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MLB News Outside the Confines: Is it time to panic yet?
TL;DR
Some MLB teams are struggling early in the season, with the Phillies facing significant concerns and the Mets losing star player Francisco Lindor. The Yankees are considering a new alternate uniform, while the Royals plan a new $1.9 billion stadium in Kansas City.
Key points
- Phillies are struggling and should be more worried than the Mets
- Francisco Lindor will miss significant time with a calf strain
- Royals announced plans for a new $1.9 billion stadium
- Yankees players are advocating for an alternate uniform
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Good morning.
- Some teams are off to a hot start to the season. Others are not. Those are the ones were interested in right now. Dayn Perry gives a âpanic meterâ rating to the struggling teams and he thinks the Phillies should be more worried than the Mets.
- Michael Baumann explains on what is going wrong with the Phillies in general and takes a special look about how worried should Philadelphia be about lefty JesĂșs Luzardo in particular.
- The Phillies also released right-hander Taijuan Walker. The Phillies still owe Walker $15 million.
- The Mets have now won two in a row after losing 12 straight. But they got bad news as star shortstop Francisco Lindor will miss âquite a bitâ of time with a left calf strain.
- Ben Clemens is very impressed with Mets right-handed starter Nolan McLean and heâll tell you why.
- In surprising news, the Dodgers and Giants still hate each other and Dalton Rushing seems to be the one stirring the pot. Maria Guardado and Sonja Chen report.
- Ryan Phillips has more on Rushingâs general jackassery.
Q&A
What is the panic meter rating for the struggling MLB teams?
Dayn Perry provides a panic meter rating, indicating that the Phillies should be more worried than the Mets.
How long will Francisco Lindor be out for the Mets?
Francisco Lindor is expected to miss 'quite a bit' of time due to a left calf strain.
What are the details of the Royals' new stadium plans?
The Royals announced plans for a new $1.9 billion stadium in downtown Kansas City.
What is the Yankees' stance on adopting a new alternate uniform?
While Yankees players are pushing for an alternate road uniform, no decision on the matter is expected soon.
