#Dominic Smith blasts homer in second spring training game

#Dominic Smith blasts homer in second spring training game

“#Dominic Smith blasts homer in second spring training game” Observations from the Mets’ spring training game on Saturday: Dom’s doings Dominic Smith, in his second start of the spring, blasted a solo homer in the fourth inning of the Mets’ 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla. Not yet Francisco Lindor…

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#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot

#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot

“#Luis Rojas watched these Mets pitchers from unusual spot” PORT ST. LUCIE — From beyond the center-field fence at Clover Park, Marcus Stroman and Jeurys Familia looked just fine. Mets manager Luis Rojas watched from that angle as both pitchers threw live batting practice Thursday, so he could get a better idea about the movement…

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#Six-man rotation could be in play

#Six-man rotation could be in play

“#Six-man rotation could be in play” As the Mets explore possibilities to manage workloads for starting pitchers this season, a six-man rotation could be in play. In discussing his rotation Friday, manager Luis Rojas said team officials may contemplate in spring training whether a “five or a six” is needed. But he said those discussions…

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#Analyzing issues facing the Mets as season approaches

#Analyzing issues facing the Mets as season approaches

“#Analyzing issues facing the Mets as season approaches” Here’s an inside look at some issues facing the Mets as the 2021 season approaches: Best position battle: There isn’t a glaring job competition heading into camp, but the back of the end of the rotation — behind Jacob deGrom, Carlos Carrasco and Marcus Stroman — appears…

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