Morning Briefing: Juan Soto Given 99 in MLB The Show Ratings

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, MLB The Show began unveiling player overalls for the 2025 rendition of their video game. Leading the charge for the Mets is their big off-season signing, Juan Soto, who comes in at a 99 overall after starting last year’s game at 91. Francisco Lindor follows with 95 overall, and then Pete Alonso, Mark Vientos, and Kodai Senga round out the top 5 at 85,...

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2025 NRI Preview: Jakson Reetz

The Mets have only two catchers on the 40-man roster, so there is an open competition right now to be the “third” catcher if needed. The Mets brought four catchers as non-roster invitees to major league camp. Two catchers are current Mets prospects Kevin Parada (he was reassigned on Tuesday) and Hayden Senger, a former prospect for the Twins who never made it to the majors Chris Williams. Then...

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MMO Weekly Episode 104: Cobra Kai Co-Creator Jon Hurwitz

Mets fans, an all-new episode is here! This week, Mike and I are joined by a special guest: Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of the hit TV series Cobra-Kai and diehard Mets fan! Jon had some great conversations with us about his love for the Mets, expectations for this season, the Steve Cohen effect, and much more! What does the new ownership group mean to a Mets fan in their 40s who has seen...

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Mets Lead in Spending for Third Straight Season

The Mets set a new MLB record in 2024 with a $333.3 million regular payroll. That number, which is according to the league and was obtained by The Associated Press, marks the third staight year the team led the bigs in player spending. New York in fact totaled $430.4 million last year when you include the $97.1 million spent as part of the luxury tax. The Mets luxury tax payment of $97 million...

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Padres Signing Jose Iglesias

The San Diego Padres are signing former Met Jose Iglesias, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports it’s a minor league deal. Iglesias would get $3 million if in the majors and could earn another $1 million through incentives. In one season with the Mets, Iglesias batted .333/.381/.448, with an .829 OPS. He hit 16 doubles, one triple and four home...

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Megill Facing Familiar Fight for Fifth Spot

Tylor Megill made his spring debut Tuesday, touched 98 mph with his four-seam fastball, and gave up a run on two hits in 2 2/3 innings. “Feel good,” he told reporters after his 47-pitch outing. “I don’t feel like I’m trying too much. Mechanics feel well. Body feels well. Ball is coming out well. So overall, feel good. Just get ready for the next one and go from...

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