Author: Matt Mancuso

Donovan Mitchell Sr. Tests Negative For COVID-19

Per a tweet from David Lennon of Newsday Sports, Mets’ front-office employee Donovan Mitchell Sr. has tested negative for COVID-19. Mitchell’s son, Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell Jr., was confirmed to have the coronavirus earlier this week. Mitchell Sr. has worked for New York for the last couple of decades as the Mets’ director of player relations and community engagement....

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Makes His Second Spring Start

Good morning Mets fans! Jacob deGrom makes his second start of spring training as he looks to help the Mets climb to the .500 mark. The reigning Cy Young Award winner will be opposed by former-reliever-now-starter Carlos Martinez. The game will take place at 1:10 p.m., but will not be televised or available on radio. Yesterday, a four-run second inning (highlighted by a Robinson Cano two-run...

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Michael Conforto Diagnosed With Right Oblique Strain

Brodie Van Wagenen announced in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that Michael Conforto has a right oblique strain and will be reassessed next week. Conforto injured himself while making a catch during Monday’s contest against the Marlins. After the game, he received an MRI and was sent back to New York for additional testing. Conforto slashed a robust .257/.363/.494 in 2019, tallying...

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Morning Briefing: Lockett Looks For Win Against Miami

Good morning Mets fans! Today, the Mets will face off against Elieser Hernandez and the Marlins. Walker Lockett will get the ball for New York. The Mets have already played Miami five times this spring, but haven’t been able to come away with a victory. Hopefully, that’ll change today! Today’s 1:10 p.m. matchup won’t be televised or available via radio. Yesterday, the...

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Stroman Sharp in Third Start of Spring

Marcus Stroman made his third start of the spring this afternoon, hurling three scoreless frames in an eventual 4-1 Mets victory. Donning his regular light blue glove, Stroman walked Tommy Edman and nicked Matt Carpenter to start his outing. However, Rene Rivera cut down Edman after the RedBird attempted to take second base during Carpenter’s at-bat. Carpenter was later retired on a...

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