Today's NY Back Pages and Mets Headlines: 2/25/26

Good Morning. Happy Birthday Ed Lynch and David Rodriguez. 

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2/24/2026 Spring Training Box Score: Mets 6 Astros 6 Semien 2B;  1 for 3; double; 1 run scored; Ewing LF-CF;  0 for 1; 1 RBIs; Sac-Fly; Soto, J LF;  1 for 3; 1 run scored; Hernández, Y 2B;  0 for 1; 1 walks; Bichette 3B;  1 for 2; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; Sac-Fly; Lorusso 3B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Tauchman RF;  1 for 1; HR; 1 run scored; 3 RBIs; 1 walks;  Ramos RF;  0 for 2; 2 K;  Torrens C;  0 for 3; 1 K; Cuevas, Y LF;  0 for 1; 1 K; Mauricio SS;  1 for 3; HR; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; Young, W SS;  0 for 1; Taylor, T CF;  1 for 2; 1 K; Barnes, A C;  1 for 1; double; 1 run scored; 1 walks; Rojas, J 1B;  0 for 1; 1 walks; Guzman PR-1B;  0 for 1; Rortvedt DH;  0 for 3; 2 K; Hernandez, Ron PH-DH;  0 for 1; 1 K; Wenninger;  2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Pintaro;  1.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 1 hits; 2 walks; 1 Ks; Yan;  0.1 innings; no runs; 1 walks; Brazobán;  1 innings; no runs; 1 walks; 1 Ks; Warren, A;  1 innings; no runs; 1 walks; Duarte;  0.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walks; 1 Ks; Conley(H, 1); (H, 1) 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 walks; 1 Ks; Carrillo, A(H, 1);  (H, 1) 1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks; Blum(H, 1); (H, 1) 0.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hits; 2 walks; 1 Ks; Cosper(BS, 1); (BS, 1) 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks;

Mets score 4 in 1st on a three run homer by Mike Tauchman and a solo shot by Ronny Mauricio.  Jack Wenninger escapes a bases loaded first inning jam going 2 scoreless to start the game.  Mets pen can't hold the lead as Astros get 3 in the 7th and 2 in the 9th to tie it.  

SNY on YouTube: Mets 6 Astros 6 Game Highlights

SNY on YouTube: Jack Wenninger and Mike Tauchman Post Game Reactions 2/24/26

New York Post:

• Kai Correa’s three-pronged mission to make Mets’ defensive overhaul a reality
• The next phase of Mike Tauchman’s career revival could come on Mets roster
• Early impressions from spring training: Bo Bichette looks uncomfortable at 3B, Yankees bullpen is a concern | The Show
• Bo Bichette shows off defense as he continues to settle in at third base for Mets
• Mets’ Carson Benge and Darryl Strawberry share a surprising connection

Strawberry’s Comments Followup:

• Strawberry walks back comments about Alonso's departure (MLB.com)
• Darryl Strawberry clears up his comments about Pete Alonso leaving Mets (Daily News)

 

Tauchman’s Mets Season:

• Tauchman said he was going to make his case to Mets -- and so far, so good (MLB.com)
• Mets' Mike Tauchman getting a real chance to push Carson Benge for Opening Day roster spot (Newsday)
• The next phase of Mike Tauchman’s career revival could come on Mets roster (NY Post)

 

Other Mets News:

• Holmes toying with idea of throwing lefties for a curve (MLB.com)
• Soto wants to beat out Ohtani for MVP. Here's how he could do it (MLB.com) 
• David Lennon: Yankees closer David Bednar's splitter a nod to Japanese legend Hideo Nomo (Newsday)
• Kai Correa’s three-pronged mission to make Mets’ defensive overhaul a reality (NY Post)
• Sean Manaea helping mentor Mets pitching prospects: ‘He’s a real friendly guy and just easy to talk to’ (Daily News)
• Mets prospect with ‘electric’ heater opening eyes at camp: ‘He could be special’ (NJ.com)
• Ex-Mets playoff hero has advice for Jorge Polanco on learning first base (NJ.com)
• Mets veteran vying for roster spot makes powerful first impression (NJ.com)
• 2026 MLB rookie class: The top 20 most likely to make an impact this season (The Athletic)
• Mets’ budding star Nolan McLean explains all 6 of his pitches and why throws them (The Athletic)
• Bo Bichette Leaning on Gold Glovers For Third Base Advice (SI.com)
• Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Offers 3-Word Response On Future After Firings (Forbes)

MLB and NL East Links:

MLB.com

• Jazz wants 50-50. What other bold goals can stars shoot for?
• 2 for 1! MLB's top prospect clears Monster twice for 1st spring HRs
• Explain how this bat broke because we have no idea
• 5 prospects impressing at Spring Training
• Skenes looking to make 2 starts for US at Classic
• A death-defying stunt with a 104 mph fastball?
• A complete guide to watching MLB.TV in 2026
• How PCA is adjusting to life as a Chicago superstar -- on and off the field
• Get a sneak peek at 10 prospects who will debut on upcoming Top 30 lists
• Find Colton Gordon's debut card? He wants to hear from you
• Raleigh dumps first spring HR (427 ft) as he ramps up for World Baseball Classic
• It's Classic baseball ... in any language ... for multilingual Netherlands
• Sale agrees to one-year extension for $27 million, setting Braves record
• 4 things Soto needs to do to actually take MVP from Ohtani
• MLB+ is the new hub for MLB Network and live game audio all season long

MLB Trade Rumors

• Braves Extend Chris Sale
• A’s Notes: Butler, Clarke, Bullpen
• Twins Notes: Ryan, Raya, Merryweather
• Mariners, Brendan White Agree To Minor League Deal
• Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins
• Diamondbacks Notes: Kelly, Waldschmidt, Outfield
• Yankees Still Open To Adding Platoon Bat
• Braves Announce Creation Of BravesVision
• Brewers Sign Luis Rengifo
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Padres Shut Matt Waldron Down
• Offseason In Review: Colorado Rockies
• Rangers Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott Undergoes Internal Brace Procedure
• The Opener: Suarez, Extensions, MLBTR Chat
• Marlins’ Graham Pauley Avoids Major Injury

www.espn.com - MLB

• Judge, Soto or Tatis? Buster Olney ranks baseball's best corner outfielders
• Buster Olney ranks the top 10 shortstops in MLB this season
• Sale signs 1-year, $27M extension with Braves
• Pirates' Griffin, MLB's top prospect, wows with HRs
• Rangers' top prospect has surgery, out 5-6 months

CBS Sports Headlines

• Braves extend Chris Sale on $27 million deal for 2027: What it means for Cy Young winner, Atlanta's payroll
• Snyder's Soapbox: Don't let out-of-touch owners tell you that winning doesn't matter
• Every MLB team's most interesting NRI this spring training: Top prospects, bounce-back candidates and more

FanGraphs Baseball

• A Brief List of Pitchers I Believe Could Knock an Apple off My Head Without Maiming Me
• Brendan Gawlowski Prospects Chat: 2/24/26
• Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 2/24/26
• Minor League Deal Roundup: Hoskins, Conforto, and Estrada
• No Room at the Infield: Jordan Lawlar Moves To Center Field

Today in Mets History: 

Born on this date:

• Ed Lynch (1956)
• David Rodriguez (1996)

Transactions:

New York Mets purchased Luis Alvarado from the Detroit Tigers on February 25, 1977.

From National Pastime.com:

 

2012	On their Twitter account, the Mets send out an image of the patch the team will wear this season in memory of Gary Carter, who died earlier in the month of brain cancer at the age of 57. The black oval will feature the nickname of the former New York catcher, Kid, and his number 8.
2016	The players' union and MLB agree to a slide rule in the aftermath of Ruben Tejada's broken leg during the NLDS. The new policy, the direct result of Chase Utley's attempt to break up a double play that injured the Mets infielder, will be reviewable and will continue to allow contact to be permissible with the fielder, but the runner cannot change his path to disrupt the play deliberately.