Month: February 2026

Led By Brandon Waddell, Pitching Staff Shines In Spring Opener

The New York Mets’ pitching staff was nearly unhittable in Sunday’s spring training opener against the Miami Marlins. The Mets utilized seven pitchers who combined to give up just two runs (one earned) on two hits, three walks, and combined to strikeout nine. Former KBO arm Brandon Waddell started the game for the Mets. He threw two perfect frames with three strikeouts. Waddell spoke to the...

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Morning Briefing: Baty, Vientos to See Plenty of Time at First in 2026

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza said in a press conference that the DH spot will play in “big time” as the Mets try to keep Jorge Polanco healthy in 2026. He noted that Mark Vientos and Brett Baty will likely get playing time at first base as we’ve seen in spring practices, while Polanco will DH some games. Latest Mets News After dropping their spring opener to the Marlins on Saturday,...

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Mets Drop Spring Opener as Bichette & Semien Make Debuts

Baseball is back. Well sort of. Spring Training action is underway around Major League Baseball, and the New York Mets took the field for the first time in 2026 on Saturday against an old foe and the team that ended their season in game 162 just a year ago, the Miami Marlins. A few notable names were in the lineup for New York such as Juan Soto and Tyrone Taylor, and Marcus Semien and Bo...

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Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Robby Snelling (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Brandon Waddell (0-0, -.–) SNY The wait is over! The 2026 Mets take the field today for their first spring training game. There are a lot of new faces on the roster this spring, and familiar faces in new places on the diamond. Players in new positions like Bo Bichette at...

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WBC Team Preview: Israel

Team Israel will hope to go on a surprising run like it did in 2017, when the Mensch on the Bench mascot, along with pitcher Josh Zeid (named to the WBC All-Tournament team) and designated hitter Ike Davis (8-for-17, two doubles, a triple, four walks, five runs scored) helped it pull off four straight victories. Notable Players Harrison Bader, Spencer Horwitz, Matt Mervis, Garrett Stubbs, and...

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