Author: Alexis Farinacci

Jonah Tong’s Tough Spring Concludes

Jonah Tong, who the New York Mets recently confirmed would start at the Triple-A level, struggled in his final spring outing of the season as the Mets dropped their final game at Clover Park 7-5 to the Houston Astros. Tong threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on six hits and struck out four. He has now pitched seven innings in spring training games, giving up six earned runs allowing nine...

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Morning Briefing: Former Mets Learn Roster Fates

Good morning, Mets fans! As Opening Day nears, some former Mets learned their roster fates recently. Right-handed pitcher and former Met dealt in the Freddy Peralta trade, Brandon Sproat, made the Brewers’ roster. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported that the Chicago Cubs have added Michael Conforto to their Opening Day roster. The Nationals announced that they released Drew Smith. Per Scott...

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Venezuela Upsets USA 3-2 for First World Baseball Classic Championship

Team Venezuela is the 2026 World Baseball Classic champion. Venezuela struck first in the top of the third. After McLean gave up a single to Salvador Perez and a walk to Ronald Acuna Jr., a wild pitch allowed the runners to advance into scoring position. Maikel Garcia then took advantage and hit a sacrifice fly to center field that drove in a run and made it a 1-0 lead for Venezuela. McLean...

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Bichette, Manaea Break Loose In 5-5 Tie to Marlins

The Mets took their penultimate trip of the spring down to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Tuesday to take on the Miami Marlins. Sean Manaea took the mound for his third start of the spring and it was his best one of the year. After giving up three runs on six hits and not making it out of the third inning on March 12, Manaea rebounded on Tuesday, throwing four perfect innings against the...

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Marcus Semien Coming Alive at the Plate

It was a special day at Clover Park for both Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien on Sunday. Both players reunited with former teammates while the Blue Jays were in town, and Semien had his best game in a Mets uniform this spring. The 35-year-old went 1-for-2 at the plate with a spring-high three RBIs. He hit a solo home run in the first inning and scored the other runners on two sacrifice fly outs in...

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