Meet the Mets
The Mets beat the Cardinals decisively 6-1 yesterday, with David Peterson giving up just one run in four innings and Francisco Alvarez hitting a mammoth two-run home run.
The Carlos Beltrán redemption tour needs one last piece to be fully successful: another shot at managing in MLB.
Nolan McLean’s rise from prospect to Mets starting pitcher and potentially pitching in the World Baseball Classic final has been helped by his competitive spirit.
Bryce Harper gave Nolan McLean some extremely high praise
before the World Baseball Classic game he started last night.
Jonah Tong has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
Baseball Prospectus has posted their season preview for the Mets.
Francisco Lindor played in a game on the minor league side of camp, leaving him very optimistic about his chances to make it back for Opening Day.
Around the National League East
Jayson Stark argued as to why the Phillies’ plan of running it back might not be the worst idea.
Former Met Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Nationals after four spring training games to make room for pitcher Zack Littell.
Around Major League Baseball
Italy jolted Team USA with an 8-6 win over the superstar-loaded team, putting the Americans in a situation of scoreboard watching to see if they move on or have their worst result in the history of the tournament.
Canada holds their World Baseball Classic fate in their own hands thanks to a 3-2 win over Puerto Rico 3-2 last night. The winner of Canada-Cuba today will advance to the quarterfinals.
Buster Olney wrote about the team perspective when a star player goes to play in the World Baseball Classic.
Despite being shut out for seven innings, Japan beat Czechia 9-0 to go undefeated in the pool stage.
Hunter Greene has to get arthroscopic surgery in his right elbow for bone chips and loose bodies, and he’ll be out until July.
Israel beat Netherlands 6-2 in the last game of the tournament for both teams, though they both have reasons to celebrate despite their early exits.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Chris McShane wrote about Luis Robert Jr.’s possible potential going into 2026.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets got their first ever win (of any kind) on this day in 1962.
