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March 08, 2026

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In a thrilling Grapefruit League showdown, the Mets edged the Cardinals 3-2, showcasing resilience and a glimpse of their potential with Kodai Senga on the mound. Senga's first outing of the spring was a mixed bag, allowing two home runs but also igniting hope after two injury-plagued years. His revamped mechanics could signal a turn towards the dominance he displayed during his All-Star season in 2023. Meanwhile, Francisco Lindor celebrated from afar as Team Puerto Rico pulled off a dramatic walk-off win in the World Baseball Classic, reminding us of the excitement that transcends the spring training grind. With a matchup against the Yankees looming, the Mets are looking to build on this momentum, and Senga's performance will be key as the team strives for consistency.

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Grapefruit Juice: Mets 3, Cardinals 2

Grapefruit Juice: Mets 3, Cardinals 2

The Mets came from behind to defeat the Cardinals 3-2 in Kodai Senga’s first Grapefruit League outing. The Mets take on the Yankees at Clover Park at 1:10pm EDT tomorrow afternoon. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward!

Mets at Cardinals: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/7/26

Mets at Cardinals: Spring training lineups, broadcast info, and open thread, 3/7/26

Mets lineup Kodai Senga – RHP Cardinals lineup Kyle Leahy – RHP Broadcast Info First pitch: 1:05 PM ESTTV: Cardinals – Matrix Midwest, Cardinals.TVRadio: Cardinals – KMOX 1120 AM/104.1 FM, Cardinals Radio Network

Senga Allows Two Homers in Spring Debut as Mets Beat Cardinals 3-2

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Senga Allows Two Homers in Spring Debut as Mets Beat Cardinals 3-2

It’s been a long two years for New York Mets starter Kodai Senga. The righty has spent the better part of his Mets career battling injuries since his electric rookie season in 2023, with glimpses and flashes of his potential still overshadowed by his time on the injured list. As well as his mechanics and […] The post Senga Allows Two Homers in Spring Debut as Mets Beat Cardinals 3-2 appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Cardinals, 1:05 PM

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Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Cardinals, 1:05 PM

Saturday, March 7, 2026 • 1:05 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL RHP Kodai Senga (0-0, -.–) vs. RHP Kyle Leahy (1-1, 9/64) Matrix Midwest • Cardinals.TV Tomorrow. Tomorrow, you will be able to watch the Mets in the New York metro area without MLB.TV, logging on to a single camera in a […] The post Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs Cardinals, 1:05 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

'It's a new me' for Senga thanks to restored health, revamped mechanics

'It's a new me' for Senga thanks to restored health, revamped mechanics

JUPITER, Fla. -- Following two injury-filled seasons, Kodai Senga isn't trying to replicate the 2023 form that led to an All-Star selection. He's hoping mechanical changes to his delivery better suit the pitcher he is now. “My body is different from where it was three years ago now, so I'm

Lindor's reaction to Puerto Rico's walk-off is nothing short of bonkers

Lindor's reaction to Puerto Rico's walk-off is nothing short of bonkers

Team Puerto Rico won a thrilling World Baseball Classic matchup with Panama in San Juan on Saturday night thanks to a 10th-inning walk-off homer off the bat of Darell Hernaiz. One player who wasn’t there to witness his homeland's dramatic victory live was nevertheless exuberant in the wake of the