Mets’ Joey Lucchesi thinks he has answer for his wildness
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Joey Lucchesi was ejected and analyzed his first Grapefruit League appearance, the left-hander realized he had lost control of his tempo. And that doesn’t usually happen, he said. He went wild, striking out batters in 1 1/3 innings during the Mets’ 4-1 loss to the Nationals on Tuesday at […]
Jeff McNeil’s behind-the-scene Mets spring showing signs of a revival
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jeff McNeil hasn’t had a Grapefruit League at-bat yet to examine his early-season progress. He’s been experiencing various obstacles caused by a partially torn left UCL and soreness in his left bicep, meaning his hitting progress has only been gradual in recent days. dry swing. Tea work. Also batting practice. […]
Mark Vientos showing signs of life at plate in bid for Mets role
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mark Vientos always knew his potential on the opposite field, but it rarely translated into hits during his first experience in MLB life. Three of his nine home runs last year went to right-center field. A few singles on the right. He has one home run inside the area in 2022. […]
Jorge Lopez believes he still has the ‘stuff’ to be key Mets arm
PORT STREET LUCIE — Carlos Mendoza witnessed it firsthand when he was with the Yankees. slider. Two-seam fastball. In 2022, Jorge Lopez will be the dynamic anchor of the Orioles’ bullpen, with six of his first 44 appearances (19 saves leading to an All-Star appearance) coming against their AL East rivals. It was a battle. […]
Tylor Megill adds another superb outing in bid for Mets rotation spot
PORT STREET SEA — Tyler Megill was all smiles when asked if he liked the chance to fill a vacant spot in the Mets’ rotation after Monday’s road trip. “Well, that’s out of my hands,” Megill said. “I just have to keep pitching and keep doing what I have to do.” That night, he continued […]
Mets reliever Michael Tonkin trucks through scoreless outing
Notable items from Monday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: tonkin tough Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched 1 1/3 innings with no runs and three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, has not allowed an earned […]
‘Old-school’ Adrian Houser’s tweaks could be a Mets gamechanger
PORT STREET LUCIE — This usually doesn’t happen for Adrian Hauser. Despite recording a high number of strikeouts in MLB games over the past few seasons, Hauser has consistently deviated from that trend. He calls himself an “old-school pitcher.” Getting off to a successful start with a grounder, Hauser embraced his style rather than veering […]
Mets keeping Brandon Nimmo in leadoff spot — ‘for now’
JUPITER, Fla. — Brandon Nimmo appears to have secured the Mets’ leadoff spot for now, but that doesn’t mean team officials aren’t at least considering the idea of moving him. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged Saturday that he had “informal” discussions with Nimmo early in camp about potentially moving the veteran outfielder down the batting order, […]
Mets’ Sean Manaea thrives in spring start after big haircut
JUPITER, Fla. — After a huge haircut, Sean Manaea did much better Saturday than he did in his Grapefruit League debut with the Mets. Mr. Manaea, who had grown his thick hair over the past four years until it fell below his shoulders and stood out on the outside, unveiled the clean cut to an […]
Carlos Correa has no regrets over nixed megadeals with Mets, Giants
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A record $865 million in contract agreed to over the winter (including $665 million in a contract canceled due to a 10-year-old ankle injury), with the 2023 season ruled out. After plantar fasciitis in his side foot diminished the extraordinary talent, however, it didn’t prevent him from making an enjoyable playoff […]