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 […]
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 […]