Newbie Lovelady's Pitching Shows Promise as Mets Kick Off 2023!

Mar 5, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets catcher Ben Rortvedt (77) speaks to pitcher Justin Hagenman (47) against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Meet the Mets Yesterday the Mets placed Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list with a rib fracture. In a corresponding move, the Mets claimed familiar face Dicky Lovelady off waivers from the Nationals and added him to the roster.

David Stearns is demonstrating that he has learned lessons from the failures of 2025, writes Laura Albanese of Newsday . Mark Vientos’ numbers this spring—both in Mets camp and with Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic—have not been pretty. But he’s not stressed about it .

First round draft pick Mitch Voit got his first spring training start last night—and his first hit to boot. Around the National League East Phillies ace Zack Wheeler continues to progress in his rehab and today’s milestone (facing live hitting for the first time) came with his family in attendance. Kyle Stowers, who had been rehabbing a hamstring strain, started in left field and batted leadoff for the Marlins in yesterday’s Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Around Major League Baseball Wilyer Abreu’s sixth inning three-run homer lifted Venezuela to a stunning 8-5 victory over Japan , handing the defending champions their worst ever result in a World Baseball Classic. Italy staved off Puerto Rico 8-6 to advance to the semi-finals in the World Baseball Classic. Team USA’s World Baseball Classic hopes now lay in the hands of ace Paul Skenes , who faces off against the fearsome Dominican Republic lineup tonight.