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Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. to start in minor-league games Wednesday
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (256+ words) New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. will make his spring training debut on Wednesday, though it will be in minor-league games, manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed on Saturday. The Mets have been taking a slow, cautious approach with the…...
Mets still unsure how Nolan McLean will be used at World Baseball Classic
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (401+ words) The only thing Nolan McLean knew about the rest of his offseason was that he was getting the ball for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Houston Astros. After that, it's still quite uncertain for the New York Mets' developing…...
Yankees bring Randal Grichuk in on minor-league deal
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (279+ words) In need of a right-handed outfield bat, the Yankees brought in veteran Randal Grichuk on a minor-league deal with an invitation to big-league camp at spring training." The 12-year veteran spent last season with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City…...
Yankees retiring CC Sabathia’s No. 52 on Sept. 26
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (189+ words) CC Sabathia has a plaque in Cooperstown, and now, he is receiving the New York Yankees" highest honor. Sabathia"s No. 52 will be retired by the Yankees, and he will have a plaque in Monument Park; all of which will…...
Mets’ Jonah Tong ‘in a really good spot’ with new cutter
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (203+ words) In hopes of expanding his arsenal, New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong has added a cutter to his arsenal this offseason. The 22-year-old right-hander threw his new pitch 18 times during his first outing of spring training on Wednesday against…...
Darryl Strawberry: Pete Alonso will ‘regret’ leaving Mets for Orioles
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (340+ words) Darryl Strawberry often would refer to his story as a cautionary tale for this generation of New York Mets, but Pete Alonso did not listen." The Mets great, who was the franchise's all-time home run leader with 252 until Alonso surpassed…...
Topps Rip Night draws hundreds to New York City as Fanatics expands global reach
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (477+ words) This is without question one of the funnest days of the year," Rubin said. I say this all the time, collectors are the best fans in the world " these are the superfans. It's so rewarding to see, it's humbling to…...
Mets’ Mark Vientos to get chance at 1B in equation behind Jorge Polanco
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (264+ words) The Mets" desire to take the cautious route with Jorge Polanco might have opened up more of an opportunity for Mark Vientos." "Especially with him having a major surgery not too long ago, he"ll get DH at-bats," Mendoza said....
StubHub launches ‘Access: New York’ fund to send youth across New York state to professional sporting events, concerts, and theater
1+ week, 1+ day ago (271+ words) StubHub, one of the world's largest ticket marketplaces, today announced the launch of StubHub Access: New York, a new initiative committing $100,000 to provide free live event tickets to youth teams, clubs, and groups across New York State. The program opens…...
Kodai Senga hits 97 mph in promising early sign for Mets
1+ week, 1+ day ago (401+ words) New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga hit 97 mph on his fastball during his one inning of live batting practice on Thursday " a particularly promising sign for the veteran right-hander. The oft-injured arm was a shell of himself last season…...