Van Jones on Trump pitching Canada as 51st state: 'That would be a huge blue state'
CNN political commentator Van Jones weighed in on President-elect Trump's idea of proposing Canada to become the 51st state, saying that if that were to happen, America's northern neighbor would be a “huge blue state.” He argued that it would become a state. “I don't understand why anyone would be upset with President Trump about […]
Mets’ starting pitching plan looks very familiar so far without true ace
If Sean Manaea is the last mainstay of the Mets' rotation, the club's 2025 rotation will have similarities to its 2024 rotation. That means there's plenty of depth, potential and experience, but perhaps no true established ace. That would be fine for the Mets, who saw their roster construction go pretty well last season. “It […]
Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman slams Rob Manfred over idea to change starting pitching rules
Rob Manfred is never short of ideas. And in the world of baseball watching, there is no end to ridicule. Chris O'Gorman, who recently appeared in “Questions about cancer'' podcast, the Major League Baseball commissioner spoke about his awareness of the starting pitching problem and two ideas that have emerged to address it. Rob Manfred […]
Frankie Montas ready for chance to be Mets’ latest pitching success
Frankie Montas has been in communication with two members of the Mets' pitching staff since last season after teams began showing interest in him as a free agent. Montas said Sean Manaea and Luis Severino provided a strong review of the organization and potential improvements under the guidance of the Mets staff. “The way they […]
Takeaways on free-agent pitching plans
Over the past few weeks off, one agent told me it was his feeling the Mets weren't playing at the top of the starting pitcher market in Corbin Burnes and Max Fried. The Mets will likely need to add three players to their rotation, especially since these stars are still available in free agency, and […]
Mets await Juan Soto fate as MLB pitching market takes shape
He may have more control over the situation than others, but like everyone else, Steve Cohen is waiting for Juan Soto. Asked Monday about the possibility of Soto joining the Mets, the team owner told reporters, “Listen, we're going to find out. It's either 'yes' or 'no.' There is no in between. Time will tell. […]
Michael Irvin pitching Deion Sanders to Jerry Jones was the true drama of the Tyson-Paul fight
The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul failed to live up to its high expectations. Between issues with the Netflix streaming service (which left many viewers staring at buffering screens) and the game itself being a fairly monotonous affair, many sports fans were left wondering what they had just watched. It has […]
Mets hire away assistant pitching coach Desi Druschel from Yankees
The Mets are reportedly looking to strengthen their pitching department by poaching players from the Yankees. Desi Druschel, who has been the Yankees' assistant pitching coach since 2022, has been hired to the same position at Queen's, SNY reported on Monday. The Mets and Yankees have not confirmed the development, but reports say Dorschel will […]
Dodgers’ World Series pitching approach a contrast to Yankees’
In Game 6 of the National League CS, the Dodgers used seven different pitchers to defeat the Mets, but none of them pitched more than two innings. The only pitcher to retire more than four batters was closer Blake Treinen, who pitched the final two innings for the win. From Los Angeles to the World […]
Mets’ NLCS pitching plan still hasn’t been formulated
After weeks of scrambling, the Mets on Friday found themselves in the unfamiliar position of enjoying relative comfort while their next-round postseason opponents face stress. The Mets held an afternoon team practice at Citi Field before the Padres and Dodgers play Game 5 of the National League in Los Angeles. The winner of this game […]