In December, the New York Mets announced the hiring of Buck Showalter as their manager. Showalter was one of three finalists in the hiring process and came away with the job because of his past experience. Previously, Showalter managed the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and most recently, …
Read More »Max Scherzer Talks Mets and More
Max Scherzer just signed with the Mets as the highest-paid player in baseball. The new agreement has Scherzer making an annual salary of $43.3 million through 2024. Steven A. Cohen Owner of the Mets, Steven A. Cohen, said Scherzer is one of the best pitchers of the generation. His stats …
Read More »Miami Routs the Braves in a Double-Digit Victory
The Marlins piled up runs Tuesday night with a 14-8 win over the Braves. Miami ran up the scoreboard as the team had the bats cracking and earned 17 hits. The Marlins offense clicked on all cylinders as it won the second game of the NL east series with ease. …
Read More »Bauer Talks Fans in Stands, Pitching Adjustments as Dodgers Spring Training Begins
It always seems to be that the rich get richer throughout baseball history, and that was exactly what happened when the Los Angeles Dodgers signed defending National League Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer on Feb. 11 to a three-year, $102 million contract. Bauer’s decision to sign with the defending champion …
Read More »Alderson Pleased with New York’s Start to 2021
New York Mets’ General Manager Sandy Alderson says he has higher expectations for the team in 2021. “Bottom line is,” he said, “We need to win games.” New York Mets owner Steve Cohen attends a news conference at a COVID-19 vaccination site at Citi Field, the home of the Mets, …
Read More »Lindor Settling in New York with Mets
After a less than satisfactory 2020 season, Fransico Lindor is looking ahead to a new start with a new team; the New York Mets. Great Expectations Lindor enjoyed his first time taking the field with the Mets. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about this group of guys, and I …
Read More »Luis Rojas, High Hopes and Big Acquisitions
The Steve Ballmer effect is hitting the Big Apple. When Microsoft’s CEO acquired one of the most dysfunctional teams in NBA history, he brought in a cultural revolution. The Clippers were struggling and nothing compared to their inner city rivals and 18-time champion, the Los Angeles Lakers. Once rebranded with …
Read More »McCann Set to Begin Season with the Mets
The New York Mets newest addition, James McCann, addressed the media for the first time during spring training about his excitement for the season with his new team in a zoom conference Tuesday. The former native American League Central player was asked how he felt about his switch to the …
Read More »Chipper Jones Weighs in on Upcoming MLB season
Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones; Florida native, Atlanta Braves legend and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer. He spent 19 years in Atlanta and became one of the top third basemen in MLB history. Throughout his career, Jones hit .303 with 468 home runs and earned the Most Valuable Player Award …
Read More »MLB teams release minor leaguers amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken baseball away from fans. Now, the business side of the game has fallen victim as well. Teams around the league are releasing minor league players at an alarming rate because of the virus. As of today, the Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Rockies, Rays, Nationals, Mets, Brewers, Mariners, …
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