Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Mets Lose For Sixth Time When Leading After Eight Since May 1

Good morning, Mets fans! In their series finale against the Diamondbacks, the Mets erased an early 3-0 deficit with a four-run third inning, highlighted by back-to-back triples from Brandon Nimmo and J.D. Martinez, but the team’s bullpen woes persisted. Nursing a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning, Jake Diekman allowed a lead-off double to pinch-hitter Gabriel Moreno, and Ketel Marte hammered a...

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Morning Briefing: Ángel Hernández to Retire From MLB

Good morning, Mets fans! Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Monday that Ángel Hernández, the controversial umpire who has brought out the ire of players, coaches, and fans alike, is retiring from Major League Baseball, effective immediately. A high-ranking MLB official told USA Today that Hernández and MLB spent the last two weeks negotiating a financial settlement, which came to a resolution...

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Morning Briefing: Ronald Acuña Jr. to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans. Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. was diagnosed with a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. He will undergo season-ending surgery. Acuña was removed from the Braves’ game against the Pirates on Sunday after going down while attempting to steal third base in the first inning. This is the second time Acuña has suffered a torn ACL, with the first...

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Morning Briefing: Concern Level Low Over Kodai Senga’s Tricep Tightness

Good morning, Mets fans! Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Kodai Senga did not throw his scheduled bullpen session because he was experiencing tricep tightness. Mendoza said the concern level is low with Senga, and they expect the right-hander to throw a bullpen session at the end of this week. Senga is eligible to come off the injured list on May 27. Latest Mets News Tylor Megill allowed four...

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Morning Briefing: Tylor Megill Set to Make Return to Rotation Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets begin a three-game series against the Guardians at Progressive Field this evening, with Tylor Megill (0-1, 2.25 ERA) slated to make his return to the rotation against righty Ben Lively (2-2, 3.06 ERA). Megill has been sidelined since April 1 due to a shoulder injury. This is the Mets’ first series in Cleveland since 2016 and Francisco Lindor’s first...

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