Name: Mark Vientos says playing in the World Baseball Classic is 'a dream come true'
Uploaded: 2026-03-05T01:43-05:00
Duration: 472 s
Description: Mets third baseman Mark Vientos spoke about playing for Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic, calling it "a dream come true." Vientos also talked about playing alongside Jeter Downs and Freddy Zamora, who he played travel baseball with as a kid.

Mets

Michelle Margaux caught up with Clay Holmes and Pete Crow-Armstrong as they gear up to play in the World Baseball Classic for Team USA.

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On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata, Todd Zeile, Keith Raad, and Maggie Gray discuss who needs to win a championship in New York more: Juan Soto or Aaron Judge? 

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Mets outfielder Juan Soto said his Dominican Republic team will give 100% effort and have fun in the World Baseball Classic. He also spoke about his confidence entering the tournament.

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On The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the Mets' plans for first base, and how the combination of Jorge Polanco, Brett Baty, and Mark Vientos at the position will be interesting to watch as it plays itself out.

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Mets third baseman Brett Baty talked about his first inning home run against the Nationals. Baty also talked about playing right field in the game.

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Mets infielder Jorge Polanco talked about getting reps at first base and feeling more comfortable with his new team.

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Mets third baseman Mark Vientos spoke about playing for Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic, calling it "a dream come true." Vientos also talked about playing alongside Jeter Downs and Freddy Zamora, who he played travel baseball with as a kid.

Mark Vientos says playing in the World Baseball Classic is 'a dream come true'

New York Mets OF prospect Carson Benge shares how it felt to hit his first home run of spring and how excited he is to watch Nolan McLean in the WBC.

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Mets pitcher Nolan McLean met the media after throwing live batting practice in camp on Wednesday. McLean said he was fully recovered from his recent vertigo symptoms and is excited and honored to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

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Yankees

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge spoke his excitement playing in the WBC, the impressive lineup, and growing the game internationally.  

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Yankees infielder Ryan McMahon caught up with SNY's Niki Lattarulo on Tuesday at Yankees spring training down in Tampa, where they discussed his experience in his first spring training with the team, and how he has been adjusting to playing in New York.

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Yankees superstar Aaron Judge welcomes Cody Bellinger to camp as he and the rest of the squad work on every aspect of the game. Both Judge and Bellinger show off their prodigious power during live BP that the Yankees hope will be a sign of things to come.

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Yankees captain Aaron Judge has no qualms about returning virtually the same team as last season when they were eliminated by Toronto in the postseason. He feels the veteran players that returned and the renewed presence of Gerrit Cole can help them change the end result. Judge also touched on the "excitement" of playing in WBC and representing the USA. He hasn't quite figured out how he will deal with automated balls and strikes system but will form a game plan once he starts seeing live pitching again. 

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The Yankees welcomed Paul Goldschmidt back to the club and he jumped right into the fray, hitting a long drive during live BP. Yankees captain Aaron Judge as usual was the fan favorite and Carlos Rodon continues his comeback from elbow surgery. 

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SNY's Niki Lattarulo caught up with Yankees catcher Austin Wells, who feels he's ready to take the next step in being a top catcher. Wells is excited to have ace Gerrit Cole back, especially after catching his bullpen sessions. He also talked about adjusting to the new automated balls and strikes system and being a father for the first time.

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Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Jets placing the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall, and discusses whether or not there is still a chance that Hall and the team could agree to a contract extension instead of him playing on the tag in 2026.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt discuss the buzz surrounding Kyler Murray at the NFL Combine and if he would be a good fit for the Jets if he gets released by the Cardinals.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt react to the Jermaine Johnson trade, discuss the Jets and the NFL Combine, and break down where things stand with Breece Hall and New York's next quarterback.

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On SportsNite, Connor Hughes and Connor Rogers detail the trade between the Jets and the Titans. Jermaine Johnson reunites with former Jets coach Robert Saleh, while Aaron Glenn prioritizes making the defensive front bigger.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the Jets trade with the Titans, as New York acquires nose tackle T'Vondre Sweat, sending Jermaine Johnson II to Tennessee.

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At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, SNY's Chelsea Sherrod spoke with Jets GM Darren Mougey one-on-one to catch up on the offseason process and draft preparation happening behind the scenes for the Jets.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes details why quarterback Tanner McKee intrigues him as an option for New York.

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On Jets Final Drive, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt break down what they heard from Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey on Tuesday at the NFL Combine. The guys dissect Breece Hall's future, share some quarterback options, and detail what they're looking out for at the combine this week.

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn calls defensive play-calling his 'superpower' and confirms he will call plays for that side of the ball next season.

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Giants

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine and talked about adjusting to Big Blue, and also all the work that’s being done to create integration throughout the entire organization.

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SNY NBA Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hire of Matt Nagy as Giants offensive coordinator under new head coach John Harbaugh, including Nagy’s long track record in the NFL and his previous work with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the hiring of Dennard Wilson as the new defensive coordinator for the Giants under new coach John Harbaugh, and reveals what Big Blue is getting with Wilson leading the defense moving forward.

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SNY's Niki Lattarulo speaks with Giants head coach John Harbaugh about how he plans on developing QB Jaxson Dart and why he's looking forward to coaching in New York.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes confirms that the New York Giants have officially signed John Harbaugh to a five-year deal to be their new head coach and observes that the "magnitude of this move cannot be understated."

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On SportsNite, SNY NFL Insider shares that John Harbaugh is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the New York Giants.

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With the news coming out that John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to part ways, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the possibility that the Giants might be ready to aggressively pursue him to be their next head coach.

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Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Knick Film School's Jonathan Macri and New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to break down the state of the Knicks after their tough loss to the Thunder.

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On SNY’s SportsNite, the crew recaps a win for the Knicks over the Raptors in Toronto, and covers how contributions came from up and down the roster and how the team leaned on strong defense to claim the victory.

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley joins Chelsea Sherrod at Madison Square Garden to break down the Knicks’ win over the Spurs on Sunday, which included solid defense, active three-point shooting, and a strong game from Mikal Bridges.

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Knicks head coach Mike Brown addressed the media following a statement victory for the Knicks, as they defeated the Spurs 114-89 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. In the presser, Brown cited the team's improved defense as a key to shutting down the San Antonio offense, and credited contributions from Mikal Bridges, and rookie Mohamed Diawara on the way to the Knicks' win.

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Following the Knicks' 114-89 win over the Spurs on Sunday afternoon at MSG, Mikal Bridges met with the media in the locker room to discuss the team's fantastic effort defensively to shut down an efficient San Antonio offense.

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On SportsNite, Jonathan Macri of "Knicks Film School" joins SNY's Marc Malusis to discuss Jalen Brunson's blistering 22-point first quarter on Friday night in New York's 127-98 win over the Bucks. Macri also touches on OG Anunoby coming alive offensively and the grueling upcoming schedule the Knicks will face, beginning with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday afternoon.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN Radio and SNY contributor Ty Butler to break down the Knicks loss to the Cavs and the state of the team. The two discuss Karl-Anthony Towns, confidence in Mike Brown, and where New York stacks up in the east.

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