The New York Mets and veteran slugger J.D. Martinez have agreed on a one-year, $12 million contract per the Post’s Jon Heyman. Breaking: JD Martinez to Mets. $12M — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 22, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Martinez, 36, is a six-time All-Star and hit .271 with an .893 OPS and a 135 wRC+ with the Dodgers last year. He still has plenty of … [Read more...] about Mets, J.D. Martinez agree on one-year, $12 million deal
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Toronto Blue Jays, Take 3
“What we did last year was a trailer,” said Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during spring training in 2022. “Now, you guys are going to see the movie.” Two years later, that movie is stuck in development hell. Every passing day is one closer to it being completely shelved. Even in an upside-down year for the hard-hitting AL East in 2023, the Blue Jays only managed … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Toronto Blue Jays, Take 3
ICYMI: Giancarlo Stanton has 3-home run night vs Pittsburgh (VIDEO)
Spring training games are meaningless, but don’t tell that to Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton. The former MVP desperately needs a bounceback season and had himself quite a tuneup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In the Yankees’ 12-0 win, Stanton smashed three home runs, including a grand slam, with eight RBI. The first went over the batter’s eye in center field, while the … [Read more...] about ICYMI: Giancarlo Stanton has 3-home run night vs Pittsburgh (VIDEO)
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Philadelphia Phillies are inches from finish line
The Philadelphia Phillies did not have the loud and bombastic offseason for which president Dave Dombrowski is known. Looking back on the last couple of years, they didn’t need to. It was a relatively short to-do list. Aaron Nola had a short free agency and signed a long-term, team-friendly contract. Zack Wheeler signed his own extension later on. Other than that, the Phillies … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Philadelphia Phillies are inches from finish line
ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Atlanta Braves courageously running it back
You have to admire how the Atlanta Braves do business, especially with the players they developed themselves. They pick the players they like, they pay the players they like, and then pat them on the back before sending them on the field to win. Atlanta’s lineup is practically a modern Murderers’ Row. From reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. to the … [Read more...] about ESNY’s MLB Preview 2024: Atlanta Braves courageously running it back