Tag: Grapefruit League

3 Up, 3 Down: Let The Real Games Begin

We’ve made it, everybody. Spring training is finally over and Opening Day is now just exactly two sleeps away as the New York Mets prepare to get the 2024 regular season underway. Spring, as it always is, proved to be a long slog down the home stretch as appetite for games that actually matter grew and grew by the day. After all, there’s only so much  Grapefruit League action a sane...

3 Up, 3 Down: The Story Of Two JD’s, Offensive Struggles, Pitching Hope

There have been some really interesting developments that have unfolded for the New York Mets since our last edition of 3 Up, 3 Down earlier in the week. The starting pitching continues to be a real strength, while the offense has hit an almighty towering wall over the past handful of games. Of course, it is foolish to put too much stock into anything spring training related, but there are...

3 Up, 3 Down: Welcome Return, Leadoff Dilemma, Vientos Shows Out

We’re entering the final two weeks of spring training action for the New York Mets, and the 2024 roster picture is taking shape. Competition is really heating up for the final few roster spots available as we edge closer and closer to Opening Day. For those already guaranteed a spot in the big leagues, the remaining 16 games of Grapefruit League action will be used as a dress rehearsal for...

3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Off To Hot Start in Spring Training

Welcome to the first 3 Up, 3 Down of the 2024 season! It has been a near-perfect start to spring training for the Mets, who are 4-1 in Grapefruit League play heading into Thursday’s game against the Astros. Granted, results don’t really matter all that much in spring training, but performances and trends do. There have been plenty of positives for the Mets on that front. Not...

Spring Training Game Thread: Cardinals vs Mets

Saturday, February 24, 2024 • 1:10 PM Clover Field • Port St Lucie, FL LHP Zack Thompson (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (0-0, -.–) SNY There are so many firsts when it comes to the start of the baseball season. There’s the first day players arrive at camp, the official first day of pitchers and catchers, the first address from the manager, the first whole team workout, the first...

Tylor Megill to Start Mets Grapefruit League Opener

Tylor Megill will get the start when the Mets begin Grapefruit League action on Saturday vs. the Cardinals in Port St. Lucie, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Righties José Butto and Max Kranick are slated to start the second and third games. The game starts at 1:10 p.m. ET on SNY. The trio will all be battling for roster spots. Megill made 25 starts for the Mets last season,...

MMO Game Thread: Cardinals vs Mets, 6:10 PM

Saturday, March 25, 2023 • 6:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, Florida RHP Andre Pallante (0-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (1-1, 3.00) WPIX The Mets were firing on all cylinders on Friday. On Saturday, they look to keep that going and bring that momentum into the regular season which is less than a week away! Max Scherzer tossed 100 pitches on Friday, allowing two runs on four hits and...

Morning Briefing: Mets Split Grapefruit League Opening Day

Good morning, Mets fans! Spring training games are officially under way! The Mets split their Grapefruit League opening doubleheader with a loss to Houston and a home-opening win over the Marlins. The Mets will take on the Washington Nationals today at 1:00 p.m. at Clover Park. Latest Mets News Tim Healey of Newsday Sports talks about Brandon Nimmo’s “blueprint” for spring training, which did...

Baty Impresses, Mets Drop Grapefruit League Opener To Astros

The New York Mets officially began their 2023 Grapefruit League campaign on Saturday with a split squad assignment. First up was the Houston Astros, where a travelling and young roster struggled to come up with offense in a 4-2 loss at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. It proved to be a losing start for the Mets, but it was a useful opportunity to get the first real look of spring at players...

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs. Astros, 1:05 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2023 • 1:05 P.M. The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches • West Palm Beach, Florida RHP Denyi Reyes vs. RHP Brandon Bielak MLB.TV Mets baseball is finally here! The Mets play two split-squad games today that are more like a doubleheader with one starting at 1:05 p.m. and the second one starting at 6:10 p.m. First up for the Mets this afternoon are the Houston Astros. Like every...

Player Of The Game: Brett Baty Starts Spring Strong

It was no secret that spring training was going to be vital for Brett Baty in terms of proving he should crack the Opening Day roster for the Mets. He’s off to a strong start. With the Mets holding an intra-squad game on Friday before the real Grapefruit League action begins on Saturday, Baty had an early opportunity to impress and he did exactly that. Facing Joey Lucchesi – who is...

Mets’ 2021 Spring Training Schedule Released

Major League Baseball announced the 2021 Spring Training schedule with the Mets beginning their Grapefruit League play on Feb. 27 against the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Pitchers and catchers are set to report on Wednesday, February 17, while position players will report on Monday, February 22. The Mets will play 31 exhibition games in 2021, including 16 home games in Port St. Lucie. The Mets...

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