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The Mets got their first win of spring yesterday against the Yankees, by a 6-4 margin. Jared Young, Luis Torrens, and Hayden Senger all hit solo home runs, and JT Schwartz provided the lion’s share of the offense with a three-run home run in the eighth inning. Justin Hagenman looked good in his 2.1 innings, giving up just one run on two hits, with three walks and three strikeouts. Mets’ top prospect Carson Benge had his spring training debut, but he blanked with an 0 for 3 final line.
After his departure from the Mets, Brandon Nimmo opened up about his leadership style, how the trade transpired, and his future with the Rangers.
Buster Olney ranked the top 10 third basemen in the league, and new Met Bo Bichette has made the cut.
John Harper investigated rookie Met sensation Nolan McLean and what gives him an edge.
Around the National League East
Marlins middle infielder Graham Pauley has been shut down from all baseball activities due to forearm tightness.
Around Major League Baseball
The Twins dodged a bullet, with Joe Ryan’s MRI only revealing inflammation.
Rhys Hoskins has joined the Cleveland Guardians, signing a minor league contract with an invite to major league spring training.
Angels players have taken notice of Arte Moreno claiming that their fans don’t prioritize winning, and have met with the new director of MLBPA.
Michael Conforto has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
ABS is here, and Jayson Stark broke down what fans need to know about the so-called “robot umps” this season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Thomas Henderson examined Daniel Duarte and his quest to make it back to the major leagues by way of the Mets bullpen.
Linus Lawrence considered whether Ben Rortvedt might make his way to the Mets major league roster in the form of positional insurance.
Chris McShane welcomed back Nate Lavender after the Rays returned him from being selected in the Rule 5 draft last season.
This Date in Mets History
The infamous former Met Bobby Bonilla is celebrating his birthday today, turning 63 years old.