It was the eve of the 1970 baseball season, and the Mets were still on top of the baseball world. They continued to relish their improbable World Championship from a year ago, and still had their cast in place. Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Gary Gentry anchored one of the game’s best starting staff. Tug McGraw and Rod Taylor arguably were the best one-two punch in the … [Read more...] about The 1970 Mets, high expectations, no miracle finish.
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For Major League Baseball, an ugly forecast
It’s ugly for Major League Baseball, it’s super ugly. The negotiations have gone nowhere between the players and the owners. What was once borderline comical is now a sad reminder on the state of baseball. Everything wrong with the sport has been put on front street in recent weeks for all to see. Here’s the rundown: Weeks of negotiations have led to a public relations … [Read more...] about For Major League Baseball, an ugly forecast
Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
The Yankees took left-handed hitting catcher Austin Wells out of Arizona with the 28th overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft. Wells was the 2019 Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. He was hitting .375 with two home runs, six doubles, and 17 walks over his first 15 games this year. The season was then cut short because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Yankees have had Wells on their … [Read more...] about Yankees pick Austin Wells in first round of 2020 MLB Draft
Mets select OF Pete Crow-Armstrong with No. 19 pick in 2020 MLB Draft
The Mets added much-needed help for their farm system with the 19th overall selection of outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, in the 2020 MLB Draft. Crow-Armstrong is an 18-year old left-handed hitter from Los Angeles, California. He’s slick with the glove (throws left-handed) and is beginning to open eyes with the bat. Crow-Armstrong played ball at Harvard-Westlake High School … [Read more...] about Mets select OF Pete Crow-Armstrong with No. 19 pick in 2020 MLB Draft
Rob Manfred: ‘We’re going to play baseball in 2020″
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred declared Wednesday that “we’re going to play baseball in 2020 – 100 percent”. Manfred doubled down on his guarantee a day after the players sent a counter proposal to the owners requesting an 89-game schedule with full pro-rated pay. “We’re going to play baseball in 2020 – 100%,” Manfred said during the draft preview show on MLB Network. “If … [Read more...] about Rob Manfred: ‘We’re going to play baseball in 2020″
