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The Super Bowl is over, the chips and wings have been consumed, the Seahawks have been crowned champions<\/a>, and, more important than anything else, baseball is up next<\/a>! Pitchers and Catchers report to spring training this Wednesday.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Mets signed outfielder<\/a> MJ Melendez to a major league deal worth $1.5 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n Will Sammon discussed<\/a> the Melendez signing, which gives the Mets versatility beyond just the outfield.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what the signing means<\/a> for the team\u2019s outfield outlook.<\/p>\n Mike Lupica wrote about<\/a> Bo Bichette\u2019s move to third base, the same move made by Alex Rodriguez with equally high stakes.<\/p>\n Christian Scott feels great<\/a> and is excited to be back.<\/p>\n Griffin Canning, who pitched admirably for the Mets in 2025 but saw his season end prematurely due to a ruptured left Achilles, threw for teams<\/a> at UCLA last Friday.<\/p>\n Around the National League East<\/p>\n Ronald Acu\u00f1a Jr. was among the VIPs present<\/a> at Bad Bunny\u2019s stellar Super Bowl halftime show, joining the likes of Pedro Pascal, Ricky Martin, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Karol G.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Good Phight attempted to temper<\/a> expectations on Aidan Miller.<\/p>\n Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n With the Super Bowl in the rear view, spring training is up next, and here are some<\/a> of the biggest storylines to watch.<\/p>\n Will Leitch offered seven hopeful<\/a> predictions to beat out the winter blues and celebrate the return of spring.<\/p>\n Brian Murphy compiled a list<\/a> of the best projected rookies for 2026.<\/p>\n Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto are joining NBC\u2019s pregame coverage<\/a> for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n In a thrilling Carribean Series final, Mexico Red topped<\/a> Mexico Green.<\/p>\n Andrew Simon discussed four ways<\/a> the Red Sox can beat their predictions and make a play for the American League East crown.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Aaron Boone is confident in the<\/a> Yankees\u2019 rotation, especially with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rod\u00f3n working their way back from injuries.<\/p>\n A lot of big players changed teams this winter, and the MLB.com staff compiled<\/a> a list of the biggest players to switch uniforms during the offseason.<\/p>\n Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n Lukas Vlahos previewed<\/a> Jared Young\u2019s 2026 season, which finds the veteran once again blocked.<\/p>\n This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n Mookie Wilson turns the big 7-0 today<\/a>. Happy Birthday!<\/p>\n