Mets should swing trades for relievers to make playoffs a reality
The Mets should be the buyers. However, they have a little more time to make a final decision, and if they are in the midst of another slump, their play and the standings will scream out the right path to follow. If you need another look at just how precarious the NL Wild Card race […]
Inside the MLB rise of converted relievers — why it could spread
Ronel Blanco only started 34 of 202 games in the minors, and was mostly an emergency starter in the majors. As his replacement, he pitched a no-hitter in his first start in 2024, becoming the only complete game in MLB this season. Blanco’s ERA this season is 0.86. The Astros are 3-0 when he starts […]
Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets’ bullpen is nearly complete for the start of the season, with final decisions looming. Michael Tonkin, Johan Ramirez and Sean Reid-Foley remain in the bullpen after the team removed three other players from the roster on Saturday. Phil Bickford was designated for assignment, Shintaro Fujinami received his option to […]
Former Yankees relievers blow lead as Padres lose to Dodgers
Several former Yankees ruined the Padres’ season opener. In the MLB season opener held in Seoul, South Korea, the Padres lost 5-2 to the Dodgers, with relievers Wandy Peralta and Johnny Brito giving up three runs in the eighth inning, giving up a one-run lead. Ta. After recording one out and allowing two runs (one […]
Two Mets relievers battling for bullpen spots have solid outings
Notable items from Wednesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Pen pal Jorge Lopez and Shintaro Fujinami, two relief pitchers who have had mixed results this spring but could play important roles for the Mets behind strong arms in the bullpen, each pitched one inning. , he did not allow a hit and had a total of […]