PORT CHARLOTTE — Mets starter Blade Tidwell threw an immaculate inning Saturday, a pitcher’s version of perfection, by striking out Josh Lowe, Eloy Jimenez and Jose Caballero on three pitches each in the second. Two Rays pitchers combined for a notable performance in the fifth, but in a different way, which was the key reason for the 10-1 loss.

There is at least some hope that Jose Siri can develop into a stronger hitter for the Mets — some of the evidence showing up this spring.

The New York Mets appear to have an interesting competition at spring training to decide who'll be manning second base come 2025 Opening Day. Initially, it see

Acuña was hit by a pitch in New York's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday, and was forced to exit the game. On Sunday, Mendoza announced an injury update on the 22-year-old infielder.

Siri was suiting up for the New York Mets, who were playing a Grapefruit League game on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. He played for the Rays the better part of three seasons, until they ...

The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about Yankees vs. Rays, including TV and live stream information for Friday's Spring Training opener. Yankees vs. Rays will air live nationally on MLB Network. Viewers in the Yankees' local market can watch the game on YES Network.

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Most notably, the New York Mets — who surprised the world in 2024 and advanced to the NLCS after a dismal 28-37 start — are taking the field at their home Port St. Lucie Clover Park with $765 million signee Juan Soto as well as new starting pitchers Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning.