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Mets Morning News for February 21, 2026

Feb 18, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets managerCarlos Mendoza (64) gets ready to do a television interview during spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images | Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

Meet the Mets

Baseball is back! Here are some things to look out for as the Mets play their first spring training game today.

Nolan McLean and Juan Soto engaged in an epic rock-paper-scissors battle yesterday while facing each other in live BP.

Sean Manaea believes adjusting his arm slot will allow him to return to his 2024 heights.

With all the departures that occurred this offseason, David Peterson is now the longest-tenured Met, and he is embracing that title.

Newsday’s Laura Albanese discussed the vibes surrounding the Mets while providing her three observations from spring training thus far.

The Athletic’s Tim Britton and Will Sammon also provided some observations from camp thus far, including looking at Carson Benge.

Around the National League East

The Phillies have a few different roster battles to watch out for throughout spring training.

The Braves may want to look at some of the few pitching options still available on the market in light of their recent injuries.

Former Met Carlos Carrasco will be taking the mound for Atlanta in their spring training opener today.

The Marlins have made some adjustments in their broadcast booth.

CJ Abrams is trying to ignore all the trade rumors.

Around Major League Baseball

The Twins have already suffered a major blow to their roster, as Pablo López will miss the 2026 season due to Tommy John surgery.

Bill Mazeroski, one of the few players to hit a World Series-winning home run, passed away at the age of 89.

Of course Pete Alonso would be the guy who would hit the first home run in all of spring training.

Gerrit Cole dialed it up to almost 97 MPH in his first session facing live hitters as he continues to inch closer to his return from surgery.

The Cardinals have added to their infield depth by signing Ramón Urías to a one-year deal.

With all teams in action today, MLB.com provided one thing to look out for for each of them.

Jen Pawol will be one of the umpires working in spring training, but she still has not been awarded a spot amongst the regular season roster of umpires.

Angels owner Arte Moreno spoke to reporters yesterday and said some stupid things, as he is wont to do.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Lukas Vlahos examined Mike Baumann, one of the many arms in camp trying to make the Mets’ roster.

This Date in Mets History

Tom Seaver got his bag—a whopping $172,000—on this date in 1974.

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