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The Mets fell to the Nationals 12-6 as Washington erupted for six runs in the ninth to break a 6-6 tie. David Peterson allowed four runs in his four innings of work, while Christian Scott took the loss after allowing three earned runs in three-plus innings. Carson Benge went 2-for-2, Ronny Mauricio went 2-for-4, and Francisco Alvarez went 1-for-3, while Mark Vientos struggled, taking an 0-for in his four at-bats.
Huascar Brazoban returned from the WBC and will be part of the team’s bullpen on Opening Day so long as he remains healthy to close out the spring.
Tim Britton made the case for Benge to start on Opening Day in the latest edition of “This Week in Mets”.
Britton and Will Sammon shared some notes on the final spot in the team’s bullpen, their fascination with the cutter, and more.
As Benge competes for a spot on the team, his goal is to help the team win any way that he can.
Nolan McLean will start tonight’s championship game for Team USA, and he confidently exclaimed, ‘I’m built for this’ as he looks to fulfill his patriotic duty and delivery a win for Team USA.
All signs point to McLean being ready for his big moment on the big stage tonight.
Carlos Mendoza has mixed feelings about McLean starting tonight’s WBC final.
Needless to say, Juan Soto was not happy with how the WBC ended for the Dominican Republic.
Vientos struggled again last night, but Mendoza had a simple message for him: “You’re on the team. You’re not trying to make a team here.”
With his Tommy John Surgery behind him, Scott is ready to have an impact with the Mets in 2026.
Anthony DiComo broke down some of the key questions facing the Mets before Opening Day.
Danny Abriano predicted the final 26-man roster for the Mets.
Around the National League East
Despite being 32, Trea Turner continues impressing with his speed, and it’s a skill he constantly seeks to improve.
Phillies’ outfielder Johan Rojas tested positive for Boldenone, resulting in an 80-game suspension. He became the third player from Philadelphia’s 2025 roster to receive a suspension for performance enhancing drugs.
The key to the Braves’ season is leading the league in bounce-backs.
Braves’ star Ronald Acuña Jr. is making up for a lost World Series with this year’s World Baseball Classic participation.
Christina De Nicola discussed who might grab the final spots on the Marlins’ roster ahead of Opening Day.
Around Major League Baseball
Venezuela put up a three-spot in the seventh inning to rally past Italy and advance to the WBC final against the United States.
Amid the turmoil back home, Team Venezuela is savoring their WBC moment.
Eduardo Rodriguez will start for Venezuela in tonight’s game.
USA’s stars are finding criticism of their play in the 2026 WBC ‘hilarious’.
David Bednar is likely unavailable to pitch tonight for Team USA, but Mason Miller may be an option out of the pen out of closing the team’s semifinal win against the Dominican Republic.
Anthony Castrovince looked at who is available, and who isn’t available, for Team USA tonight.
Roman Anthony hit the go-ahead home run that helped send Team USA to the WBC finals, and his teammates are hardly surprised that he came through.
The MLB.com staff identified one player who has made a big impression for each team this spring.
Bryan Hoch offered five observations from Yankees’ camp as spring training draws to a close.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Opening Day for the Dodgers as they prepare for their three-peat quest.
Shohei Ohtani returned to Dodgers’ camp and will likely pitch before it ends.
Joe Musgrove will likely start the season on the IL for the Padres. Manny Randhawa explored how it will affect San Diego’s rotation plans.
MLB will implement an experimental minor league rule change during the 2026 season.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I previewed Brett Baty’s 2026 season.
This Date in Mets History
David “Captain America” Wright hit a walk-off, two-run single to lift the United States over Puerto Rico in the WBC quarterfinals on this date in 2009.