The lingering aroma of freshly baked pastries consumed the men in the clubhouse. For a moment they paused. No. They couldn’t possibly. But yes, they did. Gazing into each others eyes, they devoured the homemade loaf without reserve. From that moment on, they had a secret to keep.

Upon his arrival to camp, Siri told manager Carlos Mendoza his goal is to improve his plate discipline. Last season, Siri’s chase rate of 35.2 percent placed him in MLB’s 12th percentile, according to Statcast. His whiff rate (swing and miss) was 41.9 percent, placing him in the first percentile.

The Mets don't have to add another starting pitcher with guys like Paul Blackburn, Griffin Canning, and Tylor Megill in the organization, but if the right opportunity arose, they probably would add a starter to give them some more insurance.

No, the Astros golden era came to an end not with García's bang, but with a whimper. That whimper was the Astros being swept out of 2024 American League Wild Card Series by the Detroit Tigers. John Smoltz's infamous yell on the broadcast,

Pete Alonso’s meeting with Mets officials in Tampa two weeks ago pushed him toward a return with the club, but his desire for a reunion was also stoked elsewhere.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Technically, Juan Soto has already worn a Mets uniform and there are photos to prove it. But come Saturday afternoon, he’ll wear blue and orange for the first time in front of fans when the Mets open their spring slate against the Houston Astros at Clover Park.

While Steve Cohen doesn't want to spend recklessly, he reiterated that winning supersedes payroll limits while speaking at Mets spring training.

The New York Mets open up Spring Training play against the Houston Astros on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 (2/22/25) at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.