Month: February 2026

First Week in Port St. Lucie

Pitchers and catchers do not report until February 11, 2026, but multiple Mets players have arrived in Port St. Lucie early. Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez arrived in camp early to work with both the young pitchers and newly acquired Freddy Peralta. Alvarez has shown up to camp early in past years as well, demonstrating his determination to connect with his pitchers. Carson Benge Carson...

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Morning Briefing: Jonah Tong Likely to Start 2026 in Triple-A

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Mets pitcher Jonah Tong is likely to begin the season in Triple-A. Tong, still just 22, recorded a 7.71 ERA in five big league starts last year, but has been brilliant when pitching in the minor leagues. The Mets still have high hopes for Tong, which is why they withheld him from trade talks with the Brewers for Freddy Peralta,...

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Ranking the 2026 World Baseball Classic Rosters

The 2026 World Baseball Classic official rosters have been announced, and 20 teams will compete to try to win the championship! Below are our rankings on who has the best chance to win and who are the biggest long shots. Biggest Long Shots No. 20 Brazil MLB/MiLB Players: Pietro Albanez, Gabriel Barbosa, Pedro Da Costa Lemos, Daniel Missaki, Lucas Ramirez  Mets Players: None This is...

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2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Bullpen

We continue our 2026 National League East positional rankings today with each team’s bullpen. First base Second Base Third Base Catcher Every offseason, there is a lot of turnover in bullpens, and this year it’s no different. One elite closer exited the NL East, while another one enters his first full season in the division, and another signed on to be a setup man. Here’s how...

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Morning Briefing: Clay Holmes Praises Pitching Additions

Good morning, Mets fans! Clay Holmes is already buying into the new Mets pitching culture. Reporters talked to Holmes, and he praised new pitching coach Justin Willard and Freddy Peralta for bringing “great energy,” adding that Peralta is “a special pitcher” who brings leadership and intensity every day. Holmes talked more about his outlook as a starter and pitching in the upcoming World...

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