Meet the Mets
Both Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson joined the Braves coaching staff underneath new manager Walt Weiss.
Richardson was open to returning to the Mets but the two sides could not agree on a new contract
so he signed with Atlanta instead.
The Mets released their spring training schedule with Grapefruit League Action starting on February 21 against the Marlins.
Around the National League East
The Braves added both Richardson and Hefner while pitching coach Rick Kranitz, third base coach Fredi Gonzalez, and first base coach Tom Goodwin were relieved of their duties.
Atlanta picked up Chris Sale’s $18 million option for next year.
The Marlins outrighted five players to Triple-A and lost two others to waivers which freed up some room on their 40-man roster.
The Phillies exercised José Alvarado’s $9 million option for the 2026 season.
Paul Toboni, Washington’s new president of baseball operations, explained why he hired young Blake Butera to be the Nationals new manager.
Around Major League Baseball
Mike Trout was once the best player in all of baseball and on track to have a Hall of Fame career, but now he is largely overlooked as baseball has moved on without him.
The Dodgers have created a dynasty that rivals some of the great dynasties in the history of the sport.
There is a ton of talent on the free agent market this offseason with outfielder Kyle Tucker the top name on the market.
The Yankees exercised left-hander Tim Hill’s $3 million club option and declined right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga’s $5 million club option for next season.
Japanese sluggar Munetaka Murakami is one of the more intriguing free agents this offseason given his power at the plate.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis reviewed Jonah Tong’s first taste of the majors last season.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2020 the Mets and Brodie Van Wagenen parted ways after Steve Cohen took over as owner of the organization.
