Meet the Mets
The Mets’ spring training opener is today, and Juan Soto will be suiting up.
Carlos Mendoza was asked whether it was possible that Francisco Lindor would be named team captain at some point.
Francisco Alvarez and Mark Vientos are both in their pre-arbitration years, making them interesting extension candidates.
Add shortstop to the list of positions that Brett Baty is getting reps at.
Artemi Panarin is no longer the only Breadman in New York sports; Ryne Stanek now has a claim to the name as well.
Jett Williams is looking to rebound from an injury-plagued season.
Some former Yankees on the Mets reacted to some surprising news from their old organization.
Howard Johnson will be in attendance at David Wright’s number retirement game this July.
Around the National League East
Jurickson Profar was asked about where his new teammate Ronald Acuña Jr. ranks among the other premium talents in the National League—including Juan Soto.
Spencer Strider took another important step in his rehab recovery.
Bryce Harper continues to be an excellent panderer—this time rocking a new Phillie Phanatic tattoo.
The Nationals are aiming to improve their defense—one of their major shortcomings last season—in 2025.
The Marlins have a number of roster decisions to make as spring training games get underway.
Around Major League Baseball
The Yankees have amended their longstanding (and stupid) policy against facial hair.
Christian Yelich is paying tribute to the late Bob Uecker with his baseball bat.
Minor league umpire Jen Pawol will once again umpire some spring training games.
The Blue Jays are hoping that some of the lineup additions they’ve made this offseason will help Vlad Guerrero Jr. further elevate his game.
Veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo remains unsigned despite his desire to continue playing.
A number of prospects who will be getting some major playing time in spring training have already demonstrated some impressive Statcast numbers.
FanGraphs examined the curious case of the backup slider.
MLB.com listed the stars whose teams are most reliant upon them for success.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Steve Sypa examined Anthony Gose, one of the minor league signings made by the Mets this offseason.
This Date in Mets History
Perennial trade deadline acquisition Kelly Johnson celebrates a birthday today.