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Meet the Mets
Both Harrison Bader and Luis Severino are accustomed to the pressure that comes with playing in New York, having made their official media debuts as Mets.
Having experienced injury setbacks in the past, Bader hopes to move on with his new team.
What remains for the organization to do to get ready for the upcoming season as spring training draws near?
The team may soon be active in that market as it is reportedly still looking to add arms to the bullpen.
Nevertheless, David Stearns believes that adding another bat is not necessary at this time.
John Gibbons, the new bench coach, talked about what it was like to return full circle to the team that first drafted him and what he can bring to a team that has a rookie manager.
Yacksel Rios, a reliever, was signed by the Mets to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.
Around the National League East
In 2025, the Double-A team of the Braves will relocate from Mississippi to Columbus, Georgia.
Rachel Balkovec was brought on by the Marlins to oversee player development for minor league players.
The Phillies want to give Johan Rojas a chance and are not actively seeking to bolster their outfield.
Around Major League Baseball
Left-hander Shota Imanaga of Japan is reportedly close to signing a four-year, $53 million contract with the Cubs.
Teams should consider the characteristics of historic ballparks where spectators felt more proximate to the action when planning to construct a new ballpark.
Pitcher Julio Urias will not face felony charges from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office; instead, misdemeanor charges will be investigated.
California wishes to close the gaps in Shohei Ohtani’s contract that keep him from having to pay state taxes.
According to reports, the Yankees are the front-runners to sign Marcus Stroman, a free agent.
During the World Baseball Classic, the Czech baseball team unexpectedly rose to fame in Japan. Almost a year later, Japanese baseball continues to provide them with support as they work to develop the sport in their nation.