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A study conducted by Major League Baseball found specific factors that add to higher chance of injury. Unsurprisingly, the injuries are due to an emphasis on velocity and “stuff.” The study loosely proposed rules to help prevent these injuries, but according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, “the study was just the first step” in a longer process.
Jeff Passan, also of ESPN, notes that injuries are increasingly impacting younger, aspiring pitchers. Passan’s ESPN article quotes the study. “The risks of arm injury due to overuse largely have been ignored in favor of year-round travel baseball and showcases (a longstanding concern with amateur baseball that experts view as only worsening in recent years),” the report says.
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In Jay Horwitz’s latest podcast episode, he interviewed 36-year-old TJ Rivera, who said he’d never have made it into the majors without the recommendation of his college coach… Mackey Sasser.
It’s been just over a week since the Mets signed Juan Soto, and ticket sales are already skyrocketing, according to the team. Anthony Rieber of Newsday provides an in-depth look at the situation.
Clay Holmes was introduced by the Mets during his introductory press conference. You can read MMO’s analysis of the conference here.
The Chicago Cubs traded OF/1B Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Tuesday. Bellinger, 29, slashed .266/.325/.426 last year and brings eight years of MLB experience.
The Yankees officially announced their signing of southpaw Max Fried on Tuesday. The deal guarantees Fried $218 million over eight years. Jeff Passan was first to report the agreement, which broke on December 10.
Former Brewers pitcher Devin Williams was actually surprised about his trade destination. He had expected to be headed to Los Angeles, but instead, he is a New York Yankee.
Kyle Tucker is reportedly willing to talk about a potential contract extension, per Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM. Tucker is represented by Excel Sports Management. The agency also represents Dansby Swanson and Kyle Schwarber.
Jack Ramsey took a deep dive into newest Met Jared Young.
Brian Wright wrote a piece on David Wright and why he deserved to have his number retired by the Mets.
David Melendi looked at Carlos Santana as a potential free agent target for the Mets.
2018: Veteran catcher Wilson Ramos signed a two year, $19 million deal with the Mets. He slashed .288/.351/.416 in the resulting 2019 season.
2021: Buck Showalter was announced as the new Mets manager. Showalter led the Mets to their first postseason berth since 2016, winning 101 games and the NL Manager of the Year award.
Born On This Date: Willie Blair (1965), Adonis Medina (1996), Grant Hartwig (1997).
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