John Sparaco
@JohnSparaco
Writer for Mets On SI • I tweet news about all 30 MLB teams • Die-hard #BillsMafia, Knicks and Sabres fan
As Hall of Fame induction weekend kicks off, I had the honor of chatting with legendary Padres closer Trevor Hoffman, who’s thrilled to finally welcome Billy Wagner to Cooperstown after a decade-long wait. Story for Mets On SI: @ragazzoreport si.com/mlb/mets/news/…
Ronny Mauricio, again. He has two game-tying homers in the span of about 27 hours.
Mark Vientos just launched a go-ahead grand slam to right field. It’s his first home run since May 28th.
The Mets have reportedly discussed third baseman Mark Vientos in trade talks and are believed to be open to moving him. Read more on Mets On SI: @ragazzoreport si.com/mlb/mets/news/…
Carlos Mendoza has been ejected after Juan Soto was called out on a questionable strike three.
So sad. The baseball community lost an all-time great player and person. RIP Ryne Sandberg.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The beloved Cubs second baseman was a five-tool model of consistency in the 1980s and early ’90s, making 10 consecutive All-Star teams and winning 9 straight Gold Glove awards. On June 23, 1984, a national TV…
The Mets have reportedly discussed third baseman Mark Vientos in trade talks and are believed to be open to moving him. Read more on Mets On SI: @ragazzoreport si.com/mlb/mets/news/…
Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez got hit in the hand with a 96 mph fastball and is leaving the game.
#Rays are trading C Danny Jansen to #Brewers for a prospect. Also working on another deal to acquire a catcher. First on Jansen news was @JeffPassan
Sources: Yankees have emerged as the early front runner for Dodgers RHP Dustin May
Source: Mets have inquired on Marlins starter Edward Cabrera si.com/mlb/mets/news/…
Chris Paddack goes to Tigers in trade for minor leaguer @Ken_Rosenthal on it
The Yankees have traded Carlos Carrasco to the Braves for a PTBNL or cash.
BREAKING: Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's sports-betting investigation, sources tell ESPN. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher on leave tied to the investigation, joining right-hander Luis Ortiz.
Dying at the idea that Ichiro was going to bat in this game going "who the hell is this team?"
Ichiro Suzuki to the Marlins in his induction speech: "When you guys called to offer me a contract for 2015, I had never heard of your team."
Ronny Mauricio is having a Wendy’s night: 4-for-4 #Mets
Cross Seth Lugo off the list of trade possibilities.
BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City.
The New York Mets reportedly have interest in trading for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley. Read more on Mets On SI: @ragazzoreport si.com/mlb/mets/news/…
Ichiro called out the writer who didn’t vote for him during his HOF speech. He’s so damn funny
I laughed out loud multiple times during Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech. This part was by far my favorite 😂
Ichiro ominously telling the one writer who didn't vote for him that his invitation to dinner has "...EXPIRED" is the best joke in the history of Hall of Fame speeches (he's also not joking)
Dave Parker II reads a poem that his late father wrote for his @BaseballHall induction! 🥹