Tag Archives: New York Mets

Pete Alonso Making the Most Out of Extra Time

With the offseason going into extra innings, former Gator and Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso is making the most out of his added time. Opening Day was originally on Thursday.  However, the coronavirus outbreak has postponed the return of baseball.  Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred gave an update on …

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Girardi, Phillies ready for 2020 season

In 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies finished fourth in the NL East and Gabe Kapler was fired before the NLCS. Now, Joe Girardi has his Phillies ready for the 2020 season. Offseason in review On October 24th, the Phillies announced the hiring of Girardi and he was later introduced. In addition, …

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Beltran Out as Mets Manager Amidst Scandal

Carlos Beltran stepped down from his position as Mets manager Thursday afternoon. His departure is the latest domino to fall as a result of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal. As a fan favorite as a player, Beltran accepted the position on November 1st and is out before managing a game. As …

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Verlander and deGrom Win Cy Young Awards

The Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners of the Cy Young Award on Wednesday. Jacob deGrom swept the National League polls, earning 29 of 30 first-place votes, just like he did in 2018. He is only the seventh pitcher in the National League to win the award at …

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Former Met Carlos Beltran Takes Over as Manager

The New York Mets announced on Monday that former outfielder Carlos Beltran will be the team’s new manager. The nine-time MLB All-Star spent seven years with the Mets organization from 2005 to 2011. Furthermore, Beltran earned three Golden Gloves and two Silver Sluggers during his time with the Mets. Beltran …

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Angels Land Big Fish in Joe Maddon

The Los Angeles Angels were able to reel in the biggest fish in the lake. They got Joe Maddon, previously the manager of the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays, to come back to where it all began. He previously spent 31 years with the Angels organization, 12 in the …

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