Pete Alonso’s latest weird answer: Mercury retrograde joke Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has launched home runs seemingly out of this world during his remarkable rookie campaign. Now, he is looking out of this world to explain his recent struggles. Alonso entered Tuesday’s doubleheader against the Marlins in a brutal slump, having gone 11-73 with…
DetailsCubs vs. A’s: Brett Anderson will overcome Wrigley Field trend Geniuses at French’s are releasing a mustard ice cream. Not to be outdone, Oscar Mayer has created a hot dog-flavored ice cream sandwich. Simultaneously bad marketing ideas sent stocks crashing Monday. If sales sag, the companies will take a loss and send the putrid ice…
DetailsMets could cost sportsbook big money if miracle surge continues The Mets are charging up the odds board in the National League East in much the same way they are climbing in the NL wild-card standings. On July 30, William Hill listed the Mets at 500/1 to win their division. Just this past Sunday, they…
DetailsTwins vs. Braves: Jose Berrios is in perfect spot for success Jose Berrios throughout his career has been magnificent at home with a 3.28 ERA and 23-12 record, which should lend itself well to Tuesday’s showdown with the Braves. Atlanta is bringing Mike Foltynewicz back up to the big leagues after he was woeful at…
DetailsJohnny Cueto Makes First Rehab Appearance As anticipated, veteran Giants hurler Johnny Cueto officially embarked upon a rehab assignment over the weekend. Journalist Alex Simon had the details (Twitter link; hat tip to Andrew Baggarly.) Cueto’s return to a competitive pitching environment came almost exactly one year to the day of his 2018 Tommy John…
DetailsMiLB announces July Uncle Ray’s Players of the Month Minor League Baseball today announced the Uncle Ray’s Player of the Month Award winners in each of the 16 domestic leagues for the month of July. Source: https://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20190806&content_id=309743164&fext=.jsp&vkey=pr_milb&sid=milb
DetailsDan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 8/6/2019 Source: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/dan-szymborski-fangraphs-chat-8-6-2019/
DetailsTim Beckham Receives 80-Game PED Suspension Mariners infielder Tim Beckham has been suspended for eighty games under the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, according to a league announcement. The league says that Beckham tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug Stanozolol. Source: https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/08/tim-beckham-receives-80-game-ped-suspension.html
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Here Come the Mets Making fun of the Mets’ peripatetic approach to roster construction has become a cottage industry. This offseason was a bonanza. Look! A wild Edwin Díaz has appeared, and he brought Robinson Canó with him. Look! Dominic Smith is somehow playing the outfield in the major leagues on a team with Michael…
DetailsClarke Schmidt shows why Yankees refused to trade him Despite the Yankees’ obvious need to bolster its starting rotation before the trade deadline, general manger Brian Cashman passed on a deal which could have put Robbie Ray in pinstripes. Clarke Schmidt is part of the reason why. The 23-year-old, 2017 first-round pick, who was reportedly…
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