If you go to the practice fields for defensive drills at the Mets complex in Port St. Lucie this spring, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Mets prospect Brett Baty working with a myriad of Mets coaches. Every morning I was in Port St. Lucie, Baty was working on his defense with some combination of Joey Cora, Eric Chavez, or Reid Brignac as he hopes to crack the Mets’ Opening...
On Monday, Jacob deGrom was scheduled to undergo a second MRI on his ailing shoulder. Sidelined since being scratched from his final spring start after feeling discomfort in his pitching shoulder, subsequently landing on the IL to begin the season. His rotation-mates stepped up in his absence, leading New York to five consecutive series victories in April. After the Mets 5-2 win on Monday night...
The New York Mets ended their opening series of the season in Washington D.C. with a disappointing loss. At Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon the Mets blew a one run lead in the eighth inning. This despite a terrific pitching performance by starter Carlos Carrasco. Certainly a game manager Buck Showalter will want back as the Mets fell 4-2. The scoring started early as Carrasco’s first...
