Showalter is the first Mets manager ever to win the award, guiding the team to a 101-61 record in 2022. After completing his first season on the job, Buck Showalter has been named the 2022 National League Manager of the Year. At 66 years old, it's the fourth time Showalter has won the award. It is, however, the first time he's won it in the National League. Showalter … [Read more...] about Showalter wins NL Manager of the Year
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Edwin Diaz, Mets agree to 5-year deal for sensational closer
Edwin Diaz is just 28 years old; he’s entering the prime of his career. The Mets, entering a pivotal offseason for the franchise, made sure the best closer in baseball remains in Queens. Diaz and the Mets agreed to terms on a five-year, $102 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday. It’s the richest contract for a reliver in history, surpassing the Aroldis Chapman … [Read more...] about Edwin Diaz, Mets agree to 5-year deal for sensational closer
Mets now must deal with reality of offseason
With the Mets failing to meet the "high expectations" of their owner, Steve Cohen, there isn't time for reflection. It was all good on June 1 when, under Buck Showalter's steady guidance, the Mets took a 10½-game lead in the National League East division. Showalter is running his fifth team in his 21 seasons as a major league manager. The reality of the situation is he … [Read more...] about Mets now must deal with reality of offseason
Mets must keep focus, despite lost weekend in Atlanta
It didn’t go the way of the Mets this past weekend in Atlanta. If “everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” had a face – insert the Mets logo. It wasn’t just the Braves sweeping the Mets to move into first place of the National League East division, it was how they did it. This was total and complete domination. It was a message that you may have a plan, … [Read more...] about Mets must keep focus, despite lost weekend in Atlanta
Mets clinch first postseason appearance since 2016
With an impressive 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday, the Mets are in the playoffs. Max Scherzer returned from the injured list and threw six innings of no-hit ball, striking out nine. Scherzer threw 68 pitches, 47 for strikes, and didn’t allow a base runner during his time on the mound. After the game, the champagne was flowing in the Mets locker room, at … [Read more...] about Mets clinch first postseason appearance since 2016
