Seth Lugo Threw Bullpen on Saturday

Tim Healey of Newsday reports that Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session on Saturday for the first time since fracturing his pinky toe on Monday. “Felt a little soreness when I got done, but that’s to be expected,” Lugo said. “Hopefully tomorrow that’s gone.” Mets manager, Luis Rojas, said he wasn’t concerned about the injury when it initially happened and...

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Game Recap: Mets Lose Both Split Squad Contests

Cardinals 2, Mets 0 – Roger Dean Stadium, Jupiter, FL (Boxscore) Pitching Marcus Stroman struck out Paul Goldschmidt and Yadier Molina following a one-out single via Matt Carpenter in a scoreless first but Tyler O’Neill took a middle-outside Stroman sinker deep to center field to lead off the second, giving the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. Rangel Ravelo walked and Lane Thomas singled off...

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Game Thread: Mets Split-Squads Against Marlins, Cardinals

Happy first day of baseball in 2020! In short order, we will be able to hear the SNY tune with the Mets booth welcoming us to St. Lucie and the Mets renovated stadium. The Mets will play a split-squad schedule to open up spring, with half the squad taking on the Marlins at home and the other half going to Jupiter to take on the Cardinals. And right away this year we jump into the main position...

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NL East Preview: Atlanta Braves

It’s not easy to come away dissatisfied after a 97-win season, but the 2019 Atlanta Braves managed to pull it off. Following a heartbreaking Game 5, series-ending loss to the St.Louis Cardinals in the NLDS — complete with a deflating 10-run top of the first for the Cards — Brian Snitker’s group has regrouped, reloaded with talent, and has plenty of reason to be optimistic...

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Tomas Nido Needs To Earn Spot on Opening Day Roster

The New York Mets did not do much to address their catching position this offseason, leading many to project the same backstop from last year to return in 2020. Brodie Van Wagenen has given Wilson Ramos a vote of confidence throughout this winter, leaving no questions as to who will be the starting catcher on Opening Day. However, the same can’t be said for Tomas Nido as the backup. Nido,...

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Morning Briefing: Let The Games Begin!

Good morning, Mets fans! Happy first Grapefruit league game day! The New York Mets will play baseball on Saturday (yes, you read that right). The team has split-squad games today against the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. The home game, airing on WPIX at 1:10 p.m., will feature off-season acquisition Rick Porcello on the bump and the away game, which can be heard on WCBS 880, will...

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