It is that time of the week for Jacob deGrom to pitch. He will face Madison Bumgarner in an afternoon affair. Game starts at 1:10 p.m. on SNY and MLB Network. The ERA watch on Jacob continues…

The Mets won 5-3 last night thanks to home runs from Dominic Smith, Jose Bautista, and Todd Frazier plus a solid outing from Noah Syndergaard.

Latest Mets News

Jose Bautista recalled his memories of Williamsport with Cut 4.

Jay Bruce is likely back tomorrow. Not sure whether to rejoice or cry.

The 2019 season will begin on March 28th down in DC. A week later, they will return home to play the Nationals. 217 days until Opening Day.

Latest MLB News

The Phillies acquired Luis Avilan according to Jayson Stark of The Athletic

The Twins cut Taylor Motter the team announced.

The Mariners are changing IFA scouting directors.

Old friend, Matt Harvey, was claimed on waivers by an unknown team. Harvey for Mesoraco, who says no?

Andrew McCutchen cleared waivers and can be traded to anyone. Buster Olney of ESPN says they want to move him.

Billy Hamilton was claimed by an unknown team. Hamilton can run and play defense but also can’t steal first base.

Latest NL East News

Mark Bowman of MLB.com gives some notes on the Braves. He mentions that AJ Minter will avoid a DL stint.

Meghan Montemurro of the Athletic writes about the Phillies disheartening losses.

Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post writes about the Nationals’ 2019 plans.

Latest on MMO

Jack Hendon writes about Steven Matz‘s start.

Mike Silva did a new Talkin’ Mets.

Mets Minors wrote about the dominating Kingsport debut for Simeon Woods-Richardson.

This Day in Mets History

2009: Eric Bruntlett turns an unassisted triple play to end the game against the Mets.

Birthdays: Pat Strange turns 37, Prentice Redman turns 38, Raul Casanova turns 46, Ed Hearn turns 58, Julio Franco turns 60 and is still out there playing baseball.