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…
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…
After transitioning from Buck Showalter to manager Carlos Mendoza, the New York Mets have seen little change in their winning percentage, dropping slightly from 46% last year to 44% this year. Unlike the last offseason, the Mets did not make significant financial investments to pursue a World Series title, anticipating a challenging season. Despite this,…
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…
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…
To the esteemed members of Congress, May I implore you to consider enacting a moratorium on the circulation of Pete Alonso trade rumors? As the regular season commences, it is my fervent belief that such discussions regarding the New York Mets’ potential failure to contend in 2024 are exceedingly myopic. The events of last year’s…
In New York, veteran columnist Jon Heyman of the New York Post stands out as a knowledgeable voice in baseball circles. While Heyman acknowledges the slim chances as MLB’s Opening Day approaches, he envisions a scenario where the Mets consider putting slugger Pete Alonso on the trade block this year. Heyman specifically points out the…
Despite making his third All-Star Game appearance in 2023, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has indicated that he has no plans to offer first baseman Pete Alonso a new contract. Cohen stated on Sunday, via SNY-TV in New York, “We haven’t had any discussion, and I think at this point, for Pete, it’s best…
The New York Mets appear ready to wait out at least one more year of payroll commitments to Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander before focusing on the five-year World Series timeline owner Steve Cohen committed to in 2020. However, looking ahead to 2025, they will also have to decide homegrown slugger Pete Alonso. They must…
Could the New York Yankees potentially acquire one of the premier power hitters in baseball? New York finds itself in an intriguing position. As they go all out for the 2024 season, there’s uncertainty about their lineup for 2025. Currently boasting the likes of superstar slugger Juan Soto, whose contract expires after the 2024 season,…