Mets’ Edwin Diaz draws fan appreciation after another strong outing
Notable items from Sunday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz takes the field in the seventh inning of a game against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. USA Today Sports Go back and learn more Edwin Diaz received a standing ovation for his perfect seventh inning performance in the Mets’ 7-6 win […]
Mets’ Steve Cohen isn’t sweating Pete Alonso’s likely free agency
PORT STREET LUCIE — Upon arriving at camp, Pete Alonso indicated he was open to negotiating a new contract with the Mets during spring training or even during the season. However, Mets owner Steve Cohen has other ideas about how to use a first baseman with long-hitting power. “We haven’t had any discussions. I think […]
Steve Cohen has turned what he was ‘given’ into his new Mets beginning
PORT STREET LUCIE — Steve Cohen said something that shocked me late Sunday morning. While speaking to reporters in his home dugout at Clover Park, he responded to a question about whether the Mets are where he envisions himself entering Season 4 under his ownership. answered. “What is given is given.” It was a comfortable […]
Michael Tonkin makes strong case for Mets’ bullpen spot
Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Slam Tonk” Mets bullpen prospect Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 win over the Astros. Jim Russol-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander allowed one […]
Mets’ Brandon Nimmo returns to play center field in exhibition win
PORT STREET LUCIE — The new center fielder who joined the Mets on Saturday was their former center fielder. Brandon Nimmo shifted to left field this spring after Harrison Bader took center field, but he told team officials he would move around as needed. Bader got a scheduled day off Saturday during the Mets’ 6-1 […]
Jeff McNeil, bat need to show up for Mets this season
PORT STREET LUCIE — Jeff McNeil is a rumor. Yeti. UFO. Nessie out on the lake. The Mets continue to hint at Major League Spring Training activity for McNeil, which was postponed again from Sunday to Tuesday. He has a locker in his home clubhouse at Clover Park. But at the windows reporters are allowed […]
Mets option Joey Lucchesi to Triple-A as he stretches out
PORT STREET LUCGE — Joey Lucchesi started camp later than other Mets pitchers in terms of offseason reinforcement, but ended up being left in the rear view. The left-handed pitcher was given the option to Triple-A on Friday as teams began limiting pitchers’ innings. Lucchesi pitched just once in the Grapefruit League against the Nationals […]
Mets will ‘never’ stop exploring ways to make team better
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mets Director of Baseball Operations David Stearns remains committed to giving opportunities to young players, but still walks a fine line in trying to further improve this year’s roster with proven products. walking. Exhibit A is J.D. Davis, who agreed to a one-year contract with Oakland on Friday worth $2.5 million, […]
David Stearns proves again he’s sticking with his Mets plan
PORT STREET LUCIE — David Stearns has deftly navigated two worlds and, in his words, “threaded the needle” in running the Mets’ baseball operations. He said his first priority in the first year of his administration will be to prioritize the big picture, learning the capabilities of young players while not putting pressure on long-term […]
Jose Butto working to build a case for Mets’ rotation spot
JUPITER, Fla. — Jose Butt may not get the Mets’ rotation job to start the season, but he’s certainly making the case that he should be in the rotation this spring. On Thursday, he escaped a 3-out pinch in the fourth inning thanks to a rushing grab on a line drive from Brett Batty. As […]