Morning Briefing: Mets Announce More Theme and Heritage Games

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets announced their theme and heritage games from April to June this year. Of note, the team is hosting Star Wars night on May 14, where fans can receive a Nolan McLean Mandalorian themed bobblehead. Among the other theme games on the schedule are First Responders Appreciation Night (April 23) and Puerto Rican Heritage Night (June 9).

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Manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Friday that Freddy Peralta will be the Mets’ Opening Day starter. This sets up a matchup in the first game of the season between Peralta and Paul Skenes of the Pirates. This will be the fifth straight year the Mets have had a new starter on Opening Day; Clay Holmes took the mound for the Mets’ first game a season ago.

Peralta shined in his first appearance in a Mets uniform, tossing three perfect innings on just 29 pitches as the Mets crushed the Cardinals 14-3. MJ Melendez also stood out as he hit two home runs, both to the opposite field.

Grae Kessinger, an infielder in spring training with the Mets, suffered a left knee injury that “didn’t look too good,” according to Carlos Mendoza.

Mets director of major league hitting Jeff Albert spoke to Tim Britton of The Athletic about his coaching style and how he sees the Mets’ lineup, among other topics.

Daniel Murphy spoke to Mike Puma of the New York Post about a number of topics, including the Mets’ new-look lineup and the Dodgers.

Robert Stock, a veteran pitcher in the Mets organization, shared a pitching analytics platform he made from scratch using AI.

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Kai Chang analyzes starter Nolan McLean’s impressive spring debut.

Robert Colonna discusses whether reliever Ryan Lambert can reach his potential in the Mets’ bullpen.

David Melendi previews Team Korea ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Michael Mayer continues our Top Prospects countdown with the Mets’ 35-31 ranked prospects.

On This Date in Mets History

1975: The Mets purchased Dave Kingman‘s contract from the Giants for $150,000. Kingman spent three years with the Mets before returning in 1981, again on February 28, in a trade with the Cubs.

Born on This Date: Brian Bannister (1981).

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