Author: Nate Mendelson

Starling Marte Took Live Batting Practice

Updated Post – Feb. 23, 13:55 Mets right fielder Starling Marte took live batting practice on Thursday in Mets camp off starter Kodai Senga. Marte also took full regular BP as he recovers from groin surgery. Buck Showalter told the media after BP that the Mets have a date in mind for when Marte will likely start playing in games, but don’t want to get it out there publicly yet....

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Sandy Alderson Officially No Longer Mets Team President

Sandy Alderson is no longer the Mets team president, says owner Steve Cohen. Alderson is now with the team as an advisor with Cohen becoming more and more involved in day-to-day operations. That includes Cohen spending every Thursday in Mets meetings and not as his hedge fund. Alderson has been with the Mets since 2011. Originally hired to replace Omar Minaya as the general manager, Alderson has...

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Khalil Lee Clears Waivers, Coming to Big League Camp

Updated Post – Feb. 15, 8:37 Mets outfielder Khalil Lee has cleared waivers after being recently designated for assignment. He was sent outright to Triple-A Syracuse. The DFA came shortly after the Mets found out Major League Baseball was investigating Lee for the alleged assault of his former girlfriend. Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Lee is still in the Mets organization and will...

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MMO Top 30 Prospects: No. 7 Blade Tidwell

No. 7 Blade Tidwell, RHP B/T: R/R     Age: June 8, 2001 (21) Ht: 6’4″       Wt: 207 lb. ETA: 2025  Previous Rank: 9 Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2022 June Amateur Draft from Tennessee 2022 Stats (College): 3-2, 3.00 ERA, 39.0 IP, 51 K, 11 BB 2022 Stats (St. Lucie): .0-1, 2,16 ERA, 8.1 IP, 9 K, 6 BB With a first name like Blade, it’s hard not to be excited about the Mets 2022...

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Brandon Nimmo Skipping World Baseball Classic Due to Injury Risk

Mets centerfielder Brandon Nimmo was projected to be starting at the same position for Team Italy during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The tournament that takes place during spring training will feature loads of major leaguers but Nimmo will not be one of them. The Mets outfielder will instead spend his spring in Port St. Lucie, Florida with his teammates. “Being with this team and the...

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