Jon Heyman

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Timing of Mets rotation troubles come with plenty of worry

1 week ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Statistically, the Mets rotation remains atop the heap, No. 1 in all of baseball, with a 2.93 ERA. Realistically, it doesn’t feel that way today. According to those in the know, staff ace Kodai Senga, the National League ERA leader, is expected out a minimum five weeks after suffering a hamstring injury. That he only suffered a Grade 1 (low grade) strain is considered the positive news of the week that got away from them.
The Mets MVP who’s making magic happen from the dugout — even if he says there’s no ‘pixie dust’

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

The MVP of the first-place Mets, and maybe the National League, too, is Pete Alonso. The Mets’ second MVP might be the fellow who brought back Alonso, owner Steve Cohen, who’s paying Alonso $30 million (never mind the $33M in luxury tax). But the third MVP just might be a more anonymous fellow, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, who’s the leader of baseball’s best and most surprising pitching staff.
A pair of Petes forcing their way into NL MVP consideration

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Shohei Ohtani, who could be back pitching in July, is the clear NL MVP favorite. But based on current exploits, it might be between a couple of guys named Pete drafted by the Mets: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Pete Alonso. The Alonso signing may not be the best of the winter (that might be Max Fried), but it isn’t far behind, even with $33 million in tax added to the $30M salary. He won’t be getting $500M, or close.
These three aces would change MLB trade deadline — if they’re available

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

The Braves, with an expected record of 35-32 despite their actual record of 29-38, are in buy mode. They’re seeking outfield and shortstop bats, and presumably bullpen help. But if they fall further, ace Chris Sale will at least inspire calls. Sale would bring a haul in a thin market, but his $18 million team-friendly 2026 club option makes them disinclined to trade him. The small-market Brewers can surprise.
How likely these 10 bubble teams will be MLB trade deadline sellers

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

A potential dud of a trade deadline may need saving by a few “bubble” teams with valuable pieces to sell — that is, if they sell. The downtrodden Rockies, White Sox and Pirates aren’t going to do it, not with Pittsburgh putting a “no sale” sign on ubertalented Paul Skenes, Ryan McMahon at .219 and Luis Robert Jr. still below .200. Here’s a look at 10 bubble teams, with current chances to sell:1. Orioles: They had high expectations entering the season, but the current expectation is realism.
Dodgers have surprising conclusion to their extensive injury issues

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

The champion Dodgers do almost everything right. But they’re snakebit by pitching injuries — they have 15 pitchers on the IL, plus Shohei Ohtani is only DHing for now — so they’re spending significant time on the issue. “It’s obviously an ‘us’ problem, but it’s also across the industry, unfortunately,” Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said. Specifically, the Dodgers are looking into how they prepare minor league pitchers to transition to the majors, which is when issues have arisen.
Mets may not be able to afford to let Pete Alonso walk this time

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Can the Mets really let Pete Alonso go in free agency after the year he’s having? “He fits the Mets. He’s great there,” one rival GM says. “That’s the right place for him. He’s a fan favorite. He had a down year and they still brought him back.” The Mets obviously threatened not to sign him back before Steve Cohen raised the first-year bid from around $25 million to $30M, getting it done. Alonso, who’ll obviously opt out, met at Dodger Stadium with agent Scott Boras.
Mets' need their all-time lost opportunity to be a Dodgers aberration

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. LOS ANGELES — It’s fortuitous that the Mets headed to Colorado on Thursday night for three games — aka gimmes — against the woeful Rockies. The Mets certainly could use a nice pick-me-up — or three of them — after a most annoying, upsetting, excruciating defeat to the Dodgers.
The player who will dominate MLB trade deadline rumors — and how likely it is they’ll be moved

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Though contending teams might be dreaming about the extreme unlikelihood that Jacob deGrom or Paul Skenes could become available — “You’re saying there’s a chance!” — this trade deadline is more about mid-tier starters and other complementary pieces. Here’s a list of 25 significant players/stars expected to be asked about (with their chances to go). If they can’t recover, the Orioles will have little choice but to sell. If so, Eflin would be coveted.
The signs Juan Soto is starting to get his swagger back

3 weeks ago | nypost.com | Jon Heyman

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. LOS ANGELES — Juan Soto did a little jig while backpedaling from the batter’s box after a pitch multiple times the past couple of nights here, and even better, he also performed half a shuffle. These might be the best signs yet, even better than his three home runs in the past five games, that the real Juan Soto may be back soon.