Luke Ritter has garnered a lot of attention over the last two seasons. He was drafted in 2019 of Wichita State and played in 68 games for Double-A Brooklyn that season, slashing .245/.351/.371 with only four home runs. It’s the season after the draft where numbers for prospects start to pop, but thanks to the pandemic, there was no minor league baseball. In 2021, he went to High-A and hit...
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The New York Mets got another look at pitcher Clay Holmes as he took the mound against the Washington Nationals on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. The game unfolded in two distinct halves for New York; an impressive start followed by a shaky finish. Despite building a commanding 6-0 lead, the Mets’ bullpen faltered, allowing Washington to rally and tie the game at...
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Jake Irvin (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (1-0, 0.00) WPIX The New York Mets look to build off Saturday’s win, their first win in a week, this afternoon against the Washington Nationals. The last time the Mets won consecutive spring training games was Friday the 28 of February and Saturday, March 1. While the wins themselves...
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David Peterson picked up right where he left off. After an impressive 2024 campaign — finally healthy after dealing with a hip ailment — the tall left-hander has emerged as one of the more reliable options in the New York Mets’ rotation. Sure, pitchers are typically ahead of hitters in spring training, but Peterson has now turned in back-to-back strong outings, giving Mets fans and the front...
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The New York Mets received some tough news Sunday morning. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed to reporters that catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. The expected length of absence is 6-to-8 weeks. Alvarez was 5-for-22 this spring, with a .598 OPS. All five of his hits were singles. His strikeout to walk ratio was 11 to 5. There is no mention...
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Drew Gilbert B/T: L/L Age: 24 Ht: 5’8″ Weight: 195 lbs Acquired: Selected in the first round by the Astros in the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft. ETA: 2025 Previous Rank: 2 2024 Stats: .205/.313/.371 (.685 OPS), 268 plate appearances, 47 H, 8 2B, 10 HR, 33 RBIs, 3 SB, 30 BB, 54 SO Overview One of the centerpieces of the Justin Verlander trade in 2023, Drew Gilbert spent a lot of time...
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