From Tokyo to Citi Field: Kodai Senga Is a Key Part of Baseball’s International Charge
NEW YORK, JUL 17 – Mitch Voit signed a $1.75 million deal as the Mets' 2025 first-round pick, marking a milestone for Michigan athletics and strengthening the team's farm system, Mets officials said.
- With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Mets announced Voit’s signing, prepared strategically, and sit 0.5 games behind the Phillies.
- Amid questions about championship aspirations, the New York Mets faced a nine-game losing streak, raising strategic questions about relying on young stars or winning now.
- Despite a hamstring injury, Kodai Senga’s 1.39 ERA reflects the growing Japan-to-MLB pipeline, which is increasing international competition and viewership.
- Integrating rookies like Mitch Voit, and with Voit's signing and Senga's performance, the Mets' playoff aspirations remain promising.
- Looking ahead to roster moves, interest is growing around prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean in the farm system, and Suarez is a free agent after this season.
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From Tokyo to Citi Field: Kodai Senga is a key part of baseball’s international charge
When Kodai Senga takes the mound at Citi Field, he’s not just pitching for the New York Mets. He’s part of a rising wave of Japanese talent that’s breathing new life into America’s pastime – and drawing millions of new eyes on both sides of the Pacific.
Mets back from the break with the trade deadline ahead, Mitch Voit stops by the show
The latest episode of The Mets Pod dives into All-Star week highlights, including performances from Mets players and their recent draft choices. Hosts Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the anticipation surrounding the upcoming MLB trade deadline and their evaluations of the Mets' recent draft pick, Mitch Voit. Voit shares his journey, emotional experience of being drafted by the Mets, and his personal goals in baseball. The episode reviews th…
Mets Give Mitch Voit $1.75 Million Signing Bonus
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The Mets’ Path to October: 5 Blockbuster Trades They Could Make
As the New York Mets go into the All-Star break, the Mets sit just 0.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. The Mets should consider themselves extremely lucky to be in such a position. The Mets lost nine straight games and then went 8-17 before the Kansas City Royals series victory. The Mets could make a massive trade, though, to get them over the top: Blockbuster Trades the Mets Could Make 5. Mitch Keller, SP In a realistic t…
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