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Report: Blue Jays Were in on Yoenis Cespedes

Jan 24, 2016

American League East, Headlines, Rumors, Toronto Blue Jays

This is something. According to a report from Christopher Meola, the Toronto Blue Jays were in on outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, who ended up agreeing to terms with the New York Mets. Meola may not be a well-kn...

Source: Mets, Antonio Bastardo Agree to Two-Year, $12 Million Deal

Robert Murray

Jan 20, 2016

Breaking News, Major League Baseball, New York Mets

Antonio Bastardo has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the New York Mets, according to multiple league sources. Yesterday, we reported Bastardo's market was beginning to heat up, with the Toronto B...

Way-Too-Early Predictions for 2016 NL Rookie of the Year

Jamey Vinnick

Nov 25, 2015

Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Milwaukee Brewers, National League, New York Mets, Washington Nationals

(Photo credit – Mark J Rebilas) Next year is looking like it's going to be a tremendous year for NL rookies. Despite the fact that many of the best prospects graduated to the majors this year, there's still...

An honest assessment of Daniel Murphy

Jake Lighter

Nov 16, 2015

American League, Boston Red Sox, Contract, Major League Baseball, National League, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Hot stove season is almost among us, and we already have teams contemplating an outrageous signing. Daniel Murphy -- you may have heard of his historic playoff performance in this year’s playoffs -- is hitting ...

New York Mets Offseason Wish List

Michael Corbett

Nov 2, 2015

Headlines, National League, New York Mets, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Entering the 2015 season, the New York Mets were looking at making a run to the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade. They were projected as a potential Wild Card team, but oh did they crush that expe...

World Series Preview: Mets vs. Royals

Patrick Brewer

Oct 27, 2015

American League, American League Central, Features, Headlines, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets

On Tuesday night, at 8pm Eastern, the New York Mets are set to face off against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Game One of the 2015 World Series. While the Royals are returning to the World Serie...

NLCS Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

Patrick Brewer

Oct 17, 2015

Chicago Cubs, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League, National League Central, National League East, New York Mets, Postseason

Less than twenty-four hours from the start of the National League Championship Series, one can only think how surprising this match up is. Prior to the season almost no one was picking either the Chicago Cubs o...

NLDS Game 5 Preview: Keys to Victory

Patrick Brewer

Oct 15, 2015

Features, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, National League West, New York Mets, Postseason

Following a wild first four games of the series, punctuated by the Chase Utley 'slide', the Mets and Dodgers are set to meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 Thursday night at Dodger Stadium with the winner going on...

Can The Mets Build A Team Around Nothing But Starting Pitching?

Eric Brown

Aug 18, 2015

Features, Major League Baseball, National League, National League East, New York Mets, Opinions & Predictions

The New York Mets are attempting to do something nearly unheard of in today’s game. They’re trying to build a championship team relying almost entirely on starting pitching. For starters, it’s worth pointing...

Reports: Mets close to acquiring Juan Uribe, Kelly Johnson

Jacob Fagan

Jul 24, 2015

Atlanta Braves, Breaking News, Features, Headlines, Major League Baseball, National League East, New York Mets, Rumors

Jim Bowden of ESPN is reporting that the Braves are close to sending Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson to the Mets. The Mets have been looking for bats and this would accomplish that to an extent. Joel Sherman of th...

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