When Michael Conforto and the Mets finally take the field, four days will have passed since the postponement of their 2021 Opening Day. That's a lot of time to sit around and think. The Mets, after a four-day layoff, are ready to play some baseball. They'll open their season Monday in Philadelphia. For Conforto, he enters his final year before free agency. But just like … [Read more...] about Michael Conforto, up for an extension, is right to keep focus on baseball
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Yankees’ decision to rest Giancarlo Stanton causes a stir
Aaron Boone didn’t have Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup today for the Yankees’ rubber game matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays. The decision to give Stanton a day off, this early into the season, created a stir within the fan base on social media. “Just wanted to get a lefty in there,” Boone said. “This is probably the best day to do that. I’m not going to play G probably … [Read more...] about Yankees’ decision to rest Giancarlo Stanton causes a stir
Three Takeaways: Yankees get first win of 2021
All is calm in the world, the Yankees have won their first game of 2021. Yes, that was for the handful of fans who were ready to launch a panic party after Opening Day. Another strong showing from Gary Sanchez, along with the bullpen, propelled the Yankees to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium. We're not going to focus on … [Read more...] about Three Takeaways: Yankees get first win of 2021
Mets’ season-opening weekend series postponed due to Nationals’ COVID-19 issues
Opening Day for the Mets is now officially opening delay. Their season-opening weekend series at the Nationals was postponed due to the Nationals' COVID-19 problems, MLB announced Friday afternoon. The Mets will now open their season Monday night at the Philadelphia Phillies. Here is the official press release announcing the postponement: Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Mets’ season-opening weekend series postponed due to Nationals’ COVID-19 issues
Mets agree to 10-year contract extension with Francisco Lindor
For Francisco Lindor, the Mets, and all of us watching from the outside, the suspense is finally over. The Mets have agreed to a contract extension with Lindor. The deal, per multiple reports, is in the range of $340 million over 10 years. The 27-year old Lindor is one of baseball's brightest stars, with this deal he'll spend the bulk of his career playing in New York. … [Read more...] about Mets agree to 10-year contract extension with Francisco Lindor
