Trickle-down economics at heart of baseball labor dispute
Baseball players have long benefited from trickle-down economics, where stars set a market that leads to bigger paydays for those down belowDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANCISCO LINDOR #12 - SHORTSTOP - NEW YORK METS
33 HR •
91 RBI •
.273 AVG
33 HR
91 RBI
.273 AVG
Frenzy Part II? What to expect when MLB roster freeze lifts
There are 141 major league free agents waiting for a freeze on roster transactions to lift once a new collective bargaining agreement is reachedDECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Báez to Detroit, MLB teams race to finish biz before lockout
Javier Báez agreed to bring his high motor to the Motor City, while other teams around the majors raced to finish up business before Tuesday’s deadline to tender contracts and a li...DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Tigers, Báez agree to $140 million, 6-year deal
Javier Báez has agreed to a $140 million, six-year contract with Detroit, giving the Tigers a dynamic bat for the middle of their orderNOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Key people and background in MLB labor negotiations
A five-year contract between MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association expires at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Dec. 1NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees hire former Mets manager Luis Rojas as 3B coach
The New York Yankees have hired Luis Rojas as their third base coach, a month after he was let go as manager of the New York MetsNOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boras: MLB cancer of trading veterans helped Braves win
Baseball’s most influential agent said the sport was the victim of a “competitive cancer” caused by teams unloading veterans to accummulate draft picks and said the Atlanta Braves’...NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Carlos Correa to Albert Pujols: 11 questions that will define the MLB offseason
Hot stove season is already here! Jordan Shusterman breaks down the 11 most pressing questions for the MLB offseason.NOVEMBER 4, 2021
The Latest: Braves take 3-1 series lead with Game 4 win
Dansby Swanson and pinch-hitter Jorge Soler hit back-to-back homers in the seventh inning, propelling the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a three games...OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5
In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger StadiumOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: LA homecoming for Braves' Fried in NLCS Game 5
In the only playoff game of the night Thursday, the Atlanta Braves can win their first pennant in 22 years with a victory in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series at Dodger StadiumOCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets' Carrasco has surgery to remove bone fragment in elbow
New York Mets right-hander Carlos Carrasco has had surgery to remove a bone fragment from his pitching elbow and is projected to resume baseball activities this winterOCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deesha Thosar: The 2021 Mets would have benefitted from a veteran manager The Mets waited less than 24 hours after their final out against the Braves, a Francisco Lindor groundout to third base, to oust Luis Rojas...
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Correa prepares for what could be final run with Astros
Carlos Correa is preparing for what could be his final run with the Houston AstrosOCTOBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians leave name behind as injury-riddled season ends
The Indians' final season as the Indians ended sooner than fans hopedOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Rojas out as Mets manager after 2 losing seasons
Luis Rojas has been let go as manager of the New York Mets after two losing seasonsOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After 2nd-half meltdown, Mets let go Rojas, set for overhaul
The 2021 season was going so well for the New York MetsOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pederson, Contreras HRs power Braves past Mets 6-5
Joc Pederson hit a solo homer off Carlos Carrasco in the third inning, William Contreras went deep with a two-run shot off Carrasco in the fourth and the Atlanta Braves beat the Ne...OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets fans and Francisco Lindor end season on the right note It goes without saying, but there's been plenty of drama and beef between the New York Mets fanbase and Francisco Lindor. The whole 'thumbs...
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Nimmo 2 HRs, leads Megill, Mets over Braves 4-3
Brandon Nimmo hit two solo home runs, Tylor Megill allowed one hit in five scoreless innings and the New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3, snapping the NL East champions’ six-...OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits grand slam for home run No. 20 Lindor went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Thursday's 12-3 victory over Miami.
Impact Lindor went deep during a six-run eighth inning for the Mets, connecting off Luis Madero to break things open at 10-3. It was Lindor's 20th home run of the season, and his third in the last five games. He's driven in eight runs during that stretch and is slashing a stellar .267/.359/.574 in the month of September.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Teary Conforto lifts Mets in possible Citi Field finale
Michael Conforto hit a pair of run-scoring singles, doubled and made a shoestring catch in what might have been his final game at Citi Field for the Mets, and New York routed the M...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drives in three during twin bill Lindor went a combined 2-for-7 with a home run, a walk and three RBI between both ends of Tuesday's doubleheader sweep of the Marlins.
Impact Lindor led the charge for the Mets in the opening contest, connecting on his second home run in as many games when he took lefty reliever Steven Okert deep in the sixth inning. Though his first season in Queens hasn't come close to living up to expectations, Lindor is at least closing the campaign with the kind of production the Mets banked on when they handed him a $341 million contract in April. Through 25 September games, Lindor is slashing .258/.352/.559 with eight home runs and 21 RBI.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Syndergaard sharp in brief return, Mets take 2 from Marlins
Noah Syndergaard looked sharp in his brief but long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 in nine innings for a doubleheader swee...SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Launches early home run Lindor went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Brewers.
Impact Lindor got the Mets on the board early with a solo home run off Freddy Peralta in the first inning. The long ball was the 27-year-old's only hit of the day and his first since he hit three against the Yankees in one game on Sept. 12. Lindor is not having the season he hoped for in his first year as a Met. All of his hitting statistics are down in comparison to past years. He's currently slashing .228/.322/.402 with 18 homers, 56 RBI, 69 runs scored, 10 steals and 55:90 BB:K over 494 plate appearances.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
