Starling Marte’s health a Mets spring training win
TAMPA — If Starling Marte was getting extra attention among Mets players after a slow spring training, it was because of the illness that derailed him last season. But Marte arrived at camp feeling as if his health questions had been answered. He departed on Monday, saying nothing had changed in that regard. The Mets […]
We badly need better Yankees, Mets seasons
Perhaps the difference this time is that we weren’t expecting it. 2022 has been a very fun year for New York baseball, regardless of which side of the Great Divide you plant your flag on. The Mets and Yankees combined for 200 wins. Aaron Judge cornered Roger Maris. Trumpets sounded every time the bullpen gate […]
What hints did Mets give us about how season may play out?
Spring training won’t tell you much, but it will give you some hints. The star of the Mets’ Grapefruit League season last year was DJ Stewart, who was no exception and had a breakout season in August and September. Or it could be misleading. Just ask Kyle Higashioka in 2022, who hit seven home runs […]
Mets’ Sean Reid-Foley struggles in return from biceps discomfort
Notable items from Sunday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: rough finale Mets bullpen prospect Sean Reid-Foley allowed all three batters he faced to reach base in the Mets’ 5-1 loss to the Marlins in Jupiter, Florida. He recently battled bicep discomfort and was pitching in the Grapefruit League for the first time since March 9. He […]
Mets’ Zack Short learned about roster spot after grandmother died
PORT STREET LUCIE — Zach Short spent much of the winter hoping he never heard back that the Mets were leaving him. On Sunday, he received a call in the manager’s office telling him he was on the team’s opening day roster. The 28-year-old infielder will begin the season as a member of the Mets’ […]
The reasons why Mets’ transition year could go better than expected
JUPITER, Fla. — Admittedly, this is not the seemingly stacked, star-studded Mets team that entered the 2023 season (before the mysterious bombing). But comfort yourself, Mets fans, that might be a good thing. Even in this year of transition, there’s a lot to like here. The Mets were given half a chance to play until […]
Mets send Mark Vientos to minors after J.D. Martinez signing
PORT STREET SEA — Mark Vientos has been stripped of the DH role in recent days and lost his spot on the roster on Sunday. Three days after agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with J.D. Martinez, the Mets offered Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse as an option to begin the season. Martinez would spend […]
Mets’ Jose Quintana gets hit hard in last spring start
Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: No way, Jose Jose Quintana made his final start of the exhibition season, allowing five earned runs on three hits and four walks in three innings in the Mets’ 13-5 loss to the Astros. The left-hander, whose next appearance is scheduled for Thursday’s season opener, finished the […]
Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets’ bullpen is nearly complete for the start of the season, with final decisions looming. Michael Tonkin, Johan Ramirez and Sean Reid-Foley remain in the bullpen after the team removed three other players from the roster on Saturday. Phil Bickford was designated for assignment, Shintaro Fujinami received his option to […]
’86 Mets over ’98 Yankees in Super Series
Want to start a fight in New York City? Forget politics and religion. Join us for the age-old baseball debate in the Big Apple. Who would theoretically win in the Subway Series between the dominant 1986 Mets and his 1998 powerhouse Yankees? Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry believe the 108-win Amazons will beat the 114-win […]