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Conforto: Chili Davis' old-school hitting approach can help Mets
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Michael Conforto’s conversations with the Mets’ new hitting coach have focused more on mental approach than anything mechanical. In a change to their offensive philosophy,...
Fundamentally, MLB is a wreck
I have a friend who sees things in an odd way. His son had just failed introductory college French as a mandatory language requirement. But my friend had a logical...
Dwight Gooden says Mets' best bet for future isn't Jacob deGrom
As much as Dwight Gooden appreciates 2018 NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom’s talent, he says the highest ceiling in the Mets’ rotation might belong to another pitcher. In an...
Chili Davis pushes Mets to old-school approach: It didn't cost me Cubs job
Chili Davis will be just fine with the Mets swinging for the fences less frequently this season. The veteran hitting coach, hired last month by the Mets as part of...
Amed Rosario already has a Robinson Cano connection
Shortly after being traded from Seattle to the Mets, Robinson Cano reached out to Amed Rosario and the two talked about forming a dynamic double play combination in Queens. Now,...
Mets bring in Chili Davis and round out coaching staff
LAS VEGAS — The Mets’ makeover of their coaching staff was completed Sunday, with three new hires announced. Chili Davis became the new hitting coach, Chuck Hernandez assumed the role...
Cubs shake up coaching staff after failing to defend Series title
CHICAGO — The Cubs decided they needed to make more than just a few adjustments to their coaching staff after falling short of another trip to the World Series. The...
Mets need to let a long-shot manager option blow them away
Andrew Friedman has a link to the past two NL Managers of the Year. He was in charge of baseball operations for the Rays when Joe Maddon (now the Cubs...
Mets wanted this celebrity Yankees coach, now let him live
PORT ST. LUCIE — In the Mets’ midst this year lurks a species we haven’t spotted since Willie Randolph filled out the lineup card each night. A celebrity coach. In fact,...
With Chili Davis off market, Yankees turn to Dave Magadan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the Red Sox hiring Chili Davis as their hitting coach Sunday, it could mean Dave Magadan will be Kevin Long’s replacement as the Yankees’ hitting...
Yankees near decision on hitting coach
The Yankees are in the final lap of replacing hitting coach Kevin Long. According to candidate Dave Magadan, the Yankees could have a new hitting coach in place before Tuesday’s...