Buster talks to Jon Sciambi about the continued downward spiral of the Mets and the pitching market (10:46). Plus, he sounds off on baseball's perceived "home run problem." Marly Rivera also discusses Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and the dominance of the Dodgers (40:24). Plus, "The Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (33:22).
Bumgarner to the Yankees? Stroman in Houston? We've mapped out a deadline blueprint for all 30 front offices to follow.
Shoulder fatigue will send Mets righty Zack Wheeler to the injured list, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, dealing a blow to what figured to be a trade asset for the team.
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
Robinson Cano homered for the second consecutive game to help lead the New York Mets to a 6-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday.
Robinson Cano hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.
Garrett Cooper, Curtis Granderson and Brian Anderson all homered and drove in two runs to power the Miami Marlins to an 8-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night in the first game after the All-Star break for both clubs.
Brodie Van Wagenen expressed confidence in the New York Mets shortly after the former agent was hired for his first general manager job in the offseason.
The Mets signed Matt Kemp to a minor league contract in May. He appeared in eight games for Triple-A affiliate Syracuse.
Dwight Gooden said he became hooked on cocaine during the Mets' World Series championship season in 1986 and missed the teams' victory parade as he sat in a drug dealer's apartment.
Before speaking with his old friend Scott Miller of Bleacher Report (29:06), Buster talks to Keith Law about his favorite moments from the Futures Game as well as Jim Bouton's impact on baseball (2:14). Plus, "The Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (23:06) and "One Last Thing" on the life of Bouton (52:05).
With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.
The Mets' Jeff McNeil isn't happy that the picture accompanying his name on the scoreboard at the All-Star Game on Tuesday was of Jacob deGrom, not himself.
Before speaking with MLB Commissioner Emeritus Bud Selig about his thoughts on the current state of league/player relations and other topics (38:46), Buster talks to Boog Sciambi about last night's record-setting HR Derby and Justin Verlander's fiery comments (10:27). Plus, a special HR Derby edition of "Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (30:35).
The New York Mets' Pete Alonso won a battle of rookies to outslug Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and win the Home Run Derby at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night.
The Mets rookie was the last man standing, posting a dramatic win in a heavyweight battle full of memorable moments.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 58 | 37 | .611 | - | W5 |
| Washington | 49 | 43 | .533 | 7.5 | L1 |
| Philadelphia | 48 | 46 | .511 | 9.5 | L1 |
| New York | 42 | 51 | .452 | 15 | W2 |
| Miami | 34 | 57 | .374 | 22 | L2 |
