The New York Mets opened their 2026 spring training slate with a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. As spring training continues, one position remains up for grabs: right field. Here’s a look at the options and who is vying for the spot ahead of Opening Day (March 26). 1. Carson Benge During the offseason, Carson Benge was notified by the president of baseball operations, David … [Read more...] about Inside the Mets’ Five-Way Fight for Right Field
Mets Need a Bounce Back Year from Oft-Injured Starter
Kodai Senga has had an interesting up-and-down career with the New York Mets so far. After having a solid rookie year and being named an All-Star in that same season, he has been hit by the injury bug ever since. The Mets will need Senga to bounce back this year, especially with the aspirations this team has for the season. Kodai Senga Needs To Bounce Back for the Mets This … [Read more...] about Mets Need a Bounce Back Year from Oft-Injured Starter
Carlos Mendoza ‘Encouraged’ by Mets’ No. 5 Prospect
Spring training isn’t about winning games — it’s about getting players ready for the long, grueling season ahead. It’s also a time for prospects to make impressions on big league coaches and teammates. New York Mets No. 5 prospect A.J. Ewing did just that in the club’s spring opener against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Jun 20, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Draft prospect A.J. Ewing … [Read more...] about Carlos Mendoza ‘Encouraged’ by Mets’ No. 5 Prospect
Three Non-Roster Invitees Who Might Make Yankees’ Roster
There are typically a couple of players on a team’s list of non-roster invites to Spring Training that end up cracking the big league roster. The New York Yankees are one of the stronger teams in the American League, but with injuries as an already-prevalent issue for this squad, they’ll have to ensure that they have the depth, both with pitchers and position players, to keep … [Read more...] about Three Non-Roster Invitees Who Might Make Yankees’ Roster
Daniel Murphy MLBPA Executive Director Candidate: Why the Former All-Star Could Lead Baseball’s Union in 2026
When players around Major League Baseball voted Daniel Murphy the 2016 National League Outstanding Player, it wasn’t just about numbers. It was about respect. Now, a decade removed from his unforgettable postseason run and six years after retiring, Murphy’s name is surfacing again — this time not in MVP conversations, but in labor leadership circles. As of February 2026, the … [Read more...] about Daniel Murphy MLBPA Executive Director Candidate: Why the Former All-Star Could Lead Baseball’s Union in 2026