Good Morning Met Fans!
Today, the New York Mets (1-1-1) will have two split-squad games. Zack Wheeler will make his spring training debut against Matthew Boyd and Detriot Tigers(1-2) at First Data Field at 1:10 p.m. Meanwhile, two hours away, at Champion Stadium, Corey Oswalt‘s first spring training start will take place against Sean Newcomb and the Atlanta Braves (1-2) at 1:05 p.m.
Yesterday, Syndergaard dominated in his two innings of work while Tyler Bashlor, Daniel Zamora, Luis Avilan, and PJ Conlon all impressed in their brief one-inning stints. The Mets struggled on the offensive side of the ball and although they only had two hits, they still scored three runs. David Thompson, MMN’s No. 3 third baseman, went yard for game-tying three-run blast.
Latest Mets News
Brandon Nimmo will make his spring training debut at DH today after experiencing some shoulder soreness earlier in camp.
Noah Syndergaard is pumped for the Mets’ 2019 season.
Former Met prospect Rob Whalen opened up about his battle with anxiety and depression in his retirement letter.
Latest News in the MLB
The Twins officially publicized their signing of Marwin Gonzalez.
The Yankees hired Andy Pettitte as a special advisor to the general manager.
Pettitte originally declined Derek Jeter’s offer to join the Marlins’ front office.
The Bronx Bombers also inked Aaron Hicks to a team-friendly seven-year, $70 million dollar deal.
The Rockies and skipper Bud Black agreed to a three-year contract extension.
Mike Shildt was amazed at Alex Reyes’ bullpen.
Marc Craig has received a promotion to cover general baseball articles for the Athletic.
Molly Knight announced that she has been recruited to write for the Athletic.
Pedro Gomez of ESPN noted the intriguing truck that pulled up to the Dodgers’ Spring Training facility.
Dave Roberts is starting to get concerned about Clayton Kershaw’s shoulder injury per Jorge Castillo of The LA Times.
Kerry Crowley of The Bay Area News Group tweeted out that Drew Pomeranz took a unique approach to his dieting this offseason.
Joey Votto was very complimentary of Yusei Kikuchi’s curveball.
Latest in the NL East
Matt Breen of Philly.com hears that John Middleton is pleading the fifth until Bryce Harper signs.
Per Bob Nightengale of The USA Today, Harper’s decision is expected to come later this week.
Latest on MMO
John Flanigan wrote about how Dave Eiland is expecting the Mets’ rotation to exceed their sky-high expectations yet again.
Roberto Correa examined MMO’s No.1 ranked prospect Andres Gimenez.
Matt Musico thinks Pete Alonso has a shot on the Opening Day roster.
Mike Silva published his Talkin’ Mets podcast that featured MMO’s own Rich Coutinho.
On this Date in Mets History
2018: A.J. Griffin signed a minor-league deal.
Birthdays: Kevin Plawecki (29)
Let’s Go Mets!
