Tag: Brandon Nimmo

Vientos Hits Team-Leading Fifth Homer After Mets Sign Martinez

It’s been less than 48 hours since the Mets announced their signing of J.D. Martinez, which seemed to end the discussion for Mark Vientos to be the Mets’ opening-day designated hitter. Still, even with the news breaking, the 24-year-old seemed locked in at the plate against the Yankees. On Friday afternoon, Vientos hit an opposite-field homer against Luis Gil. The blast drove in two of the...

MMO Roundtable: Mets Opening Day Lineup Predictions

Opening Day is almost here! Can you even believe it?! We’ve been watching the spring training games and keeping up with all the news, including the signing of J.D. Martinez, who gives the Mets a much-needed power bat in the middle of their lineup at the designated hitter spot. So, what do we think the Mets’ Opening Day lineup is going to look like? Here are our predictions. Fun fact:...

Scott, Nimmo Lead Mets to 6-3 Win Over Marlins

The New York Mets took a road trip to Jupiter on Wednesday for a matchup against the Miami Marlins, a fellow NL East foe. The Mets defeated the Marlins 6-3. The offense struck for eight hits, backing up the Mets’ pitching staff, which gave up just three runs. Right-handed pitcher Christian Scott took the mound for the Mets to start things off against the Marlins. This was Scott’s second...

Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Astros, 6:05 PM

Saturday, March 16, 2024 • 6:05 PM CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches • West Palm Beach, FL RHP Michael Tonkin (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP J.P. France (0-0, -.–) WCBS 880 The Mets had two games yesterday! First, the Mets prospects beat the Nationals prospects in both franchises’ first-ever Spring Breakout Game. The veteran Mets then dropped the nightcap to the Nationals 7-3. Adrian Houser and...

Mets 2024 Positional Outlook: The Outfield

If there is one thing about the New York Mets set in 2024, it is their outfield. It isn’t disputed who their starting three are and that they will be in the lineup every day. What did happen was that one of their starting outfielders will play a new position. Brandon Nimmo, one of the team’s cornerstones, will now move to left field. The reason? The signing of Harrison Bader. Despite...

3 Up, 3 Down: The Story Of Two JD’s, Offensive Struggles, Pitching Hope

There have been some really interesting developments that have unfolded for the New York Mets since our last edition of 3 Up, 3 Down earlier in the week. The starting pitching continues to be a real strength, while the offense has hit an almighty towering wall over the past handful of games. Of course, it is foolish to put too much stock into anything spring training related, but there are...

3 Up, 3 Down: Welcome Return, Leadoff Dilemma, Vientos Shows Out

We’re entering the final two weeks of spring training action for the New York Mets, and the 2024 roster picture is taking shape. Competition is really heating up for the final few roster spots available as we edge closer and closer to Opening Day. For those already guaranteed a spot in the big leagues, the remaining 16 games of Grapefruit League action will be used as a dress rehearsal for...

Morning Briefing: Jeff McNeil ‘Pretty Sure’ He’ll Be Ready For Opening Day

Good morning, Mets fans! Last Sunday when the morning briefing came out we discussed that Jeff McNeil was shut down from hitting and throwing for a few days. This week, we start with some positive news coming from McNeil that be believes he will be ready to go for Opening Day. Latest Mets News McNeil spoke with the media on Saturday, including Tim Healey of Newsday Sports. He told the media he’s...

Mets Considering Moving Nimmo Down in Lineup

The Mets lineup might look different next season. Per Tim Healey of Newsday.com, the Mets are considering moving Brandon Nimmo down in the lineup, and the outfielder is open to the possibility. “I’m not supposed to that being changed at all. I’m not stuck on that I have to be a leadoff hitter,” Nimmo told Newsday. “We didn’t really reach the expectations that...

Francisco Álvarez Shows Off Power, Arm In Mets 3-1 Win Over Nationals

The New York Mets expect big things from Francisco Álvarez in 2024, and he shined with both his power bat and his arm behind the plate on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Not only did he hit a go-ahead two-run home run in the fifth in New York’s 3-1 win in Port St. Lucie, but he also threw out three baserunners.  Cole Irvin had held the Mets offense scoreless through the first four...

Tylor Megill Impresses Again, Mets Beat Yankees 5-4

It’s the 2024 Sailboat Series—the spring training edition of the Subway Series in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The New York Mets took on the New York Yankees at Clover Park, and the Mets sent Tylor Megill to the mound for his third start of the spring. Megill has been pretty impressive so far in his first two starts, competing for a spot in the rotation. The Mets would win 5-4, and Megill stole...

3 Up, 3 Down: Cuts, Struggles and Spring Debuts

Things change quickly in baseball. Just ask the New York Mets, who are now 4-5 in Grapefruit League action after being 4-1 when 3 Up, 3 Down returned last week. Of course, as we made clear last week, results don’t matter in spring training, but there were a couple of worrying trends that emerged for the Mets over the past few days. Let’s take a look at those, as well as some...

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