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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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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It was a rough 2024 for National League East catchers, at least with the bat, with the best of the bunch posting a .751 OPS in 99 games. The worst of the lot checked in with a .227/.259/.318 slash line. There isn’t a catcher in the division expected to be among the top five in baseball – and it’s possible none crack the top 10. Nonetheless, let’s rank this group and hope...
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The Yankees re-signed lefty Tim Hill to a one-year, $2.85 million contract that includes a team option for 2026, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Mets were reportedly interested in adding the 34-year-old to their bullpen, which is heavy on right-handers. Hill went 4-0 with a 3.36 ERA and 1.43 WHIP last season and was excellent for the Yanks after coming over from the White Sox at the trade...
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The Mets will have a different look this season. In an exclusive with UniWatch, the Mets have shared a redesigned of their road jerseys—the classic road grays and a blue alternate, which received mixed reviews when it was unveiled a few weeks ago at Amazin’ Day. Changes to the road grays include removal of the blue piping by the sleeves, replaced with a blue/orange/blue stripe that is by...
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