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Good morning, Mets fans!
Mets pitcher Max Scherzer said he is “absolutely not” getting involved in the next CBA talks, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. He was one of the most vocal and active players during the extended lockout that delayed the start of spring training. He said before the start of spring that he “drank a lot” when negotiations were finally settled and that he was happy to have all that behind him.
Speaking of Scherzer, he gave up one run in five innings in his Mets spring debut Monday as the Mets lost their second straight spring training game, 3-0 to the Marlins. They’ll be back in action against the Astros today at 6:10 p.m.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Pitchers Jacob deGrom and Scherzer were ranked No. 1 and No. 3 respectively in MLB Network’s starting pitcher rankings.
MLB Network ranked Jacob deGrom first and Max Scherzer third on their Top 10 SP right now, here’s the full list:
1. Jacob deGrom
2. Gerrit Cole
3. Max Scherzer
4. Walker Buehler
5. Brandon Woodruff
6. Zack Wheeler
7. Lance Lynn
8. Shane Bieber
9. Corbin Burnes
10. Lucas Giolito— John Flanigan (@JohnFlanigan_) March 22, 2022
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation is sponsoring a future service dog that will attend games at Citi Field this season. Fans can vote between Ace, Rookie, Homer and Shea for the dog’s name.
Meet the newest member of our team, @MetsVetDog!
The @AmazinMetsFdn is sponsoring a future service dog in partnership with @AmericasVetDogs. We want you to help name him! Cast your vote below.
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 21, 2022
Latest MLB News
Infielder Ryan McMahon is staying in Colorado with a six-year, $70 million contract extension, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. McMahon spent the last five seasons with the Rockies and improved defensively last season.
McMahon hit for a career-high .254 batting average and 23 home runs last season.
Center fielder Billy Hamilton has signed a minor league contract with the Mariners, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. If Hamilton reaches the majors with Seattle, it would be his seventh different team in the last four years.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The Mets defeat the Yankees in walk-off fashion in the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Richie Ashburn delivers a pinch-hit single to lift the Mets to the spring training victory.
Birthdays: Edwin Díaz (28), Ike Davis (35), Joe Smith (38), Juan Uribe (43), Jeremy Griffiths (44), Dan Boitano (69)
Let’s go Mets!
