Author: Jack Sargente

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Series Over Braves

Good morning, Mets fans! While it seems like all eyes have been on the imminent fire sale bound to take place in Queens, believe it or not, baseball still is being played at Citi Field. After a postponement on Tuesday night, the Mets hosted a day-night doubleheader to finish up their three-game set against the Braves. Despite losing Game 2 of the doubleheader due to Chris Sale domination, the...

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Morning Briefing: Second Half Kicks Off Today

Good morning, Mets fans! After a couple of days off, the Mets are back in action on Thursday as they return from the All-Star break with a three-game set in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Despite having a top payroll in the majors, the Mets hold the fourth-worst record in the league as they sit 17 games under .500 as they look towards the second half of the season. With little to play for in...

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Morning Briefing: Phil Regan Passes Away at 89

Good morning, Mets fans. On Wednesday night, former Mets pitching coach Phil Regan passed away peacefully of natural causes at 89 years old, per Dave Campbell of the Associated Press. Regan was an All-Star in 1966, pitching 13 seasons for the Tigers, Dodgers, Cubs and White Sox, before delving into coaching, scouting, minor-league instructing and managing in his post-playing career.  Latest Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Ryan Clifford Representing Mets in Futures Game

Good morning, Mets fans! While the Mets have continued their rocky play at the major league level, let’s take a look at the minor league level for a bright spot. On Wednesday, the MLB announced the participants in this year’s Future Games during All-Star weekend in Philadelphia, including Mets first base prospect Ryan Clifford. Despite an underwhelming slash line for the 22-year-old...

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Morning Briefing: David Peterson’s Mets Tenure Comes to End

Good morning, Mets fans! The first domino of trade season has fallen, as David Peterson will be switching dugouts tomorrow. The struggling lefty will be joining the Chicago Cubs as the Mets will get corner infield prospect Cole Mathis, the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect according to MLB.com, back in the deal. Peterson’s tenure as a Met has been up and down, but after a breakout 2024 season,...

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