#new-york-mets

#new-york-mets

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns noted the team is looking for outside help to strengthen a depleted bullpen due to significant injuries. He acknowledged the possibility of promoting top pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean as relievers if trade efforts fail before the July 31 deadline. Sproat has recently thrived with a 23-inning scoreless streak, while McLean boasts a solid 3.08 ERA and 71 strikeouts in Syracuse.

Byron Buxton, having a career year with 21 home runs and 56 RBI, is a potential trade target for the Minnesota Twins as they may become sellers.

Born X Raised has launched a collaboration with Fanatics for the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, merging West Coast street style with East Coast baseball pride.

Baltimore catcher Alex Jackson notched an RBI double in his first at-bat of the season, while Jordan Westburg crushed a slider 413 feet to give the Orioles a one-run edge in the second inning.

Francisco Lindor has finally made it to the All-Star Game as a New York Met, becoming the NL's starting shortstop. His fans ensured his selection this year.

Sean Manaea is expected to make his final rehab start from a strained oblique on Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton, throwing between 45 and 50 pitches.

The Mets struck a bizarre deal with Bobby Bonilla to pay him $1,193,248.20 annually from 2011 through 2035, a total that accumulates to more than $29 million.