The New York City Planning Commission unanimously voted to approve NYCFC’s Willets Point stadium, the second phase of a massive project that includes a 25,000-seat arena that will be directly across Seaver Way from Citi Field. The proposal now moves to the New York City Council, which has 50 days to approve it. A public hearing is set for Tuesday to start that process. The team plans to...
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The Mets’ farm system is deeper and more talented heading into 2024 thanks to last summer’s trades of Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer and others, according to MLB Pipeline, which released annual rankings today. Shortstop/outfielder Jett Williams was tabbed the top Mets prospect by MLB Pipeline, which ranked the top 30 for each team. The Mets drafted Williams in the first round in 2022...
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Infielders Jeff McNeil and Joey Wendle are dealing with injuries, though neither is considered serious, according to reports. Manager Carlos Mendoza said McNeil has left biceps soreness and will be shut down from hitting for a few days, per Tim Healey of Newsday. Wendle has right shoulder soreness, but should be ready for his spring debut toward the end of next week, according to MLB.com’s...
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Mark Vientos showed off his power, Starling Marte showed off his arm and Luis Severino showed off his stuff, but the Mets (4-3) lost a 3-2 decision to the St. Louis Cardinals (3-3) at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. Vientos, hoping to secure a spot in the everyday lineup, launched an opposite field solo homer off lefty Matthew Liberatore to open the scoring in the top of the second. With...
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The Mets are monitoring free agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery’s asking price, but other teams are likely to jump in before it falls to a level the team is comfortable with, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Montgomery, who is represented by agent Scott Boras, is seeking a contract similar to Aaron Nola (seven years, $172 million), but baseball insiders told Sherman teams have...
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