Author: Alexis Farinacci

WBC Team Preview: Italy

Team Italy returns to the World Baseball Classic looking to finally break past the quarterfinals stage of the World Baseball Classic, having never been able to make it past the second round. They enter 2026 with a revamped roster, their sights set on reaching the third round and beyond. They will once again have a hard road to get there as they find themselves in the same pool as one of the most...

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WBC Team Preview: Panama

Team Panama haven’t had an easy road during the World Baseball Classic. They’ve yet to make it out of group play and with a strong group of MLB prospects and players on their roster this year, they hope to make this the year they make it into round two. They come into this year’s tournament ranked No. 8 in the world, opposed to No. 12 where they sat in 2023. MLB PLAYERS Panama’s 2026 World...

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Mets Best Nicaragua 6-3 in WBC Exhibition

The Mets on Tuesday welcomed their own third baseman, Mark Vientos, and Team Nicaragua to Clover Park for an exhibition game before the tournament begins. They faced Mets No. 2 pitching prospect Jonah Tong. Tong, who struggled a bit with the wet field conditions, lasted 2 2/3 innings, giving up one run on five hits—one being a single to Vientos. He threw 54 pitches (34 for strikes), striking out...

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Tobias Myers Stacks Strong Spring Outings

Right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers was back on the mound on Saturday, but instead of coming out of the bullpen, Myers made his first start of spring. Myers first threw out of the bullpen on February 23 when the New York Mets took on the Toronto Blue Jays, throwing 2 1/3 scoreless innings in which he gave up three hits and struck out three. Then, on Saturday, Myers started the game and turned in...

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Morning Briefing: Luis Robert Jr. to Play This Week

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza told the media that Luis Robert Jr. will start playing in minor league games on March 4. The Mets on Saturday dropped their matchup with the Nationals 3-2. Tobias Myers struck out four in the loss. Spring training action continues at Clover Park on Sunday as the Mets welcome the Houston Astros to Port St. Lucie for a 1:10 p.m. game. It will be Clay Holmes...

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