The New York Mets have added depth in center field. The team agreed to a deal with free agent Albert Almora. Almora is 26, and has spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Cubs. The Mets missed out on star center fielder George Springer, who signed with the Blue Jays on a six-year, $150 … Continue reading New York Mets Sign Albert Almora To Bolster Center Field Depth →

Major League Baseball likes to test its most radical rule changes in the independent Atlantic League instead of the minor leagues. The latest idea to get a trial run there is particularly notable. The Atlantic League will experiment with moving the mound back a foot in conjunction with MLB. That would put the distance between … Continue reading MLB To Test Major Rule Change In Independent League →

The New York Mets are making significant changes. The Mets fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater following a 6-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. New York has struggled badly with runners in scoring position, a trouble area last year, as well, when the popular Davis worked remotely from his … Continue reading Mets, Struggling To Score, Fire Hitting Coaches →