Author: Tyler Antonelle

Morning Briefing: Jorge Polanco Still Held Back by Achilles

Good morning, Mets fans! Jorge Polanco’s Achilles continues to be a problem, as it held him out of the lineup again on Friday. Manager Carlos Mendoza called it tendinitis, and he considers Polanco day-to-day. Polanco has not played first base since last Saturday and has not been in the lineup at all in two of the last four games. Mark Vientos, who has been swinging the bat well, will...

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Morning Briefing: Jonah Tong Throws Four Scoreless in Season Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! Jonah Tong made his 2026 season debut Friday in the Syracuse Mets’ Opening Day game. He threw four innings of scoreless baseball, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out four. He threw 73 pitches (42 strikes). The Mets won 3-1 over Worcester to kick off the minor league season. Latest Mets News The Mets (1-0) play their second game of the season...

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Morning Briefing: David Peterson Likely to Start Second Game of Season

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are likely to start David Peterson in the second game of the season against the Pirates despite the lack of a formal announcement. Freddy Peralta has already been named the Opening Day starter, and Nolan McLean is expected to start the third game of the season. Latest Mets News The Mets lost to the Cardinals 4-3 in Grapefruit...

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Morning Briefing: Team USA Advances to WBC Semifinals

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday night, Team USA defeated Team Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Brice Turang and Pete Crow-Armstrong provided support at the bottom of the lineup, each recording two hits and an RBI. Team USA will face the formidable Team Dominican Republic on Sunday at 8 p.m. with a spot in the WBC championship game on the...

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Morning Briefing: Freddy Peralta Seeking Long-Term Contract

Good morning, Mets fans! Freddy Peralta, the new Mets ace, is reportedly seeking a deal of seven or eight years in extension talks with the Mets. Peralta, 29, was acquired from Milwaukee this offseason and is line for a big payday. The former Brewer went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 2025 and will look to be just as productive leading the Mets’ rotation in 2026. WBC Results Venezuela 6 –...

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