Mets Junkies

  • Mets’ Alvarez Drives in Run in 1st AB of 2023

    Rookie sensation catcher Fransisco Alvarez drove in his first RBI on his first hit, in his first at-bat early on in this contest against the Marlins as well as this 2023 campaign. Buck Showalter has shown a lot of praise towards backstop Tomas Nido, especially with the Puerto Rican native’s abilities behind the dish. However,…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets take the Home Opener in a big way

    Out of the gate, the lineup showed a ton of patience as Miami Marlins starter Edwin Cabrera was chase out of the game after just 2.2 innings. The righty would end up allowing two earned runs while not allowing any hits, however, the Dominican born pitcher did walk 7 in the contest. Brandon Nimmo would…

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  • Locastro Eyeing the Final Roster Spot

    A local product of Syracuse, New York, the 30 year old Locastro has his eyes on the last roster spot of this New York Mets squad. He definitely helped his case on Monday as the speedster picked up two hits in his three at-bats. However, I don’t think anyone in the organization is planning on…

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  • Former Mets Minor Leaguer Found Dead in Chicago Apartment

    Former New York Mets Minor Leaguer Matt Pobereyko was found dead in his apartment in Chicago by his girlfriend. Pobereyko’s brother Daniel stated: “He just dropped and that’s all we know. We don’t know… There’s nothing outstanding on the autopsy. But from what I understand he would have gotten a clean bill of health if…

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  • Mets Injury Update: Starling Marte

    New York Mets right fielder Starling Marte is scheduled for a session of live on-field batting practice, says Andy Martino of SNY. This is obviously a great sign, and we suspect more news to come, shortly. As far as the front office and coaches are concerned, they are aware of Marte’s spring schedule, as well…

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  • Mets Add a Burner

    Ok, ok, ok, so Tim Locastro probably won’t make the club out of Spring Training… or potentially at all, for that matter. However, the Mets have added the speedster to the organization on a MiLB deal. The Syracuse, New York native spent 2021 and 2022 with the Yankees before the bombers granted Locastro his Free…

    Gem Tablak