Jacob deGrom Dominant In First Spring Game

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom threw three scoreless innings on Sunday against the Nationals. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner allowed just one hit and struck out two in his three innings pitched. deGrom is coming off of a season in which he posted an 11-8 record, 2.43 ERA and 0.97 WHIP […]

Amed Rosario Pressured To Perform in 2020

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario will need to prove that he is the shortstop of the future for the Mets in 2020. With top SS prospects Andres Gimenez and Ronny Mauricio both getting closer to the majors, Rosario will need to build on his 2019 campaign. In 2019, Rosario hit .287 with 75 runs, […]

J.D. Davis Progressing Toward Baseball Activities

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas has reported that infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) should soon resume baseball activities. His left shoulder inflammation has been subsiding. Davis jammed his shoulder last Tuesday diving for a ground ball. Davis, who was getting repetitions at third base in an attempt to get his bat into the lineup regularly […]

Peter Alonso Off To A Slow Start This Spring

New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso struck out twice in three at-bats on Saturday against the Astros, lowering his Grapefruit League batting average to .067 (15 ABs). Alonso also has yet to his first home run this spring. Alonso broke out in 2019, with a line of .260-53-120-103-1. Despite his slow start in Grapefruit […]

ADP Showdown: Keston Hiura vs. Ketel Marte

Heading into 2020 drafts, we see that second base is a relatively deep position. Of course, in terms of elite options, there are roughly seven choices at second base at the top of draft boards. As a result, you want to make sure you choose correctly to get the best value for one of your […]

Steven Matz With Solid Spring Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz pitched two strong innings on Saturday against the Astros in Grapefruit League play. Matz struck out one and allowed just one hit over two innings pitched. Matz is currently in a competition with Michael Wacha for the Mets fifth rotation spot. Matz went 11-10 with a 4.21 ERA, […]

Justin Upton (OF, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~pick 200 CURRENT ADP: ~221 overall ANALYSIS: Justin Upton only hit 12 home runs in an injury-plagued 2019, which turned out to be a brutal season for the veteran slugger as a result of turf toe and subsequent knee issues he dealt with. He managed only 256 plate appearances hitting just 12 […]

Corey Kluber (SP, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Draft target ~80 CURRENT ADP: ~95 overall ANALYSIS: Kluber came into 2019 as the ace of the Indians, having finished third in the AL Cy Young voting in 2018. He was coming off of his fifth consecutive season having thrown over 200 innings and striking out over 200 batters. Despite this consistent streak […]

Matt Adams To Undergo Cardiac Testing

New York Mets first baseman Matt Adams was scratched from the lineup on Thursday in order to undergo cardiac testing. Adams was signed to a minor league contract by the Mets this past off-season. In 2019, Adams hit .226 with 20 home runs and 56 RBI with the Nationals. If he makes the MLB roster, […]

Brandon Nimmo Cleared For Baseball Activity

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was cleared for baseball activity on Thursday after multiple rounds of cardiac screening. It appears that Nimmo should be ready to go for Opening Day. Nimmo will face competition for playing time in a crowded Mets outfield. As a result, he could end up in a platoon role given the […]

Robinson Cano To Debut On Friday

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano (legs) is set to debut in spring training on Friday when the Mets take on the Cardinals. Cano is spending more time strengthening his legs than previous spring camps in an effort to avoid the same leg issues he suffered in 2019. Quadriceps and hamstring injuries limited Cano […]

Brandon Nimmo Undergoing More Medical Tests

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is undergoing more medical tests on Thursday. These tests are in addition to the precautionary cardiac screening that caused him to miss Wednesday's Grapefruit League game. At this point despite the testing, nothing has been suggested by the Mets that Nimmo will miss time. In 2019, Nimmo played in […]

Seth Lugo Continues To Progress Toward Game Action

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) continues to progress from a broken pinkie toe. He has been throwing bullpen sessions without issue. The next step is for Lugo to throw live batting practice on Sunday. If all goes well on Sunday, he will pitch in Grapefruit League games next week. Based on Lugo's […]

Noah Syndergaard Comes Out Blazing This Spring

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard blanked the Astros over two innings of work in his spring debut on Wednesday. Syndergaard dialed up his fastball to 101 mph at one point. He recorded two strikeouts and allowed only one hit in his two innings pitched. Syndergaard had a disappointing 2019 in which he led […]

Edwin Diaz Has Mixed Results In First Spring Outing

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz allowed three hits, including a pair of two-run doubles, in the Mets 4-2 loss to the Astros on Wednesday. On the plus side, Diaz generated swings and misses, hit 98 mph on his fastball and also struck out one batter in his one inning pitched. Diaz had a disastrous […]

J.D. Davis Has No New Structural Damage

The results of an MRI taken on New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) on Wednesday did not reveal any tears or new structural damage, according to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. Davis did have old structural damage in his labrum that the Mets were aware of, but it was an asymptomatic non-issue. For […]

Michael Wacha Shows Improved Velocity

New York Mets starting pitcher Michael Wacha showed improved velocity in his first outing of spring training on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Wacha consistently threw 94 to 96 mph in two innings of work, allowing one hit and two walks with two strikeouts. Last season with the Cardinals, Wacha averaged 93.4 mph with his […]

Steven Matz In Competition For Fifth Rotation Spot

New York Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz is now in a spring competition with Michael Wacha for the fifth rotation spot. The belief is that the Mets may choose their fifth starter based on specific matchups, use an opener like Seth Lugo or Robert Gsellman and then turn to Matz and/or Wacha later in games, […]

J.D. Davis To Get MRI On Left Shoulder

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis (shoulder) will undergo an MRI exam on his left shoulder Wednesday, the result of a jammed left shoulder suffered in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers. Davis left the game in the fifth inning after diving to field a ground ball at third base. Davis was examined by the […]

Seth Lugo Working Back From Fractured Toe

On Monday, New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (toe) ran at an estimated 65% of full speed for the first time since fracturing his left pinkie toe last week. He will participate in agility drills and a cutting session on Tuesday, followed by bullpen work on Wednesday. If all goes well, Lugo should throw live […]

Wilson Ramos Working On Lifting The Ball This Spring

New York Mets catcher Wilson Ramos is working on hitting more balls in the air this spring. Ramos stated that the work to avoid hitting ground balls has been paying off. This was evidenced on Monday when Ramos homered and doubled in the Mets Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. Throughout his career, Ramos has […]

Jacob deGrom Not Yet Slotted Into Mets Spring Rotation

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom will continue to face hitters in live batting practice this week, but is not yet slotted into the Mets starting spring training rotation. The Mets are simply taking it easy getting their ace ramped up for another season in the trenches. deGrom dominated once again for the Mets […]

Robinson Cano To Potentially Debut Within Next Two Weeks

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas indicated that second baseman Robinson Cano is working to strengthen his legs. Rojas expects Cano to debut in Grapefruit League games around the end of February or start of March. Cano was hampered by quadriceps and hamstring injuries in 2019, which limited him to 107 games. In 2019, Cano […]

Jed Lowrie Still Not Ready To Play In Games

New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie is still not ready to appear in Grapefruit League games due to lingering left leg injuries. Although he is participating in drills, he is sporting a large brace on his left leg. There is no timeline to get Lowrie into games at this point. Lowrie missed nearly all of […]

J.D. Davis Starting at Third Base On Sunday

New York Mets infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis is starting at third base and batting third in the Mets Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals on Sunday. The Mets are giving Davis playing time at third base in order to give him confidence at the position ahead of Opening Day. Third base flexibility for Davis during the […]

Yoenis Cespedes Thinks He Will Be Ready By Opening Day

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes indicated that he continues to progress from the heel and ankle injuries that have kept him sidelined since mid-July 2018. He said his goal is to play in exhibition games by mid-March, and if he continues to progress at this rate, he will be ready for Opening Day. Given […]

Yoenis Cespedes Not Yet Fully Running This Spring

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, still recovering from heel surgeries and a broken left ankle, has yet to run all-out sprints this spring training. Due to a number of injuries, Cespedes has not played in a game since July 2018 and has played in only 119 games since the beginning of 2017. Heading into […]

Jeurys Familia Sharp In Live Bullpen Session

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia impressed during a live bullpen session on Thursday. He reportedly induced swings and misses and weak contact from Peter Alonso, Jeff McNeil and Dominic Smith. Familia is coming off of a horrific 2019 campaign in which he posted a 5.70 ERA, a 1.73 WHIP and 63 strikeouts in 60 […]

Six Undervalued Draft Targets for Mixed Leagues

Heading into 2020, there are a number of players who had poor 2019 campaigns that should bounce back strong. Some of these players are presently undervalued by fantasy owners for one reason or another. In this article, I'll identify a few such players who should outperform their current ADP in 2020. While each of these […]

J.D. Davis To See Time At Third Base In Camp

The New York Mets plan to have infielder/outfielder J.D. Davis practice 50 percent of his time at third base this spring, even if playing time during Grapefruit League games keeps him in the outfield. This plan is being put into place in order to give Davis defensive confidence at the position before Opening Day. Jeff McNeil […]