• Mets plan to give Marcus Stroman $18.9 million qualifying offer

    Mets plan to give Marcus Stroman $18.9 million qualifying offer

    Marcus Stroman will at least net the Mets a draft pick upon departure. The Mets plan to extend a qualifying offer to the veteran right-hander, according to an industry source, giving Stroman the
  • Mets need bullpen to save their season this time

    Mets need bullpen to save their season this time

    Many of them know the journey. Now all they must do is carve a radically different route. Think of it like opting for the alternate course on Google Maps. The meandering Mets thumped the surprising Marlins on Monday night at Marlins Park, 11-4, a much-needed reboot after the Phillies swept them out of Citizens Bank …
  • Mets’ Brad Brach back after ‘not normal’ coronavirus experience

    Mets’ Brad Brach back after ‘not normal’ coronavirus experience

    The Mets’ bullpen was whole Tuesday for the first time this season. Brad Brach’s activation from the injured list provided team officials with the bullpen composition they envisioned before summer camp began, loaded with experienced high-upside arms. Brach, who had been sidelined after contracting the coronavirus before the start of camp, joined Robert Gsellman and …
  • Robinson Cano’s cloudy status has Mets facing roster decision

    Robinson Cano’s cloudy status has Mets facing roster decision

    The resumption of spring training 2.0 on Tuesday will bring an increased focus on roster construction for Mets officials. With only 10 workout days remaining until Opening Day, following Monday’s mid-camp break at Citi Field, the biggest personnel question might be whether the team can count on Robinson Cano and Brad Brach as part of …
  • Brad Brach could be hidden gem in Mets’ questionable bullpen

    Brad Brach could be hidden gem in Mets’ questionable bullpen

    Second in a series analyzing the New York Mets. Brad Brach honored his love of the Mets by giving the team a boost from the bullpen over the final two months of last season. The Freehold, N.J., native so much embraced the Mets growing up that he attended Game 3 of the 2015 World Series …