Author: Patrick Glynn

WBC Game Thread: USA, Puerto Rico Start Play

The World Baseball Classic officially started late Tuesday night in America Pool A and B play. This has taken place in Japan and Taiwan with teams like Japan, Italy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Cuba, and more trying to advance to the knockout stage. Now, it’s time for Pool C and D to start. These pools are highlighted by the United States, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Mexico,...

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Spring Notes: Kodai Senga to Pitch Sunday

Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training for about two weeks now, and we’re starting to see some of the Mets’ primary starters make their way into action. Max Scherzer had his first start Sunday, and José Quintana pitched Tuesday. Justin Verlander will make his way into a game on Saturday, and now Buck Showalter announced Kodai Senga will make his spring debut this...

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Peterson Solid, Mauricio Homers Again as Mets Lose 12-7 to Cardinals

David Peterson got the start today the Mets’ fourth spring training game as the team traveled to West Palm Beach to play the St. Louis Cardinals. The team ultimately dropped the game 12-7, though some youngsters shined and Peterson got off to a nice start this spring. Peterson, looking to cement his spot as the first-man-up if any of the first five starters miss time, threw two strong...

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MMO’s Top 30 Prospects: No. 5 Jett Williams

No. 5, Jett Williams, SS B/T: R/R     Age: November 3, 2003 (19) Ht: 5’8″       Wt: 175 lb. ETA: 2026 Previous Rank: N/A Acquired: Drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 2022 MLB Draft 2022 Stats (FCL regular season): 10 games, 41 PAs, 1 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 6 RBIs, 4 BB, 6 K, .250/.366/.438/.803 The Mets’ 2022 draft haul was viewed across the board as a success by draft...

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Max Scherzer Wants to Pitch 200 Innings in 2023

Max Scherzer made an appearance at the podium Wednesday as Mets pitchers and catchers reported to Port St. Lucie at the start of spring training. After his 2022 season ended up marred with oblique injuries, Scherzer made sure to note that he has a goal of pitching 200 innings in 2023. While he didn’t note if that was just in the regular season or also included potential postseason...

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