Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo provided an overview of important spring training information as pitchers and catchers prepare to report.
Howie Rose posted the Mets’ radio broadcast schedule for Grapefruit League games.
Brandon Nimmo expressed his excitement on having Pete Alonso back in the fold.
Alonso’s return further cements the rise that the Mets have experienced under Steve Cohen.
Griffin Canning spoke about his decision to sign with the Mets and what to expect from him in 2025.
Around the National League East
Battery Power listed their top Braves prospects entering the 2025 season.
The Nationals have signed lefty reliever Colin Poche to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
The Marlins have unveiled their new radio broadcast team.
Around Major League Baseball
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal argued that the league’s owners should think twice before demanding a salary cap.
One of the many new data points we have access to in the Statcast era is the extent to which the wind can impact the baseball.
The Padres made a pair of signings to fill their hole in left field, inking Connor Joe and Jason Heyward to deals.
Which players are projected to improve upon their 2024 numbers the most?
Alex Bregman is just one of a few noteworthy free agents who are still available.
MLB.com offered some optimistic predictions for certain players and teams.
Trey Mancini is attempting a comeback with the Diamondbacks after sitting out the 2024 season.
The Dominican Republic, led by manager Albert Pujols, defeated Mexico to win the Caribbean Series.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Allison McCague provided a reaction roundup to the Alonso re-signing.
Steve Sypa and Lukas Vlahos offered some additional thoughts on the top ten prospects in the Mets’ farm system.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets gave a certain first baseman the Zeile of Approval™ for the second time by bringing him back on this date in 2004.