The New York Mets (6-8) took on the Tampa Bay Rays for the first time this spring training and fell behind late. The game Sunday afternoon in Port St. Lucie Florida at Clover Park ended with the Rays on top 10-4. The Mets also lost two players to injury, Starling Marte and Bryce Montes de Oca. In a game started by Carlos Carrasco, the Mets found themselves in a hole going into the top of the...
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...
Carlos Carrasco took the mound in West Palm Beach, looking to improve after he had trouble with the pitch clock in his first spring outing. The Mets’ veteran had a better second start on Tuesday night, facing an Astros lineup that was missing starters that left for their respective WBC teams. Carrasco allowed a first-inning double to Alex Bregman but retired Jose Abreu and Zach Daniels to...
Mark Vientos came into spring training with the goal of making the Opening Day roster for the New York Mets. His individual performance on Saturday, March 4 against the Miami Marlins is just another example of what he is capable of. Vientos hit two home runs as the Mets went onto to win 15-4. The number eight prospect in the Mets’ system connected on his first home run in the top of the...
All is forgiven for Francisco Lindor following a terrific bounce-back season in his second year with the New York Mets. Thumbs down and boos gave way to cheers as Mr. Smiles lived up to the expectations of an all-around player and team leader. On a team that ranked fifth in the majors in runs scored, Lindor was the second-biggest driver of those runs, as expected when he signed his 10-year, $341...
With Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, and Alex Ramirez ending the 2022 season on the MLB Pipeline top 100, we expected to see them on their rankings to begin the 2023 season, and they were. The trio of prospects would be joined by Kevin Parada, who was the Mets first round draft pick and 11th overall in the 2022 draft. That makes four Mets prospects overall in the MLB Pipeline Top 100. They are in...
MLB Pipeline released their rankings for the top 10 catching prospects in baseball, and to no one’s surprise, Francisco Álvarez was atop them. Coming in at number three was the Mets 2022 first round draft pick Kevin Parada. In terms of Álvarez, MLB Pipeline would go on to rate him with the top power and highest ceiling out of any of the catching prospects. The power was rated a 70. As...
Good morning, Mets fans! According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets signed Tommy Pham to a one-year, six million dollar deal. The Mets have not confirmed the deal yet, as there still needs to be a physical. If confirmed, Pham will serve as the Mets’ fourth outfielder. Chris Bello has more on the story. Additionally, Tomás Nido and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year,...
Another game in the Dominican Winter League, another multi-hit day for Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio. The switch-hitter has been one of the best hitters in the league from Day 1 this year including his fourth home run on Tuesday night. He had two more hits on Thursday night in the Tigres del Licey 1-0 win over the Toros del Este. 3B Ronny Mauricio 2-for-5, 2B (13th), K, .309/.354/.503 Mauricio...
The Mets announced on Wednesday they have signed right-handed pitcher Denyi Reyes and left-hand pitcher Zach Muckenhirn to minor league deals with invites to spring training. Reyes, 26, made his major league debut last season in three games with the Baltimore Orioles. He allowed two earned runs in 7.2 IP while striking out three batters and walking only one. In the minors last season, Reyes had...
Ronny Mauricio continued his hot streak in the Dominican Winter League on Monday night with two RBIs, bringing his season total to a league-leading 13 RBIs in just 12 games. The 21-year-old shortstop went 1-for-5 in Tigres del Licey’s 12-4 win over Aguilas Cibaeñas. Maurico’s RBI single in the third gave the Tigres a 4-2 lead, one they wouldn’t relinquish for the remainder of...
Although the Arizona Fall League had Sunday off, the Dominican Winter League (LIDOM) season is now well underway, with a couple of Mets making appearances. Two Mets position players appeared in Dominican Winter League games on Sunday: Ronny Mauricio SS: 2-for-4, R, 2B, RBI, SB, .273/.273/.364 Mauricio was a key contributor in Licey’s 6-4 victory on Sunday. In the sixth inning, he doubled with...
