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Mets' Clay Holmes flashes ace-caliber 'stuff' versus Astros in spring opener
The New York Mets' experiment of converting Clay Holmes to a starter may have gotten them another ace for the staff
Clay Holmes pitches three perfect innings in Mets’ debut as starter
The newness of Clay Holmes’ situation extended beyond making his Mets’ debut Saturday. For the first time since 2019, he was a starting pitcher.
Mets' Clay Holmes perfect in Grapefruit League debut: ‘Most excited I’ve been to pitch'
It only took Holmes nine pitches to work out of the first inning. In the second inning, he recorded his first strikeout against catcher César Salazar, who challenged the ninth pitch of his at-bat, a 97 mph sinker that kissed the inside corner — the call was upheld.
Clay Holmes has stellar outing in spring training debut with Mets
Clay Holmes' spring training debut with the New York Mets in front of the second-largest crowd in a spring home opener at Clover Park could not have gone better
Clay Holmes to start Mets’ spring training opener: ‘Great spot’
The Mets right-hander, who is lengthening as a starter after spending most of his career in the bullpen, is scheduled for three ups (meaning at least pitching into the third inning) on Saturday against the Astros at Clover Park, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Holmes said he would likely be capped around 50 pitches.
Mets' Clay Holmes twirls three perfect innings in ‘special’ spring training debut
Mets right-hander Clay Holmes admitted it felt a little different showing up to the ballpark for Saturday's spring training opener.
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gives promising detail on Clay Holmes’ buildup as starter
New York Mets fans will get their first glimpse of Clay Holmes as a starter in Saturday's spring training opener.
Mets' Clay Holmes: Sharp in Grapefruit League opener
Holmes struck out three over three perfect innings during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros. The 31-year-old right-hander has made only four starts among his 311 career big-league appearances and none since 2018,
Mets’ Clay Holmes has never been given a starting chance quite like this
Considering his long-ago tortured starting history, aside from running on the field to open a game, this all felt, in Clay Holmes’ word, “normal.”
Mets notes: What to watch for with Clay Holmes’ new mix, Mark Vientos’ defensive task
Holmes' cutter could unlock a new level of production, plus notes on Ryan Clifford and Vientos working on his defensive range ...
Mets' Clay Holmes stretching out in live BP appearing ahead of schedule
New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes wasted no time getting to work on the first day of spring training, throwing three ...
MLB rumors: Mets don't view pitching injuries as 'killer' that require additions
Mets starting pitchers Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea both went down with spring training injuries, but the front office is ...
3 best Sean Manaea replacements for Mets and projected rotations with each starter
Without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas to start the season, the New York Mets have reached a crossroads. Even before their ...
New York Yankees wasted him and now New York Mets' new starting pitcher sends them a strong message
Clay Holmes hadn't started a game since 2019, but he took the mound from the start in his first game with the New York Mets and did so brilliantly. It was a strong message to the e ...
New York Mets vs. Houston Astros: Time, TV, Free live stream, how to watch MLB Spring Training
The New York Mets face the Houston Astros in an MLB spring training game on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 (2/25/25) at CACTI Park of ...
Juan Soto hits 426-foot homer in first at-bat for New York Mets, after signing reportedly biggest contract in American sports
Juan Soto’s first at-bat for the New York Mets gave some indication as to why they signed him to reportedly the biggest ...
Mets’ Clay Holmes reacts to Yankees’ new facial hair policy
Former Yankees closer and current Mets starter Clay Holmes discussed his old team's decision to relax its facial hair policy.