Mets’ biggest storylines as spring training opens
The paper’s Mike Puma breaks down the biggest stories to watch as the Mets enter spring training. rundown Battle for the best position Brett Batty has to be considered the frontrunner to be the third baseman when camp begins, but Mark Vientos will have a chance to compete for the spot. Although Vientos is considered […]
Mets gambling on pitchers producing bounce-back seasons
If the Mets are to exceed expectations and compete for a playoff spot in what is shaping up to be a reset year, the starting rotation will need to play a big role, with several key members offering more than they deserve. would have to. It has been in recent seasons. Two rookies, Luis Severino […]
Bobby Valentine had fears about young Patrick Mahomes’ time around Mets
A young Patrick Mahomes was running around the outfield at Shea Stadium hitting fly balls during batting practice, which worried former Mets manager Bobby Valentine. Mahomes’ father, Pat Mahomes Sr., pitched for the Mets in 1999 and 2000 during his 11-year MLB career. Valentine spoke with longtime Mets publicist Jay Horwitz. The current Chiefs star […]
Former Mets manager Buck Showalter sounds off on load management
legendary manager buck showalter has been in the game for a long time, leading five organizations for 22 seasons. Showalter has seen it all, including being told to give a player the day off because he played too well the day before. Buck Showalter of the Mets is in the dugout before a game against […]
Mets talking with J.D. Martinez as possible DH option
The Mets may still have a proven bat on the market. Conversations are ongoing between J.D. Martinez’s camp and the Mets. The newspaper’s Mike Puma reported on Tuesday. Leaves the door open for clubs to strengthen their lineups at the right price. With one week left until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the […]
Buck Showalter fumes over Mets brass’ ‘load management’ asks
According to Buck Showalter, load management isn’t just an NBA issue. In at least one specific instance, the former Mets manager didn’t like the suggestion, as he suggested during his time at Queen’s that players “would be penalized for playing too much.” “I love when they talk about load management,” Showalter said Tuesday, apparently referring […]
Brandon Nimmo Talks 2024 Mets Expectations
Getty Images The Mets had a quiet offseason. No one is picking them to go to the playoffs. The current expectations for this team are in the 80-85 win range if they can stay healthy. The Mets may embrace an “underdog” mentality this year. Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will play a big role in that. […]
Five Mets that can lift team above mediocre expectations
The Mets were one of the most famous teams in baseball heading into spring training last year. There was a lot of star power on the field. Buck Showalter was still the manager and brought a certain dignity to the dugout. Even before an early exit from the playoffs, there was still talk about the […]
Mets take flier on hard-throwing reliever Shintaro Fujinami
The Mets are willing to take the low-risk gamble of using a live arm in the bullpen. Shintaro Fujinami, who spent last season with the Athletics and Orioles, reached an agreement with the Mets on Friday on a one-year contract worth $3.35 million, the Post’s Jon Heyman reported. The deal also includes $850,000 in incentives. […]
Todd Frazier confronted SNY’s Gary Cohen over Mets coverage
Todd Frazier found legendary Mets voice Gary Cohen to be too negative for his liking. The former Mets third baseman revealed that he begged Cohen to “start rooting for” the team after a confrontation with SNY’s play-by-play player over what appeared to be critical analysis. “When I got home, people kept saying to me, ‘This […]