On Thursday night, the New York Mets claimed victory over the Washington Nationals largely due to the contributions from catcher Francisco Álvarez. Álvarez made his presence felt on both ends during his five innings on the field, impressing with his arm strength behind the plate while also showcasing his immense power. Defensively, Álvarez caught three runners stealing on the night. His first...
While the spring training report date for Mets’ position players isn’t until February 19, many players arrived in Port St. Lucie early to get themselves prepared the best they can for the upcoming season. Mark Vientos, a player who David Stearns said he expects could make a big impact on the roster this season, was one of those players who reported early to begin getting his work in. “I’m...
With football season officially over, it’s time for baseball to shine again. Now that pitchers and catchers have begun reporting to their spring training sites, players will soon compete for coveted roster spots. Plenty of these position battles will garner the baseball community’s attention. The Mets especially enter spring with more questions than answers in some positions. Below...
