Mets Daily February 25, 2026

Spring chaos, spring fun: The Mets tied the Astros 6–6 in 10 innings on Tuesday, and it was a classic February cocktail. Loud bats early, wobbly command late. Thirteen walks tells you everything you need to know about the pitching side of the “process.”
Mike Tauchman made a statement, immediately: First at-bat in a Mets uniform, three-run homer. For a guy fighting for a roster spot, that’s the correct way to introduce yourself. No notes.
Ronny Mauricio flashed the upside again: Solo HR in that first-inning barrage. The raw pop plays, and if he stays on time more consistently this spring, the ceiling starts feeling less theoretical.
Juan Soto did Juan Soto things: A “you’re not getting that ball” type catch in left. Spring training defense is usually optional, Soto apparently didn’t get the memo.
Today’s watch item: Mets vs. Cardinals this afternoon, with Carson Benge getting another chance to look like a real answer in right field instead of a future answer.

Mets Box Score (Last Game)

Final/10: NYM 6, HOU 6

Feb 24, 2026 • Spring Training • Clover Park

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	R	H	E
Astros	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	2	0	6	9	1
Mets	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	6	7	0

Mets Highlights

Mike Tauchman: 3-run HR (358 ft) in the 1st

Ronny Mauricio: solo HR (360 ft) in the 1st

Bo Bichette: sac fly RBI (2nd)

A.J. Ewing: sac fly RBI (6th)

Game Notes

Mets pitchers issued 13 walks (Astros drew traffic all afternoon)

Astros tied it with 2 runs in the 9th

Mets: 7 H • Astros: 9 H

MLB’s broadcast landscape keeps shifting: Teams are taking more control of local TV distribution, and it’s turning into a “figure it out in real time” moment for half the league.
Spring training roundup vibes: Prospects are still auditioning, veterans are still saying “my body feels great,” and every box score is lying to you in at least one important way.
TikTok and MLB got closer for 2026: More creator-driven content, more monetization hooks, more “your uncle’s gonna complain this isn’t baseball” energy.

Braves: Extended Chris Sale (big money, big commitment). Atlanta also rolled out BravesVision, their in-house broadcast network.
Phillies: Still built around power and pitching, and now they’re treating the ninth inning like it matters again (closer stability is a cheat code when it works).
Marlins: Young bats are making noise early in camp. Spring results are spring results, but the at-bat quality is real or it isn’t. Watch that, not the score.
Nationals: Staying pesky in early spring action, the kind of annoying competence that becomes a problem by July if it’s backed by arms.

Ed Lynch birthday (Mets pitcher, early ’80s): A name that hits like a pack of Topps cards in your bike spokes.
Johan Santana spring-era nostalgia: Late February always brings the “ace is here” energy back into the bloodstream, whether the team deserves it or not.
Bobby V disguise lore lives forever: The franchise is literally celebrating it again in 2026, because of course they are. The Mets never waste a perfectly good bit.

13 walks in one spring game: That’s not “stretching out,” that’s free baserunners as a hobby. In March, you can excuse it. In April, it’s a fire alarm.
First-inning punch matters: A four-run first inning is a nice headline, but what you want is repeatable process: hard contact, disciplined swings, and forcing pitchers into the zone. Early camp offense that travels is usually built on swing decisions.
Right field is the daily pressure test: Every Benge/Tauchman/Taylor/Baty rep is basically a live experiment in run prevention vs. offense vs. roster flexibility. The “best” player doesn’t always win. The most useful one often does.