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It’s been a long four months, but we can finally say that today is deGrom day for the first time since September 26, 2018!
After getting off to a good start with a 4-3 win yesterday, the Mets play their second Spring Training game today against the Houston Astros. The expected starters will be Jacob deGrom for the New York Mets and Rogelio Armenteros for the Houston Astros. The game can be viewed on WPIX at 1 p.m.
The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-3 yesterday afternoon. Hector Santiago got the win after pitching one scoreless inning. Walker Lockett started the game, pitching an inning and two thirds, allowing three hits, a walk, and two earned runs.
Pete Alonso hit a long home run to dead center as well as drew a walk, the first of which helped tie the game. Robinson Cano and Rymer Liriano got the other two RBI, with Cano hitting an RBI single and Liriano hitting a solo home run.
Latest Mets News
Jed Lowrie has been diagnosed with a “capsule sprain” in his left knee and does not know when he will return.
Brandon Nimmo has resumed all baseball activities and expects to play a game this week.
Latest MLB News
Clayton Kershaw is dealing with an unspecified arm issue but is expected to resume throwing in the next few days.
Rumors circulated that Craig Kimbrel could sit out the 2019 season if his desired contract is not met, but it was quickly refuted by his agent David Meter.
The Cincinnati Reds officially signed José Iglesias to a minor-league contract with an invite to major league camp.
The St. Louis Cardinals and José Martinez agreed to a two-year contract.
According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani could progress to hitting soft-toss pitching soon.
Latest NL East News
Andrew McCutchen gave a pretty self-explanatory reason as to why he signed with the Philadelphia Phillies this offseason.
According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, Miami Marlins fifth prospect Sandy Alcantara had an impressive start to spring training, pitching two scoreless innings and reaching 98 mph.
Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer is not a fan of the new pitch clock.
The Atlanta Braves introduced a new 3D helmet logo that they’ll be wearing during spring training.
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Michael Mayer noted New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway‘s comments after a 4-3 win against the Atlanta Braves
Jack Hendon analyzed the spring training debut of Pete Alonso
Dilip Sridhar spoke on the consistent release points of Zack Wheeler, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, and Seth Lugo.
This Day in Mets History
1976: The Mets acquire Bill Hands from the Texas Rangers in exchange for George Stone.
2010: The Mets sign Rod Barajas to a one-year contract.
Birthdays: Gustavo Molina turns 37.
