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Spring training is officially underway for the Mets, but the debut didn’t quite go as planned, with the team falling to the Marlins 2-1 in their opening Grapefruit League game. The Mets were no-hit until the fifth inning, as they struggled to find their rhythm against Miami’s Robby Snelling. Late-game efforts to rally fell short, highlighting the need for better offensive cohesion as the squad begins to gel.

In this first look at the new roster, Bo Bichette and Marcus Semien made their Mets debuts, with Bichette embracing the transition to third base. The task will be significant, given the expectations surrounding his performance. His ability to adapt to this new position will be critical for the Mets as they look to establish a balanced infield. Both players bring experience that could help anchor the batting order, but it’s clear that early spring training will be essential for them to find their footing.

As the Mets continue their spring training, they must focus on solidifying their offensive strategy and integrating their new players effectively. Tomorrow, they will have another opportunity against the Marlins to assess their progress. Fans will be watching closely to see how the lineup adjusts and whether the team can overcome the early struggles that plagued their first game.


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Grapefruit Juice: Marlins 2, Mets 1
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Grapefruit Juice: Marlins 2, Mets 1
The Marlins defeated the Mets 2-1 in the opening game of Grapefruit League play. The Mets were no-hit in the contest until the fifth and threatened late, but were unable to pull out the late-inning comeback. The Mets will play their crosstown rival Yankees in Tampa tomorrow at 1:05pm ET.
Mets vs. Marlins: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 2/21/26
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Mets vs. Marlins: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 2/21/26
Mets lineup Brandon Waddell – LHP Marlins lineup Robby Snelling – LHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:10 PM ESTTV: SNYRadio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2
Mets Drop Spring Opener as Bichette & Semien Make Debuts
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Mets Drop Spring Opener as Bichette & Semien Make Debuts
Baseball is back. Well sort of. Spring Training action is underway around Major League Baseball, and the New York Mets took the field for the first time in 2026 on Saturday against an old foe and the team that ended their season in game 162 just a year ago, the Miami Marlins. A few notable […] The post Mets Drop Spring Opener as Bichette & Semien Make Debuts appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 1:10 PM
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Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 1:10 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL LHP Robby Snelling (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Brandon Waddell (0-0, -.–) SNY The wait is over! The 2026 Mets take the field today for their first spring training game. There are a lot of new faces on the roster this spring, […] The post Spring Training Game Chat: Marlins vs Mets, 1:10 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.
Bichette 'enjoying the new challenge' of learning third base for Mets
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Bichette 'enjoying the new challenge' of learning third base for Mets
Saturday was a day of firsts for Bo Bichette. The most significant, of course, was his debut in a Mets uniform during a 2-1 loss to the Marlins in the club’s Grapefruit League opener at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Fla. But he also had a first at third
Strawberry making the most of his second chapter in life
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Strawberry making the most of his second chapter in life
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