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2/27/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Mets 5 Astros 0
McNeil 2B; 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; De Los Santos, L PR-SS; 1 for 1; 1 run; Alvarez, F C; 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Parada C; 0 for 1; Winker LF; 0 for 2; Clifford 1B; 1 for 2; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Taylor, T RF; 1 for 3; double; 1 K; Fanas PR-RF; 0 for 1; 1 run; Baty 3B; 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Mosquera 3B; 1 for 1;
double; Siri CF; 0 for 1; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; De Los Santos, O CF; 0 for 2; 1 K; Young, J 1B; 0 for 2; 1 K; Swaggerty LF; 0 for 1; Reetz DH; 0 for 3; 1 RBI; Walton SS-2B; 0 for 3; Villavicencio 2B; 0 for 0; Holmes, C; 3 innings; no runs; 1
hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Canning; 1.2 innings; no runs; 2
hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Shook (W, 1-0); 0.1
inning; no runs; 1 K; Kranick (H, 1); 2
innings; no runs; 2 Ks; Zuber; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit;
1 K; Geber; 1 inning; no runs; 1
walk;
SNY.TV/Yahoo Sports: Brett Baty and Ryan Clifford go yard, Clay Holmes terrific as Mets blank Astros. "Max Kranick was impressive in 2.0 perfect innings. His fastball topped out near 97 mph, and he punctuated his first inning by getting Quincy Hamilton to strike out swinging on a curve after an 11-pitch at-bat. In his second inning, Kranick got another strikeout -- sandwiched around a fly out and ground out. Kranick is transitioning from a starter to a multi-inning reliever, and has a chance to make the bullpen out of camp."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Mets Notebook: Pitchers working on controlling running game, Brett Baty’s hot spring continues. "Brett Baty hit his second home run of spring training Thursday, a two-run homer off right-hander Miguel Ullola. It was a line drive over the right field fence that went nearly 110 MPH off the bat, which was encouraging to the Mets."
Clay Holmes gets two ground ball outs and a strikeout in a 1-2-3 second inning pic.twitter.com/d4VJT8hVjU
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Clay Holmes records a strikeout in the third and closes out the inning by knocking down a hard-hit ball by Yordan Alvarez
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Three scoreless innings for Holmes thus far pic.twitter.com/mgt1epKFyn
Griffin Canning strikes out his final batter of the day, followed by Francisco Alvarez nearly nabbing a runner on a back pick at first
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Canning's final line: 1.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K pic.twitter.com/LE2tJDCz1b
The Mets take a 1-0 lead on an RBI from Jakson Reetz pic.twitter.com/LpzXtqQa6y
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Ryan Clifford clubs a two-run homer! 💥 pic.twitter.com/jWLM4rWYRM
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 27, 2025
BRETT BATY HAS ANOTHER SPRING HOME RUN! pic.twitter.com/gFuMQFAE4D
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
What a snag at shortstop by Luis De Los Santos! pic.twitter.com/4r0Mx6XHFi
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Carlos Mendoza credits Clay Holmes for his strong outing this afternoon pic.twitter.com/pYrgU62lR3
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
"His fastball's got life"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about what he's seen so far from Max Kranick, who has tossed four shutout innings this spring: pic.twitter.com/6h9vVwsAvt
Carlos Mendoza is asked what he likes about Pete Alonso potentially hitting behind Juan Soto in the three hole of the Mets' lineup:
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
"There's a lot of ways I could go...I like the righty behind Juan" pic.twitter.com/5WmVpexSNl
Clay Holmes felt good and says he could've pitched more than the three innings he pitched this afternoon if that was in the plan
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 27, 2025
He talks about how he is adjusting to being a starter and how that affects his sinker: pic.twitter.com/2wPyFvkTja
Doc Gooden and Brandon Sproat meet in Port St. Lucie 🤝 pic.twitter.com/LmViECVfsE
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 27, 2025
Sorry guys, Juan Soto can't help out 🤷♂️😂
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 27, 2025
30 Clubs in 15 Days from @Mets camp is LIVE! 📺 pic.twitter.com/5aoTf6oZpC
"You got no chance... there's nothing else you can do now."@JuanSoto25_ takes us through his electric at-bat in ALCS Game 5 as we visit atMets camp for 30 Clubs in 15 Days. #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/ZkNWTW5F4M
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 27, 2025
"A lot of new faces. Camp looks different this year, in a good way."
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 27, 2025
- @Lindor12BC on the 2025 @Mets #MLBTonight | @CliffFloyd30 pic.twitter.com/FEvKtAPAIj
Mark Vientos made his presence known in the @Mets lineup, slugging 27 homers at the hot corner 🔥
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 27, 2025
He joins @RoFlo to talk about #SpringTraining, learning from Juan Soto and more. #MLBTonight pic.twitter.com/GuTHVjHmmD
"He's just a game changer... I'm really, really stoked that he's going to be on our side now."@Mets slugger Pete Alonso talks about what Juan Soto brings to the lineup and his objectives from #SpringTraining that he hopes to carry into the season.#MLBTonight | @CliffFloyd30 pic.twitter.com/Qiwt7IEF1z
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 27, 2025
"You just have to embrace the expectations. We know we have a good team, but we also understand that we got work to do."@Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discusses an anticipated regular season as New York looks to contend.#MLBTonight | @SageUSAmerica pic.twitter.com/ndXc0LJVur
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 28, 2025
On the eve of his first Grapefruit League start, RHP Brandon Sproat had the opportunity to meet with organizational royalty.
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) February 28, 2025
More from the @Mets' No. 1 prospect. pic.twitter.com/dG8jxHG5TB
Brandon Sproat posted a 3.40 ERA across three levels of the minor leagues in 116.1 IP 📈
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) February 28, 2025
The @Mets No. 1 prospect shares what he learned from last season and how he felt meeting Dwight Gooden during camp.#MLBTonight | @JonathanMayo | @MLBPipeline pic.twitter.com/GOXxlgEAxY
"The best, Jerry, the best!"@John_Jastremski shares his reaction (and impression) of Jerry Seinfeld's appearance at Mets Spring Training today on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/lZTWe4NzGe pic.twitter.com/20azTYV9hf
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 27, 2025
SNY.TV/Yahoo Sports: Top prospect Brandon Sproat reflects on meeting Mets legend Dwight Gooden in camp. "It was incredible,” Sproat told MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo on Thursday's MLB Tonight. “A guy of that caliber back in the day, I’ve heard so many stories of him. Just being able to pick his brain and see what he has to say, that’s special.”
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Brandon Sproat, who has never seen snow, prepping for cold of Syracuse (and Queens). "In a few weeks, he’ll head north with the Triple-A Mets, who will open the season in Massachusetts before playing in Syracuse...Hefner highlighted the tools available to stay warm and the physiological importance of doing so. In addition to heaters in the dugout, the Mets have oven mitt-shaped handwarmers and fanny pack-type handwarmers (like quarterbacks wear), both of which are battery-powered, offering some serious heat."
SI.com: Mets sign 10-year veteran José Ureña to minor league deal to help starting rotation. The New York Mets have signed José Ureña to a minor league deal. Ureña is a 10-year veteran who pitched to the tune of a 3.80 ERA for the Rangers last season.
Anthony DiComo Mets.com: Mets add Ureña on Minors deal for rotation depth (source). "With multiple injuries clawing at their rotation depth, the Mets made a small move to shore it up on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a Minor League contract with right-hander José Ureña. The Mets have not announced the deal, because it is pending a physical. A source confirmed the contract is worth $2 million if Ureña reaches the Majors...He still features one of the game’s harder fastballs, averaging 96 mph with that pitch, though his strikeout rate last year was one of the lowest in MLB."
Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: How Mets are approaching their rotational woes as injuries mount. "If they don’t change their minds on Jose Quintana, whose metrics apparently don’t measure up to his 2024 numbers, or make a surprise trade for barely available Padres star Dylan Cease, they’ll need to find three starters from Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, Paul Blackburn (coming off spine surgery) and perhaps new signee José Ureña, who’s on a minors deal. Top prospect Brandon Sproat is an uber talent but isn’t believed ready." (subscription required)
Anthony DiComo This unsung hero of Mets' coaching staff is 'a huge asset'. Longtime coach Rafael Fernandez 'will do whatever it takes to help the guys get better' "On any given day, he’s just as liable to be lugging equipment between fields as he is to be offering advice to multi-million dollar superstars. He’s there on the team plane, breaking down swings with Francisco Lindor. He’s there in the batting cage, helping Brandon Nimmo find his feel against lefties."
Mike Puma NY Post Sports+: Ronny Mauricio hasn’t lost his confidence in key tool after ‘difficult’ year. "Mauricio told The Post this week that he is running at roughly 80 percent following his January 2024 surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee...'I think the power is still there,' said Mauricio, who hit 23 homers in 116 games for Triple-A Syracuse in 2023. 'But when you get injured the way that I did, it takes a little longer. The rehab process takes longer, the strength to get back here takes a little bit longer. But I think when I do come back, I think I am going to be even that same power or even better.'" (subscription required)
NY Post Sports+: Juan Soto could be the key to unleashing the best in Pete Alonso. "Alonso, primarily the Mets’ cleanup hitter throughout his six-year career, has hit third in each of his three Grapefruit League games this spring. Beyond the number in the order, that more importantly means hitting behind Juan Soto, who has featured second in the order in each of his own three appearances in spring training games. After a career-worst 2024 season, perhaps hitting behind such a menacing hitter in Soto can help Alonso get back to his best." (subscription required)
1:10 PM vs. Washington
METS Pitchers: RHP Brandon Sproat, RHP Justin Hagenman, RHP José Buttó, RHP Huascar Brazobán
NATIONALS: TBA
Today's Mets Daily Clips:
MLB Network in Mets Camp:
Soto
Pete Alonso News:
- Juan Soto could be the key to unleashing the best in Pete Alonso (New York Post)
- Ryan Clifford has all the tools to be Mets’ powerful Pete Alonso successor (New York Post)
- Could Mets' Pete Alonso’s eventual replacement come from within? (NJ.com)
Jose Urena News:
- Mets add Ureña on Minors deal for rotation depth (source) (MLB.com)
- How Mets are approaching their rotational woes as injuries mount (New York Post)
- After injuries, Mets sign pitcher to bolster depth (NJ.com)
Other Mets News:
- This unsung hero of Mets' coaching staff is 'a huge asset' (MLB.com)
- Who will be each team's top home run hitter in '25? (MLB.com)
- Mets' Brandon Sproat, who has never seen snow, prepping for cold of Syracuse (and Queens) (Newsday)
- The simple math equation Blade Tidwell hopes will get him his Mets chance (New York Post)
- Clay Holmes making transition to Mets starting role look seamless (New York Post)
- How Mets are mapping out Ronny Mauricio’s return as he turns heads after ‘difficult’ year (New York Post)
- The one thing that makes Aaron Judge and Juan Soto’s NYC rivalry greater than all the rest (New York Post)
- Mets Notebook: Pitchers working on controlling running game, Brett Baty’s hot spring continuees (NYDN)
- Mike Lupica: Mets’ Steve Cohen learning that money can’t buy a World Series, or a healthy roster (NYDN)
- How did Clay Holmes follow up his 'perfect' first start with Mets? He looked strong again (The Record)
- Ten MLB Comeback Player of the Year candidates, and what their GMs say about them (The Athletic)
- Mets manager praises reliever following another strong outing (SI.com)
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Sproat Dazzles, Soto Homers as Mets Blank Nationals
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Nick Madrigal Likely Done for Season
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Amazing Avenue:
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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 7, Nationals 0
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Mets360:
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Kiner's Korner:
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The Yankees have reportedly made "some contact" with J.D. Martinez https://t.co/W1Q7vtOf4y pic.twitter.com/bdxlCez1wP
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 28, 2025
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
MLB News
LIVE: Ohtani homers in 1st AB of spring debut
Gil to have MRI for shoulder discomfort, dealing Yanks early rotation question
Sasaki's Dodgers debut slated for Tuesday
8 candidates to make jump from losing record to playoffs
Who will be each team's top home run hitter in '25?
Despite lack of chances, Altuve gets 1st taste of left field
'Version 2.0' of MLB's Negro League records uncovers bounty of new info
Sandy brings 100 mph spring heat: 'He was cooking'
Pujols named Dominican Republic's manager for '26 World Baseball Classic (report)
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Dinelson Lamet, Socrates Brito Sign With Mexican League’s Águila De Veracruz
Orioles Building Up Roansy Contreras As Potential Starter
Blaze Alexander To Miss Several Weeks Due To Oblique Strain
Luis Gil To Undergo Shoulder MRI; JT Brubaker Suffers Rib Fractures
10 Out Of Options Players To Watch This Spring
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Out Of Options 2025
Matt Vierling Ruled Out For Opening Day Due To Rotator Cuff Strain
Nick Madrigal Likely To Miss Entire 2025 Season Due To Shoulder Surgery
The Opener: Steer, Ohtani, Alvarez
Andrew Benintendi To Miss Four To Six Weeks Due To Hand Fracture
Braves Chairman: Team Has “Dry Powder” To Add Payroll
Yankees Extend Aaron Boone
A’s Continuing To Give Tyler Soderstrom Catching Reps
Yahoo Sports:
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Shohei Ohtani homers in first at-bat of Dodgers spring training, against the Angels
'Gave me a new light': Why Max Muncy has a new perspective after 2024 injury saga
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil to undergo MRI for tightness near right shoulder
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil to have MRI after AL Rookie of the Year feels shoulder tightness
Mets infielder Nick Madrigal’s fractured left shoulder could sideline him for 2025 season
Mets top prospect Brandon Sproat makes ‘positive first impression’ with dominant spring debut
What to make of the ABS challenge system: Is this something we want in MLB in the future?
Yankees' Luis Gil shut down during bullpen session, will get MRI Saturday
The best MLB team setup for the future, a baseball-style 4 Nations tournament | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Brandon Sproat hits 99 mph in two perfect innings, Juan Soto homers again as Mets thump Nationals
ESPN:
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Yanks send AL ROY Gil for MRI on tight shoulder
Sources: Pujols to manage D.R. in 2026 WBC
Mets' Madrigal might miss season due to injury
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil shut down due to shoulder tightness, MRI scheduled for Saturday
Nick Madrigal injury: Mets utility infielder likely to miss entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery
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FanGraphs:
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Braves.com:
Braves News
Olson hopes to carry hot 2024 finish into '25
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White's dazzling play at second strengthens his case to stay on the roster
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Sandy brings 100 mph spring heat: 'He was cooking'
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Mazur hopes deep repertoire sets him apart at Marlins camp
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Luzardo's electric debut has Phils amped for formidable rotation
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Schwarber lends lineup value to Phils by brushing up on first-base skills
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
With quad 'calmed down,' Wood singles in spring debut
Finnegan, again: Nats bring All-Star reliever back on 1-year deal
Who will be each team's top home run hitter in '25?
Born on this date:
- Tom Spencer (1951)
- Brian Bannister (1981)
- Joe Suozzi (1998)
Died on this date:
- Tom Sturdivant (2009)
Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Dave Kingman from the San Francisco Giants on February 28, 1975.
New York Mets traded Steve Henderson to the Chicago Cubs for Dave Kingman on February 28, 1981.
New York Mets signed free agent Pedro Feliciano on February 28, 2006.
Cleveland Indians signed Juan Uribe of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 28, 2016.
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1975 |
The Mets purchase slugger Dave Kingman from the Giants. The 26
year-old first baseman/outfielder was drafted by San Francisco as the team's
first pick in the initial round of the secondary phase of the 1970 amateur
draft. |
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2014 |
In an online contest sponsored by the MLB Network, the fans
choose Mets' third baseman David Wright as the Face of Major League Baseball.
The seven-time All-star, dubbed "Captain America" due to his
heroics last season's WBC, narrowly beat out A's infielder Eric Sogard in the
bracket-style competition where fans voted on Twitter. |
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