SURPRISE! Mets Bolster Outfield, Sign Veteran Cuddyer To 2-Year Deal
In what was expected to be a quiet offseason from a spending standpoint, the Mets surprised many on Monday by signing veteran outfielder Michael Cuddyer.
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In what was expected to be a quiet offseason from a spending standpoint, the Mets surprised many on Monday by signing veteran outfielder Michael Cuddyer.
The Mets say David Wright's shoulder has improved and he is progressing toward resuming baseball activities early next month.
The New York Yankees are bringing back outfielder Chris Young on a 1-year contract, according to WFAN's Sweeny Murti.
The Mets say David Wright's shoulder has improved and he is progressing toward resuming baseball activities early next month.
Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom, Cincinnati outfielder Billy Hamilton and St. Louis second baseman Kolten Wong are competing for NL Rookie of the Year.
St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina has won his seventh Gold Glove in a row while three players from both the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles have been honored for fielding excellence.
The papers were filed in federal court in Brooklyn by Team Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey Wilpon on Friday.
Recently-departed Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon will be introduced Monday as the new manager of the Chicago Cubs.
If old-time thinkers still exist in our local franchises, they had best change quickly or get out. This is how today's postseason is set up. One need not be the best, just good enough.
On Monday, WCBS 880's Tom Kaminski tweeted a picture from above the ballpark, and it looks like right-center is no longer going to be a place where balls go to die.
The museum said MLB and both NY clubs would be "donating exact replicas of the items" stolen from the Hall of Famer's collection on Oct. 7.
Terry Collins will be the Mets' manager in 2015. But he shouldn't be. It's just a shame that this franchise, supposedly on the rise, isn't willing to take a risk.
"I'm excited to get the opportunity to work with a team that I think is on the rise," Long said in a statement on Thursday.
Juan Lagares is one of three finalists for the National League Gold Glove Award in center field. The other finalists are the Reds' Billy Hamilton and the Nationals' Denard Span
Long spent the previous eight seasons with the Yankees. He won a World Series ring in 2009 and under his tutelage the Bombers led the majors in runs scored three times and finished second twice.
Cuddyer, 35, would fill one of the Mets' two glaring holes (corner outfielder). The veteran right fielder would likely push Curtis Granderson and his weak arm to left field.
Long, who won a World Series with the Bombers in 2009, was fired by the Yankees earlier this month.
If the writers anoint deGrom, the front office does the right thing and history holds steady, the Mets' eight-year playoff drought might end.
Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom has been named the Sporting News' National League Rookie of the Year. The award was voted on by NL players.
Sandy Alderson wants fan-friendly? Shorter dimensions in Flushing alone won't provide that. He needs hitters.
Magadan is currently the Rangers' hitting coach. He's signed through the 2015 season, but Texas has granted its coaches permission to talk with clubs about open positions.
The former Mets GM, currently serving as San Diego's senior VP of baseball operations, could reportedly be given a job under GM Brian Cashman.
The incredible shrinking stadium is about to get another makeover. The chronically run-starved Mets are moving in the fences -- again -- at Citi Field, according to multiple reports.
The hitting coach, who was fired by the Yankees last week, might be considered for the same position on the Mets' staff, according to Newsday.
Jeremy Hefner's setback this summer became a point of discussion regarding ace Matt Harvey, who also had Tommy John surgery in 2013.
