Author: Tyler Antonelle

Morning Briefing: Carlos Mendoza Praises Luis Robert Jr.

Good morning, Mets fans! Manager Carlos Mendoza appeared on Foul Territory Friday. He spoke about Luis Robert Jr., calling the new Met “one of the best” when healthy. The Mets will hope their new center fielder can stay healthy and tap into his potential, which would give the team a massive boost in 2026. Latest Mets News SNY Director John DeMarsico announced on Twitter that he is...

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Morning Briefing: Bo Bichette Nearly Had Agreement With Phillies

Good morning, Mets fans! The big news from Friday was that the Mets signed infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract with opt-outs after Years 1 and 2. The news was first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. Bichette is the Mets’ answer after losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes to the Dodgers. Bichette is a career .294 batter who hit .311/.357/.483/.840 with 18 home...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Opening Day to Air on NBC and Peacock

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ 2026 Opening Day matchup against the Pirates will be nationally televised as part of NBC and Peacock’s Opening Day doubleheader. The game will air at 1:00 p.m. ET on March 26 and will be followed by the Diamondbacks and Dodgers at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game is likely to feature this new-look Mets team against Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes. The Mets will be...

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Morning Briefing: Former Mets Hitting Coach Jeremy Barnes Joins Nats

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets hitting coach Jeremy Barnes announced on LinkedIn that he is joining the Nationals as the director of baserunning, game play and defense. Barnes spent 2022-2025 on the Mets’ major league staff, serving this past season as co-hitting coach with Eric Chávez. The Mets replaced Barnes and Chávez with Troy Snitker. Latest MLB News Former White Sox...

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Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos to Represent Nicaragua in WBC

Good morning, Mets fans! Mark Vientos will represent Nicaragua at the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Vientos was born in Connecticut and went to high school in Florida, but his mom was born in Nicaragua while his dad was born in the Dominican Republic. Notable players who represented Nicaragua in the 2023 WBC include Jonathan Loáisiga and Erasmo Ramírez. Latest Mets News The Mets posted a...

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