Mets’ find themselves in hard-to-predict National League jumble
JUPITER, Fla. — I’m not really into predictions for a variety of reasons. One is that even if you’re right, it’s often not for the reason you expected. For example, if you picked the Rangers as the favorite to win the World Series this time last year, you might have expected Jordan Montgomery to be […]
Edwin Diaz’s return increases likelihood of a Mets postseason
PORT STREET LUCIE — There’s no special reason why the Mets went from 100 wins in 2022 to 75 wins last season. But if you’re looking for a starting point where everything didn’t end well, it was 50 weeks ago, when Edwin Diaz tore his patella tendon while celebrating Team Puerto Rico’s victory in the […]
Mark Vientos homers as Mets’ third-base battle takes another tur
Notable items from Friday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Hit the mark Mark Vientos hit a home run into the right field seats in the second inning of the Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Cardinals in Jupiter, Florida. The outburst was Vientos’ first outburst this spring, putting him ahead of third base competition Brett Batty in […]
Prospect Blade Tidwell has chaotic spring debut for Mets
JUPITER, Fla. — Blade Tidwell’s first competitive MLB game was an eventful one, and that was before he forgot to cover first base. The Mets’ pitching prospect has already pitched wildly with strikes three in his third start Friday, allowing a bunt single and a bloop into the left field seats. Dylan Carlson hit an […]
Brandon Nimmo heads Mets team bonding role in footsteps of veterans
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After the veteran players left the Mets last season, Brandon Nimmo took inventory in the clubhouse and began formulating ideas for spring training. Max Scherzer, the ringleader of the room the previous two springs, won’t be there. Other veterans who could take over the role were also traded. Nemo realized […]
Mets increase push to upgrade rotation after Kodai Senga injury
The Mets have been working to strengthen their rotation, and have stepped up their efforts since Kodai Senga left the team. The bigger question is whether they will seriously consider Jordan Montgomery. But for now, they’re looking for depth. They tried to acquire Julio Teheran, who was traded to the Orioles, but the Orioles showed […]
Mets put Max Kranick on injured list in latest hit to pitching depth
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Mets are one less candidate to fill Kodai Chiga’s rotation spot. Max Kranik, who pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ Grapefruit League debut, was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and will open the season on injured reserve, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. That’s what it […]
Prospect Jett Williams already building strong Mets rapport
PORT STREET LUCIE — In his first major league spring training, Jett Williams is fitting right in with the Mets. “When he’s not in the lineup, we’re making fun of him,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after the Mets’ 3-0 win over the Cardinals in the Grapefruit League on Wednesday. “It’s good that he has those […]
Pete Alonso blasts first homer of spring in Mets’ win over Cardinals
Notable items from Wednesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: the first of many Pete Alonso hits a home run in the fourth inning of the Mets’ 3-0 exhibition victory over the Cardinals at Clover Park. The solo shot was Alonso’s first of the spring since hitting 46 in the regular season last year. Pete Alonso hit […]
Mets starter Adrian Houser has scoreless outing in win over Marlins
Notable items from Tuesday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Hi Adrian Adrian Hauser pitched a two-inning, one-hit shutout in the Mets’ 7-1 victory over the Marlins. The right-hander recorded five outs on ground balls, including a double play at the end of the second inning. Adrian Houser pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 7-1 win […]