Category: Spring Training

Tigers vs. Mets Lineups 1:10 pm ET

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Tigers:

1. Anthony Gose (L) CF
2. Casey McGehee (R) 1B
3. Nick Castellanos (R) 3B
4. Jarrod Saltalamacchia (S) C
5. Tyler Collins (L) LF
6. James McCann (R) DH
7. Nate Schierholtz (L) RF
8. Dixon Machado (R) SS
9. Andrew Romine (S) 2B

SP: Mike Pelfrey RHP

Mets:

1. Alejandro De Aza (L) CF
2. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) DH
4. Lucas Duda (L) 1B
5. Neil Walker (S) 2B
6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
7. Travis d’Arnaud (R) C
8. Eric Campbell (R) LF
9. Wuilmer Beccerra (R) RF

SP: Bartolo Colon RHP

Today’s game can be viewed on SNY, MLB Network, and MLB.tv.

Game Notes:

Today’s available pitchers for both squads:

TIGERS: RHP Mike Pelfrey, RHP Buck Farmer, RHP Mark Lowe, LHP Justin Wilson, LHP Kyle Ryan

METS: RHP Bartolo Colon, RHP Buddy Carlyle, RHP Jeurys Familia, RHP Zack Thornton, RHP Jerry Blevins, LHP Josh Smoker

VS TIGERS: Today’s game marks the first of two with the Tigers this Spring and it will be the only trip they make to Tradition Field during Grapefruit League action.

 

RHP BARTOLO COLÓN: Will make his Grapefruit League debut at home today vs. Detroit…Was 14-13 with a 4.16 ERA (90 earned runs/194.2 innings) in 33 games (31 starts) for the Mets in 2015…Signed a one-year contract on December 18, 2015.

JEURYS FAMILIA: Is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut today
at home vs. Detroit… Familia finished third in the majors with 43 saves in 2015, which also tied the club’s single- season save record…He became one of 12 pitchers in Major League history to record 40 or more saves at age 25 or younger…Allowed one earned run in 14.2 innings (0.61 ERA) during the postseason.

 

Final: Mets 7 – Braves 5

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The Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves this afternoon by the final score of 7-5. For a full box score recap follow the link below…

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2016_03_06_atlmlb_nynmlb_1#game=2016_03_06_atlmlb_nynmlb_1,game_state=Wrapup,game_tab=box

  • Game Notes:
  • Alejandro De Aza had a productive day at the plate going 2-3 with a double, an RBI single, and a run scored. De Aza is hitting a blistering .429 this spring.
  • Yoenis Cespedes, Neil Walker, Michael Conforto, and Lucas Duda each had a hit this afternoon.
  • Travis Taijeron got the start in right field and went 2-4, with 2 RBI’S. He is hitting a robust .444 this spring so far.
  • Sean Gilmartin pitched 3 solid innings of no run ball, allowing 4 hits and 2 strikeouts.
  • Chase Bradford left too many pitches over the plate this afternoon allowing 6 hits on 4 ER, in an inning of work.
  • Jim Henderson pitched a scoreless inning in relief with a 3 pitch strikeout.
  • Addison Reed closed the game out with a perfect 9th.

Observing today’s game there were a few things that had stood out to me. With rumors swirling that Kevin Plawecki may begin the year in AAA due to playing time concerns, Johnny Monell has a chance to grab a job out of spring training. He made some impressive throws from behind the plate this afternoon throwing one runner out and being a missed tag away from throwing another one out. Too soon to speculate on the catching situation but with rumors in the air regarding Plawecki, Monell had a good game defensively. I was also impressed with the throws Matt Reynolds was making from the shortstop position. He is showing the coaching staff he can get it done with his glove, and if he can show some offense this spring Ruben Tejada may become expandable as rumors are starting to surround him as well. Jim Henderson also had a great 1-2-3 inning today and his fastball looks to be slowly coming back to life for him. I am very interested to see how the rest of his spring progresses as he is vying for a bullpen spot. 

  • The Mets host the Detroit Tigers at 1:10 pm et at Tradition Field. Bartolo Colon will make his spring debut opposite former Met Mike Pelfrey. That game will be broadcast on SNY, MLB Network, and MLB.tv. Other pitcher availability for the Mets is not known at this time.
  • The Mets will send a squad to Jupiter, Florida to face the St. Louis Cardnials at 1:05 pm et. Rookie of the Year frontrunner Steven Matz will make his spring debut opposite Adam Wainwright. The game will be available on MLB.tv and WOR 710 AM. RHP Akeel Morris, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Paul Sewald, RHP Logan Verrett, RHP Jeff Walters, and RHP Gabriel Ynoa are scheduled to take the mound following Matz.

Utley’s Suspension Dropped…

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Los Angeles Dodgers and Mets nemesis, Chase Utley will not serve his 2-game suspension that was handed down by Major League Baseball, after his takeout slide into Ruben Tejada last postseason. Utley had been appealing the suspension and a decision was announced today to drop Utley’s suspension. Continue reading →

Braves vs. Mets Lineups 1:10 pm ET

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Mets

  1. Alejandro De Aza, CF
  2. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS
  3. Yoenis Cespedes, DH
  4. Lucas Duda, 1B
  5. Neil Walker, 2B
  6. Michael Conforto, LF
  7. Johnny Monell, C
  8. Travis Taijeron, RF
  9. Danny Muno, 3B

SP: Sean Gilmartin, LHP

Braves

  1. Ender Inciarte, CF
  2. Emilio Bonifacio, 2B
  3. Adonis Garcia, 3B
  4. Hector Olivera, LF
  5. Nick Swisher, 1B
  6. Jeff Francoeur, RF
  7. Jace Peterson, SS
  8. Rio Ruiz, DH
  9. Willians Astudillo, C

SP: Kyle Kendrick, RHP

Today’s game can be viewed on WPIX and MLB.TV

Game Notes:

Scheduled to pitch for the Mets this afternoon: RHP Stolmy Pimentel, RHP Addison Reed, RHP Akeel Morris, and RHP Jim Henderson

SEAN GILMARTIN was originally drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the first round, with the 28th overall selection, of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. After the 2013 season, the Braves traded Gilmartin to the Minnesota Twins for Ryan Doumit. During the 2014 Winter Meetings, the New York Mets selected Gilmartin from the Twins in the Rule 5 draft.

This is the first of three scheduled meetings this spring between the Mets & Braves. This will be the lone meeting at Tradition Field, with the other two meetings both occurring in Orlando.

The Return of the Big Three…

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The season debuts of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, and Noah Syndergaard have been set in stone via Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Matt Harvey is scheduled to debut Tuesday in Orlando against the Atlanta Braves. deGrom will be scheduled to pitch Wednesday at Tradition Field against the New York Yankees. And finally, Syndergaard will take the mound Thursday also at Tradition Field against the  St. Louis Cardinals.

Final: Mets 3- Astros 1

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The Mets defeated the Houston Astros by the final score of 3-1 this afternoon. For a full box score recap follow the link below…

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2016_03_05_nynmlb_houmlb_1#game=2016_03_05_nynmlb_houmlb_1,game_state=Wrapup,game_tab=box

 

Game Notes:

  • Dilson Herrera (pictured) continued his torrid spring start going 1-3 with an RBI triple in the 5th inning.
  • Matt Reynolds and Eric Campbell each had a 2-2 afternoon at the plate.
  • Highly regarded first base prospect Dominic Smith went 2-4 at the dish.
  • Antonio Bastardo made his Mets debut with a scoreless inning of work.
  • The Mets host the Atlanta Braves at Tradition Field tomorrow at 1:10 pm et. Former Braves farmhand and southpaw Sean Gilmartin will take the mound for the start opposite Braves righty Kyle Kendrick. The game can be seen on WPIX or MLB.TV.

  • RHP Stolmy Pimentel, RHP Addison Reed, RHP Jim Henderson are scheduled to pitch for the Mets tomorrow as well.

     

    Very impressed with the way the Mets played today, especially in the 5th inning when they touched up Ken Giles one of the best closers in the game, who was acquired by the Astros in the offseason from the Phillies. Dilson Herrera who was part of that 5th inning rally has looked very good this spring so far. Many expect him to be the starting second basemen next season for the Mets, but with the way his bat has developed he may be ready to play if a need arises at the Major League level this year.  I was also impressed by the way Josh Smoker and Seth Lugo looked this afternoon. Both of those pitchers may be counted on this season at some point, and they both look like they are close to Major League ready. Dominic Smith had a loud single which looked like it was going to leave the park but grazed the right field wall and landed in play. Smith seemed to appriciate it coming out of the box too much and ended up with a single, in a play that could’ve ended up with him on 2nd. He knew he messed up after it happened and I’m sure Terry Collins used it as a teachable moment. All in all the Mets looked good today and everyone came out healthy which is all that matters at this point…

Colon & Matz are up first…

The Mets have announced that on Monday both Bartolo Colon and Steven Matz will be scheduled to start in separate games. The Mets will be playing in two ball games, one at Tradition Field against the Tigers and one in Jupiter against the Cardinals. Colon will take the hill against the Tigers, and the southpaw Matz will pitch against the Cardinals. It is expected the other big three of deGrom, Harvey, and Syndergaard will also pitch this upcoming week.

Mike Pelfrey returns to face Mets

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Former Met and first round draft pick of the 2005 MLB Draft, Mike Pelfrey will return to Tradition Field this Monday to face the Mets in his second spring start of the season. Pelfrey signed a 2-year, $16 million dollar deal this offseason with the Tigers. Pelfrey has not faced the Mets since he was not retained after the 2011 season. Pelfrey will have another chance when the games matter to face his former team, when the Mets make a trip to Detroit August 5-7.

Mets vs. Astros Lineups 1:05 pm

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Mets

  1. Ty Kelly, CF
  2. Ruben Tejada, SS
  3. Michael Conforto, LF
  4. Travis d’Arnaud, DH
  5. Dominic Smith, 1B
  6. Wilmer Flores, 3B
  7. Kevin Plawecki, C
  8. Eric Campbell, RF
  9. Dilson Herrera, 2B

SP: Robert Gsellman, RHP

Astros

  1. George Springer, RF
  2. Colin Moran, 3B
  3. Colby Rasmus, LF
  4. Carlos Gomez, CF
  5. A.J. Reed, 1B
  6. Jason Castro, DH
  7. Alex Bregman, SS
  8. Max Stassi, C
  9. Nolan Fontana, 2B

SP: Collin McHugh, RHP

Today’s game can be viewed on MLB.TV

Game Notes:

Today’s available pitchers for both squads:

METS: RHP Robert Gsellman, RHP Seth Lugo, LHP Josh Smoker, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Antonio Bastardo

ASTROS: RHP Collin McHugh, RHP Josh Fields, LHP Tony Sipp, RHP Ken Giles, RHP Pat Neshek, RHP Brady Rodgers, RHP Chris Devenski.

RHP ROBERT GSELLMAN: Makes his first official start of the Spring after starting for the Orange team in the intrasquad game on Tuesday (2.0 innings, two hits, one run, earned, one walk)…Was named the Sterling Organizational Pitcher of the Year in 2015 after going a combined 13-7 with a 2.89 ERA (46 earned runs/143.1 innings) in 24 total games between St. Lucie (A) of the Florida State League and Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern League…

T.J. RIVERA: Has hit safely in each of the first two Spring Training games (.400, 2-5) with one RBI and is on today’s travel roster. Batted .325 (131- 403) with 63 runs, 27 doubles, and 48 RBI in a combined 110 games between Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern League and Las Vegas (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League…Has a career .318 (640-2010) clip in five minor league seasons.

 

Today’s game marks the first of two with the Astros this Spring and it is the Mets only game in Kissimmee in 2016.

 

Final: Marlins 4- Mets 4

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The Mets and Marlins played to a 4-4 tie in their first game of the spring at Tradition Field this afternoon. For a complete boxscore recap click the link below…

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2016_03_04_miamlb_nynmlb_1#game=2016_03_04_miamlb_nynmlb_1,game_state=Wrapup,game_tab=box

  • Game Notes:
  • Mets prospect Dilson Herrera had an exciting inside-the-park home run in the 9th inning which tied the game up at 4. He was 2-2 at the plate today including that home run.
  • Logan Verrett pitched 2 innings of 2-run ball with his lone mistake coming off of the bat of left fielder Destin Hood in the 2nd inning.
  • Juan Lagares went 1-2 today but looks incredibly comfortable at the plate and in the field already. Lagares may be the x-factor for this club this season.
  • Neil Walker collected his first hit in a Met uniform, with a 1-2 effort this afternoon.
  • There were a couple of errors made by the starters this afternoon, by Lucas Duda and Asdrubal Cabrera. Not much to read into considering it was each their first game of the season.
  • The Mets travel to Kissimmee tomorrow to take on the Houston Astros. Mets prospect pitcher Robert Gsellman is slated to take the mound against former Met pitcher Collin McHugh. You can catch the game on MLB.TV with a 1:05 pm et start time.

  • RHP Seth Lugo, LHP Josh Smoker, RHP Hansel Robles, and RHP Antonio Bastardo are scheduled to pitch tomorrow afternoon.

     

    Mets fans are already in midseason form as they gave Yoenis Cespedes a standing ovation in his first at-bat, and were overly exuberant during Wilmer Flores lone pinch-hit appearance chanting his name loud and proud. The fans were also really loud screaming, “Let’s Go Mets,” when the Mets had loaded the bases with no outs in the bottom of the 5th. You get a great sense of excitement surrounding everyone involved with this team including SNY announcers Gary Cohen, Ron Darling, and Keith Hernandez. It will be quite a sight to see next week when the flamethrowers are slated to take the mound…