The competition at the back-end of the New York Mets starting rotation is great this spring, as a lot of guys have showed up to camp looking to win a job on the Opening Day roster. Joey Lucchesi made his first start in the Grapefruit League on Wednesday, making his bid to be included in the Mets starting rotation by pitching three excellent innings. In the first inning, Lucchesi struck out the...

The Mets fell 3-2 to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium after the fish held on for a one-out, walk-off, two-run homer. Joey Lucchesi threw three solid no-hit innings and struck out four in the process. Francisco Lindor knocked two of the Mets’ five hits, and Alberto Almora’s two-run double put up New York’s only runs of the afternoon. On...

Dominic Smith was supposed to start in left field for today’s Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins, but he ended up being a late scratch with Mallex Smith taking his place in the starting lineup. During manager Luis Rojas’ media availability prior to the game, we learned that Smith’s injury is nothing more than some wrist soreness. Rojas said that Smith is...

New York Mets (7-5) vs. Miami Marlins (7-2) Wednesday, March 17, 2021 • 1:05 p.m. Roger Dean Chevrolet • Jupiter, Florida LHP Joey Lucchesi (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Sandy Alcantara (0-0, 0.00) Recapping Tuesday’s Contest: Yesterday was a great day for the Mets. Jacob deGrom pitched four innings allowing two hits, while striking out six. He allowed his first run of the spring on a solo homer...