Tag: Morning Briefing

Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Never Had Final Conversation With Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! With the Orioles in the Bronx for a series with the Yankees, it marks the first time Pete Alonso has returned to New York since his departure from the Mets this offseason. Prior to Friday’s series opener, Alonso held a 13-minute session with media where he said he never had a final conversation with Steve Cohen or David Stearns before signing with the Orioles. He...

Morning Briefing: Mets Provide Clarity on Rotation

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets provided clarity on their upcoming rotation in the coming days. Kodai Senga will pitch Saturday, with Nolan McLean and Clay Holmes to follow. Senga slots into David Peterson’s original spot in the rotation. Peterson is expected to pitch in some capacity the next turn through the rotation, whether it’s a start or a bulk appearance out of the bullpen....

Morning Briefing: Mets on Brink of Double-Digit Losing Streak

Good morning, Mets fans. Latest Mets News Rock bottom keeps getting deeper and deeper for the Mets (7-13) as they lost their ninth straight game Friday to the Cubs (10-9), 12-4. The game was noncompetitive from the beginning, as Kodai Senga allowed four first-inning runs. Absolutely nothing is going right for the Mets right now, and they are on the verge of a 10-game losing streak just 20 games...

Morning Briefing: Tommy Pham to Join Triple-A Syracuse Soon

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ plan for Tommy Pham is to have him join Triple-A Syracuse soon to face better competition. Pham has been with Low-A St. Lucie getting reps in after not being with a team during spring training. The Mets signed Pham, who had previously been with the team in 2023, to a minor league deal on Opening Day. He could soon see himself part of the equation on the...

Morning Briefing: Jorge Polanco Still Held Back by Achilles

Good morning, Mets fans! Jorge Polanco’s Achilles continues to be a problem, as it held him out of the lineup again on Friday. Manager Carlos Mendoza called it tendinitis, and he considers Polanco day-to-day. Polanco has not played first base since last Saturday and has not been in the lineup at all in two of the last four games. Mark Vientos, who has been swinging the bat well, will...

Morning Briefing: Elian Peña to Open Season With Single-A St. Lucie

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Matt Eddy of Baseball America, the New York Mets are assigning shortstop Elian Peña to Single-A St. Lucie to begin the 2026 season. The 18-year old will skip the FCL and is being fast-tracked straight to St. Lucie, which opens its 2026 slate April 7 against the Dunedin Blue Jays. The Mets beat the Pirates 4-2 on Saturday to clinch the season-opening series, improving...

Morning Briefing: David Peterson Likely to Start Second Game of Season

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are likely to start David Peterson in the second game of the season against the Pirates despite the lack of a formal announcement. Freddy Peralta has already been named the Opening Day starter, and Nolan McLean is expected to start the third game of the season. Latest Mets News The Mets lost to the Cardinals 4-3 in Grapefruit...

Morning Briefing: Team USA Advances to WBC Semifinals

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday night, Team USA defeated Team Canada 5-3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Brice Turang and Pete Crow-Armstrong provided support at the bottom of the lineup, each recording two hits and an RBI. Team USA will face the formidable Team Dominican Republic on Sunday at 8 p.m. with a spot in the WBC championship game on the...

Morning Briefing: Freddy Peralta Seeking Long-Term Contract

Good morning, Mets fans! Freddy Peralta, the new Mets ace, is reportedly seeking a deal of seven or eight years in extension talks with the Mets. Peralta, 29, was acquired from Milwaukee this offseason and is line for a big payday. The former Brewer went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA in 2025 and will look to be just as productive leading the Mets’ rotation in 2026. WBC Results Venezuela 6 –...

Morning Briefing: MLB Reveals Mets’ Spring Breakout Roster

Good morning, Mets fans. The New York Mets fell 7–4 to the Washington Nationals on Thursday after missing several key scoring opportunities. Brett Baty provided the early highlight with a two-run homer following hits by Mike Tauchman and Bo Bichette, but the offense struggled with runners in scoring position, including a bases-loaded chance in the seventh that produced just one run. For more,...

Morning Briefing: Mets Announce More Theme and Heritage Games

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets announced their theme and heritage games from April to June this year. Of note, the team is hosting Star Wars night on May 14, where fans can receive a Nolan McLean Mandalorian themed bobblehead. Among the other theme games on the schedule are First Responders Appreciation Night (April 23) and Puerto Rican Heritage Night (June 9). Latest Mets News Manager Carlos...

Morning Briefing: Baty, Vientos to See Plenty of Time at First in 2026

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza said in a press conference that the DH spot will play in “big time” as the Mets try to keep Jorge Polanco healthy in 2026. He noted that Mark Vientos and Brett Baty will likely get playing time at first base as we’ve seen in spring practices, while Polanco will DH some games. Latest Mets News After dropping their spring opener to the Marlins on Saturday,...

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