Meet the Mets
The Mets fell to the Cardinals 4-3
as we enter the last weekend of Grapefruit League action before the start of the regular season.Francisco Alvarez left Thursday’s game early with back tightness, but he already appears to be on the mend.
Bo Bichette got some time at shortstop yesterday as he prepares for the possibility of serving as the team’s de facto backup at the position.
Bichette will not be intimidated by the pressure of playing in New York.
The Mets still have some roster decisions to make,
including the winner of the right field battle and the order for their starting rotation.
Jorge Polanco got some advice about adjusting to first base from a very valuable source: 11-time Gold Glover Keith Hernandez.
We continue to inch closer to the opening day matchup between Freddy Peralta versus Paul Skenes.
When A.J. Ewing is not on the baseball field, you might be able to find him indulging in another of his pastimes: playing the guitar.
Around the National League East
The Phillies finalized their rotation for the start of the season, with Christopher Sánchez being announced as the opening day starter and prospect Andrew Painter having officially made the major league squad.
The Braves have added a beefy boi to their organization, as they have inked Rowdy Tellez to a minor league deal.
Janson Junk has made the Marlins’ rotation after Miami optioned Braxton Garrett to the minors.
In somewhat surprising news, the Nationals have demoted outfielder Dylan Crews to Triple-A following a poor spring.
Around Major League Baseball
Guardians relievers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were placed on unpaid leave as the legal proceedings against the two of them continue.
Walker Buehler has made the opening day rotation for the Padres.
The Yankees demoted former top prospect Jasson Domínguez to Triple-A for the start of the season.
Wyatt Langford is poised for a big season in his third major league season with the Rangers.
The Pirates are reportedly discussing a long-term extension with top prospect Konnor Griffin.
MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince offered some bold predictions for the 2026 season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Allison McCague discussed the eventual return of A.J. Minter to the Mets bullpen.
Brian Salvatore reviewed some of the new food items at Citi Field this year.
Linus Lawrence provided the Round 1 results for the Mets Madness tournament.
This Date in Mets History
David Wright was named the fourth captain in New York Mets history on this date in 2013.
