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March 16, 2026

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In a promising turn for the New York Mets, Francisco Lindor made his long-awaited return to the lineup, going 1-for-3 in a rain-shortened 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays. After undergoing surgery for a hamate bone injury, Lindor's performance today was a breath of fresh air, signaling he could be ready for Opening Day. He even showcased his defensive skills with a diving attempt in the field and hit a foul ball that projected a hefty 391 feet down the line. As the team ramps up for the season, Lindor's health could be a game-changer, especially as the Mets look to build momentum in spring training. Meanwhile, the USA's victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic adds to the excitement, but the focus remains on the Mets as they prepare for a competitive season.

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WBC Semi-final: USA at Dominican Republic lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/15/26

WBC Semi-final: USA at Dominican Republic lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/15/26

United States lineup SP: Paul Skenes (RHP) Dominican Republic lineup SP: Luis Severino (RHP) Broadcast info Time: 8:00 PM EDTTV: FS1

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 8, Blue Jays 1—Francisco Lindor makes first spring start

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 8, Blue Jays 1—Francisco Lindor makes first spring start

The Mets beat the Blue Jays in a rain-shortened exhibition game this afternoon in Port St. Lucie, and the most important part of the whole thing was that Francisco Lindor played in his first Grapefruit League game since undergoing hand surgery at the very beginning of spring training. Lindor went 1-for-3 with a run scored […]

Francisco Lindor Increasingly Likely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Francisco Lindor Increasingly Likely To Be Ready For Opening Day

Francisco Lindor was the starting shortstop and went 1-for-3 over four innings in the Mets’ rain-shortened 8-1 win over the Blue Jays today, as Lindor saw his first action of the spring against Major League competition. Just prior to the start of camp, Lindor suffered a left hamate bone injury that required surgery, creating some […]

U.S.A. Defeats The D.R. To Advance To The WBC Title Game

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U.S.A. Defeats The D.R. To Advance To The WBC Title Game

The United States took down the Dominican Republic in a low-scoring 2-1 affair to advance to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic Sunday night. Propelled by a couple of home runs and stout pitching, the United States will now await the winner of Italy versus Venezuela. Two solo home runs in the fourth […] The post U.S.A. Defeats The D.R. To Advance To The WBC Title Game appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Bats Propel Mets To Rain Shortened Blow-Out Win In Lindor’s Return

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Bats Propel Mets To Rain Shortened Blow-Out Win In Lindor’s Return

Prior to their spring training game on Sunday, the New York Mets received a boost as shortstop Francisco Lindor was set to return the lineup. Lindor, who had surgery for a hamate bone issue on February 11, made his spring debut on Sunday at Clover Park as the Mets blew out the Toronto Blue Jays […] The post Bats Propel Mets To Rain Shortened Blow-Out Win In Lindor’s Return appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Lindor feels 'pretty much like myself' in reassuring spring debut

Lindor feels 'pretty much like myself' in reassuring spring debut

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- At one point Sunday, Francisco Lindor dived to his left in hopes of corralling a Jesús Sánchez single. An inning later, Lindor hit a foul ball a projected 391 feet down the right-field line at Clover Park, plenty deep enough to have been a home