For a piece published on May 18, MLB insider Andy Martino of SNY noted that veteran Mets outfielder and designated hitter Starling Marte was helping outfielder Juan Soto become more settled with his new club amid Soto’s rocky start to the season. Ahead of what became New York’s 2-1 win over the lowly Chicago White … Read more
The New York Mets correctly avoided overpaying to hold onto first baseman Pete Alonso this past offseason, as they were able to sign him to a two-year, $54M contract that included an opt-out after the 2025 campaign. Alonso has since become one of the National League’s hottest hitters and a big reason the Mets began Tuesday at … Read more
New York Mets All-Star outfielder Juan Soto struggled at the plate throughout portions of his first month with the organization but nevertheless received a standing ovation from fans at Citi Field ahead of his at-bat in the fifth inning of Friday’s home contest versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Soto subsequently recorded a total of five RBI, … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1939 – Phil Niekro is born in Belmont County, Ohio. He made his major league debut in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and won 318 games over a 24-year career before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997. 2012 – The Braves acquire infielder Juan Francisco from the Reds in … Read more
Juan Soto’s first game with the New York Mets ended in anti-climactic fashion, as he struck out with runners on the corners against Houston Astros closer Josh Hader in a hugely consequential ninth inning at-bat. That dampened an otherwise solid debut game from the $765 million outfielder, who walked twice and notched his first base … Read more
After a fairy tale regular season that saw the Washington Nationals go from 19-31 to the playoffs, the stage was set for a winner take all matchup with the Brewers. The atmosphere was a mix of excitement and extreme anxiety. The Nats were 0-3 in winner take all matchups since 2012, losing each in traumatic … Read more