{"id":614880,"date":"2026-03-09T12:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/614880\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:38:14","slug":"mets-morning-news-world-baseball-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/614880\/","title":{"rendered":"Mets Morning News: World Baseball? Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Mets<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In the televised Spring Subway Series, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-scores\/91114\/mets-spring-training-mets-10-yankees-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Freddy Peralta and the Mets defeated Ryan Weathers and the Yankees <\/a>by the score of 10-4.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Freddy Peralta isn\u2019t just an incredibly good pitcher, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/03\/08\/sports\/freddy-peralta-bringing-a-new-dynamic-to-mets-clubhouse\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">he\u2019s also a pretty solid hang in the clubhouse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In International Met News, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fworld-baseball-classic%2Fnews%2Fnetherlands-vs-dominican-republic-in-2026-world-baseball-classic\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Juan Soto hit a mercy rule walk off home run<\/a> for the Dominican Republic in the seventh inning of their win over the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>Around the National League East<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Coming off 186.2 innings of above average ball, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/48145521\/sources-zack-littell-agrees-1-year-contract-nationals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">starting pitcher Zack Littell and the Nationals came to terms on a one-year deal for a currently unknown amount of money<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Though serious enough to get him carted off the field, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fbraves-joey-wentz-carted-off-field-with-apparent-leg-injury\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">initial tests by the Braves on Joey Wentz haven\u2019t showed any catastrophic injury to his leg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">For Justin Crawford and Don Mattingly, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fjustin-crawford-on-dad-carl-crawford-playing-for-don-mattingly\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">crossing paths on the Phillies is an encounter nearly 14 years in the making<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">In the World Baseball Classic, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788109%2Ffinal%2Fwrap\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Japan defeated Australia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788135%2Ffinal%2Fbox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">undefeated Cuba took down Columbia<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788124%2Ffinal%2Fbox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Italy moved to 2-0 with a win over Great Britain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788104%2Ffinal%2Fbox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Israel beat Nicaragua<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788134%2Ffinal%2Fbox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Panama edged out Canada<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fgameday%2F788125%2Ffinal%2Fbox\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mexico absolutely pummeled Brazil<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Tonight, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fnetherlands-vs-dominican-republic-in-2026-world-baseball-classic\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Skenes and the United States will face off against equally-undefeated Mexico<\/a> at 8:00 PM eastern on Fox.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Not only is World Baseball Classic glory up for grabs for the Central American countries, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7098098\/2026\/03\/08\/world-baseball-classic-2028-olympics-qualifier-americas-teams\/?source=emp_shared_article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Olympic dreams hinge on these games too<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Presenting the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Fpanama-logan-allen-standoff-against-canada-logan-allen\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ultimate National Anthem Standoff: Logan Allen vs. Logan Allen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">Now 44 years old and playing for the same Cuban team he represented in the inaugural WBC in 2006, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fnews%2Falexei-ramirez-oldest-player-at-world-baseball-classic\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alexei Ramirez just can\u2019t quit baseball<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1734621&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mlb.com%2Fworld-baseball-classic%2Fnews%2Ftarik-skubal-considering-pitching-again-for-team-usa\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">easy to say that you\u2019re only going to make one start for Team USA<\/a>, but for Tarik Skubal, actually committing to that is a bit harder.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">The Texas Rangers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/mlb\/story\/_\/id\/48146090\/rangers-claim-dairon-blanco-jordan-montgomery-60-day-il\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">moved Jordan Montgomery to the 60-day injured list and picked up Dairon Blanco off of waivers<\/a> from the Royals.<\/p>\n<p>This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1nfb3k4i _16w9vov1 _16w9vov0 ls9zuh1\">On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fqaIROH44VU\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">this date in 2013<\/a>, Captain America hit a go-ahead grand slam to put the United States ahead of Team Italy.<\/p>\n<p>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-morning-news\" class=\"_153sp3o9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mets Morning News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazinavenue.com\/new-york-mets-news\" class=\"_153sp3o9\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mets News<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet the Mets In the televised Spring Subway Series, Freddy Peralta and the Mets defeated Ryan Weathers and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":614881,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2396],"tags":[5,101,41599,4964,4,1690,61,2548,4203],"class_list":{"0":"post-614880","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-mets","8":"tag-baseball","9":"tag-mets","10":"tag-mets-morning-news","11":"tag-mets-news","12":"tag-mlb","13":"tag-new-york","14":"tag-new-york-mets","15":"tag-newyork","16":"tag-newyorkmets"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@mlb\/116199260665247285","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=614880"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614880\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/614881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=614880"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=614880"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=614880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}