Catcher Francisco Alvarez working on mental side of game

Mets Notebook: Catcher Francisco Alvarez working on mental side of game
Spring training is typically when players start to put their offseason work into practice. When it comes to Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, there is a lot he is putting into practice, since he
Francisco Alvarez proclaims 2025 Mets are 'better than the Dodgers'
Francisco Álvarez would take the Mets' lineup over the reigning World Series champions Dodgers' any day. Here's what he had to say.
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez may not have to look far for key to backing up his Dodgers trash talk
Francisco Alvarez engaged in the good kind of trash talking when he got to Mets camp, declaring to Mets writers that they have “the best lineup in baseball.”
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.
Francisco Alvarez says Mets have 'the best lineup in baseball'
The catcher, coming off what he described as the worst year of his baseball life, said he feels "way stronger."
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 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.
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 on fatherhood, ‘Peaky Blinders,’ and a new approach to hitting | Q&A
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Francisco Alvarez never stops working. After taking swings against Mets top pitching prospect Brandon ...
Francisco Alvarez believes Mets have ‘best lineup in baseball’ as he eyes bounce-back season
To say that Francisco Alvarez has high expectations for the Mets lineup would be an understatement. Juan Soto is on board, ...
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A New Chapter in the Yankees-Mets Rivalry Begins With Soto, Judge
When Juan Soto recently declared the New York Mets stood a better chance of claiming the World Series than the New York ...
Mets' Francisco Alvarez hits Dodgers with cocky trash talk
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez says his squad has a better lineup that the defending champion Dodgers. How do they stack up?
Juan Soto and Aaron Judge swap quips: Who’s better, the Yankees or Mets?
Aaron Judge and Juan Soto disagree on which New York organization is better positioned to win a championship and win ...
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat shows arsenal vs. Francisco Alvarez in live batting practice
Mets prospect Brandon Sproat threw two innings during a live batting practice session on Feb. 13, 2025, at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
New York Mets Young Star Throws Nine-Word Shot at Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the standard around Major League Baseball. There isn't a team in the league that doesn't want to accomplish what the Dodgers have over the past few seasons. However, with ...
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Fans divided as New York Mets star claims they have "best lineup in baseball"
The star addition of Juan Soto and re-signing Pete Alonso in the off-season prompted the New York Mets catcher Francisco ...