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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets will try to enjoy an off-day today in Philadelphia before starting a three-game set with the Phillies. The Mets come into town after dropping both games at Citi Field in a two-game set with the Red Sox. The Phillies come back home having just taken 2 out 3 from the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Latest Mets News
Last night, Jacob deGrom was terrific once again, striking out nine over six innings, but not perfect (as it seems he always has to be). DeGrom gave up one run off of a pair of 2nd inning doubles. As is customary during a deGrom start, the Mets offense failed to muster a run in a miserable showing for their ace, scattering just two hits and dropping the game 1-0 and falling under .500 (9-10) for the first time since April 10. You can read the full game recap here.
On Wednesday morning, the Mets released Erik Kaiser, a Vanderbilt product whom the team signed in August as an undrafted free agent.
Some notable Mets prospects have had their assignments for the minor league season revealed, and they are as follows:
Binghamton: Mark Vientos (3B), Carlos Cortes (2B)
Brooklyn: Ronny Mauricio (SS), Matt Allan (RHP), Brett Baty (3B), Jose Butto (RHP)
St. Lucie: Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF), Francisco Alvarez (C), Jaylen Palmer (3B/SS)
Latest MLB News
Phillies star Bryce Harper exited Wednesday’s game in the sixth inning after taking a 97 mph fastball to the head from Génesis Cabrera.
Over in Colorado, where the Rockies are searching for a new general manager after Jeff Bridich stepped down, Jason McLeod, who served as the team’s Senior Vice President of Amateur Scouting and Player Development, is viewed as an early candidate for the job.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan announced Wednesday that Tigers’ future Hall-of-Famer Miguel Cabrera will be co-chairing the Protect Michigan Commission, an organization created to help provide citizens of Michigan with information and resources regarding COVID-19.
The Atlanta Braves announced that they will allow full capacity in Truist Park, beginning May 7. As of now, the stadium is at 50% capacity, and this increase will allow all 41,084 seats to be filled.
The Rays are calling up LHP Shane McClanahan to start on Thursday vs. the Athletics. McClanahan is the Rays’ No. 5 ranked prospect, and debuted in the playoffs last year, working in the ALDS, ALCS, and the World Series.
George Springer made his season debut today for the Blue Jays, going 0-for-4 from the leadoff spot as the team’s DH. Springer had missed the first 22 games of his team’s season with an oblique injury.
Anthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman had some fun once again, this time during a braves blowout of the Cubs. Rizzo came in to pitch the seventh inning, and struck out a 4-4 Freeman, getting a great crowd reaction.
Latest on MMO
Pat Ragazzo wrote about the Mets’ offensive struggles so far this year, and looks at what need to happen for this team to turn the corner with the bats.
Doug M. took a look at the latest mock draft from MLB Pipeline, which saw the Mets selecting Wake Forest’s Ryan Cusick with the 10th overall pick. Read about Cusick’s college career and how the 6’6″, 225 pound flamethrower projects as a big leaguer.
Thomas Hall delved into reliever Miguel Castro’s vastly improved changeup, and how his weapon has transformed Castro into a dominant force at the back of the Mets’ bullpen, earning his manager’s trust.
Anthony E. Parelli analyzed the beginning of the season for each of the National League East teams, and gave some insight into what each team would likely need to improve upon for a chance at a division title.
Beyond the Blog
On today’s episode of the Locked On Mets, host Ryan Finkelstein breaks down another wasted effort by Jacob deGrom, as he made history in yet another 1-0 loss. Ryan is also joined by Brian Wright for another Throwback Thursday, remembering some of the great players that started with the franchise back in the early 1960s!
On This Date in Mets History
On April 29, 2010, David Wright surpassed Ed Kranepool as the Mets all-time leader in doubles. Wright, in the second inning of a 7-3 home victory over the Dodgers, hit his record double just a day after collecting his 1,00th career hit.
Let’s go Mets!
