Good morning, Mets fans!
Today, the New York Mets play their second to last Spring Training game at home against the Washington Nationals. Joe Ross is expected to start for the Nationals while the Mets have yet to announce their starter. The game will start at 12:10 p.m. and can be seen on SNY or MLB Network.
Yesterday, the Mets beat the Atlanta Braves 12-2 in Jacob deGrom‘s final tune up before Opening Day. DeGrom showed that he is ready for the regular season, going three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Pete Alonso and Amed Rosario both collected three hits, while Keon Broxton, Tomas Nido, and Ronny Mauricio all collected two.
Latest Mets News
Jacob deGrom is losing confidence in the chances the Mets complete a contract extension before Opening Day.
The Mets signed Ruben Tejada to a minor league contract.
Rajai Davis, Adeiny Hechavarria, Ryan O’Rouke, Carlos Gomez and Hector Santiago were all sent to minor league camp.
Devin Mesoraco has asked for a release after being cut from major league camp.
Latest MLB News
Scooter Gennett is expected to miss eight to twelve weeks with a groin strain.
Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a two-year contract extension.
RHP Jason Hammel has called it quits.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic wrote about Miguel Cabrera‘s mentality going into the 2019 season.
Chicago Cubs utility man Ian Happ was sent to minor league camp.
The New York Yankees and Colorado Rockies made a minor trade.
The San Fransisco Giants and Minnesota Twins also made a minor trade.
The Baltimore Orioles claimed former Washington Nationals catcher Pedro Severino.
Latest NL East News
Jamal Collier of MLB.com writes about Washington Nationals GM Mike Rizzo’s optimism in extending third baseman Anthony Rendon.
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Matt Joyce from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations.
The Miami Marlins released catcher Bryan Holaday.
Todd Zolecki of MLB.com analyzes the competition Odubel Herrera has in the outfield going into this season.
Latest on MMO
Rich Coutinho shared his thoughts on the new Mets offense they will be displaying this season.
Logan Barer analyzed the current situation in free agency and how it is causing superstars to sign contract extensions.
Tim Ryder wrote about Brandon Nimmo finding his stride late in spring training.
On This Day in Mets History
2002: The Mets traded Lou Collier to the Montreal Expos for Jason Bay and Jim Serrano.
Birthdays: Jesus Alou (77), Gerry Tampleton (63), Jose Valverde (41).
LGM!
