Morning Briefing: Mets Have a Chance to Take Subway Series

Good morning, Mets fans!

After dominating the Yankees 12-2 on Saturday with the help of a strong outing from Zac Thornton and six home runs from the offense, the Mets and Yankees conclude their three-game series honoring the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday at Yankee Stadium in an all-decisive rubber match.

Sunday’s game wraps up what has been a very sentimental weekend in New York. The Mets will have right-handed pitcher Christian Scott (4-4, 3.81 ERA, 120 SO) on the mound against right-handed pitcher Cam Schlittler (13-6, 2.01 ERA, 220 SO) for the Yankees.

The Mets have a 3-2 season lead over the Yankees and have a chance to win the season series 4-2 on Sunday or allow the Yankees to end the year in a tie.

Photo by Roberto Carlo

Latest MLB News

Per Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times, the Tampa Bay Rays are calling up right-handed pitcher Brody Hopkins.

According to Mark Polishuk of MLB Trade Rumors, the Rays also designated Michael Grove for assignment.

The Minnesota Twins on Saturday announced that they have recalled outfielder Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul and optioned infielder Ben Ross to Triple-A St. Paul in exchange.

The New York Yankees on Saturday announced that right-handed pitcher Chase Hampton was claimed off waivers by the Washington Nationals.

Per Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies scratched Jesus Luzardo frm his scheduled start due to shoulder stiffness.

According to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, the Diamondbacks are expected to recall Pavin Smith after designating him for assignment and outrighting him to Triple-A Reno in July.

Per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Red Sox are planning to start Sandoval, Bennett, and Gray in Arlington next week.

The Texas Rangers made the following roster transactions on Saturday:

Activated right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi from the 15-day injured list.
Activated third baseman Josh Jung from the 10-day injured list.
Optioned left-handed pitcher Adam Macko to Triple-A Round Rock.
Optioned catcher Logan O’Hoppe to Triple-A Round Rock.

According to Brittany Ghiroli and Keith Law of The Athletic, Chicago White Sox scouting director Mike Shirley resigned from the organization following verbal harassment allegations.

The Kansas City Royals claimed right-handed pitcher Spencer Bivens off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and optioned him to Triple-A Omaha.