Some 8½ years after his big break, though, there are times when Stearns’ youth seems to bubble closer to the surface than it ever has before. Why? He’s excited. “I had a very good idea of what I was stepping into,” Stearns said, speaking on a sleepy March day in the dugout of the Mets’ […]
Continue readingPHILADELPHIA — Andrew McCutchen hit the 300th home run of his career and the Pittsburgh Pirates cruised past the Philadelphia Phillies 9-2 on Sunday, earning a split of the four-game series. Jack Suwinski added to the offensive surge, authoring a grand slam that helped lift the 11-5 Pirates to their eighth road victory, the most […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Relive Pete Alonso padding the Mets’ lead vs. the Giants with a two-run home run. (0:50) PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The New York Mets realize a long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series. Alonso agreed last […]
Continue reading“There’s a lot of things that I think I was doing wrong. I always have problems with … tipping and stuff like that,” Severino said Wednesday during a news conference the Mets held on Zoom to discuss his $13 million, one-year contract. “I think I need to address that now so when I go on […]
Continue readingA 31-year-old left-hander, Manaea gets $14.5 million this year and $13.5 million in 2025. He has the right to opt out of the deal after the 2024 season. The New York Post first reported the news of Manaea’s agreement. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 […]
Continue readingThe 29-year-old Bader is a gifted defensive outfielder, but an inconsistent bat and injury issues have hampered him. Under new president of baseball operations David Stearns, the Mets have added Bader and Tyrone Taylor, both of whom can play center, to complement incumbent center fielder Brandon Nimmo and right fielder Starling Marte. Following a standout […]
Continue readingThe Texas Rangers kicked off the day by eliminating the Tampa Bay Rays with a dominant 7-1 win, and the Minnesota Twins won their first playoff series since 2002 by sweeping the Toronto Blue Jays. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are attempting to stave off elimination against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Philadelphia Phillies will hope […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Evan Longoria denies an extra-base hit for the Brewers with a sensational snag at third base. (0:26) MILWAUKEE — Before Game 1 of Arizona’s National League wild-card matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, Diamondbacks veteran Evan Longoria was asked what advice he had about postseason baseball for the numerous young players that […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Kyle Higashioka walks it off for the Yankees in the 13th inning with an RBI double. (0:57) NEW YORK — Sal Frelick raced back as Anthony Volpe hit a deep drive to right field and was fully aware of the short porch along with the larger Joey Wiemer charging in his […]
Continue readingARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer moved into 11th place on the career strikeout list just before an erratic stretch when he forced in a pair of runs, and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Sunday for a three-game series sweep. Corey Seager hit his 23rd homer for the AL West-leading […]
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