Tony Franklin won’t return as Thunder manager, could be reassigned in...
Could Tony Franklin be the Yankees next hitting coach?It's been over a month since the Yankees decided not to bring back longtime members of it's coaching staff, including hitting coach Kevin Long and...
View ArticleMatt Harvey is okay with Mets' 2015 innings plan
Both the player and the Mets agree that having Harvey ready for the postseason is top priority.A couple of weeks ago we told you about how the Mets plan to limit the amount of innings that star pitcher...
View ArticleBraves sign Nick Markakis to four-year deal
The contract is believed to be worth around $44 million overall.At one point this offseason, it seemed to be a foregone conclusion that Nick Markakis would be returning to the Orioles in 2015. However,...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Matt Harvey speaks!
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Harvey spoke to reporters yetserday; you can read about what he said and watch video of...
View ArticleMets winter meetings: Troy Tulowitzki, trade target
If the Mets are serious about competing in 2015 and beyond, it's time for them to step up and make an offer to the Rockies for Tulowitzki at next week's winter meetings.Despite what's being said by...
View ArticleMets winter meetings: Starlin Castro, trade target
The Mets have a hole at shortstop, the Cubs have surplus of shortstops including Starlin Castro.Since Jose Reyes left after the 2011 season, the Mets have employed a group of shortstops that have left...
View ArticleMets' prospects Dilson Herrera, Brandon Nimmo headline organizational All-Stars
MiLB.com announces its Mets' organizational All-Stars.Another strong overall season for the Mets' minor league affiliates left no shortage of candidates for MiLB.com's annual organizational All-Star...
View ArticleMets winter meetings: Minor league prospects who could be traded
The Mets have some young talent that may be attractive to other teams. Under general manager Sandy Alderson's reign, the Mets have built an impressive farm system stocked with young talent. Heading...
View ArticleNick Markakis and the 2016 Braves
The acquisition of Nick Markakis reinforces the idea that Atlanta plans on building a team to compete in the latter half of this decade. For once in what seems like nearly a decade now, the Braves...
View ArticleMets hire Pat Roessler as assistant hitting coach
After interviewing him several weeks ago, the Mets made officially hired an assistant to Kevin Long.Last month the Metsinterviewed Pat Roessler for the vacant assistant hitting coach position. Today...
View ArticleMets rumors: Mets interested in John Mayberry Jr. and Kyle Blanks
The Mets are looking into the two right-handed sluggers to fill one of their remaining needs.According to Mark Carig, recently non-tendered outfielders John Mayberry Jr. and Kyle Blanks are on the...
View ArticleMets winter meetings: Elvis Andrus, trade target
Despite what they say publicly, the Mets would love an upgrade at shortstop for 2015. With the winter meetings set to kick off in San Diego, the Rangers' Elvis Andrus is one of many names to keep an...
View ArticleMets Morning News: The search for power continues
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe team hired former Yankees Director of Player Development Pat Roessler to be the new assistant...
View ArticleDaisuke Matsuzaka signs with SoftBank Hawks of Japan
The veteran swingman will not return to the Mets' rotation or bullpen in 2015.We already knew this was coming, but today it became official that Daisuke Matsuzaka will play for the SoftBank Hawks next...
View ArticleYankees trade for Didi Gregorius; Diamondbacks wanted Noah Syndergaard from Mets
The Bronx Bombers have acquired a player who was once connected to the Mets.The Mets need a shortstop for 2015. The Diamondbacks had a shortstop to spare. Today, Arizona traded one of those shortstops...
View ArticleInternational Free Agent Profile: Wily Mo Pena
After three years in Japan, the former MLB/MiLB outfielder is a free agent and could be making a return to our shores. Would it make sense for the Mets to be the ones to bring him back?A baseball...
View ArticleMets trade rumors: Mets might pay some of Bartolo Colon's salary in a deal
The Mets may have relaxed their stance that any team who trades for Bartolo Colon will have to pick up his entire salary.Mike Puma is reporting that the Mets would be willing to take on some of Bartolo...
View ArticleA's Fans are Lucky to Have Billy Beane as General Manager
Alex Hall goes on the Phil Naessens Show and explains why the Josh Donaldson trade for Brett Lawrie makes sense.I'm sure there are probably times when Billy Beane has left you scratching your head...
View ArticleMets rumors: Mets not interested in shortstop Everth Cabrera
Though his presence on the team would plug numerous holes, the 2013 National League All-Star is not on the Mets' radar.Shortly after the San Diego Padres non-tendered shortstop Everth Cabrera last...
View ArticleYankees sign Andrew Miller for four years, $36 million
The lefty reliever spent last season with New York's rivals in Boston and Baltimore.One of the best parts about the Mets' bullpen is that it's young, talented and affordable. The team doesn't need to...
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