Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Bob Murphy To Be Honored At Home Opener

Good morning, Mets fans! After a postponement for the initial Thursday game, the Mets will open their home season at Citi Field on Friday, April 7, at 1:10 p.m. One of the more notable things that will happen on that day is that the team will honor longtime broadcaster Bob Murphy by placing a memorial up on the left field façade along with the rest of the retired numbers and honored names. In...

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Kodai Senga Dazzles In First Major League Start

The concern for the Mets rotation grew with the recent loss of Justin Verlander. With Max Scherzer performing as expected and Tylor Megill coming into fill the gap as needed, all eyes turned to newly signed pitcher, Kodai Senga. On Sunday, Senga made his major league debut and showcased his impressive “ghost forkball.” Additionally, he wore a unique glove featuring an image of a...

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Morning Briefing: Edwin Díaz Begins Rehab From Injury

Good morning, Mets fans! Edwin Díaz, the Mets’ all-world closer, posted a video on his Instagram page initiating his rehabilitation program with the aim of making a speedy comeback to the field. Díaz sustained an injury during an elimination game between Team Puerto Rico and Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, where he twisted his knee and tore his patellar tendon while...

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Starling Marte Ready For Regular Season

Time to get ready for the Marte Party! Sunday afternoon was the final tune up in the Mets spring season, as the team prepares to begin another season of baseball on March 30th. One of those people who got the most out of their final few reps is Mets outfielder Starling Marte. Yesterday, Marte had a strong showing, contributing directly to two out of three runs scored by the Mets, by going...

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Morning Briefing: Rhys Hoskins Tears ACL

Good morning, Mets fans! Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was injured in Thursday’s spring training game vs. Detroit going after a ground ball hit to him at first. Hoskins was attended by medical professionals on the field and was determined he suffered a torn ACL and will undergo surgery, effectively ending his 2023 season. Rhys Hoskins is being handled by EMTs following a...

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