Author: Kai Chang

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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Morning Briefing: Beltrán to Wear Mets Cap in Cooperstown

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Beltrán will wear a Mets cap on his Hall of Fame plaque, which will place him alongside Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza as the only players to enter the Hall representing the franchise. Beltrán played for the Mets from 2005-11 and produced some of the best seasons of his career during that stretch, including a 40-homer year in 2006. While he began his career with the...

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Morning Briefing: Trade Deadline set for August 3

Good morning, Mets fans! The 2026 trade deadline will be on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Latest Mets News Freddy Peralta was officially introduced by the Mets after being acquired last week, expressing excitement about joining New York. He acknowledged the pressure of playing in New York but said his postseason experience has helped to prepare him. Peralta also emphasized staying true to himself, a...

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