Alexis Farinacci

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Mets Rally in Eighth, Fall to Twins in Extras

1 week ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

The New York Mets and Minnesota Twins wrapped up their three-game series in Minnesota on Wednesday. In a game dominated by the Twins through seven innings, the Mets came back to tie it in the eighth and ultimately send the game to extra innings. A promising top of the tenth fell short for New York, which was followed by a walk-off single by Ty France to hand the Mets back-to-back losses.
Mets Drop Series Finale 5-0 to Marlins

2 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins closed out their series on Wednesday at Citi Field in New York. Coming in with six straight wins, the Mets were looking to keep the win streak alive and extend it to seven. Instead of their win-streak being extended, the Mets suffered a 5-0 shutout loss to Miami and were held to just two hits. The Mets fall to 8-4 on the season as the Marlins improve to 6-6.
Single-A St. Lucie Mets Announce 2025 Roster

3 weeks ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

When Florida State League action kicks off on Friday, the youth will take over St. Lucie County as nine of manager Luis Rivera’s 12 St. Lucie Mets position players are under the age of 21 (five teenagers, four 20-year old’s). The roster will also feature eight of the Mets’ top 30 prospects according to MLB.com. The roster also includes eight of MMO’s Top 30 Mets prospects. St. Lucie begins their season on Friday, April 4 against the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Brandon Nimmo Returning to Form Right on Time

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

Brandon Nimmo came up big for the Mets on Sunday, and for him, it was a milestone day. He returned to center field for the first time this spring after spending most of last year in left field. For a player recently dealing with plantar fasciitis and knee soreness, it’s a big step in the right direction. Nimmo went 3-for-4 on Sunday with a double in the first, a single and a run scored in the fourth, and a triple in the fifth. He was a home run away from hitting for the cycle.
Baty Collects Two Hits, Alonso Goes Deep as Mets Soar to Win over Astros

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

The Mets took the 50-minute trip back down south to the Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach on Wednesday night to take on the Houston Astros in their penultimate road trip of the spring. Wednesday night’s matchup also marks the final time the Astros and Mets will see each other before the games count for real next Thursday. The Mets sent David Peterson back to the hill to start Wednesday’s game against Houston for his fourth appearance of spring (his third start this spring).
Pipeline Releases 2025 Mets Prospect List

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

MLB Pipeline released their top 100 prospects in January. On Monday, they released their top 30 prospects for the Mets. RHP Brandon Sproat is the Mets’ top prospect; utility player Jett Williams is No. 2 and outfielder Carson Benge sits at No. 3.
Brandon Sproat Perfect in Mets Spring Debut

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

You couldn’t have written a much more perfect script if you were Brandon Sproat. In his spring debut, the Mets No. 1 prospect faced the minimum, retiring all six Nationals he faced. He allowed no hits, no runs, no walks, no hit-batters; just six up, six down, and he needed just 19 pitches to do so. Of those 19 pitches, just 6 were balls. He threw 13 strikes, including on a 99mph sinker to retire Robert Hassell III on a strikeout to end the second inning.
Mets Pitching Shines Against Astros

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

Clay Holmes was back on the mound for his second start of the spring against the Houston Astros on Thursday in Port St. Lucie, and he did not disappoint. Coming off the three scoreless innings he threw last Sunday, Holmes matched that exact output against Houston. He gave up just one hit and walked one batter while striking out two in the Mets’ 5-0 win.
Baty, Young Impress as Mets Fall to Astros 8-5

1 month ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

The Mets took another trip down I-95 to take on the Houston Astros at the Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday afternoon. Left-handed pitcher Brandon Waddell, who the Mets signed during the offseason, made his spring debut on Tuesday. It was his first career major league start as prior to Tuesday, he had not made a start in the major leagues. He has, however, pitched as a starter in the minor leagues.
Clay Holmes Throws Three Perfect Innings in Spring Debut

2 months ago | metsmerizedonline.com | Alexis Farinacci

Clay Holmes was perfect in his 2025 spring debut as a New York Met. He three innings and struck out three. Holmes threw 34 pitches, 26 of which were for strikes. He set down the Houston Astros in order each of his three frames of work. Not only was this Holmes’ spring debut, but it was his first start since 2018 with Pittsburgh. Over the course of his three seasons with the New York Yankees, he was used as a late-innings reliever. In 2024, he did not throw more than 1 2/3 innings in any outing.