New York Mets see All-Star potential for Francisco Alvarez in 2025 due to offseason help from future hall-of-famer?
Francisco Alvarez and his changed swing has been a big story at New York Mets spring training this week. And a new report sheds new light on the six-time All-Star who played a key part in his new hitting approach this offseason.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Revamped swing in offseason
Alvarez retooled his swing mechanics at Maven Baseball Lab this offseason on the recommendation of J.D. Martinez, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. "I think I can put the ball in the air more, hit the ball to the opposite way more," Alvarez said this week. "I'm very powerful; I don't have to pull every pitch."
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez needed to fix his swing, J.D. Martinez gave him guidance
Alvarez sought help at Maven Baseball Lab, a training facility frequented by Martinez and other professional players.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez on fatherhood, ‘Peaky Blinders,’ and a new approach to hitting | Q&A
With Alvarez in the on-deck circle, pitching coach Jeremy Hefner signaled to Brazobán, the last pitcher for the day, that he had two pitches left to throw. “Swing at the first pitch,” Alvarez jokingly shouted at left-fielder Jesse Winker,
Mets' Francisco Alvarez dismisses Dodgers lineup: 'We are better'
The confident catcher believes the New York Mets' lineup is superior to Los Angeles' collection of former MVPs and All-Stars.
Mets Catcher Calls Out Dodgers, Says New York Has Better Lineup
Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez confidently claimed New York has a better lineup than the Los Angeles Dodgers, sparking debate ahead of the 2025 season.
RotoBaller on MSN3d
Top Catcher (C) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2025
Eric Cross' top catcher (C) dynasty fantasy baseball rankings heading into 2025. He discusses his top catcher targets for ...
Bleacher Report7d
Every MLB Franchise's Greatest Catcher of the Last 25 Years
Welcome to Bleacher Report's series highlighting the best and brightest for every MLB franchise at each position over the last 25 years! Up next, the catchers. While there are a handful of no ...
AZ Central5d
When do pitchers and catchers report? MLB spring training key dates in Arizona, Florida
MLB spring training is already here, with the Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers having already reported to Sloan Park for the Cactus League in Mesa, Arizona. When do pitchers and catchers ...
USA Today8d
When do pitchers, catchers report to spring training? Report dates for all 30 MLB teams
Once the Super Bowl is over, many sports fans immediately turn their attention to the start of baseball season. It's right around the corner with pitchers and catchers reporting to their teams ...