The Minnesota Twins are striving to climb the ranks in what is currently one of the strongest divisions in Major League Baseball, the AL Central. However, to achieve this, they need more offensive power. This likely explains why Ryan Jeffers was the only Twins player to make it onto former MLB GM and insider Jim…
NEW YORK — Reliever Drew Smith was reactivated by the New York Mets on Sunday after a 15-day stint on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation that had kept him out since April 23. During his minor league rehab assignment from May 8-31, Smith made five one-inning relief appearances, four with Triple-A Syracuse…
The New York Mets are undergoing a significant roster shakeup, extending even to their catching depth chart, as revealed through a trade with their crosstown rivals, the New York Yankees. As word spread of the Mets’ decision to demote starting pitcher Christian Scott and third baseman Brett Baty, they concurrently finalized a deal with the…
The New York Mets’ difficult season took a further hit on Wednesday afternoon with two significant setbacks occurring in quick succession. First, struggling closer Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement just before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers began. Then, All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso left the…
BOSTON — The Red Sox traded infielder Pablo Reyes to the New York Mets for cash on Saturday. Boston had designated Reyes for assignment on April 29 to make room on the roster for first baseman Garrett Cooper. Reyes, who played in 85 games for the Red Sox during the 2023-24 seasons, cleared waivers and…
In baseball, confidence can sometimes outweigh talent. Consider Edwin Diaz, the highest-paid closer in the major leagues, who, at 30 years old, allowed five home runs in his first 18 innings this season. The latest was a 428-foot homer to center field at Miami’s loanDepot Park, tying a game in which Diaz had a four-run…
The agency representing New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is suing the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) following an investigation that led to a “death penalty” on its representation rights, according to ESPN and the Associated Press via a federal lawsuit filed Thursday. This has halted Alvarez’s contract extension negotiations with the Mets, the…
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a narrow 7-6 loss against the Miami Marlins on Sunday, despite a promising start with a 3-0 lead in the first inning, courtesy of Nick Castellanos’ three-run homer. Zack Wheeler’s typically solid performance faltered, lasting only four innings and conceding six runs amid coordination issues with backup catcher Garrett Stubbs in…
Two promising Mets prospects are advancing to the Double-A level with their promotion to Binghamton, as reported by SNY’s Joe DeMayo. Ryan Clifford, who plays first base and outfield, and right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat are making the move from High-A Brooklyn. DeMayo had Clifford ranked as the Mets’ fourth prospect and Sproat as the twelfth…
Pete Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, shared their perspectives on the future of the superstar slugger with the New York Mets amidst swirling rumors about his upcoming free agency. While Alonso expressed that he’s not overly fixated on his free agency in 2025, he did acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding his future with the Mets…