New York Mets Articles - Page 76

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets both made a flurry of moves leading up to the MLB trade deadline on Monday afternoon. The 20-14 Cubs are in first place in the NL Central and wanted to fortify both their bullpen and position player depth. Chicago acquired lefty relievers Andrew Chafin (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Josh […]

The New York Mets were scheduled to play the Miami Marlins on Thursday night in New York. But the two teams had something else in store in light of recent events. New York took the field, led by outfielders Dominic Smith and Billy Hamilton. The two sides then paused for a 42-second moment of silence—a […]

The New York Mets do not want to play Thursday night’s game against the Miami Marlins. It seems Major League Baseball and Commissioner Rob Manfred is trying to make them play. Video surfaced of Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen talking about contact he had with the league office. According to Van Wagenen, Manfred suggested […]

The New York Mets were supposed to take on the New York Yankees in the Subway Series starting tomorrow at Citi Field. There is a strong possibility the entire series is delayed, as game one on Friday was already postponed (via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com) The Mets’ Thursday night game against the Miami Marlins was […]

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes did not show up to the ballpark for Sunday afternoon’s game against the Atlanta Braves. After a few hours of confusion, news broke that Cespedes had decided to opt out of the season: Yoenis Cespedes, who was earning $2.2 million this year, has left the #Mets and is now […]

Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal responded to a story ripping Major League Baseball and one of the bidders looking to own the New York Mets, a race the NBA’s leading scorer has entered recently. The article from the New York Daily News described Steve Cohen, a notorious hedge fund manager, as a “deeply […]

A recent MLB proposal has left players outraged, as the deep salary cuts would affect all players but especially the highest-paid stars. Take Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout for example — the highest-paid player in 2020. Trout would  make $5,748,577 of his $37,666,666 full-fledged salary under a proposed 82-game season. That equates to […]

New York Mets right-handed starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery at some point in the near future, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan notes that the procedure will keep Syndergaard out until April 2021 at the earliest and […]

Coming off of knocking 53 balls out of the park in 2019, the starting first baseman for the New York Mets is going to be having a bit more change in his pockets for the 2020 season. Pete Alonso, better known as the Polar Bear, received a record raise from his rookie season salary, which […]

Even with the type of offseason that the New York Yankees had, in which they prioritized upgrades to their starting pitching rotation, it looks as though the injury bug may be pushed them to the trade market already. According to a New York Post report, the Yankees have inquired with their in-state rivals, the New […]

In the midst of the recent release of wide-reaching changes for the MLB postseason that are being discussed, the sport of baseball is seemingly straying further and further away from what has made it such a beloved sport, and more importantly, one that brings people from different walks of life together. From being America’s Pastime […]

The New York Mets have found a new manager. Again. According to Steve Gelbs of SNY, the Mets have hired Luis Rojas to be their new skipper following the firing of Carlos Beltran. Rojas, the brother of Moises Alou, has been in New York’s organization since 2007 when he took over as the franchise’s Dominican […]

New York Mets new manager Carlos Beltran will end his tenure as the team’s skipper before seeing a single out, as the former player has informed the organization it will be best to step down due to his involvement with the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal, according to Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports. Beltran is now […]

The New York Mets saved a lot of money when they successfully restructured outfielder Yoenis Cespedes’ contract in order to avoid a grievance that they filed with respect to Cespedes reportedly injuring himself on his ranch last May. However, there is a possibility that the Mets could wipe him from the payroll entirely. Anthony DiComo […]

In a way to help fill the void that Zack Wheeler left behind when he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets are bringing in former St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael Wacha on a one-year deal, according to Mets beat writer Tim Healey. The former Redbirds pitcher has $3 million guaranteed on this […]

The New York Mets have “had a dialogue” with the Houston Astros regarding shortstop Carlos Correa, according to Andy Martino of SNY.tv, who also iterated that nothing is “imminent.” Sources say Mets have had dialogue with the Astros about Carlos Correa. Nothing imminent. — Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 12, 2019 This comes just one day […]

With the Milwaukee Brewers looking to be cutting salary this offseason, their roster only has 10 returning players on it from its 25-man roster that they ended the 2019 season with. On top of that, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has doubled down on that sentiment, all while wanting to keep the franchise competitive […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler to a five-year deal worth over $100 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the deal is worth $118 million. Wheeler was one of the most interesting pitchers in free agency. In a market that also includes Gerrit Cole, Stephen Strasburg […]

Starting pitcher Zack Wheeler has received “at least” one contract offer in excess of $100 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Wheeler’s contract is expected to be for five years. The Chicago White Sox have shown a concerted interest in signing Wheeler, particularly after they added free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal. Texas Rangers general manager […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are shopping left-handed relief pitcher Josh Hader, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal notes the New York Mets as one team to potentially watch in trade discussions, although it is not known if the Brewers have actually held talks with the Mets about Hader. Hader is coming off a dominant […]

Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg may be the headliners of this year’s free-agent starting pitching group, but Zack Wheeler might have the biggest market out of all three. The Chicago White Sox have already been rumored to be pursuing Wheeler after they signed catcher Yasmani Grandal, and now the Minnesota Twins are ramping up their […]

The New York Mets have expressed interest in trading for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network: Mets have interest in Starling Marte. Fits what they seek — strong defender in CF, righthanded hitter. Pirates still working on manager. Uncertain if he’ll be dealt. Cubs, Reds, Padres among others who […]

Welcome to what could become one of the best – or worst – teams that the New York Mets have put together in the past decade. Depending on what type of team decides to show up on the diamond each and every game, depending on their luck of missing serious injuries (looking directly at you, […]

Earlier this month, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said that the team was not sure whether or not outfielder Yoenis Cespedes would be back in 2020, but now, we have some evidence that he is making progress. Mets hitting instructor and former outfielder Endy Chavez posted an Instagram video of Cespedes taking […]

Although there have been questions as to whether or not the New York Mets would still consider trading marquee starter Noah Syndergaard, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made it clear at the GM meetings that Syndergaard is not going anywhere, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com: Van Wagenen said it at the outset of the offseason, […]

New York Mets starter Zack Wheeler rejected the team’s $17.8 million qualifying offer for the 2020 season, and Anthony DiComo of MLB. com reports that the team is unlikely to re-sign him in free agency. DiComo states that Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has suggested that the likes of Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman […]

Coming off a disappointing loss in the American League Championship Series, the New York Yankees look primed to add to their starting rotation. Despite Masahiro Tanaka having some success in the postseason and James Paxton having the occasional outing, the Yankees lacked rotational depth. Domingo German was suspended for the entirety of the postseason, and […]

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom captured his second consecutive National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night after earning 29 of 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America: 2019 NL Cy Young: Jacob deGrom. Full voting details: https://t.co/x2Hbeatvt6 — BBWAA (@officialBBWAA) November 13, 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu was […]

Many have operated under the assumption that Zack Wheeler leaving the New York Mets is a foregone conclusion, but that may not be the case. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are interested in bringing Wheeler back on a multi-year deal. Heyman notes that if New York can’t re-sign the righty, it […]

As was predicted and expected, first baseman Pete Alonso took home the honors for the 2019 National League Rookie of the Year award, which was announced Monday night. The Polar Bear, who led the league with 53 home runs in his rookie campaign, fell one vote short of a unanimous showing, which is astounding but […]

The New York Mets are strapped for cash and don’t exactly have a lot of money to spend this winter as a result, but one name the Mets have their eye on is right-handed relief pitcher Daniel Hudson, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Hudson split the 2019 campaign between the Toronto Blue Jays and […]

By the end of the 2018 season, Edwin Diaz had firmly established himself as one of the best closers in all of Major League Baseball. Then just 24 years old, Diaz led the MLB in saves (57) while also boasting a 1.96 ERA and 15.2 K/9. With a dynamic fastball and a wipeout slider, Diaz […]

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes did not play at all this past season due to heel and ankle problems, and the Mets aren’t sure when he will be back on the field. “At this point, Ces is rehabbing and we’ll evaluate his health and we’ll evaluate his performance as we get closer to spring […]

The New York Mets have hired Carlos Beltran as their next manager, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. While Beltran has no big-league managerial experience, this move does not come as much of a surprise, as he has been speculated as one of the favorites to land the Mets job ever since New York fired […]

While the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros do battle in the 2019 World Series, other clubs around the MLB are planning for the offseason. Although teams such as the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs have decided on their managers for the 2020 campaign, a number of teams are still searching for the best managerial […]

**Disclaimer: If you are a fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, or the Colorado Rockies – sorry, no need to keep reading to look to see if your team is on this list (it is not).** Welcome to ‘Anything is Possible Land,’ where teams that […]

Former Marlins and Yankees manager Joe Girardi has officially stepped down as the manager for Team USA ahead of the “Premier 12” Olympic qualifier for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Japan: Joe Girardi, who is seeking an MLB job, stepped down as manager of the USA Baseball team picked for the Premier 12 Olympic qualifier. […]

The New York Mets are considering a number of managerial candidates after firing skipper Mickey Callaway, but rival scouts and executives think the team will hire someone with experience. John Harper of SNY reports that MLB personnel believe the Mets will hire former Marlins and Yankees manager Joe Girardi: With that in mind, the early […]

The New York Mets are planning to interview former player Carlos Beltran, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Mike Bell and Carlos Beltrán are just two of the candidates the #Mets plan to interview in person for their managerial vacancy. Team also will interview former #Yankees and #Marlins manager Joe Girardi, per @JonHeyman. Others also […]