What’s Up with the Mets? 🍎

• The Mets formally announced the contract extension of 2B Jeff McNeil on Tuesday at Citi Field

• “New York is my home and I’m super happy to be playing for these fans and playing for this team for years to come,” McNeil said (SNY)

• GM Billy Eppler is not writing off DH Darin Ruf entering the 2023 season (Sports Illustrated)

12 days until Mets pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie! ⚾️🌴

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There’s snow on the ground, but baseball is right around the corner… 📸

If you’re waking up in the New York City area this morning, you’ll be greeted by a rare sight for this winter – snow.

This is often the sleepiest time of year for the sport as the news is mostly dormant, the weather outside is frigid and the hot stove is even colder. It’s times like these where baseball feels the furthest away.

On a cold day like this, I thought what better way than to get us ready for a new season than to share a set of photos taken at Citi Field over the last two summers – full of sun, warmth, and Mets baseball.

Because believe it or not, it’s right around the corner…

All photos captured on Kodak & Cinestill 35mm film | follow Rich MacLeod on Instagram

Hot Stove 🔥

• The Blue Jays officially signed RHP Chad Green to a two-year deal with team options for 2025 and 2026

• Former MLB outfielder Dexter Fowler announced his retirement from baseball

• The Dodgers and RHP Tony Gonsolin avoided arbitration and officially agreed to a two-year, $6.65 million contract

• The Rays formally announced their three-year, $24 million contract extension with INF Yandy Díaz

• The Mariners claimed LHP Tayler Saucedo off waivers from the Mets