Carlos Mendoza, in his Wednesday pre-game press conference, said that Starling Marte would begin live batting practice in March. He also stated that it would be happening on the back fields. Mendoza said that Marte has been dealing with right knee soreness since “at least last summer.” Regarding his ability to get himself into game shape via running, Mendoza said, “He has some...
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025 • 1:10 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL RHP Paul Blackburn (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Max Meyer (0-0, -.–) MLB Gameday Audio (940 AM – Marlins Radio) The Mets look to get back in the win column today as they take on the Marlins in Jupiter. Since winning their first game of spring, the Mets tied once and have lost three games. There were plenty...
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Rico Garcia was an early addition to the Mets during the offseason, signing a minor league deal with the Mets in early November. Garcia was drafted by the Rockies in 2016 and made his major league debut with the Rockies in 2019, allowing seven runs over six innings spread over two games. Since making his major league debut, Garcia has bounced around organizations, going to the Giants, Orioles,...
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Jose Siri can field and run, but he’s been erratic (to put it kindly) at the plate in his four-year career. But hope springs eternal with each new season and on Tuesday the 29-year-old center fielder sent a 1-0 Ronel Blanco offering over the left-field fence for his first homer of spring training. Maybe this is the year he puts it all together. “Nice swing there,” Carlos...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Washington Nationals are re-signing reliever Kyle Finnegan to a one-year deal, per Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Finnegan, 33, earned an All-Star selection last season but struggled significantly in the second half. He’ll return to Washington on a $6 million guarantee. Despite his struggles, the Nats could still opt to have him close. A National since 2020, he has been...
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The Mets took another trip down I-95 to take on the Houston Astros at the Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday afternoon. Left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell, who the Mets signed during the offseason, made his spring debut on Tuesday. It was his first career major league start as prior to Tuesday, he had not made a start in the major leagues. He has, however, pitched as a starter in the...
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