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Good morning, Mets fans!

After a strong win over the Dodgers on Sunday, the Mets will return home to Citi Field to take on the red hot Giants for a three-game series starting on Tuesday. New York righty Tylor Megill (1-1, 3.21 ERA) will take the mound as he faces off against San Francisco southpaw Sammy Long (1-1, 5.72 ERA).

First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. and will be broadcast on WCBS 880 and WQBU 92.7. The game can also be seen on SNY.

Let’s get into Tuesday’s briefing.

Latest Mets News

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso attended an art event at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum commenting the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

Tim Healey of Newsday writes on pitcher Aaron Loup‘s recent success on the mound as a shutdown reliever.

Latest MLB News

Per Amy Dash of CBS Sports Radio, the feds allege former Angels communication director Eric Kay was running a drug operation within the Angels organization with Tyler Skaggs as a middle man. According to court documents, Kay allegedly distributed opioids to six different player.

Miami pitching prospect Edward Cabrera has been called up for the Marlins’ Wednesday night game against the Nationals, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN. The righty is ranked No. 30 in MLB.com’s midseason Top 100.

The Padres have dismissed pitching coach Larry Rothschild after the staff’s struggles in recent games. San Diego bullpen coach Ben Fritz will step up as interim coach for the remainder of the season.

Angels outfielder Adam Eaton was released by the team on Monday. The former Washington National was batting .200 on the season in 25 games for Los Angeles.

Latest on MMO

Matt Musico takes a look at a chunk of players missing as the Mets enter a crucial part of the schedule.

Sue Kolinsky writes on the Mets’ win on Sunday and what’s ahead for the team.

Alex Horowitz takes a look at Marcus Stroman‘s performance in New York’s 7-2 win over Los Angeles on Sunday.

Alex Horowitz also writes on Javier Báez‘s return to the lineup on Sunday.

Beyond the Blog

On This Date in Mets History

2005: Mets rookie Mike Jacobs becomes the first player to hit four home runs in the first four games of his major league career. Jacobs competed the feat in his first 13 plate appearances with his first homer coming in his first at-bat.

2015: In a 15-7 win over the Phillies, the Mets break new franchise records in home runs hit in a game (8) and extra-base hits in a game (14). Wilmer Flores homered twice to contribute to the record.

Birthdays: Jamie Callahan (27), Bartolomé Fortunato (47), Butch Benton (64)

Let’s go Mets!