One question Mets fans were curious about going into the 2023 is whether the new rules that were designed to ignite more basestealing, would do exactly that with leadoff man Brandon Nimmo? Nimmo, despite being in the 92nd percentile for sprint speed, stole only three bases and was caught twice during the 2022 season. His career-high for stolen bases was nine in 2018 and he was caught stealing...
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With all four of the New York Mets minor league affiliates in action on Friday for the first time in 2023 I want to write about two pitchers that could be poised for breakout seasons in 2023. You probably won’t find either of these guys on a Mets’ top 30 prospect list (outside of mine that’s coming out next week), but make sure you eye an eye on them during the 2023 season. LHP...
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Updated Post – April 7, 2023, 10:40 Justin Verlander, on the injured list with a low-grade teres major strain, talked to reporters on Friday at Citi Field before the Mets’ home opener. Justin Verlander said he’s been able to increase his level of throwing to 75%. Hopes that because he’s been able to continue throwing throughout his IL stint, that his buildup won’t...
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The Syracuse Mets and Rochester Red Wings played game 2 of their 6-game set at NBT Bank Stadium on Wednesday. On a 70-degree day, the wind was blowing out at 25 mph at times, much to the dismay of the pitchers on both sides. Humberto Mejia got the start for Syracuse and the Red Wings got on him right away. In the top of the first, former Met Travis Blankenhorn doubled down the right field line,...
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After scoring only two runs on Opening Day on Friday, the Triple-A Syracuse Mets offense exploded for 16 runs and five home runs on Saturday in their 16-6 win over the Worcester Red Sox. The Mets were led by third base prospect Brett Bay, who hit two home runs and knocked in five runs. Catcher Francisco Álvarez and first baseman Mark Vientos each hit a solo home run and shortstop Ronny Mauricio...
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