Author: Alexis Farinacci

Baty, Young Impress as Mets Fall to Astros 8-5

The Mets took another trip down I-95 to take on the Houston Astros at the Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday afternoon. Left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell, who the Mets signed during the offseason, made his spring debut on Tuesday. It was his first career major league start as prior to Tuesday, he had not made a start in the major leagues. He has, however, pitched as a starter in the...

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Clay Holmes Throws Three Perfect Innings in Spring Debut

Clay Holmes was perfect in his 2025 spring debut as a New York Met. He three innings and struck out three. Holmes threw 34 pitches, 26 of which were for strikes. He set down the Houston Astros in order each of his three frames of work. Not only was this Holmes’ spring debut, but it was his first start since 2018 with Pittsburgh. Over the course of his three seasons with the New York Yankees, he...

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Automated Ball-Strike System Gets Spring Training Trial Run

If you’re watching a game this spring, you may see a pitcher or batter double-tap their head during a game. But what does that mean? Welcome to the first-ever use of robot umpires and the automated ball-strike system (ABS) at the major league level. The ABS is similar to what you see on television when you watch a game and the broadcast shows the exact location of a pitch. This system, using a...

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Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 21 Christopher Suero

No. 21 Christopher Suero, C B/T: R/R            Age: 21 (01/27/2004) Height: 5’11″     Weight: 205 lbs Acquired: Signed as an international free agent in 2022 ETA: 2027 2024 Stats: .236/.361/.369/, 457 PA, 89 H, 9 HR, 3 3B, 17 2B, 20 SB, 101 SO, 62 BB— 25 games (Low-A St. Lucie), 87 games (High-A Brooklyn) Overview Christopher Suero has impressed in his first three seasons in the Mets’...

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Morning Briefing: Soto to Make Mets Spring Training Debut Saturday

Good morning once again from Port St. Lucie, Mets fans and happy baseball eve! We are just one-day away from the Mets opening their 2025 Grapefruit League slate right here in PSL. Tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. ET, the Mets will welcome the Houston Astros to Clover Park for Game 1 of the spring slate. It will be Clay Holmes on the mound to start Saturday’s matchup. And it is official! According to Tim...

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