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March 20, 2026

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The Mets showcased their potential with a 6-2 win over the Astros, but the day was bittersweet as Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, hinting at upcoming changes in the lineup. Kodai Senga looked sharp, setting the stage for the regular season opener against the Pirates next week. Meanwhile, the Spring Breakout game against the Rays was a snooze fest, with the Mets’ bats silenced in a 2-0 loss, leaving fans craving more from the promising prospects. Despite the dullness of the Breakout, some arms stood out, giving a glimpse of hope for the future with players like Elian Peña making positive impressions. As the team shifts towards more serious competition, the blend of veteran presence and youthful talent could be key for the Mets’ aspirations this season.

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Spring Breakout Recap: Rays 2, Mets 0

Spring Breakout Recap: Rays 2, Mets 0

Despite a bevvy of encouraging performances, the Mets’ prospects were defeated by the Rays’ prospects 2-0 in the 2026 Spring Breakout. The outcome is not what you want and the objective viewing experience was a bit dull (it was a sleepy, drizzly affair). But that’s not the point of this event really, it’s all about […]

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 6, Astros 2

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 6, Astros 2

The Mets defeated the Astros by a score of 6-2 tonight in West Palm Beach. The Mets play the Cardinals tomorrow at 1:10pm at Clover Park. The game will air on SNY.

Mets Option Ronny Mauricio

Mets Option Ronny Mauricio

The Mets announced a series of roster cuts today. Most notably, infielder Ronny Mauricio has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. They also optioned right-hander Joey Gerber while non-roster pitchers Brandon Waddell and Mike Baumann were reassigned to minor league camp. The Mauricio move might be a clue about some other moves the Mets will make […]

Mets’ Arms Impress, Bats Get Shut Out in Spring Breakout Camp

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Mets’ Arms Impress, Bats Get Shut Out in Spring Breakout Camp

Until all levels of the minor leagues have Statcast data, the spring breakout game is the main way we can get data on some of these young prospects. It is also the first time most of us get to see some of these prospects play in a televised game. Young prospects like Elian Peña, who […] The post Mets’ Arms Impress, Bats Get Shut Out in Spring Breakout Camp appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Lineup, Senga Look Ready in Win Over Astros

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Lineup, Senga Look Ready in Win Over Astros

If this was a dress rehearsal, let’s hope the first real performance is just as smooth. In exactly one week the Mets will take the field for a game that counts against Paul Skenes and the Pirates and Thursday they trotted out a lineup that Carlos Mendoza told reporters before the game was “pretty close” […] The post Lineup, Senga Look Ready in Win Over Astros appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

The faster prospect: Ewing or Morabito? Don't ask them -- 'We're both pretty fast'

The faster prospect: Ewing or Morabito? Don't ask them -- 'We're both pretty fast'

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Over the offseason, when Mets prospects A.J. Ewing and Nick Morabito lived and worked out together in Tampa, Fla., the subject of their speed naturally became a topic of conversation. “He swore he was faster,” Ewing said with a smile. “I swore I was faster.