Tag: New York Mets
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What to make of Devin Williams
Behind the inflated ERA, Williams’ underlying metrics paint a more promising picture In the 4 seasons from 2020 to 2023, there may not have been a better relief pitcher in baseball than Devin Williams of the Milwaukee Brewers. 2020 was a weird year, given the COVID-shortened season and the empty ballparks, but Devin Williams made…
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Baseball, Right Now | #3 | Ohtani Continues to do Ohtani Things, Mike Trout is Making Baseball Fans Everywhere Happy, and Are the Mets Down For the Count?
The third installment of Baseball, Right Now is here. Lots of fun stuff to talk about, so let’s get to it. Where things stand 2026 MLB Standings after April 19, 2026 games. Team | Record | Games Back in Division | Run Differential (Runs Scored – Runs Allowed) AL East: AL Central: AL West: NL East:…
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Explaining why the Mets signed ex-Yankees closer Devin Williams.
The Mets have signed a closer. No, his name is not Edwin Díaz. It’s Devin Williams. The former Brewer and Yankee has signed a contract with the New York Mets, giving the team some stability in their rocky bullpen that is currently in the process of potentially losing its crown jewel in Díaz. David Stearns,…
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Orioles sign closer Ryan Helsley: Why This Agreement Happened
Perhaps the biggest contract for a pitcher was given out by the Toronto Blue Jays to starter Dylan Cease. Although this contract seems insignificant in relation to Cease’s, Ryan Helsley joining another AL East team could weigh similarly in terms of importance to the organization that signed him. The Baltimore Orioles feel they have a…
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Why the Mets and Rangers swapped Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo
This Sunday, Jeff Passan dropped the news of one of the most surprising trades in recent memory. The Texas Rangers sent 2x All-MLB First Team 2B Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for Mets-lifer OF Brandon Nimmo. Nimmo, 32, spent 10 seasons with the Mets after they drafted him in the 1st…
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