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Brett Baty begins to tackle the challenge of playing first base for the Mets

Brett Baty begins to tackle the challenge of playing first base for the Mets

PORT ST. LUCIE — A New Era at First Base For a large part of the last seven seasons, there was little doubt about who would take the role of first baseman. Pete Alonso, for all his strengths and weaknesses, was a constant presence—reliable in scooping up difficult throws, although he wasn’t exactly known for […]

Mark Vientos of the Mets started playing first base in a spring game.

Mark Vientos of the Mets started playing first base in a spring game.

TAMPA — Mark Vientos’ Infield Journey Mark Vientos has played just 12 games at first base in the majors compared to 66 in the minors. This season, though, he could see more action at first. Jorge Polanco is expected to spend a lot of time as the designated hitter. Manager Mendoza has pointed out that […]

LeBron James sinks a long putt while playing golf with Jayson Tatum and Kevin Love

LeBron James sinks a long putt while playing golf with Jayson Tatum and Kevin Love

LeBron Hits the Links During NBA All-Star Break While the NBA pauses for the All-Star break, LeBron James didn’t skip out of action entirely. Instead of hitting the gym, he showcased his skills on the golf course, sinking a 15-foot putt that practically mirrored a playoff logo three. Unlike other NBA stars such as Luka […]

Trea Turner says he was never contacted about playing in the WBC.

Trea Turner says he was never contacted about playing in the WBC.

Trea Turner Expresses Disappointment Over Missing WBC Opportunity Trea Turner, the shortstop for the Phillies, had hoped to make an impact with Team USA during the World Baseball Classic. He had a standout performance in 2023, matching the tournament record with five home runs, which certainly made his exclusion more surprising. When the roster was […]