Let’s take a closer look at 4 Mets’ pitchers that are flying under the radar coming into Spring Training. Drew Smith The Mets acquired Drew Smith in the 2017 trade for Lucas Duda with the Tampa Bay Rays. The 26-year old was held out of action in the 2019 season recovering from Tommy John Surgery, but in his brief cup …
Former Yankee first baseman Greg Bird and current first baseman Luke Voit caused a huge rift among Yankee fans last season as the two battled it out for the starting 1B spot. Bird’s assumed potential, sweet swing, and ALDS heroics were the arguments for Bird fans. Voit’s power, swagger, and performance in his first season supported the Voit-stans. Voit ended …
On Thursday, Mar 28, that all changes as the New York Yankees begin their 2019 campaign with a three game series against the Baltimore Orioles. The division rivals had an atrocious 2018 season, going 47-115, obviously finishing last in the AL East, 61 games off the pace set by the Boston Red Sox. The O’s had Manny Machado for more …
With only three days before competitive baseball is played (a two-game Seattle vs Oakland series in Japan), the Yankees have several question marks in their lineup and rotation. Luckily, the Yankees have a few more days before their season actually gets started, but Aaron Hicks and Luis Severino are both out for Opening Day, and both players signed contracts with …
Take a look at these stats… Player PA BA HR DOUBLES RBI Walks A 27 .324 1 2 7 3 B 28 .423 3 3 6 2 C 26 .435 1 1 6 3 Players A, B, and C are all vying for a spot as the opening day first baseman. Each candidate has come out in the early weeks …
In the third edition of this “What to Watch For” segment (1st Base, Starting Pitchers), the Yankees prolific outfield will be hashed out, including some key things to watch for. Depending on the pitching matchup, expect the Opening Day outfield to look like Brett Gardner in left, Aaron Hicks in center and Aaron Judge in right with Stanton as DH and …
Pete Alonso has the talent and the persona to take the baton from David Wright as the new face of the New York Metropolitans. The 2016, 2nd round draft pick had an exceptional 2nd season in professional baseball garnering the Joe Bauman Home Run Award, given to the minor leaguer with the most home runs. Those 36 home runs between …
Hooray! Spring Training has sprung and there is actually baseball to talk about! Of course, any baseball fan knows the outcome of the game does not really matter much. For example, in 2015, the Texas Rangers finished with the worst Spring Training record, but won the the AL West during the regular season. If the Yankees do poorly in the …
The New York media took to the back pages when Jacob DeGrom and his agent Jeff Berry of CAA Sports notified the Mets they wouldn’t discuss a long-term extension if talks extend to Opening Day. All eyes this spring will be on DeGrom and the Mets brass to see if negotiations intensify and a long term partnership ensues. All of …
For the 24-year-old Georgia native, “consistency” has no place in his baseball story. From teams, to cities, to positions, and even to hair styles, nothing has been consistent for Clint Frazier. His professional baseball life began in 2013 when he was drafted fifth overall by the Cleveland Indians. He spent four seasons in the minors with the Indians and played …
