Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole have been named the Pitchers of the Month for April in their respective leagues. It's the first time since the award was introduced to the AL in 1979 that winners from both leagues came from New York. Over five starts in April, deGrom posted a 0.51 ERA with 59 K’s, four walks and 16 hits allowed in 35 … [Read more...] about Jacob deGrom, Gerrit Cole named Pitchers of the Month
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Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
The Mets decided 23 games into the season was enough and it was time for a change. The team announced on Monday night they have relieved hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater of their duties, effective immediately. The club has named Hugh Quattlebaum the team’s new hitting coach and Kevin Howard the new assistant hitting coach. Both will be in … [Read more...] about Mets dismiss hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater
Mets offensive woes overshadowing everything else
There's a different type of energy with the Mets in 2021. There's a buzz with this team that hasn't been around Queens since the last time they were in the playoffs, five years ago. We're a long way from the 2021 playoffs, there's still plenty of baseball left on the calendar. And while there's an exciting buzz in the air for the team under new management, the early results … [Read more...] about Mets offensive woes overshadowing everything else
It’s the Corey Kluber we’ve been waiting on
Corey Kluber, we've been waiting on you. The Yankees needed someone not named Gerrit Cole to step up. They needed a big-time performance from someone other than their ace. Tuesday night, in Baltimore, Kluber delivered the goods. The former Cy Young award winner has struggled to hold up his end as the No. 2 in the starting rotation. He took a step in the right direction … [Read more...] about It’s the Corey Kluber we’ve been waiting on
Latest slump costs Gary Sanchez starting job
Gary Sanchez came into this season knowing he was on the hot seat. If the numbers don't reflect improvement, it's put up or pack up. We're almost one month into the season, the Yankees are struggling and so is Sanchez. Changes are necessary for this team and it appears manager Aaron Boone is beginning at the catcher position tonight in Baltimore. Earlier today, in his … [Read more...] about Latest slump costs Gary Sanchez starting job
