The Royals have been searching under every rock to acquire an outfielder this off-season but to no success. The latest report of their efforts is from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, who writes this week that the Royals tried to acquire Mets outfielder Starling Marte, and that their efforts may not be exhausted … Read more
The Washington Nationals are back in action today after defeating the Houston Astros 6-3 yesterday. Robert Hassell III was the hero yesterday with a bases clearing double in the ninth inning to decide the game. Today we will get our first look at Japanese left hander Shinnosuke Ogasawara. There are also a number of regulars … Read more
Steve Cohen isn’t mincing words when it comes to New York Mets fans. Addressing the media down in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the Mets hold their spring training, Cohen’s pointed remarks about a myriad of topics raised eyebrows. But one comment in particular could draw the ire of his club’s loyal fan base. “That … Read more
By accepting a two-year deal that included a player opt-out after the 2025 campaign, returning New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso put himself in a contract season for the second straight year. Mets owner Steve Cohen recently spoke with Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports about how Alonso will handle the pressure of facing another “prove … Read more
Few men have witnessed as much baseball around the globe as Bobby Valentine, who remains as bicoastal and international as ever at age 74. While he’s spent the last few seasons in a broadcasting/advisory role with the Los Angeles Angels, Valentine is still a popular presence in New York, where he led the Mets to … Read more
MLB Network’s Jim Duquette sounded confident last week that the Toronto Blue Jays landing free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso was “out of the equation” after Toronto agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $92.5M with outfielder Anthony Santander. During Monday’s edition of the SNY “Baseball Night in New York” program, MLB insider Andy Martino suggested the … Read more
Shortly after it was learned earlier this week that the Toronto Blue Jays had agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $92.5M with outfielder Anthony Santander, TSN’s Scott Mitchell reported that free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso was “still in play” for the Blue Jays even though it’s believed they want to sign first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to … Read more
Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down the latest (or lack of) Kansas City Royals updates in this week’s Royals Rundown. The duo dives into the offseason slowdown, the economic disparities across MLB, and the Royals’ rumored trade discussions with the Mets. Jeremy shares his intriguing take on RBIs and what fans can expect from … Read more
The Mets and Pete Alonso have been in a staredown for a while but it seems the club is blinking. Andy Martino of SNY reports that they now expect him to sign elsewhere, with Thursday’s agreement with Jesse Winker part of a plan to spread money around to various alternatives. Earlier today, Will Sammon and … Read more
MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette seems to have some inside information about the free-agency saga involving first baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets. Duquette recently suggested that Mets owner Steve Cohen “may have to eventually jump in” regarding negotiations between Alonso’s camp and Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns. It sounds like Cohen won’t … Read more