Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Mets Likely Pushing Back Scherzer

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the New York Mets may face weather-related issues on Tuesday in Detroit, which may lead to the postponement of Max Scherzer’s start until Wednesday. As a result, Justin Verlander is expected to start on Thursday, while Joey Lucchesi is likely to be utilized on Tuesday. Scherzer was initially supposed to start Monday...

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Morning Briefing: Francisco Álvarez Given Clean Bill of Health

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Tim Britton of The Athletic, Mets manager Buck Showalter noted that Francisco Álvarez has been given a clean bill of health after taking a couple of swings from Nationals infielder Jeimer Candelario to the back of his head. The Mets took him out for the ninth inning as a precautionary measure and believe that he will be fit for today’s game. Now onto...

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Francisco Álvarez Showcases His Elite Power In Loss

Sometimes, the best things come to those who wait, and that waiting has finally paid off for the Mets and their top prospect, Francisco Álvarez. Álvarez, the rookie catcher for the Mets and highly touted prospect, started his season off slowly but showed off his power on Sunday night during the game in San Francisco. He hit a solo home run over the left-field wall, which helped the Mets tie the...

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Morning Briefing: Liam Hendriks Is Cancer-Free

Good morning, Mets fans! According to a post on his Instagram account, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has achieved remission and is now “cancer-free.” As reported by Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Merkin notes that “this is undoubtedly the most uplifting news of the season, no matter what transpires over the next five months.” Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News The...

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Morning Briefing: José Butto Scratched For Syracuse

Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that pitcher José Butto, who holds the 15th rank among the Mets’ prospects, won’t be making his planned start for Syracuse today. However, the Mets have been contemplating the inclusion of another starter on the West Coast to provide the rest of the team with an additional day of rest, and Butto may be a feasible candidate to...

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