Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Another Showdown in Atlanta Begins

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are in Atlanta to begin a four-game series with the Braves at Truist Park tonight. The last time the two teams played, the Mets took four of five games at Citi Field, including a doubleheader sweep. The Braves have won six in a row since then, but remain 5 1/2 games back of the Mets in the NL East. Carlos Carrasco (13-4, 3.76 ERA) will continue to keep his hot...

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Morning Briefing: Mets’ Division Lead Up to Seven Games

Good morning, Mets fans! Chris Bassitt tossed eight innings of one-run ball to lead the Mets to a 5-1 victory over the Reds. Starling Marte hit a two-run homer off Justin Dunn, Dan Vogelbach collected two hits and an RBI, and Tyler Naquin padded the lead with a two-run triple. With the Braves idle, the Mets increased their division lead to seven games. Since 2013, the Mets have won 36 of their...

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Morning Briefing: Justin Dunn to Make Season Debut Against Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets first-round pick Justin Dunn has been called up by the Reds in place of the injured Hunter Greene and is scheduled to make his season debut at Citi Field tonight. The Mets selected the Freeport, NY native out of Boston College with the 19th pick of the 2016 MLB draft, but traded him to the Mariners in 2018 as part of the Edwin Díaz trade. Dunn made 25 starts...

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Morning Briefing: Jacob DeGrom To Make Season Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! For the first time in over a year, Jacob deGrom is set to take the hill for the Mets, as they play the second game of their series with the Nationals. The two-time Cy Young award winner last pitched in the majors on July 7, 2021, against the Brewers. He will be opposed by right-hander Cory Abbott (0-0, 2.25 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The trade deadline...

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Morning Briefing: Soto Sweepstakes Narrowing

Good morning, Mets fans! The Juan Soto sweepstakes are down to just three teams with the trade deadline under 48 hours away. Jim Bowden of MLB Network Radio reports that the Cardinals, Padres, and Dodgers are believed to be the only teams still bidding currently. The Cardinals are offering the most from their major league roster, while the Padres are willing to give up the most talent from their...

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