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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 3
MMO from Port St. Lucie: A World Baseball Classic Team Appears! 
While spring training marches on, a new event is on the horizon: the World Baseball Classic! Ahead of the marquee baseball event getting rolling later this week, countries are playing exhibition games to get ready for pool play.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 3
Mets 6, Nicaragua 3: All hands on deck
The Mets decisively won their exhibition match against Nicaragua 6-3, with 26 different players entering the game for the Mets over the nine innings. Jonah Tong went 2.2 innings, allowing just one run on five hits and tallying three strikeouts in the process.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 3
Mets Best Nicaragua 6-3 in WBC Exhibition
The Mets on Tuesday welcomed their own third baseman, Mark Vientos, and Team Nicaragua to Clover Park for an exhibition game before the tournament begins.
The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz
How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?
Juan Soto News / New York Mets on SI / March 3
Juan Soto's World Baseball Classic Bet with Ronald Acuña Jr. Sparks Buzz
While the New York Mets' spring training is still underway, the baseball world's focus is about to be turned toward the 2026 World Baseball Classic for the next month or so.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
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.
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 3
Lindor plays catch, McLean lined up for WBC start
LINDOR TO TAKE B.P. Francisco Lindor’s rehab continues to progress on schedule, as the Mets shortstop played catch on Monday and is hoping to take batting practice on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / March 3
2026 Injury Report: Updates on McLean, O’Brien, Uceta
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.
Nolan McLean News / Field Level Media / March 3
Mets RHP Nolan McLean (vertigo) day-to-day, expects to make WBC start
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 News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Fantasy Baseball: Francisco Lindor's First Post-Surgery Hurdle Has Been Cleared
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.
David Peterson News / New York Mets on SI / March 3
Why 2026 is a Pivotal Season for David Peterson
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.
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
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.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 3
Spring Training Game Chat: Nicaragua vs. Mets, 1:10 PM
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!
Ronny Mauricio News / Amazin' Avenue / March 3
Ronny Mauricio: Then. Now. Forever.
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
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 2
Extension could mean Freddy Peralta never leaves Mets
New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta may have something more than a payday in mind when it comes to his next contract.
Freddy Peralta News / Empire Sports Media / March 2
Mets’ Freddy Peralta seems ‘destined’ to sign extension, but there’s one major roadblock
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.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 2
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza makes big admission about when Francisco Lindor may return from injury
Over 160 regular-season games last year, Lindor tallied a team-best 172 hits, 31 home runs, 86 RBI and an .811 OPS.
Juan Soto News / Athlon Sports / March 1
Fantasy Baseball Draft Getting Stolen Bases 2026: Is Juan Soto the No. 1 OF?
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?
Grae Kessinger News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 1
Grae Kessinger Sidelined By “Significant” Hamstring Injury
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.
Luis Robert News / Empire Sports Media / February 28
Next steps for Luis Robert Jr. include minor league games before official spring debut
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.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 27
Freddy Peralta may be more than a rental for the Mets
Freddy Peralta is slated to reach free agency following the 2026 season.
Jesse Winker News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
Is This The End For Jesse Winker? Breaking Down The Former Mets Star’s Final Options
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.
Colin Poche News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25
Tigers Sign Colin Poche To Minor League Deal
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.
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