Author: John Flanigan

While speaking with the media via Zoom prior to Tuesday afternoon’s game again the Miami Marlins in Port St. Lucie, Mets manager Luis Rojas provided a brief update on the status of reliever Seth Lugo. Rojas told reporters that Lugo has been in good spirits, has been working hard with the medical staff, and is responding well to treatment. The skipper said, “He’s responded really well to...

With Carlos Carrasco set to miss time at the beginning of the season, the Mets are going to need their starting pitching depth to step up. The front-office made that area a major focus this offseason, and thus far in camp the competition has been strong and said depth has certainly been on display. One of the standouts of that group thus far has been left-hander Joey Lucchesi. The southpaw made...

Jacob deGrom took the mound for his first televised start of the spring on Tuesday afternoon in Port St. Lucie during the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Houston Astros. Making his third appearance in Grapefruit League play, the ace looked as good as advertised thus far. DeGrom dominated the Astros batters for the most part on the afternoon, but gave up some hard hit liners towards the end and was helped...

While speaking with the media following his 2-for-3 performance in Tuesday afternoon’s win, New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor told the media that contract extension talks have begun with the team, though nothing serious has occurred. “They started, but nothing serious. We’re just talking and we’ll see how everything goes. My agent’s in-charge of that, and that’s between the front...

While speaking with the media on Tuesday morning, New York Mets manger Luis Rojas provided some brief updates on some of the battered Mets, the competition for roster spots, and one of the standout relievers in camp amongst other topics. Most important of note, Rojas said that veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco threw an 18-pitch bullpen on Tuesday morning and “felt great.” He...