Mets News and Morning Links - 3/5/2025
Good Morning. Happy Birthday Mike Hessman. Mets fall to Cards 6-1, Sean Reid-Foley placed on Waivers and 13 players sent to Minor League Camp.
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3/4/2025 Spring Training Box Score: Cardinals 6 Mets 1
McNeil LF; 0 for 3; 2 K; Ramírez, A LF-RF; 0 for 1; Alvarez, F C; 1 for 3; 2 K; Parada C; 1 for 1; Alonso 1B; 0 for 2; Young, J 1B; 0 for 2; Winker DH; 1 for 2; Ritter PH-DH; 0 for 2; 1 K; Siri CF; 0 for 2; 1 K; Williams, J CF; 0 for 1; 1 walks; Canario RF; 0 for 3; Fanas LF; 0 for 1; Baty 2B; 1 for 2; 1 walks; Hernández, Y PR-2B; 0 for 1; 1 run scored; Acuña 3B; 0 for 3; 1 K; Lugo 3B; 0 for 0; De Los Santos, L SS; 1 for 3; Megill (L, 0-1); 2.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walks; 2 Ks; Overton; 0.1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; Stanek; 1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks; Garrett, R; 1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; Warren, A; 1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; Herget; 1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 Ks; Ríos, Y; 0.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walks; Parsons; 0.1 innings; no runs; 1 Ks;
SNY on YouTube: Cards 6 Mets 1 Game Highlights
NY Daily News: Mets’ healthy starters give reason for optimism amid rash of rotation injuries. "Tylor Megill became the latest Mets pitcher to deliver a solid spring debut, holding a St. Louis Cardinals lineup featuring many of its regulars to one run over 2.1 innings in Tuesday’s 6-1 loss in Jupiter, Fla. The hulking right-hander hit 98 mph with his fastball and threw 31 of his 47 pitches for strikes."
"I feel good, don't feel like I'm trying too much"
Tylor Megill talks about how he feels at this point of spring: pic.twitter.com/fQ78Bf9I7J
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025
👀👀👀👀 #Mets pic.twitter.com/Fpybq0zz1s
— Daniel Wexler (@WexlerRules) March 4, 2025
Luisangel Acuña says he's learning something new every single day playing third base
He feels good about his ability to play the position pic.twitter.com/vwcGkACFUZ
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025
"If I'm the utility man, that would be awesome. Any spot on this team to help the team win, I'm for."
- Brett Baty pic.twitter.com/A1FatutEnP
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 4, 2025
The Mets have placed right-hander Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers, according to sources. It's a step toward removing him from the 40-man roster, but it leaves him exposed to a claim from another team.
Reid-Foley missed much of last season due to shoulder issues.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) March 4, 2025
What's the level of concern with Brandon Nimmo's knee soreness in spring training?@lamelaza_7, @DaniWex, @AnthonyMcCarron and @sal_licata discuss on BNNY: https://t.co/W2m0D0G8E4
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/w55E3vei5h
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2025
.@lamelaza_7 is "at the dish" as @sal_licata, @AnthonyMcCarron and @DaniWex pepper him with questions about his career and more: https://t.co/IKjzURadca
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/wicPjysTjq
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) March 5, 2025
Which team or player did @lamelaza_7 dislike the most?
🔸 Team: Phillies
🔸 Player: Chase UtleyMore on BNNY: https://t.co/W2m0D0FAOw
➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/iRrpZaQgQL
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 5, 2025
3/4/2025 Mets Roster Moves - Sproat, Tidwell, Jett, Clifford and 9 others assigned to Minor League Camp
Joel Sherman NY Post Sports+: Michael King knows why Clay Holmes’ starting move will work out. Joel Quotes Kink saying this about Holmes: “He’s the type who can take all the new-school teaching and add it to his arsenal. The big thing is going to be as a reliever he could throw his sinker 97-100 (mph) and it is unhittable. Now, as a starter, you have to realize you can throw it at 94. You don’t need 98. You can save that for the fifth or sixth inning when you really need it.” (subscription required)
NY Post: Mets place veteran reliever Sean Reid-Foley on outright waivers. "The Mets have placed the righty reliever on outright waivers, a source confirmed, which allows other teams to claim him and assume his $800,000 salary for 2025. If Reid-Foley is not claimed, he would be removed from the 40-man roster and could be outrighted to the minors."
Will Sammon The Athletic: Mets’ Pete Alonso dove deep into swing mechanics: ‘Best I’ve ever seen him’. "From a technical standpoint, Alonso learned the importance of his hips as a power source, New York Mets co-hitting coach Eric Chavez said...“It’s the best I’ve ever seen him. I’m very, very optimistic that Pete is going to have a monster year,” Chavez said. “I’m not trying to put pressure on him. But as good as he looks right now — and he’s going to maintain his routine — it’s going to be a pretty special year for him.” (subscription required)
Jon Heyman NY Post Sports+: Mets’ injuries shouldn’t obscure growing list of spring positives. Here are the top 5 of the 13 Jon positives Jon notes: 1. Kodai Senga was “really poppin’ ” in his spring debut, according to a scout. 2. David Peterson figuratively “hit it out of the park,” pitching coach Jeremy Hefner said of his Grapefruit League debut 3. Clay Holmes is making the transition to the rotation look easy. 4. Max Kranick reinvented himself last year, and this late bloomer looks like he has a chance to shine in the bullpen. 5. Pitching prospect Blade Tidwell created a stir already. (subscription required)
Tim Healey Newsday: Mets like MLB's experiment with ball/strike challenge system. "MLB’s spring training experiment — an automated ball/strike challenge system in the majors for the first time — has drawn positive reviews from Mets personnel, from manager Carlos Mendoza to Pete Alonso to minor-leaguers already familiar with the arrangement. During some Grapefruit League games, including all contests at the Mets’ Clover Park, the batter, catcher or pitcher can challenge individual balls and strikes called by the plate umpire. If a team keeps getting calls overturned, it can keep challenging. If a team is wrong twice in a game, it can’t challenge anymore.
Mets Daily Clisp:
Pete Alonso News:
Spring Training News:
Rotation Injuries News:
Other Mets News:
Mets.com:
Mets House NYC, club's first pop-up experience, to open Friday in Union Square
Happy to be back, Alonso has unfinished business
Mets welcome stability behind the dish in '25
Yahoo Sports/Mets:
The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen's four years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21
The uncomfortable reality Mark Vientos is chasing again after Mets breakout
The Mets did not re-sign Jose Iglesias, ending the OMG era to usher in new shenanigans
Former Tigers All-Star signs with new team for 13th season
Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season
PRESS RELEASE: METS HOUSE NYC – THE CLUB'S FIRST EVER POP-UP EXPERIENCE IN NEW YORK CITY – SET TO OPEN FRIDAY, MARCH 7
Mets get 'huge' update on $75 million starter after injury news
MLB insider explains why Mets didn’t pursue Jose Iglesias
Metsmerized:
2025 NRI Preview: Jakson Reetz
MMO Weekly Episode 104: Cobra Kai Co-Creator Jon Hurwitz
Mets Lead in Spending for Third Straight Season
Padres Signing Jose Iglesias
Amazing Avenue:
Francisco Alvarez looks for a healthy 2025
Mets Morning News for March 5, 2025
Sean Reid-Foley placed on waivers by Mets
Mets make first roster cuts of spring training
Faith and Fear in Flushing:
Played Off the Stage
Killing Us Softly with Spring News
Mets360:
Wednesday catch-all thread (3/5/22)
Mets 2025 projections: Francisco Lindor
Kevin Herget on using data to improve his changeup
Kiner's Korner:
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:
Tom Brennan: Baty Hitting Better for One Big Reason; And Drew Gilbert; And Somnolent Prospects
Reese Kaplan -- Mets Offseason Roster Bullet List Week Fourteen
Clay Gregory, An Amazin' Spring So Far
Ernest Dove on YouTube: MLB.com's Top 30 Mets Prospect List
Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.
MLB.com:
10 teams that need 1 position to exceed expectations
1 bold prediction for each division entering the 2025 season
Why Sasaki's splitter looks like MLB's next great pitch
Opposites attract up the middle as Chisholm, Volpe gel quickly
Crochet's dominant spring continues with electric outing
Here's every team's new Top 30 Prospects list
Injuries: Gunnar, Adolis, C. Walker, S. Murphy, Gil
Top pick, top prospect, top ... gum seller? Bazzana talks unique side hustle
Frank Saucier, one of the last St. Louis Browns, played a part in baseball history
MLB Trade Rumors:
Bryce Harper Willing To Return To Outfield To Accommodate Future First Base Addition
Brewers Sign Jose Quintana
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Guardians
Gunnar Henderson Diagnosed With Intercostal Strain
Brewers Place DL Hall On 60-Day Injured List
Giants Notes: Eldridge, Luciano, Villar, Rogers, Stroman
Dodgers Notes: Phillips, Kopech, Henriquez
A’s Shut Brady Basso Down Due To Shoulder Strain
Padres, Jose Iglesias Agree To Minor League Deal
Adolis Garcia Avoids Major Injury, Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
MLBTR Podcast: Jose Quintana, Luis Gil’s Injury, The Nats’ TV Situation, Salary Floor Talk, And More!
Johan Oviedo Facing Lengthy Absence Due To Lat Injury
The Opener: Walker, Garcia, Royals
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
Cardinals Still Monitoring Free Agent Relief Market
Yahoo Sports:
Orioles star Gunnar Henderson's Opening Day availability in question after intercostal strain
Breaking down Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, college baseball preview & free agents you could see on your team
Jack Dreyer is Dodgers' Rubik's Cube master, and potential big league option in bullpen
2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit: Rankings, sleepers and much more
The Fantasy Baseball Blueprint to a 2025 championship
Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: 9 hitters who could blow past their ADPs
Mets top 30 prospects for 2025 season
Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen’s 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21
Former Mets infielder Jose Iglesias signing with Padres
Luzardo taken back-to-back-to-back in second spring start
ESPN:
Harper 'open' to OF return if Phillies seek star 1B
HOF vet committee tweak limits future appearances
Astros' Walker out of lineup with oblique soreness
CBS Sports:
Cardinals' Jordan Walker injured knee by stepping on a sprinkler head at Nationals' spring training stadium
Pete Rose predicted his posthumous induction into Hall of Fame, griped with timing of potential inclusion
MLB rumors: Jose Iglesias heads west on Padres deal, Mets talk to Royals about Starling Marte trade
FanGraphs:
Fixing a Hole While Teams Train This Spring To Stop the East Clubs From Wondering What They Should Do
Austin Adams Is Slider-Reliant and Learning To Leverage Seams
Somebody Stop Me From Abusing the College Stats Leaderboard
Jose Quintana Buoys Beleaguered Brewers Rotation
Injuries to Stanton, Gil, and LeMahieu Will Test the Yankees
Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 3/4/25
Minnesota’s Zebby Matthews Does More Than Just Throw Strikes
Fletcher, Canzone, Both or Neither?
The Last 10 Years of the Cardinals in Three Graphs
Job Posting: The Boras Corporation – Baseball Research Analyst
Braves.com:
Top prospect Baldwin gets vote of confidence from Sale
Watch live (Thurs.) on MLB.TV, 6 p.m. ET: Anderson faces Marlins
Murphy (rib) to miss 4-6 weeks, opening door for Braves' top prospect
Marlins.com:
3 pressing questions in Marlins camp ahead of Opening Day
Listen FREE, 6 p.m. ET: Marlins face Braves
Here are the Marlins' 2025 Top 30 prospects
Phillies.com:
Phils legend Rollins talks '25 team, his HOF chances & more
Watch live on MLB.TV, 1 p.m. ET: Nola faces Rays
Spring Breakout rosters to be revealed on MLB Network (Thurs. at 11 a.m. ET)
Nationals.com:
Wood gets 'in full swing of things' with 1st spring homer, OF action
Halfway through spring, here's the latest from Nats camp
Spring Breakout rosters to be revealed on MLB Network (Thurs. at 11 a.m. ET)
Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
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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