Mets still looking to add another stud reliever
The Mets are looking to add another big arm to the back end of their bullpen, and Tanner Scott could be the perfect fit. Scott recently met with the Mets, the Post's Mike Puma confirmed. Scott's left-handedness is a bonus. Tanner Scott remains one of the top relievers on the free agent market. Getty Images […]
Yankees still missing key lefty reliever as free agency drags on
At this point in the offseason, the Yankees have a pretty good idea of what the back end of their bullpen will look like, with newly acquired Devin Williams sliding into the closer role and Luke Weaver setting up the former Brewer. , sometimes ending the match. They expect Ian Hamilton, Mark Leiter Jr., and […]
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about not carrying extra reliever
LOS ANGELES — The Mets could use another arm in this National League game, but manager Carlos Mendoza has no regrets about having one fewer relief pitcher this series than last. Adam Ottavino was removed from the NLCS roster, allowing the Mets to keep Luis Angel Acuña and add Jeff McNeil. Acuña was used as […]
Mets’ David Peterson thriving in many different spots as playoff reliever
All pitchers, especially starting pitchers, rely on routine. Four days of rest is normal, and if you add or subtract one rest day, you will need to adjust your habits between outings. That makes David Peterson's postseason even more impressive. David Peterson cried out in celebration after inducing a double play to save the bottom […]
Yankees extend Lou Trivino’s rehab to keep reliever as postseason option
The Yankees and pitcher Lou Trivino have agreed to an extension of his rehabilitation period by 10 days, starting Friday, The Washington Post has learned. Trivino hasn't pitched in the major leagues since the 2022 playoffs. He underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2022. The Yankees re-signed the veteran right-hander in February to a $1.5 […]
Red Sox reliever Rich Hill, 44, pitches in game for 20th season in row
BOSTON — Rich Hill took the mound as a relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, becoming the only active player to appear in a major league game in each of the past 20 seasons. “A lot of people helped me get to this point,” the left-hander said, struggling to control his […]
Reducing colorectal cancer risk could be as simple as taking a common pain reliever
Aspirin is heart attack While preventative benefits have been reported, new research indicates this common drug may also be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. The study, which analyzed data from 107,655 men and women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study over a 30-year period, was published […]
Aroldis Chapman passes Billy Wagner for most strikeouts by lefty reliever
ATLANTA — A former Yankees closer surpassed the record of a former Mets closer on Saturday. Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Aroldis Chapman made major league history by passing Billy Wagner for the most career strikeouts by a left-handed relief pitcher. The 36-year-old Chapman struck out Travis d’Arnaud and pinch-hitter Sean Murphy in the ninth inning of […]
Ex-Mets reliever Jorge Lopez opens up about glove tantrum
A month after that infamous series of incidents, former Mets relief pitcher Jorge Lopez reflected on his untimely exit from New York. Lopez, who signed a minor league contract earlier this month and was promoted to the Cubs on Friday, spoke about a glove-throwing prank at Citi Field in May. “I never want to do […]
Mets rookie reliever Dedniel Nunez has another strong outing
On April 9, the Mets promoted 28-year-old rookie Dedniel Nunez. He allowed runs in three of his first four games and at the time it didn’t seem like he was going to stick with the team long-term, especially since he still had minor league options remaining. However, a funny thing happened on the way back […]