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Nolan McLean is Set to Join Team USA

Righty Nolan McLean confirmed that he is ready to join Team USA for the World Baseball Classic during a press conference on Wednesday at the New York Mets spring training facility. He added that he felt “pretty good” getting back on the mound after dealing with vertigo this past weekend. “Almost too loose at times, […]

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A data-driven look at how the Phillies outfield stacks up for 2026, examining power defense analytics and player performance trends.
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Phillies Outfield Picture for 2026

The outlook of the outfield for the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies blends proven power with evolving defense and lineup balance questions. From a sports analytics lens, the group carries clear strengths in run production while still searching for optimal alignment in range and contact quality. For a club with postseason expectations, outfield efficiency often decides close […]

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A data-driven breakdown of the infield for the 2026 Phillies, including Harper, Turner, Bohm, and where analytics see strength & risk.
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2026 Philadelphia Phillies Infield Breakdown

The early outlook on the infield of the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies shows a group driven by star power, positional flexibility, and a few analytical pressure points. Philadelphia leaned heavily on its infield during recent postseason runs, and the data show why. Run creation, durability, and defensive efficiency all flowed through this unit. As fans tracking […]

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Mets on the Rise in Spring Training

Multiple members of the New York Mets have stepped up their efforts across the first week of spring training. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor has shown signs of progression in the outfield, as MJ Melendez has found similar success. Ronny Mauricio has emerged as a viable replacement for shortstop Francisco Lindor, who is nursing a hand injury. […]

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Freddy Peralta
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Freddy Peralta Debuts as Mets Pumble Cardinals

Mets 14, Cardinals 3 Righty Freddy Peralta made his much anticipated New York Mets debut against the St. Louis Cardinals in a spring training matchup at Clover Park Friday. The Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers to add star power to their pitching staff. And it paid dividends, as he struck out three batters […]

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Buddy Kennedy, third baseman for the San Francisco Giants, throws to first while warming up between innings in spring training.
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Buddy Kennedy and His Wild Two-Year Journey: DFAs, New Teams, Big-League Moments, and a Fresh Start with the Giants

Buddy Kennedy and His Journey to the Giants SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — A week after getting married, infielder Buddy Kennedy and his wife packed up and flew to Arizona so he could report to spring training with the San Francisco Giants. For most newlyweds, that kind of abrupt transition might feel jarring. For Kennedy […]

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Mets Draw With Astros in Spring Training

Mets 6, Astros 6 The New York Mets went to a 6–6 draw with the Houston Astros Tuesday in a spring training matchup at Clover Park. The Mets scored five runs in the first two innings before the Astros tied the ballgame in the ninth. The game ended in a draw because spring training games […]

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Mets Will Give Mark Vientos First Base Opportunities

The New York Mets intend to give infielder Mark Vientos the chance to play first base this season. However, the Mets added Jorge Polanco to their infield in the offseason with the intention of him playing that position. Polanco, an 11-season veteran, has yet to play first base in his career and is still undergoing […]

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