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• Mets should’ve tried harder to trade Kodai Senga in winter before latest disaster

The Mets tried to trade Kodai Senga in winter, but apparently not hard enough....2026
• NY Mets Insider Has Bad News For Fans: Starting Pitching Help Isn’t Coming From Minors

A New York Mets insider explains why they can't turn to the minors to replace Kodai Senga or David Peterson....2026
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• Kodai Senga’s injury outlook ‘difficult’ to predict for Mets after pain became too much to bear

Kodai Senga said he’d been dealing with at least some form of discomfort as far back as spring training, but it wasn’t until his most recent outing that it became clear he couldn’t pitch with it....2026
• Senga unsure on timetable; Robert sent for MRI
Kodai Senga (back) said he does not have a timetable to return to the mound, while Luis Robert Jr. could join him on IL as he awaits follow-up tests on his ailing back....2026
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• Mets on mend: Senga on IL; Soto, Robert ailing
The Mets, losers of 15 of their last 17 games, continue to rack up injuries as right-hander Kodai Senga has been put on the IL with spine inflammation. Juan Soto (forearm) and Luis Robert Jr. (back) are also dealing with injuries....2026
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• Mets place struggling Kodai Senga on IL as Christian Scott returns

The struggling right-hander was placed on the IL after a disastrous start to the season....2026
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• Kodai Senga’s injury outlook ‘difficult’ to predict for Mets after pain became too much to bear
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• Mets on mend: Senga on IL; Soto, Robert ailing
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• Kodai Senga running out of time to turn ‘flashes’ into more with Mets’ depth waiting behind him

The Mets have been hit hard by injuries, but not in their rotation....2026
• Senga showing significantly increased velocity - April 3rd, 2026
Kodai Senga (SP - NYM) - I was big on Senga heading into this season primarily because he is one of those players that I covet, particularly in shallow leagues: he's either good or he's injured. Last year he struggled through some injuries, but even though he only pitched to a 4.35 xFIP, he managed to keep his actual ERA down to just over 3.00, so the year certainly wasn't a failure. Seeing his ve...2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
Troubles in Toronto Trey Yesavage, with a shoulder impingement, is expected to be out until at least Apr 14. The overarm, overhead delivery for the RHP has either caused wear after his postseason surge, or the Blue Jays just wanna shelve him to limit IP. While he didn't qualify for IP in his end of year promotion in 2025, but his high chase and whiff rate up around 35% was spectacular and his Grou...2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B (CIN) Encarnacion-Strand is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in January. The former top prospect has struggled mightily over the past two years, dealing with injuries and underperformance. After exhibiting extraordinary power during his minor league career, CES has posted exit velocities below 88 miles-per-hour each of the past two major league seasons. ...2026
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• Royals get stepped on literally and metaphorically in 8-3 loss to Mets

The Royals got stepped on literally and metaphorically. | Denny Medley-Imagn Images The Mets’ seven runs in the 8th and 9th killed the vibe. Welp, the bullpen blew it. Michael Wacha ran into some trouble in the third inning - he had to face Juan Soto with the bases loaded and one out - but he managed to get out of the jam giving up only one run on a bases-loaded walk. It was good enough - ...2025
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• Kodai Senga feels ‘great’ during rehab in optimistic sign for Mets rotation

If we learned anything last year, it was to not look too far ahead when it comes to Kodai Senga returning from an injury....2025
• Mets rotation takes another hit as Tylor Megill lands on IL with elbow sprain, likely out at least 4-5 weeks

Kodai Senga recently hit the IL and the Mets are still without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas...2025
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• Kodai Senga’s early injury timeline revealed as Mets struggle without ace

Mets ace Kodai Senga will be out for some time due to the hamstring injury he suffered last week while trying to cover first base....2025

• Ragans rejects runs, relievers repel rallies, Royals romp 4-0
Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Outstanding pitching offset many missed opportunities offensively Cole Ragans shoved and Kansas City rode early offense to a 4-0 win over the New York Mets this evening at Kauffman Stadium. Ragans got off to an inauspicious start, putting the first two batters of the game on base. However, he managed to bear down and retire the next three to snuff the threat....2023
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• MLB surprises, disappointments and more from the month of April
Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The Braves are rolling, but what about the rest of the league? When I was in high school, my best baseball bud was Conor. In addition to being the most-skilled player I had ever shared a field with, he luxuriated in baseball lore and fandom in a way that I, who had only actually learned about baseball a few years prior, found it hard to catch up with. Th...2023
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"Kodai Senga (SP-NYM) delivered another subpar outing against the Cubs on Friday afternoon as he lasted just 3."

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"The Mets put this on the board for pitcher Kodai Senga, whose signature pitch is the Ghost Fork."

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"A New York Mets insider revealed if the team would consider signing Trevor Bauer to replace injured ace Kodai Senga for the next few months."

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"Drew Smyly will start for the Cubs and Kodai Senga will go for the Mets."

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"The Mets have agreed to a five-year, $75MM deal with right-hander Kodai Senga, SNY’s Andy Martino reports (Twitter links)."

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"Right-hander Kodai Senga signed a new five-year contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, according to The Kyodo News and other outlets."

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"Right-hander Kodai Senga of the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball is eyeing a jump to the Major Leagues down the line, per a report from th"

• Senga showing significantly increased velocity - April 3rd, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
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• Braves News: Atlanta routs Rockies, Nacho Alvarez rehabbing, and more

Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves started the weekend series on a high note after Friday night’s 12-4 defeat over the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder got the ball to start the game; he threw 3.1 mediocre innings and allowed each of Colorado’s runs. The Atlanta offense, however, finally came to life and put together a few crooked number ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: A Tiger on the prowl

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Javier Báez is El Mago again. A Brewers rookie has an impressive debut. A look ahead to the trade deadline and the draft. And other baseball news. Let’s go surfing now. Everybody’s learning how. Come on and safari with me. I’m leading with this one because it’s the one that will bring the most joy to your heart. Jesse Rogers tells of how the Tigers’ Javier ...2025
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• Pete Alonso still feels ‘awful’ over Kodai Senga injury — even though it happened before his throw

No one looked more dejected than Pete Alonso. And no one could find a way to change that expression either, no matter the encouragement offered....2025
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Cubs

Shane Smith and his 2.08 season ERA looks to shut down the North Siders Friday afternoon. | Abigail Dean/Getty Images Chicago kicks off the Crosstown Classic with Shane Smith on the mound looking to snap the South Side losing streak MLB has launched its very first “Rivalry Weekend,” where typical City rivals will face off all on the same weekend, and when you’re done rolling your eyes what...2025
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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The best young hitter in baseball took the Yankees to their first World Series in 15 years before moving across town in free agency. Now, he returns to the Bronx as two division leaders clash. On December 7, 2023, the New York Yankees swung a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres. It cost a pretty penny, with future Cy Young contender Michael King le...2025
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• MLB’s biggest surprises from the season’s first month

Photo by Suzanna Mitchell/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images Jung Hoo Lee, Tyler Mahle highlight baseball’s biggest surprises. There’s nothing like the start of a new baseball season. The soothing, familiar sounds of the crack of the bat and a fastball burying itself in a catcher’s mitt. The contagious optimism found in all 30 clubhouses, from the defending champions to the last-place club ...2025
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers look like the cream of the crop but there are several teams that could challenge for their crown. Every Major League Baseball team begins a brand new baseball season with hope. In the spring of 1993, as a fresh-faced 16-year-old Phillies fan living in suburban bliss, I had no right to believe that summer was going to be anythin...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 21, 2026
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Cubs
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• Washington Nationals walk off the New York Mets in a thriller

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images The Nationals won an absolutely thrilling game against the Mets last night Hustle and heart were the name of the game for the Washington Nationals last night. They were trying to take every extra base and make every diving catch. It cost them at times, like when Dylan Crews laid out for a ball he probably should have just kept in front of him. However, in the end, ...2025
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• 2025 NL East Season Preview: New York Mets

Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images The Mets have spent a lot and have done just okay in the process, and it remains to be seen whether 2025 will be different. While the Dodgers’ unabashed spending spree this offseason has drawn ire and thinkpieces in equal measure, it behooves us to remember that they’re not alone in their Scrooge McDuck-ness — the Mets are also right there. Steve Cohen’s c...2025
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• Braves News: Atlanta Holds Off Marlins in Series Win, Exciting Final Week for NL Wild Card Race, more

Jim Rassol-Imagn Images It is shaping up to be an exciting race to the finish in the National League. The good news is that the Braves once again were able to get a series win with a 5-4 victory over the Marlins on Sunday. The bad news is that Atlanta still remains two games behind the Diamondbacks and Mets in the NL Wild Card standings, as both Arizona and New York once again played wel...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 11, 2024

Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images A winning streak? What a concept! Vinnie Pasquantino led the way last night to keep the winning streak going: The Pasquatch has returned. And it might be the most encouraging sign for the offense despite everything that has gone right so far for the 8-4 Royals this year. Pasquantino, hitting third in the Royals’ lineup, had struggled through the first...2024
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• Fresh off sweep of Snakes, Braves will host Mets for four in Atlanta

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images Come leave your guesses for who starts for the Braves on Wednesday here... In a rare assortment of alternate universes, the Mets didn’t evaporate from NL East relevance due to a disastrous 2023. In those universes, the upcoming four-game series between the Mets and the Braves in Atlanta is probably very exciting. In this universe, well, it’s pretty much j...2024
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• Outside The Confines: A Tiger on the prowl
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets series preview

Brad Mills-Imagn Images The Cubs have a quick one-series road trip to New York. The Cubs have hung in there over their first 38 games, with a 22-16 record while playing only one team — the Pirates — that is currently under .500. (Yes, even the A’s, who the Cubs swept, are 20-18 and only two games out of first place in the AL West.) They’ve got one more good team to face, the Mets this week...2025
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• A Cubs fan’s guide to the postseason: Division Series weekend

Kyle Schwarber should lead off for the Phillies for their third straight postseason | Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images There’s a lot of David and Goliath in these matchups They don’t call it the Wild Card for nothing, folks. It’s’ already been a few ridiculous days of baseball. It started with the Mets bonkers comeback against Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader to make the post...2024
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 113

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images A sloppy mess in New York and a lopsided loss. If your name is Cody Bellinger, nice game. Hit the showers. Everyone else? You had a bad game. Just a reminder, this is the kind of sloppy play and sloppy managing that briefly had you in last place in the division and near the bottom of the NL. To be clear and fair, every coach, manager and player from th...2023
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 47
Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs return home with a 7-2 win Time for me to flip the script and change my equation. Normally, I start you with Tom’s rant and then circle back to three positives. I’m going to reverse that today. The simple reason is that the things that were good in this game outweigh my bigger picture look. So let’s get right at the positives. Matt Mervis had a ...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Fernando-mania
The Dodgers finally retire Fernando Valenzuela’s number. The first arbitration decisions were announced. And other news from around baseball. Good morning. Pitchers and Catchers who intend to play in the World Baseball Classic report to Spring Training one week from today. The Dodgers announced that they will retire the number 34 in honor of left-handed pitcher Fernando Valenzuela as part of a t...2023
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• Outside The Confines: Flushing full of money
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The Mets go on a huge spending spree, but how much better are they? A look at the crazy spending this winter. The stars come out for the WBC this time. A free agent got married. If Steve Cohen offers me a $10 million deal to write about the Mets, I’m outta here. Like you wouldn’t do it. We’re starting with all the Mets signings and I apologize is some of ...2022
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• Cub Tracks looks for the light
Getty Images All the #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. All this and some soul for your Sunday. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, steeped in writers’ tears, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. A journe...2022
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• Blue Jays Notes: Senga, Bassitt, Taillon, Reyes, Brantley, Gallo
The Blue Jays are exploring several roster upgrades, with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reporting that the club has interest in such players as Kodai Senga, Jameson Taillon, Alex Reyes, and Michael Brantley. “There doesn’t appear to be traction…at the moment” between the Jays and Chris Bassitt, though the right-hander is another free agent hurler at least…...2022
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• Cub Tracks shortens up
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news, four days a week. It’ll be interesting after the playoffs. Clark is in Mexico. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. Welcom...2022
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• Cubs 6, Braves 4: Takin’ care of business

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The Cubs wrapped up a successful homestand by winning a series against the team with the best record in baseball. The Atlanta Braves, who came into Wrigley Field with the best record in baseball, are a very good team. But you know what? So are the Chicago Cubs. After a blowout loss Friday, the Cubs played solid baseball in every way for two days (in the rain, t...2023
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• Ragans rejects runs, relievers repel rallies, Royals romp 4-0
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• Mets To Sign Kodai Senga
The Mets have agreed to a five-year, $75MM deal with right-hander Kodai Senga, SNY’s Andy Martino reports (Twitter links). Senga’s contract also has no-trade protection and an opt-out clause following the 2025 season, as per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal (via Twitter). The deal will become official when Senga passes a physical. Senga is represented by…...2022
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• Mets' Kodai Senga touches 99 mph, shows off 'Ghost Fork' in spring debut vs. Cardinals

Senga was signed to a five-year deal over the offseason...2023
• Padres Meet With Kodai Senga
The Padres had a meeting with highly sought-after free agent pitcher Koudai Senga in San Diego yesterday, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. He recently met with the Mets in New York, and has been drawing interest from a number of other teams, including the Angels, Red Sox, Rangers, Blue Jays, Mariners, Cubs and…...2022
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• Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal

Right-hander Kodai Senga, 29, and the New York Mets are in agreement on a five-year, $75 million contract, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan late Saturday night, confirming reports....2022
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• Cubs 4, Mets 2: Marcus Stroman bites the hand that once fed him
David Banks-USA TODAY Sports The righthander had an outstanding outing and timely hitting gave the Cubs another win. Marcus Stroman, who grew up just down the road from Citi Field on New York’s Long Island and who pitched for the Mets for two years, threw perhaps his best game as a Cub against his former team on a chilly, windy Wednesday at Wrigley Field. Stroman became the first Cubs star...2023
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• Latest On Red Sox Pitching Targets
The Red Sox have already been linked to multiple free agent pitchers, with such names as Kodai Senga, Andrew Heaney, Seth Lugo, and Tyler Anderson (since signed by the Angels), all reported as names on Boston’s radar, and the Sox also have interest in re-signing two of their own free agents in Nathan Eovaldi and…...2022
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• Casey Mize on the Rise? - April 18, 2026
Oneil Cruz (OF-PIT) continued his hot start to the 2026 season as he went 1-4 with a BB and 2-run homer against the Rays on Friday. The 27 year-old is now hitting .313 with 6 dingers, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, and 9 steals (in 10 tries) through his first 89 PA of the season. Cruz is still striking out a lot (31.5%) while drawing some walks (9%), but his in-zone contact rate is up slightly to 79.5% (...2026
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• Kodai Senga’s injury outlook ‘difficult’ to predict for Mets after pain became too much to bear
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• Mets Notes: Rotation, Shortstop
The Mets’ rotation — and roster at large — has underwhelmed thus far in 2026. Mets starting pitchers rank 19th in the majors with a 4.24 ERA and are tied for the game’s sixth-highest walk rate at 10%. In particular, struggles from Kodai Senga and David Peterson have set them back. New York turned to […]...2026
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• Casey Mize on the Rise? - April 18, 2026
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• Mets' losing streak could already be sinking their season

The New York Mets are a mess right now, and things went from bad to worse on Friday in a 12-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Not only did starting pitcher Kodai Senga get rocked by the Cubs, but the loss also extended the Mets' current losing streak to nine consecutive games....2026
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• Mets vs. Cubs prediction: MLB pick, odds, best bet Friday

Kodai Senga will help lead the struggling Mets past the host Cubs on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, Stitches predicts....2026
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• Mets vs. Giants picks and player props: Kodai Senga odds and best bet

The Mets will take on the Giants for the series finale of a four-game set in San Francisco on Sunday....2026
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• Kodai Senga delivers in return, but Mets bats get silenced by Cardinals in loss

Kodai Senga’s relaunch was a hit, but the same couldn’t be said of the Mets lineup on Tuesday....2026
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• Kodai Senga caps strong spring training with another scoreless start for Mets

Observations from Mets spring training Thursday....2026

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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?
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• New York Mets insider speculates on likely starting rotation for 2024 NLCS: Where will Kodai Senga slot in?

A New York Mets insider offers early speculation on the likely starting rotation for Games 1 to 4 of the NLCS....2024
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• 2024 NL East Preview: The Braves look to turn regular season success into October results

Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports The Braves are once again the favorites to win the division but as far as Atlanta is concerned, it’s all about what they do in October. For the past few years, the story of the National League’s Eastern Division has been one that feels very familiar to how it was during the 1990s. While the Atlanta Braves have won the NL East for six straight seasons dating b...2024
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• 2024 Season Preview: New York Mets

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Things can’t get worse after a disastrous 2023 season... right? Everything went wrong for the Mets in 2023. Really, it’s been a downward spiral since the club lost a 10.5 game divisional lead to the Braves in the summer months of 2022 and then quickly bowed out in the Wild Card round against the Padres. A real shame. Objectively speaking, there was no reason ...2024
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• Thursday Rockpile: Should Nolan Jones have been a ROTY Finalist?

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado Rockies news and links for Thursday, November 9th, 2023 With the World Series over and the 2023 Major League Baseball season officially concluded, awards season is in full swing. The Rockies continued their Silver Slugger drought, for which they haven’t had a winner since 2019. Meanwhile, Brenton Doyle took home the Gold Glove for National Leag...2023
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• Astros series preview: Astroball keeps winning

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images With the sign-stealing scandal behind them, the Astros just keep on winning. There are only two weeks left in the season, but the Royals and Astros will play each other for the first time this year, meeting again in Houston next weekend. The Astros continue to roll on as a juggernaut, with the third-best record in the American League, but holding onto a...2023
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• 2023 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 47
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