Carson Benge’s first spring homer was an opposite-field blast off a lefty, David Peterson threw three scoreless innings and Ji Hwan Bae connected for a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth as the Mets defeated Israel 5-2 Wednesday in an exhibition at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. Benge, 23, is 4-for-13 in Grapefruit League play with a stolen base as he tries to win the starting job in...
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Thursday, March 4, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Name (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP David Peterson (0-0, -.–) Mets faithful, we are midway through the longest spring blackout period! Monday, the Mets had the day off. Tuesday, the Mets took on Nicaragua in a WBC tune-up game with no TV or radio coverage. Today, the Mets take on Israel with no coverage. Tomorrow, the Mets...
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A pair of 2024 Mets with 27 years of MLB experience between them will try to pitch Team Colombia out of the group stage for the first time in World Baseball Classic history. Notable Players Jose Quintana is the team captain and has been announced as the starter for Colombia’s first game on Friday vs. Puerto Rico in what is sure to be a fired up crowd in San Juan. With 38 postseason innings...
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Jonah Tong fell behind hitters and gave up a home run for the second straight spring start Tuesday, but the results may be less important than what he learned throwing his pitches, especially the cutter and change-up. “I think there’s some definitely, like some things I was really happy about,” he told reporters after the Mets beat Team Nicaragua 6-3 in an exhibition at Clover...
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Spring training is well underway! We’ve already shared with you which storylines we’re paying attention to during the spring. Now we’re here to share with you which prospects we’re paying the closest attention to. Here’s who we think we’ll see make their Queens debut this season. David Melendi I think Carson Benge is the Opening Day right fielder. AJ Ewing and...
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