Good morning Mets fans! The Mets will finish up their three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds today in a matinee that will start at 12:10 p.m. Jacob deGrom will take the hill for New York against Robert Stephenson. The game can be seen on SNY and heard on WOR.
Last night, the Mets lost 6-1 to the Reds in a rain-filled night at Citi Field.
Latest Mets News
Chris Flexen had knee surgery for a torn meniscus yesterday, as announced by Las Vegas 51s’ manager, Tony DeFrancesco.
Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com reported that Corey Oswalt will likely make at least one more start, with Steven Matz staying on the disabled list at least a little longer.
Brandon Nimmo received the Heart and Hustle Award prior to last night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Mickey Callaway told reporters before last night’s game that Seth Lugo will enter Spring Training next year as a starter, regardless of where he pitches the rest of the year.
Callaway also said that they will be careful about how they use both Lugo and Robert Gsellman going forward.
Lastly, he admitted that the Mets have considered moving Jason Vargas to the bullpen if that is the best way they believe he can help the team in the long run.
The latest Cy Young poll revealed that Max Scherzer received 20 of 27 first-place votes for the award as compared to Jacob deGrom’s seven.
Jacob Resnick of MMO reported that the Baltimore Orioles signed former-Met, Marcos Molina, to a minor league contract despite his very recent suspension for use of a PED.
Latest MLB News
Bartolo Colon won his 246th game last night, making him the all-time wins leader among Latin American pitchers.
The logo for the 2019 All-Star Game was revealed yesterday. The game will be played in Cleveland.
Luke Heimlich, who was eligible for this year’s draft and signed with the Lamingo Monkeys of the CPBL, had his contract rescinded by the league which prompted him to immediately be released.
Clint Frazier called out Yankees TV broadcaster, Michael Kay, on Twitter after he criticized the former for not being on the field as he deals with concussion symptoms.
Former MLB player, Jeff Baker, revealed which teammate broke his thumb on a high-five.
Former Philadelphia Phillies reliever, Zach Curtis, was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers.
Latest NL East News
Jayson Werth revealed that he called every team looking for a job this offseason except for the Mets, whom he refused to play for.
The Washington Nationals officially announced the signing of Greg Holland.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall writes about how Jeff McNeil is forcing his way into the starting second base job for next season.
Piersall also discusses how Corey Oswalt deserves a long look as a starting rotation option the rest of the year.
Furthermore, he looks at five September call-up options that the Mets should consider.
This Date in Mets History
2017: The Mets traded Jay Bruce to the Cleveland Indians for Ryder Ryan.
Birthdays: John Hudek turns 52.
