The New York Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in the Grapefruit League opener for both teams from sunny Port St. Lucie on Saturday afternoon. Pete Alonso took the first pitch he saw deep to left-center field for a two-run homer in the second, Robinson Cano drove in a run with an RBI infield single in the third, and Rymer Liriano added a long solo homer in the sixth to power the Mets’...
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According to a report from Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are one of several teams among the possibilities to sign free agent left-handed outfielder Denard Span, along with the Tigers, Marlins, Indians, and White Sox. The Mets have done a decent job of acquiring some outfield depth this offseason, with the acquisitions of Keon Broxton, Gregor Blanco, and Rajai Davis, but Span would still...
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Baseball box scores come back in our lives today! The Mets kick off spring training this afternoon by hosting the Braves in St. Lucie. The more notable starting pitchers on the club will start seeing the mound tomorrow, today the Mets will peak into what depth options lie beyond (maybe hopefully but not getting too excited – instead of) Jason Vargas. Mets Lineup: Jeff McNeil (L) LF Juan Lagares...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Brandon Nimmo has resumed full baseball activities, but will miss the first few exhibition games. However, he expects to play this week. Original post: Feb. 22, 2:20 p.m. According to Matt Ehalt of Northjersey.com, Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will reportedly not play in the “first few” games of the Grapefruit League due to the fact that...
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Since Brodie Van Wagenen has taken over the Mets, he has made a flurry of moves. Amed Rosario may be the lone returning starter in the infield. The outfield will see at least one new face whether it is Jeff McNeil in left or Keon Broxton fighting it out with Juan Lagares for a spot in center. On the pitching front, the bullpen is radically different. Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, and Justin Wilson...
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