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3/20/2026 Spring Training Box Score: Cardinals 4 Mets 3 Carson Benge*; RF 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Branny De Oleo; 2B 0 for 2; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor; CF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; Bo Bichette; SS 0 for 2; Ben Rortvedt; PH-C 0 for 1; 1 RBI; Mark Vientos; DH 0 for 3; 1 K; Corey Collins*; PH-DH 0 for 0; 1 walk; Mike Tauchman; LF 0 for 3; 1 K; D'Andre Smith; LF 1 for 1; 2 RBIs; 1 double; Vidal Bruján; 2B-SS 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 SB; Jared Young; 1B 0 for 4; 1 K; Hayden Senger; C 0 for 1; 1 K; Cristian Pache; RF 0 for 0; 1 run; 2 walks; Antonio Jimenez; 3B 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; Tobias Myers; (L, 1-2) 2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 1 hits; 1 walks; 2 Ks; Luke Weaver; 1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 Ks; Brooks Raley*; 1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 Ks; Bryan Hudson; 1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 1 hits; 2 walks; 1 Ks; Cristofer Gomez; 1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; Saul GarcÃa; 1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; Jordan Geber; 2 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 2 Ks;
Bo Bichette, back at shortstop, makes the catch on a liner pic.twitter.com/bocbPsdula
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 20, 2026
Carson Benge makes the catch on the run pic.twitter.com/zkSBM8jrd3
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
A base hit for Carson Benge loads the bases for the Mets pic.twitter.com/juU0caL6t9
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
D'Andre Smith drives in ✌️ pic.twitter.com/POlMFOE6pT
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 20, 2026
Nick Morabito hits an opposite field home run against the Cardinals on the back fields pic.twitter.com/uulPDJQsuV
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
Ronny Mauricio lines an opposite field double in a game on the back fields pic.twitter.com/yEO1Cqejti
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
Freddy Peralta threw on the back fields today against the Cardinals and says it was "one of the best days for my stuff" pic.twitter.com/TBfleGD2xs
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 20, 2026
"If we all stay together, how we've been since the first day, everything is going to be easier for us - we're going to play with freedom, competing"
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
Freddy Peralta on how he feels about the Mets with the season less than a week away: pic.twitter.com/ANCvVcBj1N
Freddy Peralta is asked about extension talks with the Mets:
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 20, 2026
"Just focused on the season, give my best every five days. That's all I'm thinking about." pic.twitter.com/CeiuC5H0an
Spoke to Freddy Peralta before leaving spring training and he reiterated that he wants to stay with the Mets long-term, if possible. He has family in NY and grew up a Mets/Red Sox fan. "I used to listen to them talk about the Mets, Mets, Mets. No one (rooted for) the Yankees."
— Laura Albanese (@AlbaneseLaura) March 20, 2026
On BNNY, @AlbaneseLaura explains why she's bullish on Brett Baty in 2026: pic.twitter.com/OUNLGQnZ6u
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 20, 2026
Former Rumble Pony Brett Baty recounts his time in Binghamton 🥰 pic.twitter.com/6zEqFeylVF
— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) March 20, 2026
New York Post:
- Luke Weaver adds another scoreless inning to his strong Mets spring "Carson Benge went 1-for-2 with a walk in the 4-3 exhibition loss to the Cardinals at Clover Park. The 23-year-old outfielder is batting .412 this spring in his bid to secure the starting job in right field."
- Jorge Polanco finally talks to Keith Hernandez about his Mets shift — and left with key messages “We talked about how important it is to be confident over there,” Polanco said. “Don’t [press] to be too good: You are going to be good because you used to play middle infield, so it’s, ‘You’re used to ground balls, all you have to do is try to be on time to the base and stay confident, stay positive.’ ”
- Bo Bichette gets uneventful return to shortstop as Mets plan for emergency scenario "Bichette, the team’s starting third baseman, could be in position to serve as the backup shortstop to Francisco Lindor. In that scenario, the Mets wouldn’t have to carry a sixth infielder, allowing for an extra outfielder on the 26-man roster."
- There’s only one thing Mark Vientos can do if he wants to avoid getting squeezed out of Mets picture Joel Sherman states that as a right handed part of a DH platoon, Mark Vientos will have to hit lefties in order to get at-bats against right handed pitchers. Yesterday against Cardinals LHP Matthew Liberatore, Mark went o for 2 and is now hittting .037 for the Spring.
- Generation K: The magi and regrets of a Mets dream that never was
- Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: Bo Bichette’s flexibility and betting on Carson Benge In a video clip, Joel thinks that if Benge doesn't make the team it will send the wrong message to other Mets Prospects after Benge's success this Winter.
Newsday: Mets prospect A.J. Ewing plays the guitar to take his mind off the game. Ewing was told he will start 2026 at Double-A Binghamton.
NY Daily News: Mets Notebook: Final pitching decisions being weighed prior to Opening Day. "As for the bullpen, the Mets optioned Austin Warren to Triple-A Syracuse, which leaves right-handers Bryan Hudson and Craig Kimbrel, and left-hander Richard Lovelady to compete for the final bullpen spot...Catcher Francisco Alvarez received treatment for his back tightness Friday morning, and is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday."
Mets YouTube Channel: Best Calls of Howie Rose
Ernest Dove: New York Mets Prospect Profile: IF Antonio Jimenez
3/20/26 Mets Roster Moves - Austin Warren optioned to Triple-A
Opening Day News:
- Pirates-Mets Opening Day starters: Skenes vs. Peralta (MLB.com)
- Senga continues strong spring, making case for spot in Mets' Opening Day rotation (MLB.com)
Other Mets News:
- Benge, Kimbrel headline Mets' roster questions as spring winds down (MLB.com)
- Howie Rose sends message to Mets fans following retirement decision (NYP)
- Should Mets carry five outfielders on roster? Here's why it could work (The Record)
- WFAN Hosts torch Mets’ latest promotional idea: ‘Who wants... warm beer?’ (NJ.com)
Metsmerized Online
- Mets Top 50 Prospects for 2026: 20-16 Features High-Upside Bullpen Arms
- Carson Benge Continues Strong Spring as Mets Lose to Cardinals
- Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs. Mets, 1:10 PM
- MMO Roundtable: Celebrating Howie Rose
- Kodai Senga Dominates Astros in Final Start of Impressive Spring
Amazin' Avenue
- Grapefruit Juice: Cardinals 4, Mets 3
- Mets vs. Cardinals: Spring training lineup, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/20/26
- Mets Madness: First Round
- Highlights from the New at Citi 2026 Event
- A.J. Minter will be a big asset to the Mets’ bullpen when he returns
Rising Apple Feed
- NY Mets trade is going so bad fans may prefer an unpopular player to make the team
- NY Mets starting rotation plans included a wise choice, a possible questionable one
- 5 NY Mets prospects on the rise with Elian Pena to watch for in 2026
- 5 calls every NY Mets fan thinks of when hearing Howie Rose ranked
- NY Mets fans hold their breath after Francisco Alvarez unexpectedly leaves game early
- The worst position change in NY Mets history
Mets360
- Howie Rose’s retirement signals the end of an era
- The case for Mark Vientos, the final bullpen spot and the last go-round for a legend
kinerskorner.com
- The 2026 Mets Prediction Series: Bo Bichette
- “Put It in the Books”: Howie Rose, the Voice That Carried Generations, Announces His Final Mets Season
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MLB.com:
- Ranking the Top 10 pitching staffs in baseball
- 7 breakout batters who could make a leap at the plate this season
- The Classic is great. Here’s how to supercharge it even more
- Before fireworks show, Eyanson creates his own by hitting 100 for first time
- Hernandez leaves jaws on floor with 102.4 mph 'beam of light' on first pitch
AP Sports Via the Winnipeg Free Press
- Rodger Brulotte, beloved voice of baseball in Quebec, dies at 79
- Outfielder Jasson DomÃnguez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton by New York Yankees
- Lawsuit claims negligence in death of former Yankees baseball player’s son at Costa Rican resort
- Nationals option outfielder Dylan Crews, the 2023 No. 2 overall draft pick, to Triple-A Rochester
- Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies’ opening day roster as No. 5 starter
- Marlins option left-hander Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville, leaving Junk as team’s fifth starter
- Scherzer throws five shutout innings as Blue Jays top Twins 2-1 in pre-season play
- MLB season preview: Robot umpires, Dodgers try for 3 in row, Rays return to Trop as lockout looms
- Minnesota Twins release Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Gio Urshela from minor league contracts
- Guardians won’t have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms
MLB Trade Rumors
- Padres To Select Walker Buehler
- Latest On A’s Extension Talks With Nick Kurtz
- Braves, Rowdy Tellez Agree To Minor League Deal
- Guardians To Carry Rule 5 Pick Peyton Pallette On Opening Day Roster
- Guardians Outright Nolan Jones; Hunter Gaddis, George Valera Likely Starting Season On IL
- Yankees Option Jasson DomÃnguez
- Braves Reassign JR Ritchie To Minor League Camp
- Poll: Who Will Win The AL Central?
- Andrew Painter Makes Phillies’ Opening Day Rotation
- Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin
- White Sox Release Four Players
- Marlins Name Janson Junk Fifth Starter, Option Braxton Garrett
- Chris Taylor Opts Out Of Angels Deal
- Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript
- Nationals Option Dylan Crews
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CBS Sports Headlines
- 2026 MLB Opening Day starter tracker: See every team's starting pitcher for Game 1
- MLB futures odds, picks: Paul Skenes prop among predictions for pitching stats leaders in 2026 season
- MLB futures odds, picks: Kyle Schwarber prop among predictions for offensive stats leaders in 2026 season
- MLB breakout candidates: Oft-injured pitchers, post-hype prospects and more players poised for a big 2026
- MLB futures odds: Expert offers his World Series best bet, longshot and team to fade for AL, NL
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Born on this date:
- Arthur Richman (1926)
- Tommy Davis (1939)
- Shawon Dunston (1963)
- Carlos Carrasco (1987)
- Bobby Wahl (1992)
- Jimmy Yacabonis (1992)
- Anthony Kay (1995)
- Walter Rasquin (1996)
Died on this date:
- Larry Miller (2018)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Bill Almon to the Philadelphia Phillies for Shawn Barton and Vladimir Perez on March 21, 1988.
New York Mets released Oliver Perez on March 21, 2011.
Cincinnati Reds signed Brandon Drury of the New York Mets as a free agent on March 21, 2022.
1965 | In an exhibition game, Gary Kroll and Gordie Richardson combine to keep Pittsburgh hitless for nine innings in the Mets' 6-0 win in St. Petersburg. The first no-hitter thrown during the regular season in franchise history won't occur until 2012 when Johan Santana accomplishes the feat against St. Louis. |
1973 | In an exhibition game against the Mets, Fritz Peterson appears in his first game since going public about swapping families with Yankee teammate Mike Kekich. Many of the 4,320 fans at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg roundly boo the 31 year-old southpaw, but he goes the first five innings, picking up the win in the Bronx Bombers' 6-2 victory over their crosstown rivals. |
David Wright is named the Mets captain, joining John Franco, Keith Hernandez, and Gary Carter as the fourth player to be honored by the franchise. Like Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter and White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko, the two other current major leaguers to have the title with their club, the 30 year-old third baseman will not wear a "C" on his uniform.3/21/2013 David Wright is named the fourth captain in franchise history. He joins Gary Carter, Keith Hernandez and John Franco as the only players to receive this honor. pic.twitter.com/sqRdsVI2R9
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 21, 2022
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