The Rays are set to be without their likely top late-inning reliever for the start of the 2026 season. But in better news for both the Mets and Team USA, Nolan McLean should be fine for the World Baseball Classic and beyond after he dealt with vertigo earlier in camp.
Mets right-hander Nolan McLean has improved following vertigo-like symptoms that put his availability for the World Baseball Classic in doubt. McLean, scheduled to start Game 4 for Team USA in the finale of pool play in Houston, said on Tuesday he is greatly improved since first falling ill on Friday.
Francisco Lindor is clearing various milestones in his recovery from hamate bone surgery last month. On Feb. 25, he had the stitches removed from his left palm and has been engaging in various baseball activities.
It was a tale of two seasons last year for New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson. After a career year in 2024, Peterson initially looked like he would take a huge leap in 2025 and perhaps cement himself as the ace of the Mets' starting rotation.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Erasmo Ramírez (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Jonah Tong (0-0, -.–) The World Baseball Classic is upon us!
For almost a decade now, I have been following the baseball journey of Ronny Mauricio. I remember seeing Mauricio for the first time down at Segra Park
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
David Stearns strikes again. Never content to stop the churn of arms, the Mets acquired Bryan Hudson from the White Sox in exchange for cash considerations earlier this month.
One of the most interesting managerial candidates to surface during this past MLB offseason was the legendary Albert Pujols. There has been some speculation that Pujols (who finished his MLB career with 703 home runs, putting him at No.
The New York Mets are continuing to roll through spring training and prepare for the start of the regular season. Following an offseason that saw a ton of change, the team will be hoping that one of their leaders continues to perform well.
While it’s true that New York Mets star Juan Soto may have to change his approach, he believes his team is capable of winning it all. And his overall attitude and approach are among the reasons Soto will upset Shohei Ohtani in the 2026 NL MVP race.
David Stearns, the New York Mets‘ president of baseball operations, has a type. He likes his deals short, high-value, and packed with the kind of flexibility that makes general managers sleep better at night.
In fantasy baseball, stolen bases are at a premium, wherever you can get them. Last season, five of the top 10 SB sources were OF, so the legitimate question is which outfielder will provide the most steals in 2026?
An offseason of change has led to renewed optimism for the New York Mets. While star shortstop Francisco Lindor rehabs from a broken hamate bone in his left hand, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza had an update on his recovery.
Mets infielder Grae Kessinger is dealing with what manager Carlos Mendoza described as “a pretty significant injury” to his hamstring, as relayed by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Upon completing his four-year, $78 million contract with the New York Mets, Starling Marte headed into free agency at the end of the 2025 season. The 37-year-old had a diminishing presence in the Mets lineup over the past couple of years.
The New York Mets are playing the “wait and see” game with their shiny new toy. We all knew what the deal was when David Stearns pulled the trigger to bring Luis Robert Jr.
The MLB free agency has not been kind to Jesse Winker. The New York Mets signed Winker to a one-year deal after he had a decent run in 2024. The Mets have made several changes to the team, and they stayed away from signing the slugger.
The Tigers are signing veteran reliever Colin Poche to a minor league contract, as first announced by the training facility Driveline Baseball. Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that the ISE Baseball client will not receive an invite to big league camp.