Good morning, Mets fans! After a bullpen session on Friday, former Met Max Scherzer told reporters that he was good to go for the ALCS. “I’ve pressed all the buttons I can,” Scherzer said. “I’m ready to go.” Scherzer hasn’t pitched in a month since suffering a strained teres major muscle in his right shoulder, but he pitched well for the Rangers...
Before they head out to Miami on Tuesday, the Mets played an intrasquad game on Monday at Clover Park. Kodai Senga pitched five scoreless innings for one of the squads and looked how he has all spring: locked in and ready for the regular season. Senga struck out seven in five innings of work on Monday, including three straight strikeouts in the first inning to start the game. .@kodaisenga...
Time to get ready for the Marte Party! Sunday afternoon was the final tune up in the Mets spring season, as the team prepares to begin another season of baseball on March 30th. One of those people who got the most out of their final few reps is Mets outfielder Starling Marte. Yesterday, Marte had a strong showing, contributing directly to two out of three runs scored by the Mets, by going...
Both USA and Puerto Rico are set to play their second games of the World Baseball Classic. In game one for the United States, they defeated Great Britain 6-2. Adam Wainwright was credited with the win, and the USA was led by Kyle Schwarber and his two-run home run offensively. Meanwhile, Puerto Rico defeated Nicaragua 9-1 on Saturday. Marcus Stroman picked up the win, and Mets’ shortstop...
Good morning, Mets fans! Abbey Mastracco of The Daily News is reporting that Mets prospect Mark Vientos could be an option anywhere in the infield. Vientos came with three different fielding gloves to player several different positions and could realistically be another first baseman option behind Alonso and current designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. “I’m ready to play in the big leagues every...
When you go to watch the Mets play in Port St. Lucie during the month of March you could see a very different infield than the one that will start on Opening Day. First baseman Pete Alonso (USA), second baseman Jeff McNeil (USA), shortstop Francisco Lindor (Puerto Rico), and third baseman Eduardo Escobar (Venezuela) are all expected to play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The WBC will return...
Jacob deGrom is going to opt-out of the remainder of his contract with the Mets to become a free agent once the World Series is over despite missing significant time during the 2022 season. One rival told Jon Heyman of the New York Post that the Texas Rangers will “pony up” for the star pitcher. Down the stretch for the Mets, deGrom had an uncharacteristic 6.00 ERA over his final...
According to a report by NJ Advance Media, the San Francisco Giants have targeted soon-to-be free agent Aaron Judge and are prepared to spend “whatever it takes” to get the slugger. “Judge is at the top of the Giants list and they won’t be underbid,” according to the source. Judge, 30, is coming off one of the best seasons in recent history with an American League record...
3 UP Batting Title On July 13, Jeff McNeil was batting .297, and he received what would be his last day off for the 2022 season. From there, McNeil would hit .360/.406/.500 taking the batting title away from Freddie Freeman. The fans would demand a curtain call from McNeil after the moment was official. For Mets fans and the entire Mets organization, there is extra meaning in taking this away...
Drew Smith is ready for a high leverage role. All of the necessary traits appear for the right-hander to contribute during the most pressure-packed innings this summer in Queens. Smith made a critical pitch change. His velocity paired with spin rate play, especially up in the zone. And, he doesn’t get himself into trouble. The bridge to Edwin Diaz has a shaky foundation. So why not let...
Taijuan Walker took a huge step in the right direction with his performance against the Washington Nationals on Thursday night. The pitcher, who had a later start to spring training through injury, has a chance to be in the opening week rotation. Dee Strange-Gordon opened the game with a leadoff single to right field. After successfully stealing second base, the former Seattle Mariner got picked...
If some of you are waiting to see what players the Mets might be targeting at the trade deadline, don’t hold your breath. According to Joel Sherman of the NY Post, Omar Minaya has no master plan to fill the left field or bullpen vacancy via a trade. Instead, Omar feels the Mets can fill any needs by promoting from within.Sherman gives three great reasons for why Omar may be...
