Author: Robert Colonna

Notes From Camp: Kodai Senga Up to 97 MPH

We’re drawing closer to the first Grapefruit League games of the year! Here are the latest notes from the Mets in Port St. Lucie. Kodai Senga In 2023, Kodai Senga threw his fastball 97 miles per hour or faster roughly 38% of the time. In 2025, he only threw it that fast 10% of the time. Carlos Mendoza said Senga was throwing up to 97 MPH in his bullpen session today. It is still early, and...

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2026 Mets Positional Outlook: Corner Infield

Spring training is right around the corner and the New York Mets’ Opening Day roster will begin to take shape. Multiple positions are still up for grabs and with Francisco Lindor undergoing hamate surgery it is possible some of the team’s infield depth could be tested early on in the season. Major League Starters Bo Bichette (3B) Age: 27 Contract: 3 years, $126 million, with two opt...

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Steve Cohen Interview with Howie Rose

Steve Cohen sat down with Howie Rose in an annual interview posted by the New York Mets to discuss why he is excited by this new Mets team and why he believes they are a playoff contender. He said the Mets have not won enough World Series and he wants to bring another to Queens. On Players Who Left He discussed how he can understand when fans get upset when fan favorite players leave the team....

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2026 NL East Positional Rankings: Starting Rotation

In a typical season, a team expects to have 10-12 pitchers make starts for them. Last year, the Mets had 14 pitchers start a game (excluding openers) and the cracks in their depth showed. This year they worked to not only improve their depth, but also improve the front end of their rotation. Let’s see how they stack up among the rest of the National League East. No 5. Washington Nationals...

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Stearns: Soto to Play Left Field This Year

David Stearns sat with the media to mark the start of spring training (pitchers and catchers report tomorrow) and recap the offseason. He stated the Mets have expectations to win and play at a high level and Stearns said he believes they will this year with the roster they have constructed. Lindor’s Opening Day at Risk Unfortunately, the spring got started on a sour note with some injury...

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