Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Taijuan Walker Has Bulging Disc In Back

Good morning, Mets fans! Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that Mets starter Taijuan Walker played catch today and says he will only pitch on Sunday if he is at 100 percent. Walker left Tuesday night’s game due to back spasms and a MRI revealed that he has a slight bulging disc in his back. Jacob deGrom and the Mets took the field in the series finale against Max Fried and the...

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Carlos Carrasco To IL; Nick Plummer DFA’d

Updated post, 7:39 p.m., 8/16/22 On top of sending Carlos Carrasco to the injured list, the Mets made a flurry of moves. They are: Nick Plummer was designated for assignment (presumably to make 40-man roster room for Brett Baty) Adonis Medina optioned to Triple-A R.J. Alvarez recalled from Triple-A Deven Marrero called up from Triple-A Original post, 3:28 p.m., 8/16/22 The Mets are taking a big...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Extend Winning Streak Against Phillies

Good morning, Mets fans! After sweeping the Cincinnati Reds out of town, the New York Mets welcome the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series at Citi Field. The Mets have won their last six games and look to continue their streak against a very hot Phillies club who have won eight of their last 10 games. Now onto the morning briefing. Latest Mets News Mike Petriello of MLB.com writes...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Lead Back to 4.5 Games

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets, meanwhile, began their homestand with a bang against the second-place Braves, with Tyler Naquin going deep twice, Pete Alonso and Daniel Vogelbach going back-to-back, and an Edwin Diaz six-out save. Their efforts combined to take the first game of a five-game series versus Atlanta, 6-4. For more, here’s our recap on the Mets exciting first win of the...

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Orioles’ Trey Mancini Traded To Astros

The trade deadline is beginning to heat up and one of the bigger pieces has finally been dealt. After much speculation Baltimore fans finally know where one of their own is going. Dan Connolly of The Athletic reports that the Baltimore Orioles have traded infielder and designated hitter Trey Mancini to the Houston Astros. Three-team trade! Full deal, according to sources. Houston gets: 1B/OF...

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