Matt Williams: Max Scherzer to start Washington Nationals' Grapefruit League...
He cautioned not to read anything in to it when it comes to the Washington Nationals' regular season rotation, but Nats' skipper Matt Williams named Max Scherzer the starter for the Grapefruit League...
View ArticleMets season preview: 2015 outfield defense
The 2015 Mets outfield will feature newcomer Michael Cuddyer along with Juan Lagares and Curtis Granderson. Matt den Dekker, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and John Mayberry Jr. will provide the team some outfield...
View ArticleHouston Astros 2015 Spring Training TV Schedule
Rejoice! Houston fans get their first taste of Astros baseball post CSN Houston during Spring Training. The Boys of Summer get back to action on Thursday against the Phillies. This time around Astros...
View ArticleBraves daily news digest 3/4: Jose Peraza to get plenty of opportunities to...
Braves prospect has one big supporter in Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez but he will have to convince the front office that he is ready to start the season in the major leagues. Braves NewsWith positions...
View ArticleIn Kevin Plawecki, Mets have significant trade chip
Travis d'Arnaud should be the future of the Mets at catcher. Yet, he is not the only young, promising backstop in the organization, as Kevin Plawecki has emerged as one of the best prospects at the...
View ArticleThe unwritten rules of eating a danged sandwich in the Mets' clubhouse
Veterans. A prospect. Unwritten rules. Lunch. This story has everything.On Tuesday, there was baseball. Actual baseball. Green grass. Sun. Crack of the bat. Fans. Play ball. Lemonade here. Steeee-rike....
View Article2015 Loser Series: N.L. East
Taking a look at the losers (and bros) of the N.L. EastAtlanta BravesOh, the pitiful Braves. I could write a column on about 20 of them. Good thing they are getting rid of that old ballpark in Turner...
View ArticleMets vs. Braves, spring training open thread, 3/4/15
Baseball!Broadcast: WORGame time: 1:05 PM ESTMets LineupJuan Lagares - CFMatt den Dekker - RFWilmer Flores - SSTravis d'Arnaud - CKirk Nieuwenhuis - LFEric Campbell - 3BBrandon Allen - 1BKevin Plawecki...
View ArticleGame Thread 3/4: Braves vs Mets
BaseballllllllllllHappy baseball is back Braves fans! Yes, indeed our long national nightmare is finally over and baseball is back baby!!! Or as back as a game featuring some guy named Cedric Hunter...
View Article2015 Mets Season Preview: Matt den Dekker
With the Mets starting outfield likely set, Matt den Dekker will need to prove in Spring Training that his improved plate discipline in 2014 is sustainable to grab one of the final two backup...
View ArticleBilly Bean had the classiest possible response to Daniel Murphy's remarks
So, you probably heard about Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy's dated remarks on gay people. In response to a question about Major League Baseball's official Ambassador of Inclusion, Billy Bean, who...
View ArticleMets spring training recap: Mets 8, Braves 2
New York started the Grapefruit League season with a victory.The Mets opened their spring training schedule earlier today with a road game against the Braves, a game that was not televised but aired on...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets win first Grapefruit League game
Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets kicked off Grapefruit League play with an 8-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Kirk Nieuwenhuis had...
View ArticleThe precarious case of Rafael Montero
Despite his talent, Rafael Montero could be crowded out of a talented Mets rotation.Rafael Montero is the prospect New York Mets fans throw into hypothetical trades when they don’t want to part ways...
View ArticlePicking the statistical over/unders for the 2015 MLB season
We're here to make you money again. Or lose vast sums of it. Po-tay-to, po-tah-to. Come and play along!Two weeks ago, we took a look at the best over/under odds given by a particular sports book for...
View ArticleHandicapping the 2015 Mets "King Of Spring Training" race
Who will be crowned the king of 2015 Mets spring training? Let's determine some of the favorites for the title.We've finally entered the "pretend baseball games" portion of spring training and that...
View ArticleSwinging at 3-0 pitches: A high-risk decision.
Swinging at a 3-0 pitch is a high-risk decision. How often do batters do it? What factors influence the likelihood?Baseball is a game full of rules, written and unwritten. Early into this spring...
View ArticleMets vs. Nationals, spring training open thread, 3/5/15
It's the second game of the spring season, as the Mets visit the Nationals.Broadcast: WORGame time: 5:05 PM ESTMets lineupMatt den Dekker - CFRuben Tejada - SSEric Campbell - 1BKirk Nieuwenhuis -...
View ArticleWashington Nationals Grapefruit League GameThread: Nats vs Mets
It all starts at 5:05 PM EST!! Max Scherzer on the mound for the Washington Nationals against the New York Mets... for two innings at least! But it's baseball and it's on the radio tonight. Follow...
View ArticleNationals 5-4 over Mets in Grapefruit League opener: Max Scherzer's Spring debut
Max Scherzer was on the mound. Something close to the Washington Nationals' expected everyday lineup started the game. The Nats beat the New York Mets, 5-4. Baseball is back. It's only Spring Training,...
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