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Rehabbing Alvarez backstops Cyclones no-hitter

Mets prospect trio combines on Brooklyn's first nine-inning feat
@MavalloneMiLB
June 4, 2024

Joshua Cornielly knew he was in good hands with an old buddy. Pitching to former teammate and rehabbing Major Leaguer Francisco Alvarez, the right-handed Mets prospect nailed down the last nine outs to complete High-A Brooklyn's first nine-inning no-hitter in a 3-0 win over visiting Aberdeen at Maimonides Park. Righty

Baty homers twice as Syracuse offense explodes in first win of 2023

Mets' Vientos reaches base four times in victory over Red Sox
April 1, 2023

Worcester, MA – The Syracuse Mets put on an offensive clinic at Polar Park on Saturday, plating 16 runs on 20 hits as Syracuse rolled to a 16-6 win over the Worcester Red Sox (Triple-A Boston Red Sox) on a sunny afternoon and early evening in the middle of Massachusetts.

Álvarez, Baty rake their way through upper levels

Mets' star prospects ride dominant seasons to Major League debuts
@Gerard_Gilberto
November 4, 2022

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the New York Mets.

The Road to The Show™: Mets catcher Álvarez

No. 7 overall prospect pushing toward Majors with prolific power
@Gerard_Gilberto
June 21, 2022

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Mets prospect Francisco Álvarez. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. There has been a wealth of catching talent at

Meet the Mets' 2021 Organization All-Stars

Álvarez showing off plenty of power on his way to Queens
@SamDykstraMiLB
December 13, 2021

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each system and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in their organization. Click here to locate your favorite club. The strength of the Mets farm system is clear. Bats, bats and more

Eighth is Enough!  BKLYN Rallies for 11-7 Win over HV

Alvarez hits solo homer to center, Peroza adds three-run shot to left
August 18, 2021

WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY (August 18, 2021) – The Brooklyn Cyclones snapped their six-game losing streak in dramatic fashion on Wednesday evening as a seven-run rally in the top of the 8th propelled them to an 11-7 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades. Win: Parsons (2-1) | Loss: Correa (0-2) Cyclones

'Clones Fight Off Rain & Renegades for 5-4 Walk-off Win

Alvarez drives in the winning run Sunday to complete a walk-off and comeback 5-4 victory
August 8, 2021

CONEY ISLAND, NY (August 8, 2021) – Francisco Alvarez drove in the winning run Sunday to complete a walk-off and comeback 5-4 victory for the Brooklyn Cyclones, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, Sunday afternoon against Hudson Valley on a cloudy, misty day at Maimonides Park. Win: Morris

Toolshed dream lineup: The teenagers

Picking best young prospects position by position entering 2020
March 24, 2020

There may be no Minor League Baseball right now. That's not going to stop us from dreaming about lineups.In the coming weeks, Toolshed will craft the best possible prospect lineups, sorted by age groups. This opening edition focuses on teenagers, i.e., those who will be playing at age 17, 18