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…
The Mets have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with infielder Mike Brosseau, as indicated by the team’s transaction log on MLB.com. Additionally, they have released outfielder Taylor Kohlwey from their Triple-A affiliate, according to the MiLB transaction log. Brosseau, aged 30, is no stranger to Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns,…
Watch out, because there’s a rising star in Triple-A Syracuse who’s starting to make some serious noise, hinting at a possible jump to the majors sooner rather than later. Luisangel Acuña, the promising second baseman acquired by the Mets from the Texas Rangers during last year’s trade deadline in exchange for ace Max Scherzer, has…
J.D. Martinez is set to debut for the New York Mets on Friday as they begin a seven-game homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite signing a reported $12 million one-year deal on March 23, Martinez missed spring training with the Mets due to the need for extra preparation time and then battled a back…
Pittsburgh Pirates southpaw Aroldis Chapman received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine on Thursday due to his “inappropriate conduct” during a recent game against the New York Mets. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced the disciplinary action. The suspension takes effect on Friday, coinciding with the Pirates’ game…
Being a free agent can be tough, especially if you’re not a top-tier pitcher. Former New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham knows this all too well, as he’s signed a deal to move from the National League pennant-winning Arizona Diamondbacks to the struggling Chicago White Sox, currently the worst team in Major League Baseball. But…