Good Morning Mets fans!
On Tuesday night, the New York Mets (67-63) brutally fell 5-2 to the Chicago Cubs (69-61). Notably, Pete Alonso made history, hitting home run number 42 on the season, and now holds the record for the most homers hit by a Met in a single season.
On Wednesday, the Mets and the Cubs will face off for game two of this three-game set at Citi Field. Noah Syndergaard (9-6, 3.71 ERA) will be on the mound for the Mets against righty Kyle Hendricks (9-9, 3.20 ERA).
Latest Mets News
Robinson Cano took batting practice at Citi Field before Tuesday’s game, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Brandon Nimmo spent nine innings in the outfield during Tuesday night’s game with Triple-A Syracuse as part of his rehab assignment. He is expected to play five more innings on Wednesday, and if the outing is successful he will be back with the team.
According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets have requested unconditional release waivers on infielder Ruben Tejada.
Latest MLB News
The Angels announced that right-hander Keynan Middleton has been reinstated from the 60-day IL and Taylor Cole has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.
Ken Rosenthal and Jayson Stark of The Athletic reported that Kansas City Royals owner David Glass has discussed selling the team with businessman John Sherman.
The San Francisco Giants have released second baseman Scooter Gennett on waivers, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Latest NL East News
According to Grant McAuley of Braves Radio Network, the Atlanta Braves have released first baseman and former Mets player, Lucas Duda.
The Washington Nationals signed righty Josh Lucas to a minor league deal, according to Paul Braverman of the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.
Latest on MMO
Tim Ryder analyzes the current race between Hyun-Jin Ryu, Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom for 2019’s National League Cy Young Award.
Derek Reifer discusses the impact of Jeff McNeil‘s return, as well as other’s returns, to the Mets on their current playoff push.
Michael Mayer talks about the news surrounding all of the teams vying for a Wild Card spot.
This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Billy Cowan turns 81, Mike Torrez turns 73, Joel Youngblood turns 68.
1984: The Mets traded Gerald Young, Mitch Cook, and Manny Lee to the Houston Astros for Ray Knight. The Mets also signed free agent Jeff Gardner.
1991: The Mets traded Alejandro Pena to the Atlanta Braves for Tony Castillo and Joe Roa.
