Name: Max Scherzer after disappointing loss to Padres: 'I gotta pitch better, there's no other option' | Mets Post Game
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Mets

Following the Mets' spring training game against the Astros, Tylor Megill and Carlos Mendoza speaks about Megill's outing, competition for who will make the starting rotation, and Clay Holmes' opening day start.

Tylor Megill and Carlos Mendoza on Mets' starting rotation competition

Mets Opening Day starter Clay Holmes surrendered his first two runs of the spring but got little offensive support in a 4-1 loss to the Nationals. The Mets managed just five hits with Pete Alonso driving in their only run on a fielder's choice.

Mets vs Nationals (3/15/25) | Mets Highlights

Tylor Megill started the Mets spring training game against the Astros and allowed four earned runs, but struck out six batters in five innings. New York was held scoreless as Houston won 5-0.

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Jonah Tong shares his thoughts starting for the Mets at the Spring Breakout game, Carson Benge discusses not continuing as two-way player, and Jonathan Santucci speaks about his journey to the Mets farm system.

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Mets starter Clay Holmes allowed two runs for the first time this spring but was more encouraged with the 77 pitches he threw and his continuing "to get stronger" with each start. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza feels the increased pitch count will be vital for his full-time transition to the rotation. He wants Holmes to get to the sixth and seventh inning, going the third time through the lineup, "That's pitching."  

Clay Holmes and Carlos Mendoza on the big righty's longest outing of spring training

Mets Senior VP of player development Andy Green talks about the organization's farm system and a number of up and coming prospects at different levels including Drew Gilbert, Trey Snyder and Raimon Gomez.

Andy Green talks Mets farm system, several intriguing prospects

Mets starter Kodai Senga discussed his outing against the Cardinals, and joked about his 63 mile per hour curveball that he referred to as the "miracle ball." Senga also talked about goals to try and stay healthy this season.  

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about starter Kodai Senga and how impactful he can be for the team if he is able to remain healthy during the season.

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Juan Soto hit a first-inning home run, his fourth of spring training, as the Mets settled for 3-3 tie against the St. Louis Cardinals. Soto drove in an additional run in the sixth, while reliever Trey Mcloughlin struck out the side for New York in the ninth inning.

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Yankees

SNY's Sal Licata, Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, and Jon Hein discuss the Yankees choice to go with Carlos Rodon on Opening Day instead of Max Fried.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reacts to the news that Yankees' ace Gerrit Cole will miss the 2025 season to undergo Tommy John surgery and details what New York can try to do to improve their pitching depth.

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SNY's Hannah Keyser, John Jastremski, Sal Licata, and Max Goodman discuss Gerrit Cole getting shelled in the Yankees' spring training game against the Twins. Additionally, the crew speak about Austin Wells being the leadoff hitter in the Bronx, and Cody Bellinger trying to recapture peak form.

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On Baseball Night in New York, John Jastremski tackles Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez's defensive woes.

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SNY's Michelle Margaux, John Harper, Zack Scott and Britt Ghiroli discuss Nolan Arenado playing in the Cardinals spring training game against the Yankees and if the gold glover will be traded to the Bronx before the start of the season.

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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and general manager Brian Cashman met the media on Friday to announce a modification of the team's facial hair policy. Steinbrenner says he spoke with several people in and out of the industry and felt the time was right to make the change. There will be guidelines in place but the owner observed, "The majority of the men in this generation have beards."

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On Baseball Night in New York, Sal Licata proclaims that Aaron Judge vs Juan Soto will be "the best rivalry in the history of New York baseball."

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks about getting a two-year contract extension with the team, the starting lineup for their first spring training game this season, and his relationship with Max Fried.

Aaron Boone says he's 'thrilled' to have a contract extension with Yankees

SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino discusses Yankees manager Aaron Boone's two-year extension with the team and what this means for general manager Brian Cashman.

MLB Insider details Aaron Boone's two-year extension with the Yankees

Jets

On Jets Nation, Bart Scott and Connor Rogers break down how the Jets can build their offense around Justin Fields.

Can the Jets unleash Justin Fields' full potential as an NFL QB?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes contemplates where the Jets will shift their focus next with starting quarterback Justin Fields in place.

NFL Insider on what lies ahead for the Jets till the NFL Draft

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the Jets' decision to sign former Ravens CB Brandon Stephens after they lost D.J. Reed in free agency and why he thinks head coach Aaron Glenn will be able to bring out the best in Stephens.

Why Jets chose Brandon Stephens to replace D.J. Reed at corner back

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the Jets signing Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal and why the former Bears and Steelers QB is the perfect guy to take a chance on.

Jets sign Justin Fields to two-year, $40 million deal

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses Jamien Sherwood re-signing with the Jets for $45 million and how the linebacker went from a special teams player to one of New York's defensive leaders.

NFL Insider breaks down Jamien Sherwood's $45 million deal with Jets

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Jets releasing Davante Adams after playing only 11 games in New York and what the team may do to bolster their wide receiver corps.

What's next for Jets offense after releasing Davante Adams?

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes says the Jets opted to take OT Olu Fashanu in last year's NFL Draft over TE Brock Bowers, preferring protection over playmaker. This year, Penn State tight end Tyler Warren is a definite consideration with the No. 7 pick. He's the complete package both as a receiver and a blocker, something the Jets have not had at that position in quite some time.

NFL Insider on TE Tyler Warren definitely being on the Jets radar in the upcoming NFL Draft 

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and SNY Jets Analyst Connor Rogers discuss the quarterbacks at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft, and share what they’ve heard regarding current evaluations of Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders.  They also discuss the potential of Jaxson Dart being selected in the first round.

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Former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders called himself "the ultimate cheat code" at the NFL combine as teams decide if he should be their next signal caller.  Sanders talked about his greatest talents as a football player, handling pressure on and off the field, and how he feels about transitioning to the NFL.   

Could QB Shedeur Sanders be 'the ultimate cheat code' for the Jets or the Giants?

Giants

After a dreadful 2024 season, the Giants have already bolstered several key positions in free agency. Safety Jevon Holland arrives from the Dolphins, and corner Paulson Adebo hopes to transform a Giants secondary following four years with the Saints. Defensive lineman Chauncey Golston comes from the archrival Cowboys, while a familiar face in Darius Slayton is staying put. The veteran receiver signed a new three-year deal with New York and said, "This is the best place for me to be."

Darius Slayton, Jevon Holland, Paulson Adebo and Chauncey Golston meet media after signing deals with Giants 

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the Giants signing safety Jevon Holland and how New York's defense is shaping up.

How Jevon Holland solidifies the Giants defense

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reacts to the Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo and explains why the team thinks Adebo has "a ton of upside."

NFL Insider breaks down Giants signing former Saints CB Paulson Adebo

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reports that the Giants QB search is shifting to Plan B after Matthew Stafford opted to remain with the Rams. Among the veteran signal-callers being "discussed" includes now former Jet Aaron Rodgers. Connor stresses that other veteran QBs like Russell Wilson, Sam Darnold and Justin Fields are also in the mix and Rodgers is not the favorite at this point.

NFL Insider on possibility of Aaron Rodgers moving from Gang Green to Big Blue

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses rumors that the Rams are interested in trading Matthew Stafford and whether the Giants would be a potential suitor. Hughes also explains how acquiring the veteran QB could lead to the Giants drafting two-way player Travis Hunter. 

Are Giants in the market for Matthew Stafford, could that open door to draft Travis Hunter?

Former Colorado CB and WR Travis Hunter speaks about playing on both sides of the ball in the NFL, what makes Shedeur Sanders special, and his thoughts on meeting with different teams so far at the NFL combine.

Potential Giants draft target Travis Hunter on playing CB and WR in the NFL: 'I'm just different'

At the 2025 NFL Combine, Abdul Carter and Jalon Walker discuss the upcoming NFL Draft. Carter says he wants to be the number one pick while Walker discusses his meeting with the New York Giants.

Abdul Carter on potentially going number one, Jalon Walker on meeting with Giants

Knicks

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider shares his take on Draymond Green's comments that Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns avoided playing the Warriors because of Jimmy Butler.

Ian Begley shares opinion on Draymond Green's Karl-Anthony Towns comments | The Putback

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley discusses the conversation Mikal Bridges and Tom Thibodeau had after Bridges said he asked the coach to give the bench more minutes.

Ian Begley gives update on Mikal Bridges-Tom Thibodeau Knicks starters minutes conversation

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and Knicks fan Anthony Donahue to discuss PJ Tucker signing a 10-day deal and the impact he will have on the team. The three also talk about Mikal Bridges being inconsistent offensively.

PJ Tucker's addition and inconsistency of Mikal Bridges | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider, hosts a discussion about Jalen Brunson's sprained ankle and not being overly concerned that it's anything more than a short-term injury.

Jalen Brunson injury update | The Putback with Ian Begley

On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto and Knicks fan Anthony Donahue to discuss New York's big win over the Kings, the addition of P.J. Tucker, and Jalen Brunson's injury. Ian also comments on Draymond Green's comments about Karl-Anthony Towns.

P.J. Tucker's impact, OG Anunoby dominance, and Knicks' West Coast trip | The Putback with Ian Begley

SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley says the Knicks' invaluable guard Jalen Brunson has a sprained right ankle and he'll be re-evaluated in about two weeks. Obviously the team needs Brunson back as soon as possible but ail things considered, the news is a sigh of relief for the Knicks.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss the Lakers-Mavericks trade for Luka Doncic and where Dallas stands a month later.

The aftermath of the Luka Doncic trade a month in, where Dallas stands now | The Putback with Ian Begley

 On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss Josh Hart's performance this season. Plus, the three discuss The Roommates podcast hosts Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart discussing the Knicks' struggles against top teams in the NBA.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon and 7 PM in Brooklyn co-host Kaz Famuyide to discuss Mitchell Robinson's return to the Knicks lineup and react to New York's matchup with Golden State on Tuesday night.

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In this Mets post game news conference, starter Max Scherzer was visibly frustrated after Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Padres, placing the blame on the inability to command his slider, which has always been an important part of his pitching repertoire. Manny Machado made him pay in the first inning, hitting a three-run homer off a hanging slider. Scherzer: "Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad. The worst thing to have is an inconsistent pitch." Machado wasn't done. driving a two-run shot to the opposite field in the fifth. "I gotta pitch better, there's no other option."

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