Mets, Dodgers and Francisco Alvarez

Mets' Francisco Alvarez on fatherhood, ‘Peaky Blinders,’ and a new approach to hitting | Q&A
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Francisco Alvarez never stops working. After taking swings against Mets top pitching prospect Brandon Sproat and right-handers José Buttó and Huascar Brazobán in live batting practice, the 23-year-old catcher wanted more.
Francisco Alvarez proclaims 2025 Mets are 'better than the Dodgers'
Francisco Álvarez would take the Mets' lineup over the reigning World Series champions Dodgers' any day. Here's what he had to say.
Francisco Alvarez Says Mets Have Better Lineup Than Dodgers Ahead of 2025 MLB Season
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez reiterated his belief that the team has a better lineup than the Los Angeles Dodgers entering the 2025 season. “I think we are better than the Dodgers (lineup),
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez needed to fix his swing, J.D. Martinez gave him guidance
Alvarez sought help at Maven Baseball Lab, a training facility frequented by Martinez and other professional players.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez dismisses Dodgers lineup: 'We are better'
The confident catcher believes the New York Mets' lineup is superior to Los Angeles' collection of former MVPs and All-Stars.
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez hits Dodgers with cocky trash talk
The New York Mets had a very eventful offseason. They won the Juan Soto sweepstakes, signing him to a $765 million deal to start the offseason. After that, they made secondary moves to improve their rotation and bullpen and brought back Pete Alonso.
Griffin Canning reveals reason for choosing Mets this offseason
Offseason add Griffin Canning chose the New York Mets over other suitors because of the pitching development group and the ...
Mets reveal plans for José Buttó who shined as reliever in 2024 | Notes from St. Lucie (2/13)
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets right-hander José Buttó is a go-about-your-business type of player. Give him the ball and he’ll ...
Mets prospect Jett Williams, coming off lost season, aiming for majors in 2025
The do-it-all prospect missed most of last season because of injury. Should he stay healthy, and produce some healthy numbers ...
MLB Insider: New York Mets Could Put Together Package of Prospects to Offer for Front-Line Pitcher
The San Diego Padres, if they want to trade right-hander Dylan Cease, favor some of the Mets' prospects, according to Jon ...
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With bright future, Mets' top prospect staying 'in the moment' at camp
Last August, when MLB Pipeline released its midseason re-rank of the Mets’ top prospects, right-hander Brandon Sproat sat ...
Mets spring training 2025
Scenes from 2025 Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Mets pitcher Kodai Senga smiles during a spring training ...
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat shows arsenal vs. Francisco Alvarez in live batting practice
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat threw two innings during a live batting practice session on Feb. 13, 2025, at Clover Park in ...
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Mets bring back reliever Smith, their longest-tenured pitcher
When reliever Drew Smith tore the UCL in his right elbow last June, he expressed profound sadness at the idea that he may ...
For the Mets, Kodai Senga is the ultimate X-factor
The rotation needs to be prepared to carry the Mets' load and a healthy Senga can take a big part of it on his shoulders.
Mets President Seemingly Rules New York Out of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sweepstakes
The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a lucrative long-term deal this winter. However, they may not be able to do the same ...
Mets' Mark Vientos embraces high expectations for upcoming season
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Among all the pitchers and catchers reporting to the Mets ' spring training complex at Clover Park on ...