Mets spring training recap: Mets fall to Nationals late
Despite falling 5-4 to the Nationals Thursday, the Mets showed why they will not fly under the radar in the NL East this season.The Mets fell to the Nationals 5-4 in a spring training game this evening...
View ArticleWire Taps: Nationals win Grapefruit League opener; Zack Wheeler on Bryce Harper
The Washington Nationals battled back to beat the New York Mets in the Grapefruit League opener on Thursday. Up next it's the Atlanta Braves at 1:05 PM today. Yesterday it was Max Scherzer, today it's...
View ArticleSpring Training GameThread: Tigers at Mets
Mets ace Matt Harvey pitches for the first time since his Tommy John surgery and the Tigers are on TV!Detroit Tigers at New York MetsTime/Place: 1:10 p.m.,SB Nation blog:Amazin' AvenueMedia: MLB...
View ArticleProjecting the minor league rotations for 2015
Who will be occupying the rotation spots for the full-season affiliates this summer?With spring training upon us and so much discussion about the major league roster, it's easy to forget that the...
View ArticleMets vs. Tigers, spring training open thread, 3/6/15
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View ArticleAlex Hall Rants about Spring Training!
Alex Hall makes his weekly appearance on the Phil Naessens Show and rants about Spring Training!Hey Athletics Nation!Baseball is finally here! I don't know how you feel about Spring Training but for me...
View ArticleJose Iglesias leaves spring training game with shin injury
Iglesias "slid awkwardly" while running the bases and left the game for precautionary reasons.Time to panic! Wait, no, don't. It's not that shin injury. Jose Iglesias left today's Grapefruit League...
View ArticleMets spring training recap: The Dark Knight Returns, Gotham wins 5-4
Matt Harvey looked very strong, beating up the baddies at will. Some other stuff happened; mere subplots, really.This afternoon Matt Harvey dispatched the Tigers with ease, like so many of Catwoman’s...
View ArticleCan you name the 2015 Mets spring training roster?
No, you probably can't. But give it a try anyway!The Mets have a ton of players in spring training this year, and while any good Mets fan should be able to name many or even most of them, even the most...
View Articled'Arnaud's reaction to Harvey, other staff hopefuls
The young catcher spoke in-game to Steve Gelbs about Mets hurlers who have impressed him this spring.Steve Gelbs had a nice in-game correspondent debut today, with an easygoing but knowledgeable air...
View ArticleMets Morning News: A happy Harvey Day leads in to the first deGrom dAy of 2015
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Harvey's return from Tommy John surgery went about as well as you could've imagined, as he...
View ArticleMets vs. Braves, spring training open thread, 3/7/15
Jacob deGrom makes his first spring start.Broadcast: WPIXGame time: 1:10 PMMets lineupMatt den Dekker - CFDilson Herrera - 2BDavid Wright - 3BJohn Mayberry Jr. - 1BTravis d'Arnaud - DHWilmer Flores -...
View ArticleMets vs. Marlins, spring training open thread, 3/7/15
Steven Matz starts, though the game will not be broadcast.Broadcast: noneGame time: 1:05 PM ESTMets lineupJuan Lagares - CFCurtis Granderson - RFMichael Cuddyer - LFBrandon Allen - 1BEric Campbell -...
View ArticleMets Spring Training Recap: Mets beat Braves 3-1, lose to Marlins 8-7
On the first split-squad day of the schedule, the Mets' pitching staff went all Jekyll-and-Hyde, looking great in a win over Atlanta, but featuring some blown auditions in a loss to the Marlins.Mets 3,...
View ArticleMets spring training: Tony Clark, MLBPA executive director, visits
The union official spoke to the press after his meeting with Mets players.This morning at Mets spring training, MLBPA executive director Tony Clark spoke to the press shortly after wrapping up the...
View ArticleDaniel Murphy will return to Mets lineup on Monday
After taking a David Price fastball off the hand during Friday's spring training game, Murphy is set to return to the lineup for tomorrow's game against the Marlins.Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Daniel Murphy back today, Mets fell to Red Sox yesterday
Your Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets faced the Red Sox and lost 6-3. Jon Niese started off strong, but tapered off in the third...
View ArticleHenderson Alvarez expected to be Marlins' Opening Day starter
The 24-year old will likely take the mound against the Braves with Jose Fernandez not expected to return until the summer.Mike Redmond has yet to announce an opening day starter, but there may be an...
View ArticleMets vs. Marlins, spring training open thread, 3/9/15
Zack Wheeler and the Mets take on the Marlins in spring training action.Broadcast: SNYGame time: 1:10 PM EDTLineupNEW YORK METSMIAMI MARLINSCurtis Granderson - RFJordany Valdespin - RFRuben Tejada -...
View ArticleMets spring training recap: Marlins 13, Mets 2—Reminder: These games do not...
Zack Wheeler struggled with control, and Miami scored a bunch.The Mets lost a stinker to the Marlins today, as Zack Wheeler made his first spring start. While his stuff looked good when it was hitting...
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