Mets’ David Peterson progressing well after hip surgery
PORT STREET LUCIE — David Peterson thought it was just a normal pain. But after pitching through much of last season in discomfort and then showing little improvement, the Mets’ left-hander was evaluated and told he had a torn labrum in his left hip. “Most of last year was kind of on and off,” Peterson […]
Mets hopeful Zack Short once got boost from Bobby Valentine
PORT STREET SEA — A few months before he arrived at Sacred Heart University, Zach Short heard rumors that a prominent figure with ties to memories of his favorite childhood baseball team was joining the athletic department. With former Mets manager Bobby Valentine heading to Sacred Heart University as athletic director, Short couldn’t believe his […]
Former Mets, Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra suffers stroke
Mets great Lenny Dykstra has suffered a stroke and is hospitalized in Los Angeles, sources confirmed to the Post. News of Dykstra’s health issues first surfaced on social media when Dolan’s Bar, a business in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, announced that Dykstra had suffered a “mild stroke” and that the former MLB player’s family was surrounding […]
Mets new-found rotation depth could become surprising strength
PORT STREET LUCIE — When people around here are asked about the Mets’ greatest strength, they obviously say it’s the presence of Pete Alonso, who has hit more home runs than anyone since entering the league. can make it, right. Or you could mention the all-around play and glory of shortstop Francisco Lindor, who entered […]
Harrison Bader’s arrival may change Brandon Nimmo’s Mets’ role
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets have a “good” option in center field. That’s what coach Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday when asked who would be the starter at that position. In addition to former Gold Glove winner Harrison Bader, this is a group that includes incumbent Brandon Nimmo and newly acquired Tyron Taylor. “We’ve been […]
Mets have reverted back to underdogs
A year ago, there wasn’t a Mets fan who couldn’t wait for this week. There was a brief period of mourning in the days and weeks after Josh Hader took a weak grounder off Starling Marte’s bat to give the Padres a 6-0 victory in Game 3 of the 2022 Wild Card Round. . play […]
Mets open spring training with run-prevention focus
PORT STREET LUCIE — A new collection of weapons arrived this winter, along with some gloves, making goal prevention a focus of the Mets’ competitive plans this season. Of the 13 new players added to the team’s 40-man roster by President of Baseball Operations David Stearns since the end of last season, none are considered […]
Why Mets now carry such low expectations
PORT STREET SEA — Steve Cohen first suggested when he bought the Mets that he saw the always-great Dodgers as the orange color and blueprint for his team. However, as things stand now, the 2024 Mets have about one thing in common with his LA team. Yes, that’s a huge salary. The Mets and Dodgers […]
Edwin Diaz expects to be dominant self in long-awaited Mets return
PORT STREET SEA — Edwin Diaz was nearly untouchable the last time he pitched for the Mets, and I expect him to remain at or near that level when he returns from a lost season. “I think I’ll be the same guy,” Diaz said Monday after a bullpen session during pitchers and catchers’ report day […]
Mets not planning to add another bat with in-house options
PORT STREET LUCIE — It may be tempting for David Stearns to hit the free agent market for another bat, but the Mets’ director of baseball operations is sticking to his plans for this season. And that plan, at least for now, continues to stick to in-house options at third base and DH. “There’s always […]