Good Morning Mets fans!
Tonight, the Mets are opening a three game series against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on the South side of Chicago. Assuming he is not traded, Noah Syndergaard (7-5, 4.33 ERA) is set to take the hill.
The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET and can be seen on SNY.
Latest Met News
The Mets send Jason Vargas, and cash considerations to their division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Double-A catcher Austin Bossart, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Red Sox have discussed a possible trade for Edwin Diaz, and added that there is currently “nothing close” between the two teams.
Latest MLB News
The Rays announced that Blake Snell’s arthroscopic surgery went as expected and they anticipate that he will be able to return in September.
The Royals announced their unconditional release waivers on first baseman/designated hitter/ former Met, Lucas Duda.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, GMs want to push the MLB trade deadline to Aug. 15 to give teams more time to determine if they are buyers or sellers. It will be discussed at the GM meetings in Phoenix this November.
Right-handed pitcher Blake Parker rejected an outright assignment from the Twins and has chosen to be a free agent instead, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
The Athletics announced that they have designated right-hander Brian Schlitter for assignment to clear a roster spot for left-hander Jake Diekman.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Brewers acquired Jordan Lyles from their division-rival Pirates. According to The Athletic’s Robert Murray, the Pirates received Double-A right-hander Cody Ponce in return.
The Brewers designated Marcos Diplan for assignment to make room on the 40-man for Jordan Lyles.
The Cardinals acquired Zac Rosscup from the Dodgers, who recently designated him for assignment. Cash considerations are going to the Dodgers in return.
The Giants are drawing interest in Drew Pomeranz, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals optioned outfielder Harrison Bader and promoted Lane Thomas.
Latest NL East News
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Braves trade talks with the Blue Jays revolve around right-handed reliever Joe Biagini.
The Nationals have placed Max Schherzer on the 10-day injured list. Erick Fedde was called up to take his active roster spot.
The Nationals announced that they have designated right-hander Justin Miller for assignment.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Braves are “calling numerous teams,” in search of an outfielder to replace Nick Markakis while he is sidelines with a broken left wrist until at least mid-September.
Latest on MMO
Michelle Ioannou discusses the impact a strong push in the second half can have for the Mets.
Josh Sheridan analyzes some positives and negatives of the Mets weekend series against the Pirates this past weekend at Citi Field.
Jack Hendon talks about the unpredictable nature of moves the Mets are making before the trade deadline.
Matt Musico elaborates upon why he believes that Marcus Stroman, and his passion will have a positive impact on the Mets.
This Day In Mets History
Birthdays: Ellis Valentine turns 65, Clint Hurdle turns 62, Todd Haney turns 54
2001: Mets traded Rick Reed to the Minnesota Twins for Matt Lawton.
2004: The Mets traded Ty Wigginton, Jose Bautista and Matt Peterson to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Kris Benson and Jeff Keppinger. The Mets traded Scott Kazmir and Joselo Diaz to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for Victor Zambrano and Bartolome Fortunato.
2007: The Mets traded Drew Butera and Dustin Martin to the Minnesota Twins for Luis Castillo.
2010: The Mets sold Mike Jacobs to the Toronto Blue Jays.
2015: The Mets released John Mayberry.
2016: The Mets signed free agent Justin Ruggiano of the Texas Rangers.
