Author: David Melendi

Pete Alonso Deal Made Official

The deal announced last week became official Wednesday: Pete Alonso is a New York Met for at least one more year. “We’re thrilled to have Pete back,” president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters. “I think Pete is thrilled to be back. You could like see the genuine excitement that he had to be back in this building and we’re really happy we were able...

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Mets 2025 Prospects: No. 26 Ronald Hernandez

No. 26 Ronald Hernandez, C-1B B/T: S/R Age: 21 Height: 5’11” Weight: 155 lbs Acquired: Trade with Miami for David Robertson in July 2023 ETA: 2027 2024 Stats: Brooklyn: .167/.286/.222/.508, 42 PA, 6 H, 0 HR, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 1 SB, 16 SO, 5 BB St. Lucie: .271/.362/.359/.721, 403 PA, 95 H, 5 HR, 41 RBI, 12 2B, 7 SB, 96 SO, 47 BB Overview Ronald Hernandez was signed by the Marlins for...

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2025 NL East Positional Rankings: Designated Hitter

With plenty of fresh and old faces in the NL East, the division boasts two of the best designated hitters in baseball,  Marcell Ozuna and Kyle Schwarber. The Mets should have a solid platoon, the Nats signed a solid veteran in free agency and the Marlins will hope to put something solid together on the fly.  Let’s see where each NL East team’s designated hitter ranks within the...

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Francisco Alvarez Makes Bold Statement For 2025

The 2025 Mets began trickling into Port St. Lucie on Monday. Francisco Lindor took batting practice. So did the newly acquired Nick Madrigal. Tylor Megill showed off the new spring training hat. And Francisco Alvarez, who said he spent the offseason getting mentally stronger, made a bold statement. “I think it’s going to be a great lineup,” the catcher said. “I think we...

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Mets Announce 2025 Minor League Coaching Staffs

In a sign that spring is nearly here, the Mets announced the coaching staffs Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, Double-A Binghamton, Single-A Brooklyn and Low-A St. Lucie. Dick Scott, in year 12 with the Mets organization, will manage Syracuse for the third year. He will be assisted by pitching coach A.J. Sager, hitting coach Rick Guarno and bench coach/assistant hitting coach J.P. Arencibia....

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