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Chris Russo, the outspoken sports talk host, recently erupted over the New York Mets’ refusal to accommodate his son, Colin Russo, during a live broadcast from the Mets’ spring training facility. Colin, who co-hosts Russo and Rizzo Show on ESPN West Palm Beach, was attempting to interview a Mets player but was told all player schedules were full. Chris Russo was livid, using his Mad Dog Unleashed SiriusXM show to criticize the Mets for their lack of cooperation, claiming it was unreasonable to deny a simple interview with less prominent players. Russo emphasized his frustration, stating that it was typical of the Mets’ PR team and vowed never to root for them again. The incident sparked a comparison to LeBron James’ involvement in his son Bronny’s career, highlighting Russo’s conflicting stance on nepotism in sports media.

Opening Day for the Mets is always full of surprises, and this year is no exception. Fans are used to the unexpected, and even with all the predictions in place, the team’s lineup is taking some surprising turns. When the Mets signed Clay Holmes as a starter back in December, no one thought he’d be the one on the mound for Opening Day, but here we are. With some key injuries and stand-out performances this spring, Mets GM David Stearns seems ready to keep the surprises coming. Here are three things we might see on March 27th.

1) Where’s Brandon Nimmo? After dealing with plantar fasciitis in 2024, Brandon Nimmo was set...

The Mets and Astros will face off on March 27 at 4:10 p.m. ET (3:10 CT) in Houston, with an interesting pitching matchup: Clay Holmes for the Mets and Framber Valdez for the Astros. Holmes will be making his first Opening Day start, while Valdez will take the mound for his fourth straight year.

Holmes has mostly been a reliever in his career, but he’s looking to transition back...

Brett Baty has always been a third baseman, but with the Mets’ second base job up for grabs this spring, he’s stepping up to the challenge. With Jeff McNeil likely starting the season on the injured list, Baty is giving second base a shot, even though he’s more familiar with the hot corner.

It’s not as simple as just moving a few feet over; second base requires different...

The New York Mets have seen some standout performances as they near Opening Day, with key players making strong spring training showings

Yordan Alvarez will miss Tuesday’s Astros game against the Washington Nationals due to a sore thumb. The injury happened during batting practice on Sunday while Alvarez was playing against the Mets. Thankfully, it’s not a major issue, and manager Joe Espada expects Alvarez to be back in the outfield by Wednesday.

Chas McCormick will step in for Alvarez on Tuesday, but the good news is the...

The New York Mets and New York Yankees might be eyeing a major trade for an impact pitcher, according to recent MLB rumors. With Opening Day approaching, both teams are dealing with injuries to their pitching rotations. The Mets have been hit by injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea, while the Yankees lost ace Gerrit Cole for the season due to Tommy John surgery.

The San Diego Padres are reportedly scouting multiple teams, including the Mets and Yankees, as...