Mets News and Morning Links - 3/3/2025

 


Good Morning. Happy Birthday Jack DiLauroJorge Julio and Dilson Herrera. Mets fall to Red Sox 6-4 as Jose Siri goes deep again, A.J. Minter progresses and Max Kranick making most of opportunity.

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3/2/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Boston Red Sox 6 New York Mets 4

McNeil 2B;  2 for 3; double; 1 run; Villavicencio 2B;  0 for 2; Alvarez, F C;  0 for 3; 1 K; Williams, C C;  1 for 1; 1 run; Winker DH;  1 for 2; 1 run; 1 K; Senger PH-DH;  0 for 0; 1 walk; Siri CF;  1 for 2; HR; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 K; Williams, J CF;  0 for 1; 1 K; Canario LF;  0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ritter PR-LF;  1 for 1; Baty 3B;  0 for 3; 1 K; Hernández, Y SS;  0 for 1; 1 RBI; Young, J 1B;  0 for 2; 1 K; Clifford 1B;  0 for 2; Azocar RF;  0 for 2; 1 K; Ramírez, A RF;  0 for 2; 2 Ks; Walton SS;  0 for 2; De Los Santos, L SS-3B;  0 for 2; Blackburn(L, 0-1); 1.1 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; Orellana; 0.2 inning; no runs; Waddell; 2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Cabrera, G; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Gose; 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; Hartwig; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Garcia, Ri; 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; 


Jose Siri's 3-Run Homer was the Mets bright spot in the 6-4 loss.  Paul Blackburn allows 4 runs in 1.1 innings. 


NY Post: Jeff McNeil sticking with the ‘damage’ approach that sparked his Mets turnaround. "On Sunday, McNeil took a strong cut and launched a leadoff double off the center field wall, more than 400 feet away, against Boston’s Walker Buehler. In his next at-bat, the lefty swinger pulled a well-struck single into the right-center gap. This looked like a McNeil who was looking to pound pitches rather than looking to place his batted balls where fielders were not. “You got to have the intent to do damage,” McNeil said after the 6-4 loss to the Red Sox at JetBlue Park. “...you’ve got to be ready to hit it with authority. You can’t just try to guide it out there.”



Abbey Mastracco Mets Notebook: A.J. Minter throws first live bullpen session of spring. "The left-handed reliever took a key step toward a return from the injury Sunday when he threw a live bullpen session for the first time this spring. Minter will throw to hitters at least one more time before appearing in a Grapefruit League game."

Newsday: Mets' A.J. Minter progressing well but won't rush to be back by Opening Day. "In A.J. Minter’s race to be ready for Opening Day, the key is to try and not race at all...He badly wants to be with the team at the start of the season but, on Sunday, did not sound super confident that would be the case."

NY Post Sports+: Why Max Kranick’s Mets chance means the world after long, winding baseball journey. "He’s enjoyed a strong start to spring this time around, pitching four scoreless innings with three strikeouts across two outings. His velocity stands out, reaching 98 mph during his most recent appearance on Thursday against the Astros...“He’s attacking the zone, he’s aggressive,” manager Carlos Mendoza said. “The fastball has got life...that’s what we’re seeing — consistent mid-90s, throwing strikes, attacking.” 

Newsday: "Joey Meneses, a first baseman/outfielder on a minor-league contract, returned to Mexico a few days ago, obtained his work visa and came back to Mets camp. He had been held up but now is cleared to play in Grapefruit League games."

David Lennon Newsday: Mets' Francisco Alvarez working on new swing in hopes of turning things around...He underwent what amounted to a swing-renovation this offseason, tinkering with a number of pressure points designed to make him a better all-fields hitter, with last year’s teammate, J.D. Martinez — the resident clubhouse batting guru — pointing him toward an Atlanta-based coach for winter workshopping."

NY Post: Mets’ David Peterson has secure rotation spot for first time at spring training. "For the first time, he’s established himself as a mainstay and knows he’s a lock for a spot in the Mets rotation...Peterson, who is expected to make his first Grapefruit League outing on Monday against the Marlins, is the longest-tenured starter on the staff and is supposed to be one of the sure entities in a rotation that is filled with question marks."

Ex-Mets GM Billy Eppler joins Brewers after season-long MLB suspension.

Mets.com:

Mets News

Watch LIVE on MLB.TV: Senga makes spring debut

Here are the Mets' 2025 Top 30 prospects

Lindor a no-brainer for Mets captain? Not so fast

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Mets vs. Marlins FREE LIVE STREAM (3/3/25): How to watch, time, TV channel, for MLB Spring Training game

Mets starting outfielder dealing with knee soreness

Mets lose former All-Star pitcher to Brewers after strong 2024

New York Mets Top Pitching Prospect Earning High Marks During First Spring Training

Brewers sign longtime nemesis José Quintana to bolster starting rotation

PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK METS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 2025 BALLPARK PROMOTIONS, INCLUDING NEW FAMILY SUNDAY EXPERIENCE

Mets 26-man roster prediction 3.0 for 2025 season

Yankees trade idea lands $21 million Mets outfielder amid Jasson Domínguez dilemma

Metsmerized:

Metsmerized Online

Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 6:10 PM

Pipeline Releases 2025 Mets Prospect List

Report: Brewers Sign Jose Quintana

2025 NRI Preview: Donovan Walton, INF

Amazing Avenue:

Amazin' Avenue - All Posts

Open Thread: Mets vs. Marlins, 3/3/25

If healthy, Dedniel Núñez can be a huge part of the Mets’ bullpen in 2025 and beyond

Mets Morning News for March 3, 2025

Grapefruit Juice, 3/2/25: Red Sox 6, Mets 4

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

Faith and Fear in Flushing

Played Off the Stage

Killing Us Softly with Spring News

Mets360:

Mets360

Kevin Herget on using data to improve his changeup

Resisting the urge to reunite the band, small samples and BABIP, Pete Alonso's early results

Mets 2025 projections: Edwin Diaz

Kiner's Korner:

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Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #9: Joe Christopher: The Virgin Islands Pioneer Behind the ‘Yo La Tengo’ Legend

Kollector’s Korner Met-o-ra-bil-ia Hall of Fame Inductee # 2 : Catching Up with Jessie James Burke: From Courtrooms to Collecting Mets History

Spring Training: A KinersKorner.com Crossword

GMs and Managers Plan, Baseball Gods Laugh: The Mets’ Spring Training Setbacks

Mets Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #8: Rube Walker The Pitching Whisperer Who Transformed the Mets

Meet the Man Who Makes the Mets Better: Antoan Richardson

Mack's Mets:

Mack's Mets

Paul Articulates - A patient moment

Reese Kaplan -- Sometimes Great Pitching is Highly Unexpected


SportSpyder Mets Links: 

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

MLB News

Here are the new Top 30 Prospects lists for AL & NL East teams

1 prospect from every team making noise this spring

Quintana agrees to 1-year deal with Brewers (report)

Brazil fends off Germany in Classic Qualifiers thriller; watch Colombia vs. China at 8 p.m. ET

Wanna have a catch? Kevin Costner crashes D-backs workouts

'Let's go hang out on the bus': Bregman joins prospects on road trip

The Kid drops by Mariners camp for Hall of Fame-worthy photo op

Gil (right lat strain) shut down for at least six weeks

Son of MLB superstar battles son of TWO tennis Hall of Famers ... who won?

MLB Trade Rumors:

MLB Trade Rumors

Mike Moustakas To Retire

Poll: Where Will David Robertson Sign?

Pirates Place Johan Oviedo On 60-Day Injured List

Luis Gil To Be Shut Down For At Least Six Weeks Due To Lat Strain

Clark: MLBPA Expects Lockout After 2026 Season

Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript

Espada: Astros Plan For Altuve To Spend “Majority” Of Time In Left Field

Brewers To Sign Jose Quintana

Nationals Re-Sign Kyle Finnegan

Pirates Claim Justin Lawrence

Submit Your Questions For A Mailbag Episode Of The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast

Sean Murphy Out Four To Six Weeks With Cracked Rib

The Opener: Yankees, Lawrence, Tigers

Braves Sign Hector Neris To Minor League Deal

Orioles, Nationals Announce Resolution Of MASN Dispute

Yahoo Sports:

MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Return of superstar closer Félix Bautista means everything to an Orioles team with major aspirations

Will injuries doom Yankees? + Tiering teams based on spring training clichés | Baseball Bar-B-Cast

Yankees' Luis Gil diagnosed with high-grade lat strain, shut down from throwing for 'at least' six weeks

Yankees' ROY pitcher Luis Gil shut down for at least 6 weeks with lat strain

Mets Notes: Brandon Nimmo has knee soreness; Starling Marte nearing game action

'A lot of sacrifices': During World Series run, Dodgers were more banged up than they let on

Former Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana signing one-year deal with Brewers

Braves C Sean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked rib after being hit by pitch

Braves catcher Sean Murphy has a cracked rib and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks

From roofing to a spring training sensation, Rockies’ Jefry Yan delights with mound celebrations

ESPN:

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'Failure has definitely shaped me': Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever in 2025

Yanks' Gil (lat strain) shut down at least 6 weeks

Astros planning to play Altuve mostly in left field

CBS Sports:

CBSSports.com Headlines

Luis Gil injury update: Yankees starter to be shut down for at least six weeks after suffering lat strain

MLB free agent tracker: Brewers add José Quintana, Alex Bregman finds new home with Red Sox

MLB free agency: Brewers land pitching depth with José Quintana, per report


FanGraphs:

FanGraphs Baseball

Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 3/3/25

The Baseball Moves Differently in the Cactus League

First Sign of Spring: Kyle Schwarber Dabbling at a New Position

We’ve Got College Data!

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Robo!

Sunday Notes: Braves Prospect Drake Baldwin Opted For Diamonds Over Ice

Effectively Wild Episode 2290: Season Preview Series: Diamondbacks and Nationals

RosterResource Chat – 2/28/25

Projecting 2025’s Biggest Bounce-Back Candidates

Still Waiting for an Answer on Germán Márquez

Braves.com:

Braves News

Murphy (rib) to miss 4-6 weeks, opening door for Braves' top prospect

Here are the Braves' 2025 Top 30 prospects

Baldwin's star rising 'like night and day'

Marlins.com:

Marlins News

Watch LIVE on MLB.TV: Marlins' split squad takes on Mets

Here are the Marlins' 2025 Top 30 prospects

Mesa Jr. among Marlins' first spring cuts

Phillies.com:

Phillies News

Here are the Phillies' 2025 Top 30 prospects

Phils hurlers tinkering with new pitches early in camp

With velo up in debut, Walker has sights set on rotation spot

Nationals.com:

Nationals News

Here are the Nationals' 2025 Top 30 Prospects list

'We think it's in there': Lowe has 30-HR potential with Nats

MASN dispute between Nationals, Orioles resolved


Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

Centerfield Maz:

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Daniel Murphy: The Mets Years Part One (2008-2014)

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