Good Morning. Happy Birthday Justin Verlander and Luis Severino. Clay Holmes named Spring Opener Starting Pitcher, Frankie Montas takes a shot, and Ronny Mauricio feeling good.
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Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Matt Allan, forgotten pitching prospect, finally healthy and returning to games. "Allan, 23 years old and more than five years removed from when he last pitched in a real game, is healthy now. He is in minor-league spring training as a normal and non-rehabbing player, throwing — and throwing hard — alongside fellow pitchers, on the brink of returning to game action with a Mets affiliate come April...In his recent sessions against batters - other Mets minor-leaguers - Allan’s fastball has been up to 97 mph...Allan is due to be a minor-league free agent after this season, but the Mets can keep him by adding him to the 40-man roster. So the coming months are critical."
Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Clay Holmes to start Grapefruit League opener for Mets, aims to throw 40-45 pitches. "Holmes hasn’t made a Major League start since 2018, and while a Grapefruit League game doesn’t exactly carry the same weight as a regular season game, it’s a chance for the right-hander to get back into the swing of things as a starter, going through his pregame routine, getting up three times and throwing about 40-45 pitches."
Mike Puma NY Post: Clay Holmes to start Mets’ spring training opener: ‘Great spot’. "Holmes said being this far along so early in camp is a relief. 'It kind of eases some of that in your mind you don’t have to add on a ton each [start],' Holmes said. 'You don’t feel like you have two starts left and you have to [increase] by 30 or 40 pitches.'"
Newsday: Why was Mets' attendance down in 2024? Fans offer Steve Cohen a few reasons. "Mostly, lowered expectations after the 2023 season, when the Mets temporarily pivoted away from Cohen’s free-spending ways. And a slow start to the 2024 season...What made the fans come back in droves for the final regular-season series against the Phillies and the playoffs was something simple. Winning."
Mike Puma NY Post: Jose Siri brings elite defense, ‘chaos’ to Mets while trying to improve anemic bat. "Jose Siri’s speed and defense are elite...Upon his arrival to camp, Siri told manager Carlos Mendoza his goal is to improve his plate discipline. Last season, Siri’s chase rate of 35.2 percent placed him in MLB’s 12th percentile, according to Statcast. His whiff rate (swing and miss) was 41.9 percent, placing him in the first percentile."
Joel Sherman NY Sports+: How Steve Cohen’s Juan Soto coup upended 40-year New York baseball trend. "It did not need to be emitted from [Juan Soto's] mouth. It came when he put pen to contractual paper. When he spurned a place he knew well from his year there — after going to the World Series. When he decided the franchise that has dominated New York baseball for three-plus decades and has the greatest legacy in North American team sports was not where he wanted to spend the rest of his playing life, but rather that he wanted to go across the RFK Bridge to where sustained winning has never happened..."(subscription required)
Tim Britton The Athletic: How Brandon Nimmo responded to a brutal second-half slump. "Nimmo felt better in time for the postseason...The numbers backed that up: His barrel and hard-hit rates were in line with his first-half numbers...That helped provide some confidence going into a winter he spent largely at the Mets facility with co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes. Nimmo used the Mets hitting lab as much as his recovering foot would allow as he looked to streamline his swing. There’s a smaller leg-kick now and, according to Barnes, the swing is a little more adjustable." (subscription required)
Will Sammon The Athletic: Mets begin search for the next Dedniel Núñez, a surprise contributor in the bullpen. "Some candidates include right-handers Luis Moreno (grabbed the attention of rival scouts by becoming the Dominican Winter League’s rookie of the year), Jonathan Pintaro (quickly worked his way from High-A Brooklyn to Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Syracuse. Across the three levels, he had a 2.68 ERA in 74 innings) and Ryan Lambert (In two appearances with High-A Brooklyn in 2024, Lambert hit 100 mph with his fastball a few times, throwing as hard as 100.7 mph). subscription required)
Anthony DiComo Mets.com: Brimming with potential, nearly healthy Mauricio can 'finally see the light'. "It would have been difficult for anyone on the Clover Park back fields last Friday to harbor concern about the state of Ronny Mauricio. Stepping into the cage for batting practice, Mauricio homered multiple times from the right side of the plate. Minutes later, he turned around and did it again from the left side."
Carlos Mendoza says that Clay Holmes will start the Mets' spring training opener on Saturday.
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
Mendoza says the plan is for Holmes to throw around 40-45 pitches. pic.twitter.com/6rokxdumMw
Carlos Mendoza says that Edwin Díaz hit 96 MPH in his live BP today: pic.twitter.com/9WXBX3FRWv
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
"I'm curious to see it"
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
Carlos Mendoza talks about MLB using the ABS system in spring training games: pic.twitter.com/77yFip4VFI
Carlos Mendoza says he expects Jose Siri and Tyrone Taylor to get the majority of the reps in center field: pic.twitter.com/lS5zEB8ysO
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
Does the Mets' payroll come down to Steve Cohen's desire to win?@martinonyc discusses the Mets' payroll decisions and more on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/ikY6ibfN01
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/5XNA7vOJwA
Kodai Senga caught up with @SteveGelbs on Mets Hot Stove to discuss his hilarious reaction to Francisco Lindor's NLDS grand slam, what last season was like for him, what he learned about himself in the rehab process, and his biggest focus this offseason: https://t.co/Wrwx0i2GWD pic.twitter.com/eOwYgbpnd6
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 19, 2025
On Baseball Night in New York, @martinonyc discusses how he believes the Francisco Lindor/Juan Soto dynamic will work for the Mets this season https://t.co/ikY6ibfN01
— SNY (@SNYtv) February 19, 2025
▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/Mb8bMQ7Vbf
Francisco Lindor sits down with @gappleSNY, @Todd_Zeile and @jerryblevins on Mets Hot Stove to discuss what stands out most to him about last season, hitting in front of Juan Soto, and more: https://t.co/Wrwx0i2975 pic.twitter.com/s0YkNW9Bu6
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 20, 2025
Carlos Mendoza sits down with @gappleSNY on Mets Hot Stove to discuss Pete Alonso's return, how the Mets' lineup will look, what makes Juan Soto special, and the increased expectations for the Mets this year: https://t.co/Wrwx0i2GWD pic.twitter.com/5gnjB5PVSN
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) February 20, 2025
Mets Daily Clips:
Spring Training Steve Cohen/TGL VNR: https://app.criticalmention.com/app/#/report/1a14905b-b392-4ec7-bb55-9f7bd1da8cc1
Frankie Montas News:
- Why Frankie Montas is optimistic he can overcome frustrating ‘first impression’ with Mets (New York Post)
- Injured Mets pitcher Frankie Montas receives PRP injection in hopes of speeding up return to mound (NYDN)
- How these three pitchers can nail down Mets' final rotation spots (The Record)
- Here’s what Mets' Frankie Montas has to say about injury (NJ.com)
Matt Allan News:
- Former top prospect Allan healthy, on comeback trail at Mets camp (MLB.com)
- Mets' Matt Allan, forgotten pitching prospect, finally healthy and returning to games (Newsday)
- Mets’ prospect Matt Allan back on track after surgeries: ‘We’ll see that dream lived out’ (The Athletic)
Other Mets News:
- Brimming with potential, nearly healthy Mauricio can 'finally see the light' (MLB.com)
- Why was Mets' attendance down in 2024? Fans offer Steve Cohen a few reasons (Newsday)
- Clay Holmes to start Mets’ spring training opener: ‘Great spot’ (New York Post)
- Jose Siri brings elite defense, ‘chaos’ to Mets while trying to improve anemic bat (New York Post)
- Steve Cohen’s Juan Soto coup has changed a 40-year trend in New York baseball (New York Post)
- About that time Jesse Owens coached the Mets… (New York Post)
- Clay Holmes to start Grapefruit League opener for Mets, aims to throw 40-45 pitches (NYDN)
- Do you like MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike challenge system? What Yankees and Mets are saying (The Record)
- Mets' José Buttó ready to ‘give 100%’ no matter the role: ‘Like I’ve always done' (NJ.com)
- Mets name starter — a former Yankees reliever — for Grapefruit League opener (NJ.com)
- Mets ‘expected to target’ free agent pitcher ‘in the coming hours’ (NJ.com)
- Mets' David Stearns shares reaction to signing Juan Soto: ‘Holy s---’ (NJ.com)
- How Brandon Nimmo responded to a brutal second-half slump (The Athletic)
- Mets begin search for the next Dedniel Núñez, a surprise contributor in the bullpen (The Athletic)
- Carlos Mendoza Outlines Where Juan Soto Will Bat in Mets' Lineup (SI.com)
- Mets fan favorite, former player details brutal fallout from 'bad accident' (SI.com)
Today's Back Pages:
Mets.com:
Mets News
Soto surprises Baty with a new car in exchange for his uni number
Soto to make Mets' spring debut in opener on Saturday
Mets have faith in pitching depth, won't add arms at this time
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
Mets get first taste of automated ball-strike system in spring training
Mets' Alonso reveals true feelings about franchise home run record
Mets have their reasons for Jose Iglesias reluctance
Mets free agency and trade buzz: NY reportedly not looking for SP after Frankie Montas injury
Mets Notebook: Carlos Mendoza's squad preparing to play under ABS challenge system in Grapefruit League games
Mets' Juan Soto gifts new teammate Brett Baty an SUV for giving up No. 22
Yankees, Mets 3-player trade proposal ships Marcus Stroman to Queens
Why Chapman believes game-winning play vs. Mets is ‘underrated'
Metsmerized:
Metsmerized Online
MLB, ESPN Opt Out of National TV Deal
Soto Buys Baty Car to Thank Him for No. 22
Spring Training 2025: Roster Battles to Watch
2025 NL East Positional Rankings: Manager
Amazing Avenue:
Amazin' Avenue - All Posts
A way too-early look at the Mets’ 26 man roster
Sean Reid-Foley will give it another go in 2025
Mets Morning News for February 20, 2025
Paul Blackburn figures to be in the Mets’ rotation to start the 2025 season
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Faith and Fear in Flushing
Three of a Kind
First Taste
Mets360:
Mets360
The one precedent of a team using a six-man rotation for a large stretch
Wednesday catch-all thread (2/19/25)
1962 Mets Spring Training
Kiner's Korner:
kinerskorner.com
Making Their Case: What Madrigal and Young Must Prove This Spring
New Team, Same Fire: AJ Minter Brings Championship Mindset to Mets
Mack's Mets:
Mack's Mets
Paul Articulates - What about Ronny?
MACK - My Thursday Observations
MLB.com:
MLB News
Picking 1 difference-making acquisition in each division
Soto surprises Baty with a new car in exchange for his uni number
Miller struck on head, in concussion protocol
Judge (rest) to sit out first week of Grapefruit League action
Dodgers and Cubs get first look at automated ball-strike challenges
'Big Sugar' turning heads with nasty stuff in live BP sessions
Ohtani working on pitching mechanics, looking to 'grow as a player'
'A surreal moment': Burnes set to start D-backs' spring opener
Bucs agree to deal with southpaw Andrew Heaney (source)
MLB Trade Rumors:
MLB Trade Rumors
Scott Sauerbeck Passes Away
Cubs Notes: Caissie, Assad, Shaw
ESPN, MLB Opt Out Of TV Deal For 2026-28
Pirates To Sign Andrew Heaney
Blue Jays To Sign Ryan Yarbrough To Minor League Deal
Athletics Sign Dylan Floro To Minor League Deal
The Mariners’ Second Base Competition
Padres Re-Sign Tim Locastro To Minor League Deal
Cubs Sign Justin Turner
Marlins Claim Seth Martinez
Poll: Do The Mets Need Another Starter?
Fantasy Baseball: Regression Is A Cruel Mistress
Red Sox, Matt Moore Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays’ Adam Macko Undergoes Meniscus Surgery
Yankees Extend Aaron Boone
Yahoo Sports:
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games
ESPN says it will end MLB broadcasts after striking out on deal
Here's how to stream Angels games in 2025. And what about the Dodgers?
MLB debuts robot ump challenge system at Dodgers-Cubs spring training opener
Going, Going, Gone: ESPN, MLB Opt Out Portends Industry Changes
MLB, ESPN opting out of deal after 2025 season; league cites 'minimal coverage'
Dodgers open Cactus League with loss; Bobby Miller exits after comebacker to head
With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager
Is Toronto's gamble with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a massive mistake? | Baseball Bar-B-Cast
Mets free agency and trade buzz: NY reportedly not looking for SP after Frankie Montas injury
ESPN and Major League Baseball will end television deal after 2025 season
ESPN:
www.espn.com - MLB
Dodgers' Miller hit by line drive, enters protocol
Cubs RHP Poteet wins first challenge in ABS test
ESPN, MLB to end broadcast deal after 2025
CBS Sports:
CBSSports.com Headlines
MLB free agency: Pirates add lefty Andrew Heaney on one-year deal to boost pitching depth, per report
WATCH: Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet wins first automated ball-strike challenge of 2025 spring training
Juan Soto gifts Mets teammate new car for swapping numbers after $765 million free-agency signing
FanGraphs:
FanGraphs Baseball
Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 2/20/25
The Shape of Funk to Come: Previewing This Season’s New Pitches
Entering His Age-40 Season, Justin Turner Signs on With the Cubs
Picks to Click: Who I Expect to Make the 2026 Top 100
The Jay of Reckoning Is Upon Us
Building a Consensus Top Hitting Prospect List by Peak Projected OPS+
Effectively Wild Episode 2285: Shoeless Sho
Geraldo Perdomo Signs Four-Year Extension With Diamondbacks
The Millville Meteorite
The Orioles Are Baseball’s Most Fascinating Team-Building Puzzle
Braves.com:
Braves News
5 questions for Braves ahead of Grapefruit League opener
Smith-Shawver looks back on whirlwind final week of '24
Murphy eager to reclaim status as one of game's top backstops
Marlins.com:
Marlins News
Meet the Marlins clubhouse attendant in charge of vibes at Spring Training
Mervis eyes fresh start in Miami: 'He has a real chance to help us out'
1 prospect for each team to watch this spring
Phillies.com:
Phillies News
Phils' top prospect Painter talks changeups with franchise icon
If Turner returns to leadoff roots, selectivity at plate may follow
1 prospect for each team to watch this spring
Nationals.com:
Nationals News
Bell ready to mentor young Nats in return to Washington
Crews in 'full go' mode as camp gets underway
Nats bring in 'pen help, signing Lucas Sims to 1-year deal
Born on this date:
- Phil Lombardi (1963)
- Shane Spencer (1972)
- Livan Hernandez (1975)
- Justin Verlander (1983)
- Luis Severino (1994)
- Justin Jarvis (2000)
- Hoss Brewer (2001)
- Frederick Marte (2004)
Died on this date:
- Kevin Collins (2016)
Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Don Aase on February 20, 1989.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed Don Aase of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1990.
New York Yankees signed Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 1996.
New York Mets signed free agent Tony Clark on February 20, 2003.
New York Mets signed free agent Taijuan Walker of the Toronto Blue Jays on February 20, 2021.
Pittsburgh Pirates signed Todd Frazier of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 2021.
Chicago Cubs signed Jake Marisnick of the New York Mets as a free agent on February 20, 2021.
2010: The Mets sign veteran C Rod Barajas to a contract, joining a crowded catching corps that also includes Henry Blanco, Omir Santos and top prospect Josh Thole.
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