“They don’t boo nobodies.” That was Yankees great Reggie Jackson’s reaction when he used to get booed in opposing ballparks, and the quote still rings true today. Fans boo stars like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge because they’re among the best at what they do. Although it was just one game, it might be time […]
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The St. Louis Cardinals have developed Jesús Báez to become a potential contributor to the major league team within the next year. It's even sweeter when Jeff Jones revealed the opposing front office's thoughts about the shortstop.
Jefry Yan waited a long time for this moment, and he made sure to enjoy every second of it. The Mets reliever recorded the first strikeout of his major league career Wednesday night against the Cleveland Guardians, freezing pinch hitter Angel Martinez on an 88.7 mph slider in the sixth inning of New York’s eventual […]
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Jefry Yan brought his signature celebration to the majors.
The Cubs acquired Clay Holmes from the Mets ahead of the deadline even though he is currently on the 60-day injured list. His health wasn’t really a question as he made three rehab appearances before the trade. His next start will be in the big leagues. Per Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Holmes will get the […]
Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – CFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BCarson Benge – RFJared Young – 1BFrancisco Alvarez – CBrett Baty – LFJorge Polanco – DHMarcus Semien – 2B Christian Scott – RHP Guardians lineup Steven Kwan – LFChase DeLauter – DHJo Adell – RFNathaniel Lowe – 1BTravis Bazzana – 2BBrayan Rocchio – SSPetey […]
Cleveland Guardians star Jose Ramirez was held out of Tuesday’s lineup against the New York Mets due to a sore wrist. The Guardians are being especially cautious, as Ramirez just returned in late July after previously undergoing hamate surgery. The good news is that the situation does not seem to be too serious. However, the […]
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The New York Mets’ decision to trade Freddy Peralta could have a significant impact on Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto’s relationship.
The Mets released veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman from his minor league deal today, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The New York Post’s Jon Heyman adds that Tauchman was actually granted his release after triggering an opt-out clause in his contract. He’s now a free agent. The 35-year-old Tauchman has been a fairly steady source of […]
The Chicago Cubs were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline, as they look to make a playoff push. The Cubs added Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays to bolster their rotation. Holmes has not pitched since May 15, after he suffered a fractured right fibula on […]
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Veteran pitcher Freddy Peralta’s impact on the New York Mets may extend beyond his time on the mound. Before the Mets traded Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, the right-hander helped facilitate a conversation between franchise cornerstones Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor after tension between the teammates lingered into their second season together. […]
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Keith Hernandez realized immediately that he had made a poor word choice.
The New York Mets completed their fire sale by trading away Freddy Peralta, Clay Holmes and others at the deadline. Or, as Keith Hernandez put it, they took out the trash. As Gary Cohen and Hernandez set the stage for the Mets and Cleveland Guardians Tuesday night on SNY, they discussed the team’s new-look roster…
During what turned out to be a brief stint with the New York Mets, Freddy Peralta reportedly helped facilitate a sit-down for Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor amid speculation about a rift between the two stars.
The Mets continue to make puzzling choices.
Meet the Mets The new-look Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2. Luis Torrens had a tremendous game, going 3-for-3 with a home run and a walk, driving in four of the Mets six runs. Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue, Faith and Fear in Flushing, New York Daily News, New York Post It might take some […]
The 2008 MLB trade deadline featured two of the greatest midseason pickups ever: CC Sabathia to the Milwaukee Brewers and Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Y los Rays mantienen una identidad.
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The Tampa Bay Rays must have believed that they could help get the best out of Freddy Peralta after trading for him from the New York Mets prior to the deadline. Peralta was one of the best pitchers in MLB last year when he was with the Milwaukee Brewers, but his play has fallen off […]
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Hitting home runs in their debut seems to be in the Lombard family’s blood. On Tuesday, top prospect George Lombard Jr. made his debut at shortstop for the New York Yankees, and he hit a solo shot in the fifth inning, and on an 0-2 count, no less, in their 2-0 win over the St. […]
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Turns out a change of scenery wasn't all that was needed to fix Fastball Freddy.
In their first game after selling a slew of players at the trade deadline, the Mets looked like a better baseball team than the Guardians, a team that entered the night in the final American League Wild Card spot. We know by now that the Mets are not the better of the two teams, but […]
Craig Counsell must have been listening to Erykah Badu on Monday, because he apparently went to Jed Hoyer and said, “You better call Tyrone and tell him come on.” That would be Tyrone Taylor, the outfielder acquired from the Mets along with Clay Holmes in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. The 32-year-old has never …
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Mets lineup A.J. Ewing – LFFrancisco Lindor – SSBo Bichette – 3BFrancisco Alvarez – DHCarson Benge – RFLuis Robert – CFMarcus Semien – 2BJared Young – 1BLuis Torrens – C SP: Sean Manaea – LHP Guardians lineup Steven Kwan – CFJo Adell – RFChase DeLauter – DHRhys Hoskins – 1BAngel Martinez – LFTravis Bazzana – […]
Both Will Smith and Dalton Rushing are on the injured list, and Ben Rortvedt has come to the Dodgers rescue yet again, this time from not only off the 40-man roster but also from a different team. One day after the Dodgers’ acquired Rortvedt from the New York Mets, they selected him to the major […]