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The Mets defeated Team Israel in an exhibition game for the World Baseball Classic. Carson Benge opened the scoring with a solo home run in the fifth but with the Mets down late the team team rallied in the eighth to win 5-2. Both David Peterson and Christian Scott looked great in their appearances and neither gave up any runs. Next up the team faces the Nationals in Grapefruit League action.
Carson Benge’s first spring home run came off of a lefty as he continues his strong spring.
Both Christian
Scott and AJ Minter looked good in their return to the mound after suffering injuries that cost them significant time.
Nolan McLean is feeling better after he experienced vertigo-like symptoms due to an ear infection and he should be joining Team USA shortly.
Juan Soto enjoyed another successful day at the plate with the Dominican Republic against the Tigers. He hit a home run and a triple and collected three RBIs in their tie with Detroit.
The team renewed Jonah Tong’s contract at the league minimum.
Around the National League East
The Braves will be without Jurickson Profar after he tested positive for PEDs once again, but what options do they have to replace his production in the lineup?
Former Ray Pete Fairbanks believes the Marlins could be as successful as the Rays, who are similarly in a small market.
The Phillies fell to Team Canada, which was a little bittersweet for Philadelphia manager Rob Thompson, who played for Team Canada in the Olympics.
The Nationals defeated Team Venezuela 5-1 in a warm up game for the WBC.
Around Major League Baseball
Cincinnati ace Hunter Greene is experiencing elbow stiffness and will undergo a MRI.
Heading into the WBC, Team USA is the favorite to win the whole thing despite facing some stiff competition.
ESPN ranked the top 100 players in the game right now with Shohei Ohtani coming in at number one.
Czechia has come a long way since their last WBC appearance and they open play against Korea at the Tokyo Dome.
Tony Clark’s departure from MLBPA comes at a critical time with a new collective bargaining agreement looming over the sport.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
On the latest episode of A Pod of Their Own, Ryan Lambert’s unhinged diet was discussed.
Steve Sypa previewed Nick Morabito and Jonathan Pintaro’s 2026 seasons.
The first King of Spring Training update of the 2026 season is brought to you by Allison McCague.
This Date in Mets History
Happy birthday, Bo Bichette! The Mets’ third baseman was born on the same date as a couple of early Mets.
