Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Jose Iglesias to Perform at Home Run Derby

Good morning, Mets fans! Jose Iglesias (a.k.a. Candelita) is set to perform his hit single “OMG” before the Home Run Derby tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. This past week, “OMG” ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin digital song sales chart. Candelita’s “OMG” sign from the Mets’ dugout is also on its way to Arlington. Latest Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Begin Final Homestand of First Half

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin their final homestand of the first half tonight with the first of three games against the Nationals. José Quintana (3-5, 4.22 ERA) will match up against Jake Irvin (7-6, 2.80 ERA) for the second straight outing. The two hurlers matched zeros on July 4, with Irvin getting the win thanks to Jesse Winker’s eighth-inning homer. Daniel Murphy will join...

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Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga to Make Rehab Start on Tuesday

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Sunday that Kodai Senga will make his second rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. Senga will throw between 50 and 60 pitches in the outing. In his first rehab start, Senga threw 35 pitches and struck out six over 2 2/3 hitless innings for High-A Brooklyn. Latest Mets News Sean Manaea threw six shutout innings, and Francisco...

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Morning Briefing: Subway Series Kicks Off Tonight

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets and Yankees begin the first round of the Subway Series at Citi Field tonight, with David Peterson (3-0, 3.97 ERA) taking the hill against reigning AL Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole (0-0, 4.50 ERA). The teams have split the season series in each of the last years. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Latest Mets News Starling Marte’s MRI revealed bone...

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Morning Briefing: Kodai Senga Flying to New York After Throwing Live Batting Practice

Good morning, Mets fans! Kodai Senga threw a 22-pitch live batting practice session in Port St. Lucie on Sunday, marking the first time he’s faced hitters since May. Senga is expected to fly to New York next and will hopefully throw another batting practice session before the end of the week. Latest Mets News Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, and Mark Vientos all went deep, and Luis...

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