Morning Briefing: Matz Up For Third Spring Start

Good Morning Mets Fans! The weekend got off to a great start for the team, as they beat the reigning World Series champion Boston Red Sox 10-2 yesterday afternoon.

Zack Wheeler was nearly flawless on the mound, going four innings with three strikeouts and only allowing one hit. Pete Alonso showcased his tremendous power, hitting a solo home run that left the building. Brandon Nimmo also had a nice day at the plate, collecting two hits, two RBI, and a run scored.

Today, the Mets head back to St. Lucie where Steven Matz will be facing Austin Gomber and the St. Louis Cardinals at 1:10 p.m. The game can be seen on WPIX as well as listened to on WCBS 880.

Latest Mets News

The New York Mets announced they have released infielder T.J. Rivera

Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com reports on the Mets playing Jeff McNeil at third base and what it might mean for the availability of Jed Lowrie and Todd Frazier on Opening Day.

Yoenis Cespedes plans to begin throwing on Monday and believes he feels well enough to begin batting practice.

Brodie Van Wagenen once again confirmed his stance on who to take to New York for Opening Day.

Tim Britton of The Athletic assesses how much the Mets can rely on Robinson Cano over the next five seasons.

Latest MLB News

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Kansas City Royals have signed catcher Martin Maldonado to a one year, $2.5 million dollar contract.

Alyson Footer of MLB.com writes on Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani throwing for the first time since undergoing Tommy John Surgery.

The Baltimore Orioles made a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, acquiring outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. for international pool money.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Los Angeles Angels top prospect Jo Adell suffered a left hamstring strain and right ankle sprain in a split-squad game against the Chicago Cubs.