ESPN released its 2020 Top 100 players list, and this year it features five Mets, which is tied for second most in the league. The Dodgers are leading the way with seven. Michael Conforto was the first player featured on the list, taking over the 100 spot. The slugging outfielder is looking to continue his power hitting consistency at the plate in 2020, while looking to continue to become more...
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The minor league signing of Erasmo Ramírez in late January was, at the time, a mere footnote in Mets news cycles given that Luis Rojas had been named manager just a day prior. And while Ramírez’s signing brought little fanfare — few, if any minor league pacts do — Rojas has been encouraged by what the major league veteran has shown through three weeks of spring games. “He’s been great. He’s been...
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Mets pitcher Walker Lockett made his second appearance of the spring Monday against the Marlins. Though he gave up three hits, and several hard hit balls, Lockett made it through three innings without giving up a run. He has not given up a run in his two outings. Later in the game, Seth Lugo made his spring debut and pitched an effective inning after spelling Lockett. Jonathan Villar led off the...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets offense remained quiet as the ball club tied the Miami Marlins 1-1 on Monday afternoon at Roger Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter. Today, the Mets will face off against the Houston Astros at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches of West Palm Beach. Rick Porcello will be starting for the Mets, while the Astros will be starting Framber Valdez. Today’s game will...
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Mets fans, this is the third injury article I’m writing and Spring Training isn’t even over yet. First there was Seth Lugo and his pinky toe. Then there was J.D. Davis and his shoulder. Then there was Brandon Nimmo and his heart. Now there is Michael Conforto and his side. According to Newsday’s Tim Healey, Conforto tweaked his side while making a catch in right field during...
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New York Mets non-roster invitee Eduardo Nunez has apparently earned himself a more in-depth audition for his new team with his encouraging 8-for-25 start at the plate this spring (double, triple, five RBIs, two strikeouts). Per Tim Healey of Newsday, Mets skipper Luis Rojas said Nunez, 32, will begin to see time at shortstop — a position he hasn’t played regularly since 2013 (75...
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