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March 13, 2026

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The Mets suffered a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Cardinals, with Sean Manaea struggling once again, allowing three runs in just 2.2 innings and raising concerns about his fastball velocity, which averaged only 88.8 mph. Despite what was supposed to be a strong lineup featuring projected Opening Day starters, the Mets managed just five hits, leaving fans questioning the team's offensive preparedness as Opening Day looms just two weeks away. On a brighter note, the Mets announced they will retire Carlos Beltran's No. 15 later this season, but the excitement around that honor was dampened by Manaea's struggles. As the team gears up for a split-squad day tomorrow, the pressure mounts for players to elevate their game in the remaining spring contests.

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Grapefruit Juice: Cardinals 3, Mets 1—Polanco goes yard

Grapefruit Juice: Cardinals 3, Mets 1—Polanco goes yard

The Mets dropped their road game in Jupiter to the Cardinals this afternoon, as Sean Manaea gave up three runs in two-and-two-thirds innings of work. With a lineup featuring many projected Opening Day starters, the Mets only had five hits on the day. The Mets are in split-squad mode tomorrow, as they’ll send a team […]

2026 Mets King of Spring Training, second update

2026 Mets King of Spring Training, second update

Suddenly, we find ourselves just two weeks from Opening Day and overdue for a 2026 King of Spring Training update. This year’s contest looks a little different than recent years because many players are playing in the World Baseball Classic, including a couple of KoST candidates. We’ve also unfortunately had a KoST campaign-ending injury since […]

Manaea Struggles, Polanco Homers in Mets 3-1 Loss to Cardinals

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Manaea Struggles, Polanco Homers in Mets 3-1 Loss to Cardinals

The Mets started the day on a positive note by announcing they would retire Carlos Beltran’s No. 15 later this season. They ended the day with slightly more sour vibes, as Sean Manaea slogged through 2 2/3 ineffective innings against the Cardinals. MANAEA LABORS IN SECOND SPRING START The Mets’ lefty starter struggled from the […] The post Manaea Struggles, Polanco Homers in Mets 3-1 Loss to Cardinals 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

Thursday, March 11, 2026 • 1:05 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, FL LHP Sean Manaea (0-1, 3.00) vs. RHP Michael McGreevy (2-0, 3.24) Matrix Midwest • Cardinals.TV What to make of a spring training winning streak? Spring records don’t matter, starters don’t play the entire game, rosters are unbalanced with the home team […] The post Spring Training Game Chat: Mets vs. Cardinals, 1:05 PM appeared first on Metsmerized Online.

As Robert makes debut, Mets know 'the sky’s the limit' if he stays healthy

As Robert makes debut, Mets know 'the sky’s the limit' if he stays healthy

JUPITER, Fla. -- The Mets employ one player, Marcus Semien, who has appeared in all 162 games of a season three times in his career. Pete Alonso did it the past two years for New York. Francisco Lindor has come close on several occasions. Luis Robert Jr. will not join

Manaea, Mets have zero concerns about drop in fastball velo

Manaea, Mets have zero concerns about drop in fastball velo

JUPITER, Fla. -- To be clear, Sean Manaea says, he is fully healthy. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza agrees. But Manaea’s fastball velocity, a note of concern following his Grapefruit League debut Friday, is rapidly becoming a talking point. Manaea averaged 88.8 mph on his fastball in his second outing during