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Mets Agree To Deal With First UDFA, Brandon McIlwain

June 15, 2020Minor League NewsNo comments

The Mets have made their first undrafted free agent signing with Brandon McIlwain, an outfielder out of the University of California, Berkeley. Interestingly, McIlwain played football for Cal and threw for two touchdowns while running for four in 2018, and was also drafted by the Marlins in the 26th

Mets Go With High-End Talent Early on Day 2

By Joseph Hill

June 12, 2020MLB DraftNo comments

MLB wrapped up their unusual, drastically shortened draft on Thursday with rounds two through five. After picking high school outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with the 19th pick in the first round on Wednesday, they had picks 52, 69, 91, 120, and 150. With the 69th overall pick in the second

Mets Potential Targets With the No. 19 Pick

By Joseph Hill

May 10, 2020MLB DraftNo comments

The Mets are going into a very abnormal draft this year, with MLB recently deciding to shorten it to just five rounds. With the 19th pick in the draft, this year’s selections will be as vital as ever with the lack of depth in rounds. One player the Mets

Eastern League All-Star Game in Binghamton Cancelled

By Joseph Hill

April 24, 2020Minor League NewsNo comments

The 2020 Eastern League All-Star game, which had previously been announced to take place in Binghamton, has been cancelled, per a report from Nicole Menner of WBNG 12 News. This news, of course, does not come as a huge shocker given the COVID-19 pandemic and all the shutdowns and

Mets Top Catching Prospects Led by Francisco Alvarez

By Joseph Hill

April 23, 2020Prospect FeaturesNo comments

No. 5 Hayden Senger Age: April 3, 1997 (23) Bats/Throws: R/R 2019 Level: Columbia (A) Acquired: Selected in the 24th round of the 2018 Amateur Draft from Miami University of Ohio 2019 Stats: 353 PA, .230/.324/.345, 21 2B, 1 3B, 4 HR, 36 RBI, 0 SB, 0 CS, 25 BB, 64 K Senger

MMN Top 30 Prospects: Deceiving Lefty Kevin Smith at No. 11

By Joseph Hill

March 2, 2020Prospect RankingsNo comments

No. 11 Kevin Smith, LHP B/T: R/L Age: 22 (5/13/1997) Height: 6’5″ Weight: 200 lbs Acquired: Drafted in the 7th round of the 2018 MLB Draft ETA: 2021 Previous Rank: 13 2019 Stats: 3.15 ERA, 1.256 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9, 10.0 K/9, 3.23 FIP After an impressive debut season, Smith experienced his first big test

MMN Recap: Cano Begins Rehab, Nimmo and Lowrie Progress

By Joseph Hill

September 1, 2019Minor League NewsNo comments

Rochester (70-68) 5, Syracuse (73-65) 3 Box Score Brandon Nimmo DH: 0-3, BB, K, .200/.364/.343 Jed Lowrie 2B: 0-4, RBI, K, .182/.250/.364 Danny Espinosa SS: 2-4, HR, RBI, K, .254/.336/.439 Nimmo and Lowrie both made progress on their rehab assignments, with Lowrie playing seven innings at second base. Nimmo

MMN Recap: Gimenez Hits Two-Run Homer To Lead Binghamton

By Joseph Hill

August 25, 2019Minor League NewsNo comments

Rochester (66-65), Syracuse (68-62) 2 Box Score Dilson Herrera DH: 0-4, 3 K, .255/.333/.520 Travis Taijeron RF: 1-3, BB, .236/.365/.519 Braxton Lee CF: 2-3, 2B, .244/.316/.349 Taijeron has had an uninspiring August after mashing a monster July. Lee has recorded multiple hits in each of the last three games

MMN Recap: Mickey Jannis Strikes Out 12 In Binghamton Loss

By Joseph Hill

August 18, 2019Minor League NewsNo comments

Syracuse (62-61) 7, Norfolk (51-71) 1 (F/7) Box Score Rajai Davis CF: 2-4, 2B, .282/.330/.397 Dilson Herrera 2B: 2-3, 2B, RBI, K, .263/.340/.548 The top five spots in the order went 8-for-15 as the Mets put up three-spots in the third and fifth innings. Herrera extended his hitting

MMN Recap: Quinn Brodey Homers, Drives In Three In Binghamton Victory

By Joseph Hill

August 11, 2019Minor League NewsNo comments

Norfolk (47-70) 8, Syracuse (59-59) 6 Box Score Arismendy Alcantara 3B: 2-4, 2 RBI, K, .300/.362/.529 Ruben Tejada SS: 1-4, .337/.417/.484 Dilson Herrera 2B: 1-2, 2B, RBI, BB, K, .246/.325/.522 Despite the loss, the Mets got production from a multitude of contributors. Rene Rivera got two hits and drove in two from the DH

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