Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Juan Soto Cranks 431-Foot Shot

Good morning, Mets fans! Juan Soto smacked a 431-foot homer for the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, in an exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers Huascar Brazobán also got two outs — both via strikeout — in a 12-4 win. Former Mets Luis Severino and Gregory Soto were the first two pitchers to appear for the Dominican Republic. 431 FOOT JUAN SOTO BLAST💣 pic.twitter.com/laiIZVeTmQ —...

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McLean Picks Up Where He Left Off in Grapefruit League Debut

If Team USA needed one more look at Nolan McLean before finalizing its World Baseball Classic staff, it got it in 56 pitches. McLean allowed one hit, walked one, and struck out six, retiring 12 of the 14 hitters he faced. During one stretch, he set down nine in a row. The most glaring takeaway from the Statcast data was a significant jump in velocity. McLean’s sinker, which averaged 94.4 mph...

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Morning Briefing: Francisco Alvarez to Play by Saturday

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza told SNY that the Mets will have a simulated game today or Thursday for players who have not appeared in a spring training game yet. Mendoza also announced that Francisco Alvarez will play by Saturday, and Brett Baty will see time at first base by this weekend. Latest Mets News The Mets jumped out early in a 6-6 spring training tie with the Houston Astros...

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Morning Briefing: Mets to Ease Robert, Others Into Action

Good morning, Mets fans! Luis Robert Jr., Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez and Jorge Polanco will be eased into action this spring and won’t play in early exhibition games, as Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported. Baty is coming off a minor hamstring tweak, while the Mets want Robert to focus on building lower-body strength due to his injury history. Latest Mets News Brandon Waddell will start the...

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Morning Briefing: Pitchers & Catchers Report Today

Good morning, Mets fans! Pitchers and catchers are officially due to report to spring training today. It’s the start of the 2026 season. Latest Mets News The Mets announced on Tuesday that they’ve acquired left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The 28-year-old is two years removed from a terrific 2024, when he posted a 1.73 ERA...

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