Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets fell back below .500 again Thursday night, losing the first of a four-game series against the Dodgers.
In better news, Luis Rojas said in a press conference Thursday that he is optimistic that Francisco Lindor and/or Javier Baez could rejoin the Mets soon without a rehab stint. Per Tim Britton of The Athletic, Baez has been working out at second base and the Mets don’t plan to use him at third base. However, Jeff McNeil could play some at third base and in the corner outfield once Lindor and Baez return to the lineup.
Latest Mets News
Per Levi Weaver of The Athletic, according to sources, Kyle Boddy has taken meetings with the Texas Rangers and New York Mets.
MLB Pipeline released their new Top 10 Prospects in Baseball list. Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez sits at No. 10.
Per Tim Healey of Newsday, James McCann said he is “moving a lot better, but probably unavailable Thursday night.”
Latest Mets Minor League News
Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio hit his 16th home run of the season on Thursday night to give the Brooklyn Cyclones the lead over the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Mets Minor League Affiliate Scores from August 19, 2021
- Lucie Mets 8 Tampa Tarpons 7
- Syracuse Mets 2 Buffalo Bisons 1 – Game 1
- Syracuse Mets 4 Buffalo Bisons 3 – Game 2
- Brooklyn Cyclones 6 Hudson Valley Renegades 7
- Binghamton Rumble Ponies vs Portland Sea Dogs – Postponed due to Rain. To be made up on August 21.
Latest MLB News
MLB Trade Rumors reported Thursday that the Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed pitcher Marcus Walden to a minor league contract.
Per Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal, MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark sent out a memo to players on Thursday stating that other “significant sports properties also separately have agreed to exclusive licenses with (the new Fanatics company) in the trading cards category.” Action Network also had a story on the latest news, which ends MLB’s 70-year relationship with Topps.
MLB Trade Rumors reported on Thursday that the Seattle Mariners have claimed infielder Kevin Padlo off of waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Katie Woo of The Athletic reported that according to sources the St. Louis Cardinals are in discussions with Yadier Molina in regards to a one-year contract.
Per Levi Weaver of The Athletic, according to sources the Texas Rangers have parted ways with their Assistant General Manager Shiraz Rehman.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Milwaukee Brewers have placed Freddy Peralta on the injured list.
Per MLB Trade Rumors, a judge has denied a request for a permanent restraining order against Trevor Bauer.
Per MLB Trade Rumors, right-handed pitcher Nate Jones of the Chicago White Sox has announced his retirement from baseball.
The Detroit Tigers announced the passing of Bill Freehan on Thursday. “He was an 11-time All Star, five time Gold Glove winner, and a 1968 World Series Champion,” along with being known as an impactful community leader.
Latest on MMO
Connor Grey recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from August 18, including Francisco Alvarez hitting a home run, but exiting the game early.
Sue Kolinsky discusses the Mets beating the Giants following a tweet from Steve Cohen.
Meghan Kalenborn recaps Tylor Megill’s outing in the Mets’ win over the Giants on Wednesday.
Matt Musico discusses the Mets’ offensive struggles and slow starts at the beginning of games.
Patrick Glynn looks at three up and three down from the Mets series against the Giants in which they avoided being swept with a Wednesday night win.
Alex Horowitz previews the Mets’ series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles that will wrap up their trip to the West Coast of the United States.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: Grover Powelll shutout the Philadelphia Phillies in the Mets’ 4-0 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium.
1985: Dwight Gooden pitches a complete game in the Mets’ 3-0 win over the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium. That was Gooden’s 13th consecutive win. He struck out 16 batters that night, becoming the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in his first two seasons.
1989: The New York Mets made a number of trades that included sending Mookie Wilson to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for pitcher Jeff Musselman and minor leaguer Michael Brady. The Mets also acquired Frank Viola from the Twins on August 20, 1989 in exchange for pitchers Rick Aguilera, David West, Kevin Tapani, and two minor league players.
1998: St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark McGwire became the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons, accomplishing the feat at Shea Stadium in a 2-0 win over the Mets.
Birthdays: Lance Broadway (38) Cory Sullivan (42) Cliff Cook (85)
Let’s go Mets!
