With various New York Mets jockeying for just a handful of available roster spots this spring, some exciting competitions have emerged from the fracas. But there’s one that’s largely flown under the radar, and it’s shaping up to be just as exciting as the others. Most eyes have been focused on the epic battle at first base between rookie sensation Pete Alonso and former...
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Good Morning Mets Fans! The weekend got off to a great start for the team, as they beat the reigning World Series champion Boston Red Sox 10-2 yesterday afternoon. Zack Wheeler was nearly flawless on the mound, going four innings with three strikeouts and only allowing one hit. Pete Alonso showcased his tremendous power, hitting a solo home run that left the building. Brandon Nimmo also had a...
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Matt Ehalt of The Record reported on Saturday that rumors circulating regarding the New York Mets roster, specifically the team’s re-hauled relief corps, are close to confirming the team will carry seven relievers heading into the upcoming season. After the headlining group of Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Seth Lugo, and Justin Wilson at the back-end of the Mets’ bullpen corps, there...
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The New York Mets defeated the Boston Red Sox, 10-2, at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, FL on Saturday afternoon (box score). Zack Wheeler looked terrific, pitching four innings (43 pitches), allowing one hit and striking out three. His fastball touched 97 MPH and his location was impressively locked in. After entering the day with a 10.13 Grapefruit League earned-run average, he lowered that mark...
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Zack Wheeler just needed a few starts to get his sea legs. After two okay starts to begin Spring, Wheeler pitched four scoreless innings against the defending champions and their best lineup which featured Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, Andrew Benintendi, and Xander Bogaerts. Wheeler set down the first six guys to face him today. He gave up a single in the third inning but quickly rebounded....
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Mets’ outfielder Keon Broxton departed Saturday afternoon’s game against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent leg injury. Broxton, 28, was attempting to rob Boston’s Rafael Devers of an extra-base hit when he crashed into the wall. He was seen favoring his knee, but was able to leave the field on his own power, albeit limping a bit. The Florida native was acquired by the...
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