Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Lindor’s Strong Start Continues in Doubleheader

Francisco Lindor continued his torrid pace to begin the season, going a combined 4-for-9 while driving in two runs and stealing a base. Lindor also played great defense, turning in a web gem in the nightcap, and helping the Mets improve to an MLB-best 9-3 on the season with their doubleheader sweep of the Giants. Lindor had multiple clutch hits in the first game. In the fifth inning, he came to...

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Mets-Giants Series Opener Postponed

Due to inclement weather, Monday night’s series opener between the Mets and Giants has been postponed. On Tuesday, the two teams will play a single-admission doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm. Tickets for Monday’s game will not be valid for entry for the doubleheader. Pitching Schedule Alex Cobb (1-0, 3.60 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Giants in the first game, and Tylor Megill...

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David Peterson to Start Sunday in Place of Taijuan Walker

The Mets announced that David Peterson will start the team’s series finale against the Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Peterson will take the place of Taijuan Walker, who was placed on the injured list earlier this week with right shoulder bursitis. Initially ticketed for Syracuse, the Mets summoned Peterson during their series with the Nationals after Edwin Díaz went on the bereavement...

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Morning Briefing: Scherzer’s Spring Debut is Here

Good morning, Mets fans! Max Scherzer is set to make his first spring training start in orange and blue this afternoon against the Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. There isn’t a television feed for this game, but it will be available on the Marlins’ radio network, WINZ. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. The Mets lost in their SNY opener Sunday and are 1-1 this spring training....

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Cubs Sign Jonathan Villar

The Cubs have agreed to a contract with infielder Jonathan Villar, per Robert Murray of FanSided. The switch-hitting Villar spent the 2021 season with the Mets. The Cubs will be the seventh MLB roster he’s been a part of. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that it’s a one-year deal worth $6 million. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2023 as well as performance bonuses. In his...

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