most well-to-do fans an opportunity to bask in the luxury of Citi Field’s new membership only Cadillac Club at Payson’s. The ticket prices are not for the faint-hearted, according to […]

New York Mets'Couldn’t stop crying': Francisco Lindor's heartbreaking reaction to Edwin Diaz's WBC injury

Team Puerto Rico’s performance in the World Baseball Classic was clouded by a tragic leg injury to Edwin Diaz, one of the squad’s most notable stars and best pitchers. The New York Mets’ star closer suffered an injury celebrating a win over the Dominican Republic team and could miss the entire 2023 season, though it […]

New York MetsMets' Brandon Nimmo drops Opening Day truth bomb after injury scare

After seeing Edwin Diaz suffer a season-ending injury, New York Mets fans were on the edge of their seats after seeing Brandon Nimmo go down. But as Opening Day draws closer for the Mets, Nimmo is planning on being in the lineup. Nimmo suffered knee and ankle sprains after a bad slide into second base […]

Philadelphia PhilliesUSA's epic comeback win over Venezuela has Twitter in a frenzy

The United States will continue to defend its World Baseball Classic title following an instant classic 9-7 quarterfinal win over Venezuela Saturday night. Trailing 7-5 entering the eighth inning, the U.S. quickly loaded the bases before Trea Turner stepped to the plate. With one swing of the bat, the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop walloped a 407-foot […]

New York MetsMets' Brandon Nimmo injury update puts status for Opening Day in doubt

The latest Brandon Nimmo injury update is a mixed bag for the New York Mets. The Mets outfielder avoided a season-ending injury like the one that Edwin Diaz suffered, but Nimmo is still in severe danger of missing regular-season games. Brandon Nimmo suffered a low-grade strain in both his knee and ankle, according to Mets […]

New York MetsMets: Steve Cohen's immediate message to Edwin Diaz after freak injury

Edwin Diaz suffered an unfortunate injury during a World Baseball Classic celebration with Team Puerto Rico. He is expected to miss the entire 2023 season as a result. Some people around the MLB world have blamed the WBC, while others have defended the tournament. But everyone is on the same page in terms of wishing […]

New York MetsRUMOR: Could Edwin Diaz actually return from knee injury in 2023?

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz isn’t ruling himself out for the 2023 MLB season just yet. When the pitcher suffered a torn patellar tendon during a celebration in the World Baseball Classic, it was largely assumed that he was done for the year. Following surgery, however, Diaz reportedly believes that he can return from […]

New York MetsMets' Brandon Nimmo suffers injury scare after Edwin Diaz ruled out for season

Just a day after Edwin Diaz was ruled out for the season following a knee injury at the World Baseball Classic, the New York Mets have been dealt another scare.  During Friday’s Spring Training game against the Miami Marlins down in Florida, outfielder Brandon Nimmo exited after an awkward slide. Via SNY TV: Brandon Nimmo […]

New York MetsMets add former top prospect after Edwin Diaz injury

The New York Mets are now in serious need of some bullpen help after Edwin Diaz’s freak World Baseball Classic injury. While it’ll be hard for the Mets to truly replace Diaz, New York has claimed a former top prospect in an effort to bolster their bullpen. The Mets have claimed Dennis Santana off of […]

New York MetsLance Lynn drops fiery World Baseball Classic take after Edwin Diaz injury

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a catastrophic injury at the World Baseball Classic. While that injury will sideline Diaz for the entire season, Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn doesn’t think it’s the World Baseball Classic’s fault. Diaz tore his patellar tendon while celebrating Team Puerto Rico’s win over Team Dominican Republic. He […]

New York MetsThe $18.64 million silver lining to Edwin Diaz's injury

The New York Mets were dealt a devastating injury blow when elite closer Edwin Diaz suffered a torn patellar tendon celebrating with his Puerto Rico teammates after defeating the Dominican Republic 5-2 in the World Baseball Classic, but there is a silver lining for the club. The Mets will be reimbursed for Diaz’s salary in […]

New York MetsEdwin Diaz's message to Mets fans after freak WBC injury wipes out season

Edwin Diaz has seen his New York Mets season end before it even started after a freak injury at the World Baseball Classic. Diaz had an emotional message for Mets fans after his season-ending setback. Diaz suffered a torn patellar tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominic Republic in the World Baseball Classic. […]

New York MetsMatt Harvey drops truth bomb on MLB aspirations after dominating for Team Italy

Matt Harvey was once one of the best pitchers in the MLB until injuries derailed his career. The former New York Mets ace last pitched in the Majors in 2021 for the Baltimore Orioles, compiling a brutal 6.27 ERA in 28 starts. And while Harvey doesn’t regularly sit in the high 90s anymore, he just […]

New York MetsBest Mets options to replace Edwin Diaz after devastating injury

The New York Mets will likely be without Edwin Diaz for the entire 2023 MLB season. The Mets confirmed Thursday that their closer has a complete tear of the patellar tendon in his right knee. Recovery time is typically eight months for such an injury. We’ll examine the best options for the Mets to replace […]

New York MetsDodgers' Mookie Betts drops truth bomb on 'freak' Edwin Diaz injury at World Baseball Classic

Puerto Rico’s celebrations following its 2023 World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic were short-lived. New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered an apparent knee injury following Puerto Rico’s 5-2 victory on Wednesday. Diaz, who had just struck out Teoscar Hernandez to send Puerto Rico to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal round, joined a […]

New York MetsEdwin Diaz gets season-ending injury diagnosis after WBC

New York Mets star closer Edwin Diaz has been the talk of baseball after he injured his knee in celebration after Puerto Rico topped the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. On Thursday, it was reported that Edwin Diaz is now expected to miss the entire season after tearing the patellar tendon in his […]

New York MetsMets fearing worst on Edwin Diaz injury

There might be nothing a more prestigious accomplishment for a professional athlete than being able to represent their nation in an international tournament. Thus, it’s understandable why New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz celebrated with all his might following Puerto Rico’s 5-2 victory over Dominican Republic to knock out one of the most stacked teams […]

New York Mets'Heartbreaking': Mets' Pete Alonso's reaction to gut-wrenching Edwin Diaz World Baseball Classic injury

New York Mets fans’ worst fears came true during Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, as closer Edwin Diaz suffered an injury while celebrating the team’s victory on the field. But it wasn’t just Mets fans who felt crushed. It was Diaz’ teammates as well. Mets star Pete […]

New York MetsMets eyeing ex-Yankees pitcher amid scary Edwin Diaz injury

The New York Mets may have a huge void to fill in the bullpen before their season begins on March 30. The Mets’ best bullpen arm, Edwin Diaz, could be in danger of missing a considerable amount of time after he appeared to suffer a lower-body injury while celebrating Puerto Rico’s 5-2 victory over Dominican […]

New York MetsMets Twitter reacts to brutal Edwin Diaz injury during Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic World Baseball Classic clash

Puerto Rico got the job done Wednesday night, as they took down the Dominican Republic but the excitement over their 5-2 victory suddenly turned into horror after star closer Edwin Diaz went down with an apparent leg injury while celebrating on the field. It was a gut-wrenching moment and sight to see for baseball fans, […]

New York MetsMets' Edwin Diaz suffers scary injury while celebrating World Baseball Classic win

Team Puerto Rico pulled off a massive 5-2 win in Pool D play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic Wednesday night over pre-tournament favorites Team Dominican Republic. However, Puerto Rico’s excitement about that victory has been greatly diminished after seeing star pitcher and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz go down with an apparent lower-body […]

New York MetsJustin Verlander gets real on his World Series-winning mindset ahead of 2023 season

New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander discussed the importance of establishing a culture where people expect to win a championship in a Wednesday conference. “I’m not afraid to talk about winning a championship,” Verlander said, via SNY. “I think establishing a culture where you expect to win a championship is important. You should be able to talk […]

New York MetsMets' rotation suffers crushing blow with Jose Quintana injury update

The New York Mets are reportedly planning to shut down SP Jose Quintana for three months due to a stress fracture, per the New York Post’s Mike Puma. Quintana, a free agent acquisition this past offseason, was forced to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic due to injury. However, it was unclear how much time Quintana was […]

New York MetsMets reliever suffers hamstring injury, but there's a catch

The World Baseball Classic is underway, and it has been a bit strange to see players across the league stop their Spring Training action and participate in the tournament. It’s certainly been concerning for teams with key players that are taking part in the tournament, and it looks like those concerns have reared their ugly […]

New York MetsMets: 4 position battles to watch in Spring Training

Though much of their roster appears set for the 2023 MLB season, the New York Mets do have several position battles to settle during spring training. Two of these position battles were expected, one is a minor surprise and another is a late development. Let’s examine the Mets position battles to watch in spring training. […]

New York MetsMets' Jose Quintana dealt brutal injury update ahead of WBC

New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana didn’t receive a positive injury update after he was forced to withdraw from the World Baseball Classic. The Mets announced Monday that Quintana has a small stress fracture in his left rib cage. The pitcher is headed back to New York for further tests. Jose Quintana was supposed […]

New York MetsJose Quintana leaves Spring Training start with injury, WBC participation up in the air

Veteran pitcher Jose Quintana has high hopes of contributing the New York Mets pitching staff this year, and he also has designs on pitching for Colombia in the World Baseball Classic. However, those plans are on hold after he left a spring training start against the St. Louis Cardinals. The left-handed pitcher pitched one inning […]

New York MetsEdwin Diaz's potential World Baseball Classic usage worries Mets

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is set to play in the World Baseball Classic. The All-Star is eager to help Puerto Rico win it all alongside Mets teammate Francisco Lindor and several other MLB players. However, New York is feeling a bit antsy about its star pitcher playing in the tournament. The usage Diaz […]

New York Mets5 Mets players who need to bounce back in 2023 MLB season

Not many New York Mets underperformed last season. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some players who are looking to rebound from subpar performances. We’ll examine which Mets players need to bounce back in the 2023 MLB season. The bigger concern for the Mets might be regression from some of their star players. Starling Marte, […]

New York MetsMets' 5 best DH options to platoon with Daniel Vogelbach for 2023 MLB season

One area the New York Mets did not aggressively address this offseason was right-handed designated hitter. As such, there’s going to be competition in spring training to see who’ll platoon with the lefty swinging Daniel Vogelbach. We’ll examine the Mets’ five best DH options from the right side for the 2023 MLB season. The Mets […]

New York MetsDodgers star Freddie Freeman explains why he's a fan of Steve Cohen and his spending spree

Steve Cohen’s approach towards building a title contender can be broken down into three easy parts: money, money, and more money. The New York Mets owner has not been shy in spending every single penny he has to build a juggernaut in Queens. That type of aggressive spending is what fans want to see in […]

New York MetsMets match World Series-winning Astros in MLB Network Top 100

The New York Mets will go through the 2023 season chasing what the Houston Astros accomplished in 2022. Both teams have much more than World Series aspirations in common. Both the Mets and the Astros had eight players in MLB Network’s Top 100. That was the most among every team in the MLB. New York […]

New York MetsBrandon Nimmo gets real on Mets' 2023 'mission'

The New York Mets have made loud noises in the offseason with a number of head-turning moves. At the end of the day, the Mets are going to be judged based on what they will accomplish in the upcoming 2023 MLB season, and for outfielder Brandon Nimmo, everyone on the team is aware of the […]

New York MetsCarlos Beltran reveals truth behind taking Mets front-office job

Former New York Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran took up a job as a special assistant on his former team’s front office in early February. He said a multitude of teams reached out to hire him as a coach, but he didn’t want the full-time, in-uniform responsibility, wrote Newsday Sports Mets beat writer Tim Healey […]

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