Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mike Hessman. Mets play Yankees today at 1 PM, MLB.com releases Mets prospect list, Zack Wheeler gets huge extension and Amed Rosario goes deep in Spring Training.
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Today's Game: 1:10 PM vs. Yankees
- Mets Scheduled Pitchers: RHP Tylor Megill, RHP Austin Adams, RHP Drew Smith;
- Yankees Scheduled Pitchers: LHP Tanner Tully, RHP Clay Holmes, RHP Yerry De Los Santos, LHP Clayton Andrews, RHP Duane Underwood Jr.
Tim Healey Newsday: Projecting the Mets' Opening Day 2024 roster. Talking about the battle for bench positions, Tim notes: "Working in DJ Stewart’s favor: He can play both corner outfield spots and has seen time at first base. If the Mets value defensive versatility for this job, he has an advantage. Working against Stewart: The Mets are free to option him to the minors. Ji-Man Choi and Luke Voit said they have opt-outs in their contracts around the end of camp, which is common for experienced players on minor-league contracts."
NY Post:
- Zack Wheeler’s extension with Phillies is stinging Mets reminder "The Phillies doubled down on their decision to pry Wheeler away four years ago, handing him a three-year, $126 million extension on Monday that’ll take Wheeler through his age-37 season, likely the rest of his prime."
- Phil Bickford’s changeup has him angling for Mets bullpen spot "For the final month of the season, Bickford held a 0.84 ERA while mixing in a changeup that mostly meant he was throwing fewer sliders. Continuing to get comfortable with the changeup has been an early focus of camp for Bickford, who is competing for a spot in the Opening Day pen.
- Bickford, who was tendered a contract this offseason and will earn $900,000 after winning his arbitration case, no longer has minor league options."
- Steve Cohen fires back at Yankees fan critical of Mets’ dance team “This is baseball… this isn’t the nba or nfl,” one X user, who identifies as a Yankees fan, responded to the news on Saturday. “There’s not halftime in this game. I don’t see how a dance team is necessary?”...“Excellent point,” he wrote a few hours after the critical post. “I forgot how serious baseball is relative to other sports.”
- Mets’ new dance team hopes to ‘bring Queens to life’ this season
Mets.com:
Here are the Mets' 2024 Top 30 prospects. The Top 10 - 1: Jett Williams; 2: Drew Gilbert; 3: Luisangel Acuña; 4: Ryan Clifford; 5: Christian Scott; 6: Ronny Mauricio; 7: Colin Houck; 8: Marco Vargas; 9: Kevin Parada; 10: Blade Tidwell; Other notables: 11: Mike Vasil; 12: Jeremy Rodriguez; 16: Alex Ramírez; 22: Calvin Ziegler; 23: Wilfredo Lara; 24: Nate Lavender; 28: Joander Suarez; 30: Rhylan Thomas;
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Mack's Mets:
- Mets Prospect Profile - Pitcher Cameron Foster
- Mike's Mets - Lowered Expectations, Part Deux
- Reese Kaplan -- Spring Training Is More Show and Less Glow
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @martinonyc, @HannahRKeyser & @Todd_Zeile look at Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, how it could impact the Mets' free agent pursuits next season & if there's a fit for Jordan Montgomery https://t.co/7CGd6EPMFQ
▶ @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/nJFQacMNlV
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2024
Let's play Jenga! 👀 pic.twitter.com/1Adk0Ezant
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 4, 2024
Harrison Bader will make his #Mets Grapefruit League debut tomorrow against the #Yankees. #LGM pic.twitter.com/vLZNuwMmA8
— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) March 4, 2024
"I had to think about what makes Queens, Queens and what makes New York, New York," Mets VP of marketing Trisha Donlin told The New York Post. That’s where I thought about diversity, different performance styles, street dancing. Looking at subway performers, looking at the fact… https://t.co/Ia8nZmhnYG
— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) March 4, 2024
On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @martinonyc, @HannahRKeyser & @Todd_Zeile look at Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, how it could impact the Mets' free agent pursuits next season & if there's a fit for Jordan Montgomery https://t.co/7CGd6EPMFQ
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2024
▶ @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/nJFQacMNlV
Let's play Jenga! 👀 pic.twitter.com/1Adk0Ezant
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 4, 2024
Harrison Bader will make his #Mets Grapefruit League debut tomorrow against the #Yankees. #LGM pic.twitter.com/vLZNuwMmA8
— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) March 4, 2024
"I had to think about what makes Queens, Queens and what makes New York, New York," Mets VP of marketing Trisha Donlin told The New York Post. That’s where I thought about diversity, different performance styles, street dancing. Looking at subway performers, looking at the fact… https://t.co/Ia8nZmhnYG
— GENY Mets Report (@genymets) March 4, 2024
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
💥 @Amed_Rosario goes yard for the first time as a Ray pic.twitter.com/2lQbyURZnm
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) March 4, 2024
The pop of the mitt on this Paul Skenes fastball. 🔊 pic.twitter.com/NpAguvRxVu
— MLB (@MLB) March 5, 2024
Emmanuel Rodriguez absolutely crushed this first pitch off Craig Kimbrel for his first HR of the spring 💣
— Twins Player Development (@TwinsPlayerDev) March 4, 2024
The ball was hit 114.6mph 👀#MNTwins pic.twitter.com/ogEmC6agE9
A strong outing for @ClarkeSchmidt 👊
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) March 5, 2024
4.0 IP // 1 H // 0 R // 0 BB // 1 K pic.twitter.com/Ijwcxdqxaa
"I think you just have to be locked in on every pitch and I take a lot of pride in that part of my game."@Tigers outfielder Mark Canha caught up with @LaurenShehadi to explain his approach at the plate and attitude towards joining a new squad. pic.twitter.com/Wn1UgXCM54
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 4, 2024
MLB.com:
- How 10 clubs can turn weaknesses into strengths
- The biggest developments in Spring Training ... so far
- The Judge-Soto bromance is real at Yankees camp
- Ohtani brings .714 average into first reunion with Halos
- New Top 30 Prospects lists revealed: AL and NL East teams
- Interest in Snell, Montgomery picking up?
- Future MLB manager? Pujols doesn't see why not
- 2015 MVP, 3-time All-Star Donaldson announces retirement
- After setting rookie steals record, Ruiz gets advice from Rickey
- Chapman brings superb defense, 'destiny' with BoMel to Giants
- You've heard of hot bats? These gloves are hot out of the oven
- Opening Day starter Skubal strutting dominant stuff
- Gausman (shoulder fatigue) is latest Toronto hurler with setback
MLB Trade Rumors:
- Phillies Sign Zack Wheeler To Extension
- Josh Donaldson Announces Retirement
- Sign Up For The Free MLBTR Newsletter
- Injury Notes: Gausman, Kahnle, Bednar, Medina
- Cardinals Have Not Recently Inquired On Snell, Montgomery
- Phillies Reportedly Have Not “Seriously Discussed” Blake Snell
- Cubs Notes: Tauchman, Imanaga, Taillon
- Orioles Notes: Mullins, Henderson, Bradish, Rotation
- U. L. Washington Passes Away
- Sonny Gray Headed For MRI After Early Exit; Tommy Edman May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
- Boras: New Teams Have Reached Out On Snell, Montgomery Since Spring Training Began
- Dodgers Acquire Andre Lipcius From Tigers
- Angels Release Richie Martin
- Submit Your Questions For This Week’s MLB Trade Rumors Podcast!
- The Opener: Giants, Martinez, Acuna
Yahoo Sports:
- The Wheel Deal: Zack Wheeler is worth every penny of $126M pact
- Chapman details conversations with Davis about their Giants roles
- Yankees Injury Tracker: Opening Day in question with Tommy Kahnle 'a little behind' in spring build-up
- Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt continues strong start to spring with efficient outing
- Giants' Chapman believes he has ‘unfinished business' with Melvin
- Chapman's strange free agency leads to ‘best opportunity' with Giants
- Clarke Schmidt tosses four stellar innings, Gleyber Torres reaches twice in Yankees' win over Marlins
- Kevin Pillar believes the ‘us vs the world' White Sox can win the division
- How Schmitt's role will be impacted by Giants signing Chapman
- Albert Pujols, in Angels camp as guest instructor, aspires to different title: Manager
ESPN:
- Boras says interest is up for Snell, Montgomery
- Sources: Phillies, Wheeler agree to historic deal
- Yanks' Kahnle may start season on IL, Boone says
- Former AL MVP Donaldson retires after 13 years
- Former Royals infielder Washington dies at 70
- Cards P Gray leaves game with tight hamstring
- Dodgers trade for Lipcius; Kershaw to 60-day IL
CBS Sports:
- MLB free agency: Interest in Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery has increased in spring training, says Scott Boras
- Kevin Gausman injury update: Blue Jays ace dealing with shoulder issue as Toronto rotation takes another hit
- Josh Donaldson retires: Former MVP calls it quits after 13 seasons in MLB with Blue Jays, A's, Yankees, more
- MLB Power Rankings: The best player on each of the 30 teams and where he fits the league-wide list
- MLB futures odds 2024: World Series predictions, win totals, best bets, picks from top baseball expert
- MLB Opening Day 2024: Previews, depth charts and schedules for all 30 teams before start of baseball season
- MLB free agency: How Zack Wheeler's extension upends 2025 market for starting pitchers, plus who's No. 1
- Red Sox 2024 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation and how new boss Craig Breslow can build for future
- Yankees 2024 season preview: Projected lineup, rotation and where Juan Soto fits into World Series goals
- Zack Wheeler contract: New Phillies deal breaks MLB record for highest AAV on extension at $42 million
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Born on this date:
- Larry Elliot (1938)
- Les Rohr (1946)
- Kevin Brown (1966)
- Mike Hessman (1978)
- Arlison Rodriguez (2003)
1972 | Jim Fregosi, obtained by the Mets from the Angels in the off-season for future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, breaks his right thumb during a spring training workout. The All-Star infielder will suffer through an agonizing season, batting only .232 in 101 games, after being touted as the team's solution to its revolving door at third base. |
3/5/1962 Casey Stengel becomes the first Met to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated. pic.twitter.com/6KrkaNJeHU
— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) March 5, 2022
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