Mets hire Eric Jagers as director of pitching development
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Mets hire Eric Jagers as director of pitching development

LAS VEGAS — Eric Jagers’ strong background in biomechanics and movement science stood out as the Mets considered him for a top development position. The 27-year-old Jagers, who spent the last two seasons as Reds assistant pitching coach, has joined the Mets as their director of pitching development, general manager…

Astros troll Yankees at World Series parade with Houston chant
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Astros troll Yankees at World Series parade with Houston chant

The Houston Astros may be the 2022 World Series Champions, but they have not let bygones be bygones. The Astros shared a video taken from Monday’s title parade in Houston, featuring several players taking part in a “We want Houston” chant. Yordan Alvarez, Christian Vazquez, and others can be seen…

John Smoltz’s insufferable World Series minutia drags down broadcast
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John Smoltz’s insufferable World Series minutia drags down broadcast

I admit it. I’m jealous, envious and more than a little resentful. It’s why I can’t have nice things. Throughout this World Series you had the option to save your sanity by eliminating the sound of Fox’s John Smoltz’s relentless, sleep-inspiring pitching recipe recitals that reduced the Series to a…