Good morning Mets fans, and happy Friday! There are 48 days until the season begins and pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to spring training facilities next week.
Latest Mets News
Opening Day is almost here. The Mets first game of the season is slated for April 1st at 7:09 PM against the Nationals and will be aired on ESPN, per Michael Mayer.
The Mets will be hosting more day games on Saturdays in 2021. Through the first half of the 2021 season, only two Saturday games will begin at 7:10 p.m-the others all slated for an afternoon start. After the All-Star break every Saturday hosted at Citi Field will be a night game, per David Lennon of Newsday Sports.
Coming off of a torn capsule in his shoulder, former Blue Jays starter Aaron Sanchez is scheduled to throw for scouts on Saturday in Miami. The Mets are viewed as a potential suitor, per Mike Puma of The New York Post. New York was also notably scouting the 28-year-old this past October.
Latest MLB News
New York Yankee free agent Brett Gardner is “definitely” planning on returning for his 14th season in the big leagues, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The future of his playing career is still up in the air, though, as the Yankees have not yet offered him a deal.
According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network , the Angels have signed free agent outfielder Jon Jay.
The Colorado Rockies signed former Yankee first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league deal with a Major League Spring training invitation, reported by Thomas Harding of MLB.com.
Ben Gamel has agreed to a deal with the Indians, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Marwin Gonzalez has agreed to a deal with the Red Sox, per Mark Feinsand of MLB Network.
The Red Sox are also reportedly increasingly likely to resign Jackie Bradley Jr., according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. “It makes too much sense not to happen now,” since the team traded Andrew Benintendi, Feinsand reported.
Free-agent reliever Ken Giles is headed to Seattle on a two-year deal with the M’s, according to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle. The 30-year-old had Tommy John surgery in September and isn’t expected to see the field until 2022.
Former Met Jake Marisnick is close to signing with the Cubs, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Free agent starter James Paxton is said to be seeking more than $11 million, per Andy Martino of SNY. The Yankees recently signed former Indian Corey Kluber to a one-year year deal for $11 million, and 32-year-old southpaw Paxton is seeking to top that, as he remains unsigned just a week before pitchers and catchers report.
Latest on MMO
Ben Fadden wrote about why he believes Justin Turner doesn’t fit with the Mets.
James Schapiro assessed the “delightfully weird” Khalil Lee trade.
Matt Musico wrote about how projections are favoring the Mets.
Thomas Hall takes a closer look at the newest Met, Khalil Lee.
On This Date in Mets History
1992: “Nice game, pretty boy….” Legendary Met first baseman Keith Hernandez made his television debut on the first hour-long episode of “Seinfeld” on NBC. The episode “The Boyfriend” became an instant classic, as Jerry Seinfeld even said it is his favorite episode of the nine-season sitcom.
Birthdays: Tim Redding (43), Dennis Springer (56), Lenny Randle (72)
Let’s go Mets!
