Good morning, Mets fans!
MLB and the MLBPA met for a lengthy period of time, but multiple reports indicate that the two sides made very little progress on an agreement. As Monday’s deadline draws nearer, the chances of a full, 162-game season seem to grow dimmer by the moment.
Latest Mets News
University of Houston’s Jake Allen announced on Twitter that he is joining the Mets’ performance and rehab staff. Allen has been with Houston since 2018, working as a strength and conditioning coach, and most recently, as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance.
Pete Alonso surprised workers at University Hospital in Newark with a message to show appreciation towards them.
Pete Alonso delivered a surprise message of appreciation to four University Hospital workers.
We are proud of the work and commitment of @UnivHospNewark & @UnivHospFdn for continuing to battle on the frontlines of COVID-19 👏@homersforheroes pic.twitter.com/x6IdNJiH3F
— MLB Players Trust (@MLBPlayersTrust) February 24, 2022
ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that the Mets had talks with Freddie Freeman before the lockout ensued.
The Mets announced that Billy Wagner, Howard Johnson, and Ken MacKenzie have been added to the list of Old Timers’ Day attendees.
Latest MLB News
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote about what he thinks MLB and the players should proceed.
ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel released his first MLB Draft rankings for 2022, which included three sons of former big leaguers.
Tyler Kepner of The New York Times wrote about what it means to have a uniform number unofficially retired.
Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports that the Dodgers have had talks about an extension with manager Dave Roberts.
Latest on MMO
Mike Mayer breaks down the Mets’ corner outfield depth chart.
Matt Musico examines how volatile the Mets’ outfield defense has been in recent years.
MetsMinors.net is giving away an autographed card of Mets prospect JT Schwartz.
The Get Metsmerized Podcast is giving away a signed Eric Chavez card.
On This Date in Mets History
2016: Major League Baseball announces changes to limit the number of mound visits each team gets in a game, and what constitutes a legal slide. The latter rule is partially due to the violent leg injury Ruben Tejada suffered in the 2015 NLDS.
Birthdays: Ed Lynch (66)
Let’s go Mets!
