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Good morning, Mets fans!
After wrapping up their series against the Dodgers, the Mets have a much-needed day off before beginning a series against the Giants at Citi Field.
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.@javy23baez sends 1️⃣ home! #LGM pic.twitter.com/dGyXmOtqgi
— New York Mets (@Mets) August 22, 2021
Mets infielder Javier Báez made his impact felt during his return from the IL on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Mets minor league relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaíno was activated off the Syracuse Mets 7-day injured list.
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Who doesn't want to meet Shohei Ohtani? #LittleLeagueClassic pic.twitter.com/qBxhbaWYKH
— MLB (@MLB) August 22, 2021
Sunday was the MLB Classic at the Little League World Series in Williamsport and Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani stopped by to say hi to the players and sign autographs.
Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reported the Pirates have moved to sever their ties with outfielder Gregory Polanco.
Indians shortstop Amed Rosario was the second player with three hits and two RBIs in an MLB game played in Williamsport since Rosario did it for the Mets against the Phillies in 2018.
Latest on MMO
An MMO Fan Shot by Marc M dives into why Tylor Megill flew under the radar.
Haley Zamek recaps Rich Hill‘s Saturday start against the Dodgers.
Ben Reimer rounds up the latest from the Mets minor leaguers.
Nate Mendelson recaps the Mets 7-2 win over the Dodgers on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
2009: Phillies’ Eric Bruntlett turned the Mets’ attempted double steal into a game-ending unassisted triple play.
Birthdays: Pat Strange (41), Prentice Redman (42), Raul Casanova (49), Ed Hearn (61), Julio Franco (63)
Let’s go Mets!
