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Justin Mears

Justin Mears is a freelance sports writer from Long Beach Island, NJ. Enjoys being frustrated by the Mets and Cowboys, reading Linwood Barclay novels, and being yelled at by his toddler son. Follow him on twitter @justinwmears. 

October 31, 2018  |  MLB

Is the Mets GM hire crazy enough that it could work?

Before the New York Mets could embark upon improving a team that finished 77-85 and in fourth place in the NL East in 2018, their first order of business had to be determining the individual who would replace Sandy Alderson as the club's general manager.

October 9, 2018  |  MLB

The 'NLCS & ALCS MVP winners' quiz

How many of the NLCS & ALCS MVPs since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

September 26, 2018  |  MLB

The 2018 MLB all-rookie team

Whether they are blue-chip prospects or less-touted minor leaguers just trying to make a name for themselves, first-year big leaguers provide intrigue in every MLB season.

September 18, 2018  |  MLB

10 MLB players we may not see again after this season

1. Jose Reyes, IF, New York Mets Some of the names on this list are guys who at least potentially could secure spring training invitations next February, but Reyes does not fall into that category.

September 17, 2018  |  MLB

Five MLB players who made the leap in 2018 (and five who didn't)

Each offseason, all 30 MLB clubs try to outline a path for their organizations to be the last ones standing the following October. And while some teams

September 11, 2018  |  Boston Red Sox

The 'MLB leaders in hits since 1988' quiz

How many of the MLB leaders in hits since the 1988 season can you name in five minutes?

August 28, 2018  |  MLB

The '25 HRs in a season after age 35' quiz

From the 2008 to the 2019 MLB seasons, a player age 35 or older has hit 25 or more home runs in a season on 45 occasions. How many of the 45 can you name in five minutes?

August 6, 2018  |  MLB

The 'MLB teammates to hit 30 HRs in 2017' quiz

How many of the MLB teammates to hit 30 or more home runs in the 2017 season can you name in five minutes?

July 30, 2018  |  MLB

The '200 strikeouts with 10 or fewer wins' quiz

In the last century, a pitcher has reached the 200 K plateau while winning 10 or fewer games on just 27 occasions. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

July 16, 2018  |  MLB

10 prospects to know ahead of the MLB trade deadline

With the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, and with big names like Manny Machado, Jacob deGrom and Mike Moustakas being discussed, it's a good time to look at which prospects could be on the move on or before July 31.

July 3, 2018  |  MLB

The 'Highest-paid player on every MLB team in 2018' quiz

How many of the top earners from each Major League Baseball team can you name in five minutes?

June 26, 2018  |  MLB

Why trading Jacob deGrom is easier said than done

We are now roughly six weeks from the MLB trade deadline, and while it’s obvious stars like Manny Machado and Mike Moustakas will be wearing new uniforms come August, the most fascinating unanswered question is the status of Mets ace Jacob deGrom.