Scherzer's Media Comments: Did Max Break Baseball's Unwritten Rules?
Prior to his trade from the New York Mets to the Texas Rangers, veteran starting pitcher Max Scherzer had a sit-down with GM Billy Eppler. Then, Scherzer decided to spill the beans to the media. Did he cross the line?Something has changed about Max Scherzer. Earlier this season, when he was caug...
1970-01-01 08:00
Not So Fast: Why the Mets should keep Justin Verlander
The Mets have already unloaded veterans Eduardo Escobar and David Robertson via trade; the firestorm is under way. But should GM Billy Eppler also deal ace Justin Verlander?The rumors are already swirling: Could veteran ace Justin Verlander be heading to the hard-hitting Texas Rangers?Better...
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB trade grades: Why the Mets won the David Robertson deal
Seven games back in the National League Wild Card race, the New York Mets opted to trade closer David Robertson to the division-rival Miami Marlins for two prospects. So who won the trade?First things first: David Robertson might be the Mets' MVP this season.After superstar closer Edwin...
1970-01-01 08:00
Is Mets best option with Pete Alonso a trade or long-term extension?
'The Polar Bear' Pete Alonso, while divisive on social media, is one of the most popular New York Mets. However, he's batting just .203 this season. What should the Mets do with him, long-term?Pete Alonso gets roasted on social media for his 'cringe' Home Run Derby antic...
1970-01-01 08:00
Pete Alonso brings deadly karma on Mets: 'Throw it again!'
Off to a strong 4-1 start against the division-rival Braves last night, Pete Alonso did the unthinkable: He poked the bear and woke up a sleeping first-place team. You would think he'd know better as 'The Polar Bear.'This is the do-or-die series for the 2023 New York Mets.The ...
1970-01-01 08:00
Mets' exciting walk-off win proved what they need to do to win NL East
New York Mets fans have been clamoring to 'let the kids play' for weeks now. Last night, in dramatic fashion, everything came to a head: Mark Vientos and Francisco Alvarez made Mets' magic happen.Down 2-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning, they were lookin' like the 's...
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Mark Vientos' call-up is too little, too late for Mets
Top prospect Mark Vientos has been mashing down in AAA; but did the New York Mets ultimately wait too long to call him up?At 20-23, inexplicably in fourth place in the National League East, Steve Cohen's handsomely-paid Mets are one of the laughingstocks of MLB right now.The low-payroll...
1970-01-01 08:00