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Jacob deGrom pitched in a rehab assignment on Thursday with the St. Lucie Mets. He pitched a very strong outing, touching 102 mph on his fastball and 95 mph on his slider while striking out eight in three hitless innings. Today the Mets return to Florida to begin a series with the Miami Marlins.
Latest Mets News
The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Thursday morning that they have signed former Met, Tim Tebow to a one-year contact as a tight-end. His first day of practice with the team was Thursday.
Tim Britton of The Athletic takes a look at the uncommon path Zack Scott took to become the Mets’ acting GM.
Danny Torres of the Talkin 21 Podcast discusses why the latest episode is so special to him, including recalling when he met the former Mets manager and Yankees world series champion, Willie Randolph.
Andy Martino of SNY discusses the Mets’ plan to pitch Jordan Yamamoto this weekend against the Miami Marlins, his former team.
Per Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Jacob deGrom hit 102mph on his fastball Thursday, and a 95mph slider. His final line: 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K, 41 pitches/30 strikes
Latest Mets Minor League News
The Brooklyn Cyclones announced on Thursday that they be offering fully vaccinated fan seating in sections 22 and 24 of their stadium. They are kicking things off with a vaccination celebration where fully vaccinated fans can experience the “best view in baseball” on the Brooklyn rooftop.
Joseph Langan of Metsmerized interviews Mets No. 4 prospect Brett Baty.
MLB Pipeline released their latest mock draft on Thursday.
According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Jacob deGrom bought the entire St. Lucie Mets team Chick-Fil-A for their Thursday pre-game meal.
Latest MLB News
Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic MLB reported on a statement Clayton Kershaw made in reaction to the amount of recent no hitters by MLB pitchers. “Well it’s not good, I’ll tell you that,” said Kershaw. He stated that whatever MLB has done with the ball isn’t working and they have “missed the mark so far.”
Per Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press, Tyler Duffey has received a three-game suspension for throwing behind Yermin Mercedes on Tuesday. He will be appealing that suspension. Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli received a one-game suspension and served that on Thursday night.
Per MiLB-Transactions, the Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-handed pitcher Yoan Lopez for assignment.
MiLB-Transactions also reported that the Seattle Mariners have designated first baseman Jose Marmolejos for assignment, as well as right-handed pitcher Brady Lail.
Mets’ Minor League Affiliate Scores from Thursday, May 20, 2021
- Lucie Mets 7 Palm Beach Cardinals 0
- Syracuse Mets 5 Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs 3
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1 Erie Sea Wolves 11
- Brooklyn Cyclones 1 Hudson Valley Renegades 6
Latest on MMO
Connor Grey recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate scores and action, including Brett Baty pacing the Cyclones with four hits.
Pat Ragazzo recaps David Peterson’s outing being spoiled by a three-run fifth inning.
Patrick Glynn discusses the three ups and three downs of the Mets’ series against the Braves.
Joseph Langan writes a prospect spotlight, looking at Baty and Mauricio.
Michelle Ioannou and the staff at MMO write an MMO Roundtable on which injured player will bring the biggest boost to the Mets.
Patrick Glynn recaps deGrom’s Thursday rehab start with the St. Lucie Mets, during which he hit a 102mph fastball and a 95mph slider.
Beyond the Blog
On This Date in Mets History
1969: With the Mets’ record at .500 at the latest point of the season in team history, Tom Seaver throws a three-hitter in a Mets’ 5-0 shutout of the Braves at Atlanta Stadium.
2005: Dae-Sung Koo bats against Randy Johnson. Mike Piazza says to David Wright in the dugout, “If he gets a hit, I’ll donate a million dollars to charity.” The Mets’ reliever, afraid to stand in the batters box the previous game, proceeded to hit a 91 mph fastball to wall in center field for a double. Piazza would then donate the one million dollars to charity.
2008: Willie Randolph apologizes for negative remarks he made concerning SNY’s coverage of his as a manager. He was the major league’s first black major league manager hired by the Mets and brought up race when asked about the way SNY was portraying him as a manager on national television.
Birthdays: Tom Martin (51), Hank Webb (71)
Let’s go Mets!
