Good Morning, Mets fans!
Today, Steven Matz (1-2, 4.98 ERA) will face off against Chad Bettis (3-1, 2.43 ERA). Much like the rest of the Mets rotation, Matz struggled in his last start, giving up seven runs in 3.1 innings. Today’s game will be on SNY and 710 WOR at 7:10 P.M.
Yesterday was a nightmare, both on-the-field and off-the-field. On the field, the Rockies started the night off with a five-run frame off Zack Wheeler. Wheeler eventually settled down, but his final line wasn’t pretty: six innings, 10 hits, eight earned runs allowed.
The Mets offense managed to perk up late, but it wasn’t enough. Asdrubal Cabrera led it off with a two-run shot in the first. Todd Frazier brought the Mets closer with a two-run of his own in eighth innings. In the final frame, the Mets at least made it interesting, but ultimately it was not enough. They lost their fourth straight contest by a score of 8-7.
Latest Mets News
The time has come for a change of scenery for former-ace Matt Harvey.
Sandy Alderson announced that Harvey has refused a minor league assignment and that the team is set to DFA the 29-year-old today.
It’s certainly an awful situation for Harvey, who set the league on notice with an outstanding rookie year.
After a year off due to Tommy John Surgery, Harvey returned stronger than ever with a dominant 2015 campaign. However, injuries and an ego took its toll on the Mets and their front office ran out of patience with the once-Uber talented pitcher. We can only hope The Dark Knight will rise again.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported that the Mets are willing to sacrifice cash in order to trade Harvey.
Matthew Cerrone of SNY wrote a touching ode about Harvey’s tenure with the Mets.
Mets prospect Peter Alonso published a piece about his potential Major-League promotion for The Sporting News.
Latest MLB News
According to Jared Carrabis of Barstool Sports, Diamondbacks and Clay Buchholz have agreed on a minor-league deal.
Miguel Cabrera‘s hamstring injury will force him to go on the DL.
In an interview with Fox Sports, Rob Manfred confirmed that he would prefer Major League Baseball to expand to 32 teams.
Tyler Kepner of The New York Times described Jonny Venters‘s improbable journey back to the Majors.
The Ohio Supreme Courts will soon decide if bobbleheads and other sports giveaways can be taxable items.
Latest NL East News
Anthony Rendon has a hairline fracture in his toe, per Chelsea Jones of the Washington Post.
The Braves placed Dansby Swanson on the 10-Day DL with left wrist inflammation.
The Braves also promoted Jose Bautista, who smacked a double in his first at-bat in a Braves uniform.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer published his interview with slugging first baseman, Peter Alonso.
Joe D wondered how the Mets can comeback from their losing streak.
John Sheridan continued his 3 Up, 3 Down Series.
On this Date in Mets History
Mike Piazza became the all-time leader in home runs by a catcher, recording his 352nd on this date in 2004.
Birthdays: Juan Acevedo (48).
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