Christian Scott undaunted by Mets pitching scene that awaits him after Tommy John rehab
Port St. Lucy – Christian Scott is just as visible as anyone in the Mets clubhouse this spring, but it's like a miracle. Six months after Tommy John's rehabilitation after surgery, the right-hander began throwing every other day from last week. His season will consist of a spring training complex and further rehabilitation in New […]
Mets stars’ coveted sixth skill can give them a season-long advantage
West Palm Beach – part of the debate over whether Lusagelacña should make an opening day roster — at least outside the Mets wall — is that he is offering a backup shortstop. This should be as relevant as whether he was a good singer or not. Francisco Lindor may not be Cal Ripken Jr., […]
Eric Chavez raves about all ways Juan Soto is helping Mets
Port St. Lucy – Eric Chavez has been a fan of great batsman for a long time. From his own play day he tried to emulate Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Bond. More recently, his eyes were drawn to another left-handed swinger, Juan Soto. And earlier this spring, seeing Soto's pre-workout routine gave him a […]
For the Mets, only one series against the Dodgers matters
The sight of the Dodgers opening their MLB season with the Cubs on Tuesday morning was difficult, and there was no Freddie Freeman. They didn't even have Mookie Betts. Shohei Ohtani hasn't pitched in the game since 2023. But they were there, using two hits and two runs from Ohatani, five shutout innings from Yoshinobu […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso pulling for former teammate Dom Smith in Yankees roster battle
Port St. Lucy – It's been a while since Dom Smith and Pete Alonso, who have hit the league since leaving the Mets in 2022, have played. But now, Smith is about to win a roster with the Crosstown Yankees, with some coming out indefinitely with Giancarlo Stanton injured both elbows, so Smith could be […]
Battle for Mets rotation’s final two spots could have a bullpen wrinkle
JUPITER, Fla. — Paul Blackburn and Griffin Canning took shots to secure a spot in the Mets' first day rotation, as they began Monday, the day after Tyler Megill pitched five inconsistent innings. Shawn Mania leaves most of April due to an oblique injury and Frankie Montas is sidelined with a tense rat, so the […]
Brandon Nimmo makes spring outfield debut in ‘optimistic’ Mets sign
Port St. Lucy – Brandon Nemo didn't get the chance to test his right knee, but he was pleased to stand up to a familiar post on Monday. The outfielder first began this spring on the left field after dealing with pain in his right knee, which reduced his activity in Grapefruitrigue. Nemo previously served […]
Dedniel Núñez shows what Mets missed in playoffs during spring debut
Port St. Lucy – When I last saw last season, Dedoniel Nuñez was an important part of the Mets bullpen. On Monday, the right-hander returned to game action for the first time since August, firing a scoreless inning in a 2-0 exhibit loss to the Rays at Clover Park. Nunez was suppressed during the Grapefruitreug […]
Donovan Walton eyeing Mets role that would be long time coming
JUPITER, Fla. — Jeff McNeill's oblique injuries open another location on the first day, with most attention focusing on popular names like Brett Batty and Louis Sangel Acknya. But they are not the only players who made an impression. Carlos Mendoza is focusing on the attributes of two other potential bench players, Donovan Walton and […]
Mets’ Bohan Adderley leaning on Jazz Chisholm Jr. for advice
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Bohan Adderly just signed a team last year and isn't the outlook for the most prominent Mets. However, the 18-year-old from the Bahamas already has a pretty good major league connection. Originally from Nassau, he was close to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and frequently contacted Yankees infielders, where Chisholm grew up […]