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February 25, 2026

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Francisco Lindor is on track for Opening Day, having just had his stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand, a crucial update as the Mets gear up for their spring training matchup against the Cardinals today at 1:10 PM. With Lindor’s impending return, the Mets will be looking for key contributions from players like Mike Tauchman, who’s already making a case for a roster spot with a three-run homer in his first Grapefruit League appearance against the Astros. Meanwhile, Clay Holmes is experimenting with new pitches, aiming to sharpen his arsenal in hopes of becoming a reliable option in the bullpen. As the Mets shake off the offseason rust, every at-bat and pitch will be vital in determining the final roster as the start of the regular season looms.

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Mets at Cardinals: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 2/25/26

Mets at Cardinals: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 2/25/26

Mets lineup Jonah Tong – RHP Cardinals lineup Richard Fitts – RHP Broadcast info First pitch: 1:10 PM ESTTV: PIX11Radio: Audacy Mets Radio WHSQ 880AM, Audacy App, 92.3 HD2

Francisco Lindor has stitches removed, still on track for Opening Day

Francisco Lindor has stitches removed, still on track for Opening Day

Carlos Mendoza provided an update on Francisco Lindor to the media today, saying that the Mets’ shortstop can restart “impact” activities in 2-3 days after having the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand on Tuesday. Lindor underwent surgery on February 11 to repair a stress fracture in his left hamate bone and the […]

Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 1:10

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Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 1:10

Friday, February 28, 2026 • 1:10 PM Clover Park • Port St. Lucie, FL RHP Richard Fitts (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Jonah Tong (0-0, -.–) WPIX Death. Taxes. Playing the Marlins, Astros, Cardinals and Nationals in spring training. The Mets have already played the Marlins and the Astros and will play their first of six […] The post Spring Training Game Chat: Cardinals vs Mets, 1:10 appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Carl Edwards Jr.

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Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Carl Edwards Jr.

Carl Edwards Jr. is an Immaculate Grid Superstar! From 2015 to 2025, Edwards Jr. has played for the Cubs, Padres, Mariners, Braves, Blue Jays, Nationals, Padres again, Angels and Rangers. The Mets will be his ninth club if he makes the roster. The Mets signed the veteran reliever in early December, and he already made […] The post Non-Roster Invitee Preview: Carl Edwards Jr. appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Holmes toying with idea of throwing lefties for a curve

Holmes toying with idea of throwing lefties for a curve

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Each spring, pitchers around baseball experiment with fresh grips and pitch types, adding weapons to their arsenal in hopes of keeping hitters guessing. Add Clay Holmes to the list.

Tauchman said he was going to make his case to Mets -- and so far, so good

Tauchman said he was going to make his case to Mets -- and so far, so good

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- So far, so good for Mike Tauchman in the Mets’ outfield competition. Tauchman hit a three-run homer in his first Grapefruit League at-bat of the Mets’ 6-6 draw vs. the Astros on Tuesday, pulling a Jason Alexander changeup just over the right-field fence. In his