Pat Ragazzo

Hoboken, New Jersey

New York Mets Beat Writer, FanNation at Sports Illustrated

Mets Reporter/Publisher On SI (Part of Sports Illustrated) | Contributor to @NJTank99 's podcast

Articles

Would this trade proposal be enough for Mets to land Paul Skenes?

1 week ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

This is very unlikely to occur. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates will at least be inclined to listen to any Paul Skenes trade offers they receive ahead of this year's July trade deadline. In a May 28 article, MLB insider Jim Bowden of The Athletic proposed five hypothetical trade packages that Pittsburgh would have to consider for Skenes. Bowden included the New York Mets in his five teams that could give the Pirates a legitimate offer.
New York Mets offered former All-Star infielder a minor league deal

1 week ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

Before bolstering their organizational infield depth with David Villar, the New York Mets reportedly made another minor league offer to a familiar face. According to MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Mets and the cross-town rival Yankees both made minor league offers to shortstop Orlando Arcia. However, Arcia chose to sign a big-league deal with the lowly 9-46 Colorado Rockies in the NL West instead.
Mets' Ronny Mauricio wins Player of the Week Award

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Ragazzo

Mauricio hit an astonishing .571 (eight hits) with a 1.659 OPS, two home runs, six RBI and two walks in a total of four games. Since joining Triple-A Syracuse at the conclusion of his rehab assignment, Mauricio has slashed .556/.571/.944 with a 1.515 OPS in five games and 18 at-bats. Mauricio is making his way back from a torn ACL suffered in winter ball in the 2023-2024 offseason.
Mets' Ronny Mauricio wins Player of the Week Award

1 week ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

The New York Mets have another promising young infielder in their minor league system, who is knocking on the door of the majors. Ronny Mauricio has been tearing it up in Triple-A Syracuse and has now won the Player of the Week Award presented by AAA insurance. Mauricio hit an astonishing .571 (eight hits) with a 1.659 OPS, two home runs, six RBI and two walks in a total of four games.
Mets' Mark Vientos continues to struggle at third base

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Ragazzo

It's clear that New York Mets slugger Mark Vientos has taken a step back defensively at the third base position this season. On Sunday night, Vientos committed his seventh error of the year already, which is a team-high. Vientos misplayed a Mookie Betts ground ball in the top of the first inning, which allowed the superstar to reach base on an infield single.
Mets' Mark Vientos continues to struggle at third base

1 week ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

It's clear that New York Mets slugger Mark Vientos has taken a step back defensively at the third base position this season. On Sunday night, Vientos committed his seventh error of the year already, which is a team-high. Vientos misplayed a Mookie Betts ground ball in the top of the first inning, which allowed the superstar to reach base on an infield single.
Mets injury updates: Paul Blackburn, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Ragazzo

First, Blackburn (knee) will make another rehab start on Wednesday and the goal is for him to reach 80 pitches. If all goes well, Mendoza says the Mets will have a decision to make with Blackburn afterwards. The Mets can either go to a six-man rotation or use Blackburn in a long relief role once he is activated from the IL. Blackburn has made five rehab starts so far, posting a 5.63 ERA across 16 innings of work.
Mets injury updates: Paul Blackburn, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

2 weeks ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

Slowly but surely the New York Mets' starting rotation is getting healthier. On Tuesday manager Carlos Mendoza informed reporters of the latest updates on the Mets' trio of injured starters in Paul Blackburn, Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. First, Blackburn (knee) will make another rehab start on Wednesday and the goal is for him to reach 80 pitches. If all goes well, Mendoza says the Mets will have a decision to make with Blackburn afterwards.
New York Mets release veteran outfielder from Triple-A Syracuse

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Pat Ragazzo

The New York Mets have cut ties with an organizational depth piece and familiar face. The Mets have released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from their Triple-A Syracuse roster after just 33 games. McKinney hit an anemic .184/.285/.307 with three home runs and nine RBI for Syracuse this season before his release. New York signed the 30-year-old McKinney to a minor league deal back in March, which was the second stint for the veteran in the Mets organization.
New York Mets release veteran outfielder from Triple-A Syracuse

2 weeks ago | si.com | Pat Ragazzo

The New York Mets have cut ties with an organizational depth piece and familiar face. The Mets have released veteran outfielder Billy McKinney from their Triple-A Syracuse roster after just 33 games. McKinney hit an anemic .184/.285/.307 with three home runs and nine RBI for Syracuse this season before his release. New York signed the 30-year-old McKinney to a minor league deal back in March, which was the second stint for the veteran in the Mets organization.