Mets at Astros: 5 things to watch and series predictions | March. 27-29

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Astros open the 2025 MLB season with a three-game clash in Houston.
Sat, Mar 29
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David Stearns explains his thinking about a perceived Mets’ weakness, the starting rotation
Do the Mets have enough starting pitching to go far in 2025?
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez participates in receiving drills with injured left hand
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez participated in receiving drills on Saturday, nearly three weeks after underdoing surgery on his fractured left hand.
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ICYMI in Mets Land: Juan Soto leads New York to first win of 2025 MLB season after Opening Day loss
Here's what happened in Mets Land on Friday, in case you missed it.
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Brett Baty has quiet debut at second base in Mets win
Brett Baty got his first chance in the big leagues at second base and had a quiet evening before he made way for Luisangel Acuña in the seventh inning of the Mets' 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday.
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Fri, Mar 28
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Clues emerge about how Carlos Mendoza will manage Mets’ early-season roster
Two games into the season, we have gathered some data on how Mets manager Carlos Mendoza will approach game strategy with his new roster.
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Tylor Megill, Edwin Diaz 'attack' Astros in Mets' fine pitching display
Tyler Megill twirled five innings of one-run ball before Edwin Diaz capped four scoreless innings of bullpen work to nail down the Mets' 3-1 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
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Mets Notes: When Jose Siri could start, confidence in starting rotation despite injuries
Manager Carlos Mendoza spoke before Friday's win over the Astros about the starting rotation, Jose Siri and more.