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New York MetsMets, Brewers bench clearing-controversy gets amazing lip read treatment

The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers went viral during Opening Week as a controversy between Jeff McNeil and Rhys Hoskins led to the benches being cleared. No punches were thrown. However, there were a ton of words shared between McNeil and Hoskins. We finally have a fantastic lip-read treatment for what may have been […]

Milwaukee BrewersBenches clear in Mets-Brewers after late slide by Rhys Hoskins

The benches cleared during Friday’s Milwaukee Brewers-New York Mets game. Rhys Hoskins, who formerly played for Mets rival Philadelphia Phillies, slid late at second base while Jeff McNeil was covering the bag. McNeil was covering the bag after a ground ball was hit to third base, and he was receiving the throw from the third […]

New York MetsMets dealt Jeff McNeil injury in spring training

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil is reportedly dealing with an injury, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reports. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that McNeil is battling left bicep soreness. He is still working in the infield but will be shut down from hitting “for a few days.” “The Mets will reassess Tuesday. They […]

New York MetsMets' Jeff McNeil dishes on Pete Alonso contract extension drama

The MLB offseason has flown by and the regular season is just a couple months away as Spring Training begins in a few weeks. The New York Mets are hoping to bounce back this season after a disappointing campaign in 2023. The Mets had high expectations going into the year, but they were plagued by […]

New York MetsMets star Francisco Lindor's heartwarming message after settling bet with Jeff McNeil

The 162-game MLB season is a marathon, so it’s not surprising to learn that players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy him a new car if he ever […]

New York MetsMets' Francisco Lindor finally gets Jeff McNeil a car to settle 2022 bet

The 162-game MLB season can be quite a haul, so little surprise players place the occasional friendly wager to keep things interesting. New York Mets star Francisco Lindor and teammate Jeff McNeil have settled such a bet from two springs ago, according to Newsday’s Tim Healy. In May of 2022, Lindor promised McNeil he’d buy […]

New York MetsMets' Jeff McNeil gets shocking update on season-ending injury

Jeff McNeil will miss what’s left of the 2023 MLB season. The New York Mets moved him to the IL with a left elbow sprain, and it turns out he has a partially torn UCL. As of now, McNeil doesn’t plan to have surgery this offseason. He said he will have a PRP injection to […]

New York MetsJeff McNeil sums up Mets' season with brutally honest 2-word take after loss to Phillies

New York Mets utility player Jeff McNeil aptly summed up his team’s disastrous 2023 MLB season in two words, per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. “It sucks. I think nobody here thought this was where we were going to be at this point in the year,” a frustrated Jeff McNeil said after the Mets lost to the […]

Miami MarlinsMarlins 2B Luis Arraez's .400 batting average pursuit draws brutally honest take from Jeff McNeil

Luis Arraez’s pursuit of history continues. Through 86 games, Arraez’s batting average continues to remain elite, although over the past few weeks, he has fallen off the pace in his pursuit of the ever-elusive .400 batting average. At the time of writing, the Miami Marlins’ second baseman has a batting average of .383, which is […]

New York MetsMets' Jeff McNeil drops optimistic injury update ahead of Phillies series

Jeff McNeil has been forced out of the New York Mets lineup recently due to a nagging groin injury. However, the Mets upcoming schedule has given McNeil the time he needs to heal up. McNeil is expecting to be in the lineup for the Mets series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, via Tim […]

New York MetsThe reason Jeff McNeil could not care less about MLB's 2023 shift ban

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil doesn’t care about MLB’s rules changes for the 2023 season. Shift or no shift, the reigning NL batting champion doesn’t believe there’s a defensive alignment that can stop him.  Along with the addition of a pitch clock and larger bases, MLB is introducing a ban on the shift […]

New York MetsJeff McNeil drops Mets post-extension truth bomb that fans will absolutely love

The New York Mets and Jeff McNeil recently came to terms on a 4-year, $50 million contract extension. The reigning National League batting champion has become a crucial part of the Mets’ roster in previous seasons. McNeil broke his silence on deciding to sign a contract extension with New York, per SNY on Twitter. “It […]

New York MetsMets, NL Batting Champ Jeff McNeil in agreement on 4-year, $50M contract extension

The New York Mets and reigning NL Batting Champion Jeff McNeil are in agreement on a 4-year, $50 million contract extension, pending physical, per Jeff Passan. The deal includes a 5th-year club option that could increase the overall value of the contract to $63.75 million. Jeff McNeil rebounded in 2022 following a down 2021 season. […]

New York MetsMets star Francisco Lindor vows to make good on promise to Jeff McNeil following batting crown

The long and grueling baseball regular season has finally reached its conclusion. After 162 games, the New York Mets have cemented themselves as one of the best teams in baseball, posting an impressive 101-61 record. Buoyed by elite talent such as Francisco Lindor, Jacob deGrom, and Max Scherzer, the Mets appear geared to make a […]

New York MetsMets' Francisco Lindor's batting title challenge to Jeff McNeil comes with big prize at end of rainbow

Last season, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil were chasing raccoons in the Citi Field tunnels. Or, at least that’s what the duo told the media after some form of disturbance in the tunnel grabbed the attention of the Mets’ entire dugout. It was more than likely an altercation between the two and that is even […]

New York MetsRUMOR: Mets ready to trade Jeff McNeil for pitching help

The New York Mets are all-in on the 2022 season and are looking to ensure there’s not a single weak spot on the roster. Despite the big-money acquisition of Max Scherzer this offseason, Steve Cohen and Co. aren’t done upgrading the team’s arms. According to Pat Ragazzo, the Mets are placing infielder Jeff McNeil on […]

New York MetsMets' Jeff McNeil suffers fractured wrist

The New York Mets made a valiant run at the postseason in the second half, but they were officially eliminated from the Wild Card chase last night after the Milwaukee Brewers clinched a playoff spot. Aside from New York’s season effectively reaching the finish line, Jeff McNeil’s superb campaign also met a grisly end. McNeil […]

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