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Sometimes you can tell which MLB players are poised for a big season. Sometimes, the hints lie in the previous season’s performance — while the overall numbers may be underwhelming, there can be a huge surge in production for the latter …
New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen is responding to some recent comments made by former pitcher Zack Wheeler. Van Wagenen told Tim Healey of Newsday on Friday that he was “surprised” and “disappointed” by …
Zack Wheeler is free to speak his mind now that he is no longer a member of the New York Mets. Speaking with Greg Joyce of the New York Post on Thursday, the veteran right-hander took a shot at the team over their handling of his free agency, saying …
Zack Wheeler is getting an impressive sum of money from the Phillies, but reportedly left some cash on the table in order to sign with the team. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Wheeler turned down more money from the Chicago White Sox …
The market for Zack Wheeler has been sizzling since the start of free agency, and as expected the right-hander has turned that into a massive contract. Wheeler has agreed to a five-year, $118 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, Ken …
If you want an indication of just how significant the free agent market could be for pitchers this winter, you need only look at the rumors surrounding the potential price tag of second-tier starter Zack Wheeler. According to Dan Hayes of The …
Zack Wheeler is a hot-ticket item this offseason, and one club in particular appears to have pulled ahead in the race for his services, at least for now. Baseball writer Tim Ryder reported on Saturday that the Chicago White Sox are currently the …
The New York Mets look poised to lose starting pitcher Zack Wheeler in free agency. According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, Wheeler is likely to reject the Mets’ $17.8 million qualifying offer amid free agent interest elsewhere. Wheeler has …
Less than a week after winning the World Series, the Washington Nationals are already plotting their next moves. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported on Monday that the Nats are already working on trying to bring back World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg …
The New York Mets made a big splash when they acquired Marcus Stroman in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, and the initial thought was that the deal would preclude a Noah Syndergaard trade. That is looking less likely by the day, however. …
The New York Mets traded veteran starting pitcher Jason Vargas on Monday, which led to immediate speculation that Noah Syndergaard and/or Zack Wheeler may end up staying put to join the newly-acquired Marcus Stroman as part of the team’s …
Zack Wheeler is believed to be the starting pitcher the New York Mets are most likely to trade, but apparently the team has considered one scenario where they give Wheeler a new contract and trade Noah Syndergaard instead. According to Ken Rosenthal …
The New York Mets appear to finally be accepting the reality that their season is a lost one, and one player with an expiring contract will likely be on the move as a result. According to Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports, a Mets source said the chances …
Zack Wheeler has been frequently mentioned as a top target heading into the trade deadline later this month, but the New York Mets may have to hang onto him now. Wheeler has apparently been experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder, and the …
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is roughly a month and a half away, but trade season appears to have started in earnest with the Seattle Mariners shipping Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies. While the trades won’t exactly come fast …
Zack Wheeler became the first pitcher this season to accomplish a pretty impressive feat. During the New York Mets 9-0 win over Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Wheeler did it all. The Mets’ starting pitcher earned the victory after throwing …
