Mets Fire General Manager Jared Porter

New York Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired on Tuesday morning after ESPN reported details that he sent unsolicited texts and inappropriate photos to a female reporter in 2016. Mets owner Steve Cohen announced the termination on Twitter. Porter's tenure as GM lasted just 37 days. The Mets will now look to fill the […]

Seth Lugo Likely To Work Out Of The Bullpen In 2021

The New York Mets are reportedly planning to use pitcher Seth Lugo out of the bullpen in 2021. Lugo served as both a starter and reliever in 2021, making nine appearances out of the bullpen before moving to the starting rotation. Consistent with his pitching history, Lugo was much more effective out of the bullpen […]

Biggest Fallers of 2020 – Relief Pitchers

In an abbreviated 60-game season, a large number of relievers previously considered to be lockdown closers or dominant set-up men struggled consistently, ultimately resulting in a negative impact on their fantasy value. As we previously did with RP risers, we will now look at the biggest fallers of the 2020 season as we gear up […]

Biggest Risers of 2020 – Relief Pitchers

In 2020, we saw a large number of relief pitchers, previously not in the upper tier of fantasy rankings, breakout or bounce back from 2019 decrepitude. Below we will take a look at a few of the biggest relief pitcher risers of the 2020 season as we gear up for 2021 drafts in the spring. […]

Mets Sign Trevor May

On Tuesday, the New York Mets agreed to a contract with free-agent reliever Trevor May. The deal is pending a physical. May is coming off a solid 2020 campaign with the Minnesota Twins in which he posted a 3.86 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP with eight holds while striking out 38 in 23 1/3 innings […]

George Springer Remains One Of Mets Top Free-Agent Targets

The New York Mets continue to pursue free-agent outfielder George Springer despite reported interest from the Toronto Blue Jays. SNY reported on Monday that Springer is one of the Mets top targets that they are pursuing in free agency. In 2020 with the Houston Astros, Springer posted a .265/.359/.540 slash line over 189 at-bats with […]

Robinson Cano Tests Positive For PED, Suspended For 2021

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug on Wednesday. Cano will be suspended for the entire season and will forfeit his $24 million salary in 2021. This is the second positive test for Cano in his career, which results in the automatic 162-game suspension. After struggling in his […]

Year-In-Review: Pete Alonso

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso endured a 2020 season which fell short of expectations coming off his breakout 2019 rookie campaign. After posting a .260/.358/.583 line in 2019, Alonso put up just a .231/.326/.490 line over 239 plate appearances in 2020. Alonso also clubbed 16 home runs, with six doubles and 35 RBI […]

Marcus Stroman Accepts Mets Qualifying Offer

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman accepted the team's qualifying offer on Wednesday, which is valued at $18.9 million. Stroman will now return to the Mets for the 2021 season. Stroman put together a terrific 2019 season that helped him earn his first All-Star selection before getting shipped across the border to join the […]

Mets Claim Nick Tropeano Off Waivers From Pirates

The New York Mets claimed right-handed reliever Nick Tropeano off of waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. In 2020, Tropeano posted a 1.15 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and struck out 19 in 15 2/3 innings pitched for the Pirates. Despite the solid performance in 2020, albeit in a limited number of innings, Tropeano owns […]

Jacob Barnes Claimed Off Waivers By Mets

Right-handed reliever Jacob Barnes was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets on Friday. In 2020, with the Los Angeles Angels, the 30-year old posted an unimpressive 5.50 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP in 18 innings pitched. Notably, however, Barnes throws in the mid-to-upper 90s and posted a 2.25 FIP with 24 strikeouts in 2020. […]

Steve Cohen's Purchase Of Mets Approved By Owners, NYC

The New York Mets ownership bid by Steven Cohen, the billionaire hedge-fund manager of Point72 Asset Management, was approved by Major League Baseball owners on Friday. Additionally, the New York City Law Department and NYC Mayor's Office signed off on the sale on Friday despite recent reports they would raise objections. As a result, the […]

Mets Decline Options On Wilson Ramos, Others

On Wednesday, the New York Mets declined club options for the 2021 season on catcher Wilson Ramos, third baseman Todd Frazier, and catcher Robinson Chirinos, making them free agents. Ramos' option was worth $10 million. Frazier's was worth $6.5 million. Chirinos' option was worth $5.75 million. The Mets will, instead, pay those three players a […]

Mets Claim Robel Garcia Off Of Waivers From Reds

The New York Mets claimed infielder Robel Garcia off of waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Garcia last appeared in the majors in 2019 for the Chicago Cubs hitting .208 with five home runs and 11 RBI in just 80 plate appearances. The move by the Mets was strictly for depth purposes. Even assuming […]

Devin Williams Left Off Brewers Wild-Card Roster

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Devin Williams has been left off of the Brewers' roster for their wild-card series against the top-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers. He is reportedly dealing with an arm issue. This is a brutal blow to the Brewers and their chances in the postseason. In 2020, Williams broke out to the tune of […]

Manuel Margot Batting Fifth For Rays On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot will be batting fifth and playing left field in Game 2 of the Rays-Blue Jays wild-card series. Margot went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Game 1 of the series. The Rays are looking to take advantage of Margot's hot bat by moving him up in […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes His Playoff Debut On Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is batting leadoff against the Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 1 of the Padres-Cardinals wild-card series. Tatis will be making his major league baseball postseason debut against his father's former team and left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim. Tatis had a breakout 2020 in which he hit .277/.366/.571 with 17 […]

Trent Grisham Batting Ninth On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the wild-card series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Grisham will be batting ninth and playing center field against left-handed starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim on Wednesday. Grisham had a breakout 2020, slashing .251/.352/.456 with 10 home runs, 26 RBI, 42 […]

Mike Clevinger Left Off Wild-Card Roster

Following up on a prior report, San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger (biceps) has been left off of the Padres' wild-card series roster due to his biceps injury. After a bullpen session Tuesday, concerns remain about Clevinger’s health, and, even beyond the wild-card series, it remains possible Clevinger misses the entire playoffs. Acquired at the […]

Edwin Encarnacion Back In Lineup At Designated Hitter

Chicago White Sox designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion is back in the lineup and hitting fifth in Game 2 of the White Sox wild-card series against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. Encarnacion sat out Game 1 of the wild-card series, but will get the start against right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt. Encarnacion struggled greatly at the plate […]

Eloy Jimenez Remains Sidelined On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (foot) will be absent from the lineup in Game 2 of the White Sox's wild-card series against the Oakland Athletics. Jimenez was hopeful that he would be in the lineup Wednesday, particularly after missing Game 1. It will be outfielder Leury Garcia taking his place again in left field […]

Dinelson Lamet Not On Padres Wild-Card Series Roster

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dinelson Lamet (biceps) was left off of the Padres' wild-card series roster. The Padres were hopeful that Lamet would be able to return from his biceps injury ahead of the series, though he has been placed on their taxi-squad for the series. It is a tough blow for the Padres […]

Sandy Alcantara Facing Six Lefties On Wednesday

Miami Marlins right-handed starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara will get the start against the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of their wild-card series on Wednesday. Alcantara posted a 3.00 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in seven regular season starts, but he has a very daunting task against a Cubs lineup that features six left-handed bats, including switch-hitters. […]

Byron Buxton Sitting For Game 2 On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (head) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday in Game 2 of the Twins wild-card series against the Houston Astros. Buxton was hit by a pitch in the helmet on Friday and displayed mild concussion symptoms after that game. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Wednesday that Buxton […]

Starling Marte Batting Second In Game 1

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte (ear) is in the lineup on Wednesday in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Cubs. Marte was hit by a pitch in the helmet on Sunday in the regular season finale against the Yankees. Fortunately, Marte only suffered a left ear contusion and is good to go for […]

Brandon Lowe Gets Start At Second Base In Game 2

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Brandon Lowe is in the starting lineup, batting third and playing second base in Game 2 of the wild-card series versus Toronto. Lowe will face left-handed pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu on Wednesday. Lowe sat frequently against lefties during the regular season, despite owing solid reverse splits in 2020 including a […]

Seth Lugo Roughed Up By Nationals In Season Finale

On Sunday, for the second time in three starts, New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo failed to make it out of the second inning. Lugo went only 1 1/3 innings pitched against the Nationals in the Mets' 15-5 embarrassing loss. Lugo allowed five hits, six earned runs, and two walks while striking out only one […]

Pete Alonso Clubs Two Homers In Season Finale

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the Mets' 15-5 brutal loss to the Nationals on Sunday in their season finale. Alonso's performance was one of the lone bright spots in an otherwise embarrassing and fitting end to the Mets' horrid 2020 season. He finished […]

Dominic Smith Sits Out Final Two Games Of Season

New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Dominic Smith sat out the final two games of the 2020 season after he barreled into the outfield fence attempting to make a play in the first game of a doubleheader against the Nationals on Saturday. Smith finished his impressive 2020 breakout season with a .316/.377/.616 line, 10 home runs, […]

Pete Alonso With Three Hits Including A Homer On Saturday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went a combined 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Mets' doubleheader against the Nationals on Saturday. After his day on Saturday, Alonso now owns a .222/.321/.453 line with 14 home runs and 32 RBI on the season. It was a disappointing sophomore season for […]