Jacob deGrom’s Career Trajectory Is Just Ridiculous

Just when you think Jacob deGrom can’t find another gear on the mound, he does. OK, well, we don’t know exactly what kind of next level we’ll see from the two-time National League Cy Young Award winner yet. If his performance during spring training indicates anything, though, 2021 is just going to keep adding to his lore. His most recent appearance against the Houston Astros in West Palm...

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Arodys Vizcaino Flashes Impressive Velocity in Grapefruit League Debut

It’s been nearly two full calendar years since Arodys Vizcaino took the mound in a big-league uniform. So, one can imagine he likely felt some butterflies when his name was called to pitch the sixth inning on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals in Port St. Lucie. Once he got on the mound, though, it didn’t seem like the nerves got to him very much. It helps when you get a...

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David Peterson Has Uneven Second Spring Training Start

On Sunday afternoon, David Peterson, who is among the top contenders for the New York Mets’ fifth starter spot, took the mound in Port St. Lucie against the St. Louis Cardinals for his second exhibition start. Peterson tossed four innings, allowing three runs on five hits, walking two and striking out one. He threw 68 pitches, 41 for strikes. Peterson began his day by retiring the first...

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Morning Briefing: Maikel Franco Agrees to Deal With Orioles

Good morning, Mets fans! Third baseman Maikel Franco, who the Mets had their eyes on for a brief second, has agreed to a deal with the Orioles, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Let’s catch you up on everything else that happened yesterday around the Mets and MLB. Latest Mets News Per Justin Toscano of The Record, the lone Met who will be permitted into Clover Park today will be...

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Robust Fifth Inning Fuels Mets 7-5 Victory Over Cardinals

The Mets bested the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 at Clover Park Sunday afternoon. The highlight of today’s game was a 22-pitch plate appearance from Luis Guillorme that ended in a walk. The pitcher? The flame-throwing Jordan Hicks making his first appearance of the spring today. Guillorme vs Hicks in its entirety: pic.twitter.com/BIdtqfWRo6 — Metsmerized Online (@Metsmerized) March 14,...

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Spring Training Game Thread: Mets vs. Cardinals, 1:10 PM

New York Mets (5-5) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (4-4) Sunday, March 14, 2021 • 1:10 p.m. Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, Florida LHP David Peterson (0-0, 0.00) vs. Carlos Martinez (0-1, 11.57) Recapping Saturday’s Game The Mets lost to the Washington Nationals on Saturday when the Nats scored two run runs in the bottom of the ninth against Ryley Gilliam. However, the games here don’t mean...

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