Mets Announce 2021 Spring Training Schedule
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (September 16, 2020) – The New York Mets today announced that the club will open its 2021 Spring Training Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday, February 27 against Miami at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, FL. Pitchers and catchers are set to report on Wednesday, February
Mets Acquire All-Star Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland
FLUSHING, N.Y., January 7, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced that they have acquired four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and RHP Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland in exchange for infielder Amed Rosario, infielder Andrés Giménez, minor league RHP Josh Wolf and minor league outfielder Isaiah Greene. Lindor, 27, is
Mets Announce 2021 Full Major League Coaching Staff
FLUSHING, N.Y., January 5, 2021 – The New York Mets today announced their full 2021 coaching staff under manager Luis Rojas. As previously announced, Dave Jauss is the bench coach and Tony Tarasco will serve as the first base coach with additional outfield and baserunning duties. Returning to the staff
Tony Tarasco Named to Mets Coaching Staff
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 30, 2020 – The New York Mets today announced that they have named Tony Tarasco the club’s major league first base coach for 2021. Tarasco will also oversee New York’s outfielders and baserunning. Tarasco, 50, spent the last five years as the San Diego Padres’ Minor League
New York hires Zack Scott as Senior VP/Assistant GM
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 23, 2020 – The New York Mets today announced that they have named Zack Scott the club’s Senior Vice President/Assistant General Manager. Scott, 43, has spent the last 17 years in the Boston Red Sox organization. He spent the last two years as Assistant General Manager where
Mets Announce Several Minor League Signings
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 21, 2020 – The New York Mets announced today that the team has signed LHP Jerry Blevins, RHP Jerad Eickhoff, LHP Tom Windle and INF Wilfredo Tovar to minor league contracts with an invitation to Major League Spring Training. Blevins, 37, is a 13-year major league veteran
Mets Name Dave Jauss Bench Coach
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 16, 2020 – The New York Mets announced today that the team has hired Dave Jauss to serve as the club’s bench coach. Jauss, 63, makes his return to Queens for what will be his third season with the organization. He previously worked with the Mets as
Mets Sign C James McCann
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 15, 2020 – The New York Mets announced today that the team has signed All-Star catcher James McCann to a four-year contract. McCann, 30, played for the White Sox for the last two seasons and made the AL All-Star team in 2019. He posted career-best marks in
Jared Porter Named Mets General Manager
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 13, 2020 – The New York Mets today announced that the club has named Jared Porter the team’s 14th General Manager in franchise history. Porter agreed to a four-year contract and will report to team President Sandy Alderson. Porter, 41, has been an integral part of four
NYM invite St. Lucie Mets to be Low-A Affiliate
FLUSHING, N.Y., December 9, 2020 – The New York Mets today announced that they have invited the Syracuse Mets, Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Brooklyn Cyclones and the St. Lucie Mets to become the organization’s four minor league affiliates under Major League Baseball’s new player development structure set to begin in 2021.
2020 St. Lucie Mets season cancelled
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (July 1, 2020) – In accordance with the news from Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB), the 2020 Championship season will not be played across MiLB for the first time since its founding in 1901, which officially cancels the 2020 St. Lucie Mets
FSL announces Covid-19 relief efforts in all cities
Today the Florida State League announced that all its member teams will be participating in a League wide effort to support Covid-19 relief. The 12 teams have partnered with LiveSource to set up an auction site that will make bidding for auction items a simple and efficient process. The collectible
Mets Spring Training Facility Close Until Further Notice
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Major League Baseball announced on March 12th that the remainder of spring training was cancelled and the start of the regular season has been delayed. As a result, the following protocols have gone into effect at Clover Park:
- The facility (ticket office, fan shop,
St. Lucie Mets season to be delayed
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The St. Lucie Mets minor league season will not begin as scheduled on April 9th.Minor League Baseball (MiLB) issued the following statement on Thursday, March 12th:"In light of the current coronavirus outbreak, and after consultation with medical professionals and our partners at Major League Baseball,
Rich Donnelly named St. Lucie Mets manager
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (February 19, 2020) - The St. Lucie Mets are excited to announce that Rich Donnelly has been named the 18th field manager in club history.Donnelly takes over for Chad Kreuter, who was slated to manager St. Lucie for a fourth consecutive season until he was promoted
Start times announced for spring training home games
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The New York Mets have announced the start times for their 16 home Grapefruit League games in 2020 at First Data Field.The Mets will host two night games against the American League champion Houston Astros. Contests against Houston on Monday, March 16 and Saturday, March
Mets announce 2020 spring training schedule
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The New York Mets have announced that the club will open its 2020 Spring Training Grapefruit League schedule on Saturday, February 22 with a split squad opener vs. Miami at 1:10 p.m. at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie, FL and on the road
Cortes Named End-of-Season FSL All Star
DAYTONA, Fla. - The Florida State League announced its year-end All Star Team on Thursday and the St. Lucie Mets are represented by second baseman Carlos Cortes.Cortes, 22, is hitting .254 with 11 home runs, 25 doubles, 66 RBI and 63 runs scored. He has played in 126 out of
Mets spring training facility closed until further notice
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Major League Baseball announced on March 12th that the remainder of spring training has been cancelled and the start of the regular season has been delayed.As a result, the following protocols have gone into effect at Clover Park: The facility (ticket office, fan shop, front
Spring training and St. Lucie Mets job fair on Dec. 14
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The St. Lucie Mets will host a Job Fair for New York Mets spring training and the St. Lucie Mets season on Saturday, December 14 at the team's Minor League Complex & Rehabilitation Center located on Peacock Blvd.The job fair, which features several game day
National Anthem tryouts held on Saturday, Dec. 14
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Open auditions to sing the National Anthem at New York Mets spring training home games and St. Lucie Mets home games for the 2020 season will be held on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Due to the renovation project at First Data Field, tryouts
Final three games cancelled due to hurricane
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (August 29, 2019) - The St. Lucie Mets have announced that the final three games of the regular season have been cancelled due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Dorian.The Mets were scheduled to play the Bradenton Marauders Friday-Sunday at First Data Field. Those games will
Mets snap losing skid, win season finale 3-0
DAYTONA, Fla. (August 29, 2019) - The St. Lucie Mets snapped a franchise record 14-game losing streak by winning the season finale 3-0 over the Daytona Tortugas on Thursday at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.Thursday was the final game of the 2019 Florida State League season. With the impending landfall of Hurricane
Mets fall 2-1 in 10 innings at Daytona
DAYTONA, Fla. (August 28, 2019) - The Daytona Tortugas pulled off another shocking comeback win by defeating the St. Lucie Mets 2-1 in 10 innings at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday.The Tortugas scored two runs on a throwing error by Mets first baseman Matt Winaker in the bottom of the