Author: Nathan Cooper

Alvarez, Manaea Show Positive Signs in Mets’ Loss to Marlins

The Francisco Alvarez and Sean Manaea-led New York Mets (5-5-1) fell to the Miami Marlins (6-6) tonight in a low-scoring game in Jupiter. After the Mets went down in order in the top of the first inning, Manaea took the mound for his Grapefruit League debut. After retiring the first two batters, he allowed a solo home run to Connor Norby on a sweeper before getting out of the inning trailing...

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Morning Briefing: Team USA Ironing Out Starting Rotation

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets starter Nolan McLean will make his WBC debut in Team USA’s fourth game against Italy, per Joel Sherman of the NY Post. However, he did not report Monday with the rest of the team. McLean is ill, which may put his initial start in jeopardy. Due to still being with the Mets in Port St. Lucie, it is possible he could start for the Mets on Wednesday, instead of...

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Peralta Shines, Melendez Hits Two Homers as Mets Rout Cardinals

MJ Melendez and Freddy Peralta were superb in the Mets’ (4-2-1) 14-3 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals (4-3) in Jupiter on Friday. The Mets hit the ground running in the first inning of Friday’s matchup. Carson Benge was hit by the first pitch of the game by Quinn Mathews. Juan Soto promptly hit a soft double to left field to give the Mets runners on second and third with nobody out....

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Morning Briefing: Ryan Lambert Has Stellar Outing in Mets Win

Good morning, Mets fans! Ryan Lambert pitched a clean eighth inning, allowing one hit while striking out three in the Mets’ 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, as recapped by Gianna Arantes. Lambert set the radar gun ablaze, tallying the five hardest thrown pitches of the day and maxing out at 99 mph. Expect more firepower on the mound from Lambert this spring, as he has been known to...

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Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Optimistic About 2026 Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets reported to spring training on Monday, officially beginning full-team preparation for the 2026 season.  Notes from PSL included Carson Benge meeting Juan Soto for the first time and the “Holy s—” quote that followed, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Steve Cohen discussed being “annoyed” by the Mets’ lack of winning, and his optimism...

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