Meet the Mets
The Mets edged past the defending American League Champion Blue Jays with a 4-3 victory, marking their second win of the spring. Tobias Myers, a new face on the roster, made an impressive debut by pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings to secure the win. However, the game wasn't all smooth sailing, as Vidal Bruján left the field due to an injury after a successful steal of second base.
Clay Holmes, who took the mound as the starter, delivered 57 pitches over 3 2/3 innings. He shared insights about being recruited to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic by former Yankee Andy Pettitte.
Juan Soto has his eyes set on becoming the Mets’ first MVP, aiming to dethrone the perennial winner Shohei Ohtani. Soto expressed his determination, saying, “I’ve got to find a way to beat him.”
Darryl Strawberry, a Mets legend, was taken aback by Pete Alonso’s departure from the team. Strawberry, reflecting on his own career decisions, believes Alonso might regret leaving New York.
In other Mets news, Brandon Nimmo addressed and dismissed any rumors of clubhouse issues with last year’s squad.
In an interesting career move, former Mets beat writer Adam Rubin is reportedly in talks for a role with the Pirates as their new Director of Communications.
Around the National League East
Ronald Acuña Jr. is back in the leadoff spot for the Braves, signaling a return to a familiar lineup structure.
The Braves’ camp has been buzzing with early insights shared by Mark Bowman.
The Phillies are looking for breakout performances in 2026, as discussed by David Murphy of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Over in Washington, Paul Cubbage of Federal Baseball delved into the anti-fastball revolution that's gaining momentum.
Around Major League Baseball
The MLB.com staff spotlighted a dark horse candidate from each of the 30 MLB teams, offering intriguing possibilities for the season.
Thomas Harrigan highlighted ten players poised for a comeback year.
Buster Olney ranked the top ten third basemen, with Bo Bichette earning the seventh spot.
In a humorous twist, Jeff Kent mistook a call from Johnny Bench for spam, only to be pleasantly surprised.
Bryce Harper praised Pittsburgh's top prospect, Konnor Griffin, predicting he’ll be a ‘stud’.
Brewers assistant GM Will Hudgins discussed the challenges of measuring players for the Automated Ball-Strike system, noting that, “People shrink over the course of a day.” Hudgins is leading Milwaukee's efforts on this front.
Despite the Blue Jays' loss to the Mets, Kazuma Okamoto made a memorable impact with his first home run for the team.
José Ramírez showcased his power with a no-doubt home run, bouncing back from a previous missed opportunity in spring action.
The Yankees are optimistic about top prospect George Lombard Jr., confident that his bat will soon match his MLB-ready glove.
Michael Massey of the Royals took a unique approach to fixing his swing by studying physics and consulting with a pilot.
Colson Montgomery of the White Sox, once an Indiana baseball recruit, drew lessons from the Hoosier football team’s title run.
Michael McGreevy of the Cardinals initially thought the baseballs were different this year, only to discover they were standard batting practice balls.
Fresh off a World Series win with the Dodgers, Michael Conforto has inked a minor league deal with the Cubs. Chicago manager Craig Counsell shared his thoughts on this new addition.
Lastly, Alex Vesia felt the warmth of fan support during an emotional return to the mound.