Author: Elliot Teichman

Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Kevin Herget

Kevin Herget returns to the Mets! The right-handed New Jersey native was drafted by the Cardinals back in 2013 out of Kean University. He would eventually make his major league debut with the Rays in 2022, when he was 31 years old. Since then, he has pitched for the Reds, Brewers, Mets, Braves, and now back to the Mets. Herget pitched 12 innings for the Mets in 2025 over six games, allowing five...

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Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Ryan Lambert

Ryan Lambert made his spring training debut on February 24 with a bang. He tossed 22 pitches, allowed a hit, and struck out the side. His fastball hit 98 mph (although he can normally top out at around 101 mph), and hitters were swinging and missing at his mid-80s slider. He looked the part of a player without a roster spot, trying to force a conversation about how he could fit on the active...

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Spring Training Game Chat: Astros vs. Mets, 1:10 P.M.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Jason Alexander (0-0, 54.00) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (0-0, 4.91) SNY New York Mets camp is starting to get a bit lighter, but not because of cuts. The World Baseball Classic starts this week and participating teams are starting their workouts with exhibition games happening Tuesday and Wednesday. The Mets have about 16 players...

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Spring Training Game Chat: Nationals vs Mets, 1:10 PM

Saturday, February 28, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Jake Irvin (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Tobias Myers (1-0, 0.00) SNY Going into spring training games on Friday, the Mets had a +1 run differential. Then the Mets beat the Cardinals 14-3. Spring win/loss records and run differentials don’t mean a ton, but it’s better to put up a lot of runs, and not allow a lot of runs than...

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Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs. Cardinals, 1:05 PM

Friday, February 27, 2026 • 1:05 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL RHP Freddy Peralta (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Quinn Matthews (0-0, 10.80) It’s been a busy week for the Mets. We had Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean’s first starts of spring. We’ve seen the first spring training home runs from Marcus Semien and Ronny Mauricio. There has been a lot to be excited about. That all continues...

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