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An MLB general manager reportedly said Jacob deGrom is seeking at least $40 million dollars in free agency, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman later shared a quote from the unnamed GM in reference to deGrom’s free agency. “He’ll get it, he’s the best.” Jacob deGrom is arguably the best pitcher in […]

The MLB offseason is well underway now, and we have already seen some big moves being made across the league. While it may be awhile until some of the bigger names come off the market, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be any rumors. One such big name who is drawing a ton of interest […]

Coming off of a 111-win season, and amid free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers are yet again in the market for several big-name players. Addressing their pitching seems to be a key goal for them this off-season. It appears that the Dodgers are set on adding a big name to their rotation. And they could […]

The New York Mets are considering all of their options amid Jacob deGrom’s uncertainty. As a result, the Mets may be inclined to pursue Justin Verlander in free agency. And Max Scherzer’s contract could set the path for a Verlander contract, per SNY. “The idea of signing Verlander to a high average annual value contract […]

The Atlanta Braves tussled with the New York Mets all 2022 long for the NL East crown, emerging with the division title in the end following a late season series sweep of their division rivals. Nonetheless, the Braves ended up falling short in the postseason after they ran into the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies, and major […]

The Atlanta Braves made a great run in the second half of the season to overtake Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets and gain first place in the National League East. However, it was not an easy accomplishment as the Mets had control of the division for the majority of the season. If the […]

The hot stove for MLB free agency is just beginning to heat up. With the Houston Astros officially being crowned as the World Series champions for the 2022 season, teams around the league are beginning to put together their plans for free agency and the offseason as a whole in their quest to win it […]

Aaron Judge officially hits the open market on Thursday when MLB free agency begins. This year’s crop of free agents is full of superstar players, players with renewed value, and players looking for a second chance. Judge headlines this group of players with his historic 2022 season. He set the American League record for most […]

Jacob deGrom recently opted out of his New York Mets contract and is set to hit free agency. The Mets’ ace is one of the best pitchers in baseball when healthy. Although injuries have been a concern for deGrom, he will still draw plenty of interest on the open market. With deGrom entering the later […]

While attending the 2022 GM meetings, New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler took a moment to address Jacob deGrom’s potential future with the organization. deGrom, who has been a central figure to this Mets team for close to a decade now, has finally hit free agency. But it appears that the star pitcher’s time […]

The New York Mets are reportedly hesitant to offer Jacob deGrom a four-year contract, per SNY. SNY’s Andy Martino reports that deGrom and the Mets have discussed a deal. However, New York may not be willing to match a four-year offer from another team. When healthy, Jacob deGrom is arguably the best pitcher in baseball. […]

While the New York Yankees are expected to break the bank in order to retain Aaron Judge, the New York Mets may not be as willing as their rivals when it comes to paying one of their top free agents in Jacob deGrom. According to Jon Heyman of New York Post, if deGrom desires to […]

A number of MLB stars recently made huge free agency decisions. Xander Bogaerts, Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, and Carlos Rodon have all officially opted out of their contracts and entered free agency, per Jon Heyman and MLBPA. These 4 All-Stars join a group of players including Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson, and plenty of other attention-catching […]

The Los Angeles Angels can’t seem to get things together. On paper, they have one of the most talented rosters in all of Major League Baseball. And yet, for whatever reason, they can’t seem to put it all together on the field. The Angels have not made the playoffs since 2014. They were the best […]

Chris Bassitt recently got brutally honest on the New York Mets and their culture. The pitcher was acquired by New York from the Oakland Athletics’ ahead of the 2022 campaign. And he played a pivotal role in the rotation amid injuries to Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. However, Bassitt told Chris Rose the truth about […]

The ending of the New York Yankees’ 2022-23 campaign was an abysmal one for the organization. Injuries plagued them toward the latter part of the postseason, and many of their usual reliables underperformed at the season’s biggest stage. With the season behind them, the focus now moves to free agency and how the franchise intends […]

The New York Mets had high hopes entering the postseason despite relinquishing the NL East lead in the last week of the regular season. Finishing with 101 wins, the Mets were heavily favored in their Wild Card round clash against the San Diego Padres, but they ended up losing the series, ruining what could have […]

A lot can happen in a couple of months. But is it enough time for the pillar of the New York Mets’ rotation to change his mind? Because Jacob deGrom has zero qualms staying in the Big Apple, according to his former teammate Zack Wheeler. Wheeler is currently gearing up for what will likely be […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went on a rampage for one of the best regular season performances in recent memory. MLB pundits expected them to get through the NLDS smoothly and possibly play one of the powerhouses in the NLCS and World Series eventually. The San Diego Padres did not want to hear that talk as […]

2022 MLB free agency figures to have a very deep starting pitcher market, and the guy who will likely headline that market is New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom. deGrom can opt out of his current deal with the Mets this offseason, and seems likely to do so. With him hitting the free agent market, […]

The New York Yankees are still playing playoff baseball currently, but whenever the offseason rolls around, they are going to have one main goal; re-sign Aaron Judge. After Judge’s historic hitting campaign, the Yankees are going to do everything in their power to hold onto their star slugger. Even past Judge, the Yankees are going […]

After a brutal Game 1 loss in the NL Wild Card, the New York Mets bounced back and took Game 2 thanks in part to Jacob deGrom. In six innings, he allowed only two runs and collected eight strikeouts to outduel Blake Snell and force a winner-take-all Game 3 against the San Diego Padres. The […]

With their backs against the wall, the New York Mets are turning to ace Jacob deGrom. Max Scherzer labored in the team’s 7-1 Game 1 loss of the NL Wild Card Series. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso revealed his honest thoughts on deGrom getting the ball in Game 2 with the season on the line, […]

The New York Mets dropped their Wild Card opener against the San Diego Padres in the MLB playoffs, so that means they are likely to activate Jacob deGrom earlier than planned. However, the question is whether the star pitcher is ready and healthy to play or not. For those not in the know, the Mets […]

It is possible that Jacob deGrom won’t get to toe the rubber in the playoffs until the National League Division Series. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Mets have a blueprint in which deGrom is not part of the starting rotation in the upcoming showdown with the San Diego […]

The New York Mets will host the San Diego Padres to begin the National League Wild Card Series. Mets manager Buck Showalter is reportedly floating the idea of not running his aces out for Games 1 and 2. According to New York Post writer Joel Sherman, the Mets might push Jacob deGrom back to Game […]

The New York Mets’ NL East title hopes took a big hit when they were swept by the Atlanta Braves this past week, bringing their bitter rivals’ magic number to clinch the division down to one. However, New York technically has an outside chance at the division title if the Braves are swept by the […]

Despite having Jacob deGrom on the mound, the New York Mets fell to the Atlanta Braves, losing their chance to clinch the NL East during their current road series. deGrom struck out 11 Braves batters but also allowed three home runs (all solo blasts) in six innings. The Mets pulled deGrom after 86 pitches due […]

The New York Mets will face the Atlanta Braves beginning Friday in a series that will surely determine the National League East. And the Mets will kick off that series by sending veteran ace Jacob deGrom to the mound. Mets manager Buck Showalter revealed Wednesday night that deGrom’s next start would be moved up to […]

The MLB offseason hasn’t even started, and the race for the top names in the league are on. One of the biggest names available in the offseason is Jacob deGrom, who has publicly stated that he will test free agency in 2023. Because of that, teams like the Atlanta Braves are already gunning for the […]

A few months ago, the New York Mets gained separation from the Atlanta Braves in the NL East race. Even though Atlanta has stormed back, the Mets are still ahead of the Braves by one full game, and they have a couple of more weeks to ramp up before the postseason begins. Losing series to […]

New York Mets starter Chris Bassitt has been a huge part of the Mets’ turnaround as one of the best teams in the league with a 90-55 record. An All-Star in 2021, Bassitt has carried over that form in New York, pitching to the tune of a 3.44 ERA in 165 innings pitched (27 starts). […]

The New York Mets, by all accounts, have had a successful season. After a 7-1 victory against the 55-89 Pittsburgh Pirates, they managed to bounce back from a historic sweep at the hands of the Chicago Cubs, pushing their record to an impressive 90-55 to increase their cushion over the Atlanta Braves in the race […]

The New York Mets are still atop the NL East with an 89-55 record, but they need every win they can get especially with the Atlanta Braves closing in on them. Holding a precarious half-game lead over the Braves, the Mets missed a golden opportunity to widen the gap after getting swept by the 61-82 […]

With the New York Mets battling with the Atlanta Braves for the NL East crown, there has been no better time for ace Jacob deGrom to return to his usual level. Just over a month since his return from a 13-month hiatus caused by a myriad of injury problems, deGrom is now heating up, continuing […]

The 91-50 Houston Astros are one of the scariest teams in the league. Not only do the Astros boast the services of ace Justin Verlander, who has come roaring back from Tommy John surgery recovery en route to a 1.84 ERA in 152 innings pitched (24 starts), they also have the left-handed Framber Valdez pitching […]

Clayton Kershaw has been a machine for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, as he’s always been. Prior to his stint on the injured list, the living legend has been putting on a show on the mound. His work as a starting pitcher has helped propel the Dodgers into the top of the MLB pecking […]

In what could serve as a preview for the 2022 NLCS, the New York Mets took down Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field Wednesday night to the tune of a 2-1 score. Jacob deGrom was sensational on the mound for the Mets, who now improve to 83-48 after the victory and […]

The New York Mets are playing what easily could be a preview of the NLCS this year against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They entered Wednesday night with the two best records in the National League. However, the Dodgers have a commanding lead in the NL West. Whereas the Mets lead over the defending World Series […]