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		<title>2022 Mets Report Card: Drew Smith, RP</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 01:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Position: Relief pitcher Age: 29 (9/24/1993), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 44 G, 46 IP, 3.33 ERA, 1.152 WHIP, 53 SO, 15 BB, 38 H, 14 Holds Advanced Stats: 0.7 bWAR, 117 ERA+, 4.33 FIP, .264 BABIP, 28.3 SO%, .222/.283/.404 2022 Salary: $750,000 Grade: B- 2022 Review Drew Smith&#8216;s fourth season with the Mets was a fine one. He [&#8230;]</p>
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Position</strong>: Relief pitcher<br />
<strong>Age: </strong>29 (9/24/1993), <strong>B/T</strong>: R/R</p>
<p><strong>Primary Stats: </strong>44 G, 46 IP, 3.33 ERA, 1.152 WHIP, 53 SO, 15 BB, 38 H, 14 Holds<br />
<strong>Advanced Stats: </strong>0.7 bWAR, 117 ERA+, 4.33 FIP, .264 BABIP, 28.3 SO%, .222/.283/.404<br />
<strong>2022 Salary: </strong>$750,000</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff6600">Grade: B-</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">2022 Review</span></h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=smithdr01,smith-004dre,smith-003dre,smith-001dre&amp;search=Drew+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Drew Smith</a></strong>&#8216;s fourth season with the Mets was a fine one. He appeared in more games and threw more innings than any other season in his career. Though, the injury bug continued to impact Smith, as he missed over a month with a lat strain. To this point in his short career, he has never been healthy for a full season. Smith has always shown signs of greatness, but his ability to stay on the field has held him back.</p>
<p>Smith continued to show greatness in 2022, as his 3.33 ERA was one of the best in the Mets&#8217; bullpen. His 1.152 WHIP was only worse than <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=diazed04,diazed03,diaz--005edw&amp;search=Edwin+Diaz&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edwin Díaz</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ottavad01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Adam Ottavino</a></strong>. Smith provided stability in a bullpen that had its fair share of inconsistency, but even he struggled at times.</p>
<p>He used his fastball 57% of the time, while using his slider as his main out pitch at 35.5%. He also tossed in a curveball (6.4%) and a changeup (5.5%). He wasn&#8217;t afraid to use his fastball to get a strikeout, and utilized all of his pitches in different situations. This all culminating in his above-average season.</p>
<p>Smith didn&#8217;t allow a run in 2022 until his 13th appearance on May 13 against the Mariners. The Mets used him predominantly in the 7th and 8th innings, high-leverage situations. He had a 1.99 ERA as of June 24, but then hit a rough patch and the lowest his ERA would be the rest of the season was 2.48. From June 29 to September 21, Smith threw 9 2/3 innings (injury) and allowed 10 runs on 15 hits. However, he finished the season strong. He did not allow a single run in his final six outings of the season, and only allowed five baserunners.</p>
<p>For Smith, he managed to return from his injury on September 21 and only allow one run to finish off the season. The unfortunate thing is that his important arm was missing when the Mets needed him most in a divisional run in September. The young reliever also got his first taste of the postseason, as he threw one inning in the Wild Card Series against the Padres. He struck out a batter, hit a batter, and allowed a hit.</p>
<p>Really, the only concern with Smith, besides the injury issues, is his proneness to give up the home-run ball. If Smith can limit to hard contact and the long ball, he can become an elite bullpen arm.</p>
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<h3><span style="color: #ff6600"><strong>2023 Outlook</strong></span></h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=smithdr01,smith-004dre,smith-003dre,smith-001dre&amp;search=Drew+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Drew Smith</a></strong> still has three more full seasons under team control before becoming a free agent. His value in 2023 is going to be more than ever. Most of the Mets primary bullpen arms from 2022 is hitting the free agent market, with only Edwin Díaz and Drew Smith locked up for 2023 at the moment. While the Mets will likely be bringing in a few arms to fill out the remaining spots, they can feel comfortable having Drew Smith in a setup role for the moment.</p>
<p>The biggest goal for him in 2023 is to stay healthy all year while trying to stifle the home-run ball, and then he can show off his craft. Smith has proven that he can be reliable when he is able to stay on the field, the only issue is doing that. Next season can be his first chance at becoming one of the top relievers in baseball if he is indeed tossed into those bigger moments. Regardless of how he is used in 2023, he will be one of the most important arms in the Mets&#8217; bullpen next season.</p>
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		<title>2022 Mets Report Card: Mark Canha, LF</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Player Data: Age: 33 (2/15/1989), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 140 G, 542 PA, 462 AB, .266 BA, .367 OBP, .403 SLG, .770 OPS, 123 H, 13 HR, 61 RBI, 48 BB, 28 HBP,  97 SO Advanced Stats: 122 OPS+, 128 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .309 BABIP, .343 xwOBA, 2.8 fWAR, 2.4 bWAR 2022 Salary: [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Player Data:</strong> Age: 33 (2/15/1989), B/T: R/R</p>
<p><strong>Primary Stats</strong>: 140 G, 542 PA, 462 AB, .266 BA, .367 OBP, .403 SLG, .770 OPS, 123 H, 13 HR, 61 RBI, 48 BB, 28 HBP,  97 SO</p>
<p><strong>Advanced Stats</strong>: 122 OPS+, 128 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .309 BABIP, .343 xwOBA, 2.8 fWAR, 2.4 bWAR</p>
<p><strong>2022 Salary</strong>: $13 million</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff6600">Grade: B</span></h2>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">2022 Review</span></h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/canhama01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Canha</a></strong> was a breath of fresh air in the middle of the Mets lineup in his first season in New York. While he didn&#8217;t have the flashiest of statistics, it&#8217;s the little things that he did well.</p>
<p>From leading the major leagues with 28 HBP&#8217;s to working long at-bats seemingly each plate appearance, Mark Canha did whatever he could to get on base.</p>
<p>The .367 OBP was among the highest of his career, and his 17.9% K% was the lowest of his career. There is no question that Mark Canha was a difficult out, and that helped the entire lineup&#8217;s mentality of getting starting pitchers out of the game early.</p>
<p>The Mets brought in Canha, along with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/martest01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Starling Marte</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/escobed01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eduardo Escobar</a></strong>, to change the dynamic of the Mets offense. Billy Eppler strategically chose players that get clutch hits, and put up good at-bats. Canha hit .275 with a .377 OBP and .417 SLG with runners in scoring position in 2022. He also drove in 49 of his 61 runs in those spots.</p>
<p>Canha was also brought in to try to improve the left field position that has been subpar for years. <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/smithdo02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dominic Smith</a></strong> was the primary left fielder in 2021, and did not live up to his incredible 2020 season. In 2021, Smith had a .244 BA, .304 OBP, and a.363 SLG. He only hit 11 home runs and 58 RBI. During his 2021 season in Oakland, Mark Canha had a .231 BA, .358 OBP, and a .387 SLG. Not major improvements over Smith, but combining those with the 17 home runs and 61 RBI was enough to earn him the starting job on the Mets.</p>
<p>The Mets didn&#8217;t sign Canha to be a guy that hits .300 (even though he was hitting .356 as late as May 2), or hits 30 home runs. The Mets brought Mark Canha to New York to grind out at-bats, bring a positive atmosphere to the clubhouse, and bring a veteran presence to the club.</p>
<p>Defensively, Canha did his part. While he only had an OAA (outs above average) of 0, that was on par with his career numbers. The highest OAA he ever had was in 2021, where he had 1. For comparison, Dominic Smith put up a -10 OAA in 2021. Therefore, having someone with even a 0 OAA is quite the refreshing sight for a team that hasn&#8217;t excelled defensively in the outfield over the past few seasons.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">2023 Outlook</span></h3>
<p>Canha is under contract for the 2023 season and has a team option for 2024. As of right now, he will likely be the starting left fielder for the Mets in 2o23.</p>
<p>However, there are a few different scenarios that could change that.</p>
<p>First and foremost is the biggest question mark of the off-season for the Mets: <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/judgeaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aaron Judge</a></strong>. If the Mets sign Aaron Judge, they will need to figure out where they want to play him. That will also then throw into play whether they bring <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nimmobr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brandon Nimmo</a></strong> back or not. If the Mets sign Judge and re-sign Nimmo, then who knows what the outfield will look like. Out of Judge, Nimmo, Marte, and Canha, Canha would likely be the odd man out. However, would the Mets throw Judge in the DH role? Maybe Mark Canha?</p>
<p>These are all questions that Billy Eppler will have to tackle this winter, and they will impact the future of the Mets greatly.</p>
<p>As of right now, Mark Canha is slated to be back out there in left field for the Mets come 2023, and will likely be grinding out at-bats right in the middle of the batting order as he did so well in 2022. If he can do what he did in 2022, and maybe even improve those numbers a little bit, he will continue to be an important piece of the New York Mets lineup.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! The Seattle Mariners Friday ended their 21 year postseason drought thanks to a pinch-hit, walk-off home run off the bat of Cal Raleigh. The magical moment clinched the club a spot in the playoffs as a Wild Card team, marking the first time they will be in the Postseason since 2001. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>The Seattle Mariners Friday ended their 21 year postseason drought thanks to a pinch-hit, <a href="https://twitter.com/Mariners/status/1576068696006533120"><strong>walk-off home run</strong></a> off the bat of <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/raleica01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cal Raleigh</a></strong>. The magical moment clinched the club a spot in the playoffs as a Wild Card team, marking the first time they will be in the Postseason since 2001.</p>
<p>The Mets didn&#8217;t have the same magic Friday night, as they fell to the Braves 5-2.  <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jacob deGrom</a></strong> surrendered three solo home runs to <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rileyau01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Austin Riley</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=olsonma02,olson-006mat&amp;search=Matt+Olson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Matt Olson</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/swansda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dansby Swanson</a></strong>. The Mets made a push in the ninth, as they had the bases loaded with two out. However, after long battle with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/janseke01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kenley Jansen</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/naquity01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tyler Naquin</a></strong> struck out to end the game. Chris Bello wrote a further <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-offense-quiet-in-5-2-loss-to-atlanta/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the loss.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p>Tim Healey of <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/timbhealey/status/1575941806357090305">Newsday</a></strong> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=alvare006fra&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Francisco Álvarez</a></strong> was on his way to Miami following the minor league season when he received the call that he was being promoted.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>Matt Monagan of <a href="https://twitter.com/MattMonagan/status/1575873927359840258"><strong>MLB</strong></a> reported that team Pakistan has three pitchers that are 16 years old in the World Baseball Classic.</p>
<p>Justin Toscano of <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinCToscano/status/1575944812754239518"><strong>AJC</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stridsp01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spencer Strider</a></strong> has not yet begun throwing.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1575980113229131776"><strong>Braves</strong></a> announced that they signed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=mortoch02,mortoch01&amp;search=Charlie+Morton&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Charlie Morton</a></strong> to a one-year, $20 million contract for the 2023 season, with a $20 million club option for 2024.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1576050099658149889/photo/1"><strong>Rays</strong></a> earned their way back into the playoffs.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Michael Mayer wrote on the <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/alvarez-called-up-and-ruf-placed-on-il-claudio-dfad/"><strong>roster moves</strong></a> made Friday.</p>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-mets-face-braves-for-division-lead/"><strong>series preview</strong></a> on the Mets series in Atlanta.</p>
<p>John Sheridan wrote that the <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-admit-defeat-with-ruf-in-calling-up-alvarez/"><strong>promotion</strong></a> of Francisco Álvarez means that they have seen enough of <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rufda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Darin Ruf</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Michael Mayer examined how the <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/examining-how-mets-braves-series-will-impact-division-race/"><strong>Mets-Braves</strong></a> series will impact the division race.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>1973: </strong>The Mets win the National East Division on the final day of the season.</p>
<p><strong>2016:</strong> The Mets clinch the top spot in the National League Wild Card race, slated to take on the Giants in a one-game playoff. It marked back-to-back seasons in the playoffs for the Mets, and the last time they would get there until 2022.</p>
<p><strong>2017: </strong>Oh what a difference a year makes, as <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/collite99.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Terry Collins</a></strong> officially resigned as Mets manager. Over seven seasons as Mets manager, Collins lead the team to a World Series and a Wild Card, and 551-583 record.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! The Machine, Albert Pujols, hit his 699th and 700th career home runs Friday against the Dodgers. Not only did he achieve the incredible feat by hitting two home runs in one night, but he did it in Los Angeles, a city which he called home for a decade. He became the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_367752" style="width: 1973px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-367752" class="wp-image-367752 size-full" src="https://metsmerizedonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/USATSI_19101493_168390281_lowres.jpg" alt="" width="1963" height="1308" /><p id="caption-attachment-367752" class="wp-caption-text">Sep 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) hits a three run home run and the 700th of his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports</p></div>
<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>The Machine, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Albert Pujols</a></strong>, hit his 699th and 700th career home runs Friday against the Dodgers. Not only did he achieve the incredible feat by hitting two home runs in one night, but he did it in Los Angeles, a city which he called home for a decade.</p>
<p>He became the fourth player all time to reach the 700 home run plateau, joining <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bondsba01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Barry Bonds</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aaronha01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hank Aaron</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/ruthba01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Babe Ruth</a></strong>.</p>
<p>To make matters even sweeter for Mets fans, Mets radio broadcaster Wayne Randazzo was on the call for Apple TV for both home runs. That means that his voice will live in infamy over the legendary moment forever.</p>
<p>The Mets also had a great day Friday. The Braves lost to the Phillies, and the Mets beat the Athletics 9-2. This pushed the Mets lead in the division to 2.5 games, and their <strong>magic number</strong> to clinch the NL East shrunk to <strong>9</strong>. Chris Bello wrote a further <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/chris-bassitt-dominates-former-team-in-9-2-win/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the victory.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>Barry M. Bloom of <a href="https://twitter.com/Boomskie/status/1573161706427412481"><strong>Sportico</strong></a> wrote that Barry Bonds wants <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/judgeaa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Aaron Judge</a></strong> to break his record, then sign with the Giants.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stromma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Marcus Stroman</a></strong> announced that he will be releasing a <a href="https://twitter.com/STR0/status/1573358177344790529"><strong>book</strong></a> to inspire young kids to become baseball players.</p>
<p>Daniel Kaplan of <a href="https://twitter.com/KaplanSportsBiz/status/1573388055070871555"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> reported that while the Orioles are likely not being sold any time soon, they added Goldman Sachs to the board.</p>
<p>Dan Hayes of <a href="https://twitter.com/DanHayesMLB/status/1573429317295812608"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/buxtoby01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Byron Buxton</a></strong> is having season-ending arthroscopic knee surgery.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Christian De Block wrote on the Mets extending their <strong><a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/nl-east-roundup-mets-division-lead-back-to-1-5-games/">NL East lead</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Michael Mayer wrote that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/v/vientma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Vientos</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rufda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Darin Ruf</a></strong> need to get their <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/ruf-vientos-need-to-step-up-against-oaklands-lefties/"><strong>bats going</strong></a> in the series against the Athletics, in which they will face three lefties.</p>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-mets-finish-off-road-trip-in-oakland/"><strong>series preview</strong></a> of the Mets series in Oakland.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-lucchesi-pitches-again-smith-drives-in-two/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lucchjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Joey Lucchesi</a></strong> tossing another relief outing.</p>
<p>Scott Engel did an <strong><a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mmo-exclusive-brett-baty-enjoys-first-taste-of-the-majors/">interview</a></strong> with rookie Met <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/batybr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brett Baty</a></strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>Birthdays: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=smithdr01,smith-004dre,smith-003dre,smith-001dre&amp;search=Drew+Smith&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Drew Smith</a></strong> (29)</p>
<p><strong>1969: </strong>The Miracle Mets clinched the National League Eastern division title with a win. The Mets that year were 9.5 games out of the division six weeks earlier, and they managed to clinch the division with over a six game lead. The club would go on to win the World Series that season, the first in franchise history.</p>
<p><strong>2020: </strong>It was announced that if the sale of the Mets to Steve Cohen goes through, that he would bring former general manager of the club Sandy Alderson back for the ride.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! It was a tough Friday evening for the fans of the orange and blue, as the Mets fell to second place in the National League East by a half-game. It marks the first time the Mets weren&#8217;t in first since April, and they did so after losing to the Marlins 6-3. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>It was a tough Friday evening for the fans of the orange and blue, as the Mets fell to second place in the National League East by a half-game. It marks the first time the Mets weren&#8217;t in first since April, and they did so after losing to the Marlins 6-3.</p>
<p>Chris Bello wrote a further <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-lose-6-3-to-miami-in-series-opener/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game.</p>
<p>In other news, MLB announced <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mlb-announces-2023-rule-changes-pitch-clock-larger-bases-shift-restrictions/"><strong>rule changes</strong></a> that will take effect in the 2023 season. These changes include banning the shift, a pitch clock, limiting pick-offs, and making larger bases.</p>
<p>The player representatives all unanimously voted against all changes except for the larger bases, but were still out-voted 7-4.</p>
<p>Bob Nightengale of <a href="https://twitter.com/BNightengale/status/1568284039752339457"><strong>USA Today</strong></a> reported that the 10th inning runner was not discussed during this vote.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/showabu99.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Buck Showalter</a></strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1568327260247150592"><strong>announced</strong></a> that he expects <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maytr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Trevor May</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/guilllu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Luis Guillorme</a></strong> to both join the team during the next homestand.</p>
<p>Tim Healey of <a href="https://twitter.com/timbhealey/status/1568336741269905410"><strong>Newsday</strong></a> wrote that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/megilty01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tylor Megill</a></strong> will make a multi-inning appearance Tuesday, and then will possibly return to the Mets. Megill has seen <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelmayer22/status/1568403414379282432"><strong>12 batters</strong> </a>in his rehab assignment, has retired all 12, and struck out eight.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>Ken Rosenthal of <a href="https://twitter.com/Ken_Rosenthal/status/1568078773538398208"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> wrote on how MLB’s $50M pre-arbitration bonus pool will be distributed.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1568330369233207296"><strong>Reds</strong></a> activated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=reynoma03,reynoma02,reynol006mat&amp;search=Matt+Reynolds&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Matt Reynolds</a></strong> from the 10-day injured list and designated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/almoral01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Albert Almora</a></strong> Jr. for assignment.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jacksed01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edwin Jackson</a></strong> announced his <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CiTTXd_j34G/"><strong>retirement</strong></a> from baseball.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/croncj01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">C.J. Cron</a></strong> hit a home run <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1568428644531322882"><strong>504 feet</strong></a>, the second-longest in major league history.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <strong><a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-mets-make-final-trip-to-miami/">series preview</a></strong> of the Mets series in Miami.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-butto-hamel-impress-in-scoreless-outings/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/buttojo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jose Butto</a></strong>&#8216;s impressive outing.</p>
<p>John Sheridan wrote on Rob Manfred&#8217;s announcement that MLB will voluntarily recognize the <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/manfred-mlb-prepared-to-voluntarily-recognize-minor-league-players-union/"><strong>minor league players union</strong></a>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p>On September 10, the 1969 Mets moved into first place for the first time during the season. The season was magical, as it concluded with the team&#8217;s first ever World Series championship.</p>
<p><strong>Birthdays: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walkene01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Neil Walker</a></strong> (37)</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mets&#8217; magic number to clinch NL East: 27 Good morning, Mets fans! Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported that Zack Wheeler felt more soreness in his elbow, so they are going to slow him down. They performed an MRI, which came with no structural damage. The Phillies aren&#8217;t very worried about this issue, and they [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><strong>Mets&#8217; magic number to clinch NL East: 27</strong></p>
<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>Matt Gelb of <a href="https://twitter.com/MattGelb/status/1565850754799112192"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wheelza01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Zack Wheeler</a></strong> felt more soreness in his elbow, so they are going to slow him down.</p>
<p>They performed an MRI, which came with no structural damage.</p>
<p>The Phillies aren&#8217;t very worried about this issue, and they expect Wheeler to resume throwing next week.</p>
<p>The Mets snagged themselves a victory Friday night, as they defeated the Nationals 7-3. A four-run sixth inning was enough to propel them to victory. Nick Rucco wrote a detailed <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-offense-rallies-late-in-7-3-win-over-nationals/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game.</p>
<p>They&#8217;ll look to keep rolling in Game 2 of the series tonight at 7:10 p.m. ET.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/meadoau01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Austin Meadows</a></strong> announced that he would <a href="https://twitter.com/austin_meadows/status/1565790449528459265"><strong>not be returning</strong></a> in 2022, as he is dealing with mental health issues.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1565834282727141376"><strong>Dodgers</strong></a> activated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/treinbl01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Blake Treinen</a></strong> from the 60-day injured list and designated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=reedja02,reed--001jak,reed--000jak&amp;search=Jake+Reed&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jake Reed</a></strong> for assignment.</p>
<p>Rhett Bollinger of <a href="https://twitter.com/RhettBollinger/status/1565831629678845953"><strong>MLB.com</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walshja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jared Walsh</a></strong> underwent surgery to alleviate his thoracic outlet syndrome.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=steer-000spe&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Spencer Steer</a></strong> was the first Red to score the walk-off run in his major league debut since <a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1565880118999932928"><strong>1932</strong></a>. He is also the first Red to reach base four times in his MLB debut since <a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1565874543331364865"><strong>2008</strong></a>.</p>
<p>The Dodgers lost 7-1 to the Padres Friday, marking the first time they lost by <a href="https://twitter.com/StatsBySTATS/status/1565937988814651392"><strong>more than 5 runs</strong></a> in 229 regular-season games.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/michaelmayer22/status/1565699230639050755"><strong>MMO Weekly 2022 Episode 17</strong></a> aired, as Sal and Mike discussed the Mets beating the Dodgers, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alonspe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Alonso</a></strong>&#8216;s struggles, and Timmy Trumpet!</p>
<p>Michael Mayer wrote on <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lindofr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Francisco Lindor</a></strong> <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/lindor-comes-up-big-in-dodgers-series/"><strong>coming up big</strong></a> in the Dodgers series.</p>
<p>Andrew Steele-Davis wrote about a recent interview <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/steve-cohen-addresses-winning-now-payroll-in-recent-interview/"><strong>Steve Cohen</strong></a> did about winning now and in the future.</p>
<p>Steele-Davis also wrote that <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/diazed04.shtml"><strong>Edwin Díaz</strong></a> could become the first closer ever to earn a $100 million contract.</p>
<p>Chris Bello wrote on Díaz winning his third consecutive <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/edwin-diaz-wins-third-consecutive-nl-reliever-of-month/"><strong>reliever of the month</strong></a>.</p>
<p>John Sheridan wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/3-up-3-down-dodgers-feeling-blue/"><strong>3 Up 3 Down</strong></a> on the Dodgers losing 2/3 to the Mets.</p>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-nationals-head-to-citi-field/"><strong>series preview</strong></a> of the series against the Nationals.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-de-los-santos-hits-walk-off-homer/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=deloss002oma&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Omar De Los Santos</a></strong> hitting a home run.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>Birthdays: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/peterda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">David Peterson</a></strong> (27)</p>
<p><strong>2019: </strong>The 10-4 comeback loss against the Nationals. Iconic enough to mention, not iconic enough to explain.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2022 16:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning Mets fans! Today marks the return of Mets Old Timers&#8217; Day for 2022! Doc Gooden will face off against Bartolo Colon in the matchup, marking the first time since 1994Fi that the event has taken place! The rosters are filled with Mets legends, and the Mets released the lineups for the game that [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning Mets fans!</p>
<p>Today marks the return of Mets Old Timers&#8217; Day for 2022!</p>
<p>Doc Gooden will face off against <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/colonba01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bartolo Colon</a></strong> in the matchup, marking the first time since 1994Fi that the event has taken place!</p>
<p>The rosters are filled with Mets legends, and the <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelmayer22/status/1563298865557581826"><strong>Mets</strong></a> released the lineups for the game that will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>In other news, the Mets won another amazing game against the Rockies Friday, as they beat them 7-6 in walk-off fashion.</p>
<p>The Mets were behind 6-4 entering the bottom of the eighth inning when <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/canhama01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Canha</a></strong> tied the game with a two-run double. <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alonspe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Alonso</a></strong> promptly walked the Rockies off in the ninth with a game winning RBI-single.</p>
<p>Chris Bello wrote a detailed <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/alonso-gives-mets-7-6-walk-off-win/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p>Anthony DiComo of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/howard-johnson-grandson-recovering-from-lawnmower-accident"><strong>MLB.com</strong></a> wrote on <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsho01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Howard Johnson</a></strong>&#8216;s grandson&#8217;s story.</p>
<p><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0">Members of the 1969 </span><strong><span class="r-18u37iz"><a class="css-4rbku5 css-18t94o4 css-901oao css-16my406 r-1cvl2hr r-1loqt21 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0" dir="ltr" role="link" href="https://twitter.com/Mets/status/1563255884452855811">Mets</a></span></strong><span class="css-901oao css-16my406 r-poiln3 r-bcqeeo r-qvutc0"> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/ageeto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tommie Agee</a></strong>’s family helped dedicate I.S. 419 in Queens as the Tommie L. Agee Educational Campus in honor of the Mets outfielder.</span></p>
<p>Anthony DiComo of <a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/1563260944024670208"><strong>MLB.com</strong> </a>reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/megilty01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tylor Megill</a></strong> threw a bullpen today and remains on track to return in September.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>Jesse Rogers of <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseRogersESPN/status/1563165405757468674"><strong>ESPN</strong></a> wrote on <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/pujolal01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Albert Pujols</a></strong>&#8216; amazing journey in 2022.</p>
<p>For the first time in 100 years, <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB/status/1563167245777649664"><strong>MLB</strong></a> will be playing against Korea in November.</p>
<p>Barry M. Bloom of <a href="https://twitter.com/Boomskie/status/1563167033746853888"><strong>Sportico</strong></a> reported that Brian Cashman is expected to be brought back as the general manager of the Yankees next year.</p>
<p>Sam Dysktra of <a href="https://twitter.com/SamDykstraMiLB/status/1563201614751866882"><strong>MLB Pipeline</strong></a> wrote on the rule changes in the FSL.</p>
<p>Jordan McPherson of the <a href="https://twitter.com/J_McPherson1126/status/1563233271235747845"><strong>Miami Herald</strong></a> reported that the Marlins Designated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/aguilje01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jesus Aguilar</a></strong> for assignment.</p>
<p>Jeff Passan of <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffPassan/status/1563234749967376384"><strong>ESPN</strong></a> reported that the Rays signed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/glasnty01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tyler Glasnow</a></strong> to a one-year, $25 million extension.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/troutmi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Trout</a></strong> officially scored the most runs in <a href="https://twitter.com/SamBlum3/status/1563345228165103618"><strong>Angels</strong></a> franchise history.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Michael Mayer wrote that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/carraca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlos Carrasco</a></strong> wants to <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/carrasco-wants-to-pitch-next-weekend/"><strong>pitch next weekend</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Joe D wrote on how <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jacob deGrom</a></strong> increases the Mets <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/x-factor-degrom-bolsters-mets-world-series-hopes/"><strong>World Series chances</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-williams-impresses-lucchesi-makes-another-start/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=willia000jet&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jett Williams</a></strong> and his amazing day.</p>
<p>Matthew Brownstein posted an <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mmo-exclusive-three-time-all-star-daniel-murphy/"><strong>interview</strong></a> with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/murphda08.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Daniel Murphy</a></strong>, who will be participating in Old Timers Day.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Day in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>2019:</strong> Pete Alonso breaks the Mets club record for home runs in a single season with 42. In a season that was so magical for Alonso, who would go on to hit 53 home runs in 2019, he managed to break as many records as possible in his rookie season.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets beat the Phillies 7-2 Friday, as the offense followed Chris Bassitt&#8216;s charge to victory. While Bassitt didn&#8217;t have his best stuff, he tossed six innings allowing two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. Liz Evangelou provided a detailed recap of the game. After the game, Mets first baseman [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>The Mets beat the Phillies 7-2 Friday, as the offense followed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bassich01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chris Bassitt</a></strong>&#8216;s charge to victory. While Bassitt didn&#8217;t have his best stuff, he tossed six innings allowing two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts. Liz Evangelou provided a detailed <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/alonso-baty-drive-mets-to-7-2-victory-over-phillies/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game.</p>
<p>After the game, Mets first baseman <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alonspe01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Alonso</a></strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/timbhealey/status/1560827957043728385"><strong>raved</strong></a> about <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/batybr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brett Baty</a></strong> and how he has quickly immersed himself with the team. &#8220;He’s a true pro&#8230; He fits like a glove right in the clubhouse&#8230; He’s been doing a hell of a job,&#8221; Alonso said. Baty had another great game, as he went 1-3 with two RBI.</p>
<p>Through his first three games, Baty is hitting .300 with a home run and four RBI over 10 at-bats.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p>Jacob Resnick of <a href="https://twitter.com/Jacob_Resnick/status/1560615085613137921"><strong>SNY</strong></a> reported that minor league pitcher <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=fisher000nat&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nate Fisher</a></strong> joined the Mets in Philadelphia on the Taxi Squad.</p>
<p>Tim Healey of <a href="https://twitter.com/timbhealey/status/1560615421463887873"><strong>Newsday</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scherma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Max Scherzer</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jacob deGrom</a></strong> will pitch both games in the Subway Series.</p>
<p>Michael Mayer of <a href="https://twitter.com/mikemayer22/status/1560714714807767043"><strong>MMO</strong></a> reported that the Mets activated Yolmer Sánchez, designated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/marrede01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Deven Marrero</a></strong> for assignment, and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/plummni01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nick Plummer</a></strong> cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse.</p>
<p>Laura Albanese of <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbaneseLaura/status/1560822625315725312"><strong>Newsday</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/willitr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Trevor Williams</a></strong> will start game one of the doubleheader Saturday, with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/p/peterda01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">David Peterson</a></strong> getting game two.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/cbs46/status/1560616778559959041"><strong>CBS 46</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/ozunama01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Marcell Ozuna</a></strong> was arrested for DUI. Ozuna also made a quick <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinCToscano/status/1560712432489840641"><strong>statement</strong></a> regarding the incident. Justin Toscano of the <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinCToscano/status/1560707178994012170"><strong>AJC</strong></a> reported that Ozuna alerted the officer who pulled him over that he had “three or four” beers earlier in the night.</p>
<p>Jon Morosi of <a href="https://twitter.com/jonmorosi/status/1560635618102738951"><strong>MLB Network</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/derosma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark DeRosa</a></strong> will be the Team U.S.A. manager in the 2022 World Baseball Classic.</p>
<p>Jeff Fletcher of <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/1560703536735854592"><strong>SoCal News Group</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/troutmi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mike Trout</a></strong> has been activated.</p>
<p>J.P. Hoornstra of the <a href="https://twitter.com/jphoornstra/status/1560774970422468608"><strong>Southern California News Group</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kershcl01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Clayton Kershaw</a></strong> threw a 30-pitch bullpen session and could possibly return mid-September.</p>
<p>Chandler Rome of the <a href="https://twitter.com/Chandler_Rome/status/1560805938025701378"><strong>Houston Chronicle</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/alvaryo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yordan Alvarez</a></strong> felt ill during the game and had to be taken out.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Mets scout Marc Tramuta joined Sal Manzo and Michael Mayer on <a href="https://twitter.com/Metsmerized/status/1560666289936379904"><strong>MMO Weekly 2022 Episode 16</strong></a>!</p>
<p>Andrew-Steele Davis wrote on <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/canhama01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Canha</a></strong>&#8216;s recent burst of <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/canhas-power-a-bright-spot-in-mets-series-loss/"><strong>power</strong></a>.</p>
<p>John Sheridan wrote<a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/3-up-3-down-mets-finally-lose-nl-east-series/"><strong> 3 Up 3 Down</strong></a>, highlighted by the Mets finally losing an NL East series.</p>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-mets-head-back-to-philadelphia/"><strong>series preview</strong></a> on the Mets series in Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-vientos-smith-mauricio-all-homer/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=viento000mar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Vientos</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=smith-003dom&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dom Smith</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mauric000ron&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ronny Mauricio</a></strong> hitting home runs.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>1985: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/goodedw01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dwight Gooden</a></strong> reaches his 200th strikeout of the season for the second-straight year, making him the first player in National League history to do so in his first two seasons.</p>
<p><strong>1989: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/johnsho01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Howard Johnson</a></strong> hits his 30th home run, adding him to the 30/30 club, as he already had 30 steals.</p>
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		<title>Morning Briefing: Fernando Tatis Jr. Suspended For 80 Games</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost a great game against the Phillies Friday, as the 2-1 battle went to the 10th inning. Max Scherzer tossed another gem, but the bats were silent against Philadelphia&#8217;s pitching staff. Liz Evangelou provided a further recap of the game. Big news from Major League Baseball Friday, as it [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>The Mets lost a great game against the Phillies Friday, as the 2-1 battle went to the 10th inning.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/scherma01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Max Scherzer</a></strong> tossed another gem, but the bats were silent against Philadelphia&#8217;s pitching staff. Liz Evangelou provided a further <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-fall-2-1-to-phillies-in-extras/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game.</p>
<p>Big news from Major League Baseball Friday, as it became public that Padres superstar <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tatisfe02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a></strong> was suspended for 80 games for performance enhancing drugs.</p>
<p>Mark Feinsand of <a href="https://twitter.com/Feinsand/status/1558226926493437955"><strong>MLB.com</strong></a> reported that Tatis tested positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance in violation of MLB&#8217;s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.</p>
<p>The star had just begun a rehab assignment after missing the entire season to this point with a fractured left wrist.</p>
<p>The Padres were severely banking on the return of Tatis&#8217; bat to the lineup. They also felt really good about their World Series chances after acquiring <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=sotoju01,soto--004jua&amp;search=Juan+Soto&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Juan Soto</a></strong> at the trade deadline. Now that they will not have the thump of Tatis in the lineup, it makes their gamble to get Soto even more risky.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p>Matt Monagan of <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/edwin-diaz-closer-song"><strong>MLB</strong></a> wrote on the background behind <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=diazed04,diazed03,diaz--005edw&amp;search=Edwin+Diaz&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Edwin Diaz</a></strong>&#8216;s iconic walk-up song.</p>
<p>Michael Mayer of <a href="https://twitter.com/mikemayer22/status/1558198108273639425"><strong>MMO</strong></a> reported that the Mets released <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ragan-000mit&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mitch Ragan</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=campos000yei&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Yeizo Campos</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=bohane000cod&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cody Bohanek</a></strong>, <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=santos001rey,santos000rey&amp;search=Reyson+Santos&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reyson Santos</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=wold--000jac&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jack-Thomas Wold</a></strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>C. Trent Rosecrans of <a href="https://twitter.com/ctrent/status/1558091127424786433"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> wrote on the special night at the Field of Dreams.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsMLB/status/1558136368957722624"><strong>CBS Sports MLB</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/correca01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Carlos Correa</a></strong> is likely to opt out of his contract with the Twins and become free agent this winter.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/astros/status/1558166732832878594"><strong>Astros</strong></a> announced that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/brantmi02.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Michael Brantley</a></strong> underwent an arthroscopic labral repair on his right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/MarinersPR/status/1558183458379247616"><strong>Mariners</strong></a> designated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/gileske01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ken Giles</a></strong> for assignment.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Episode 15 of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39tU6tsLw3s&amp;feature=youtu.be"><strong>MMO Weekly</strong></a> 2022 was uploaded, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/degroja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jacob deGrom</a></strong>&#8216;s continued domination.</p>
<p>Christian De Block wrote a <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/series-preview-mets-host-red-hot-phillies-2/"><strong>series preview</strong> </a>of the series against the Phillies.</p>
<p>Andrew Steele-Davis wrote on <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/mcneije01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff McNeil</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/escobed01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eduardo Escobar</a></strong> leaving the game early due to <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/jeff-mcneil-eduardo-escobar-both-exit-game-against-phillies/"><strong>injury</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Nick Rucco wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-baty-vientos-shine-in-syracuse-win/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=baty--000bre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brett Baty</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=viento000mar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mark Vientos</a></strong> having big games for Syracuse.</p>
<p>Matthew Brownstein conducted an <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mmo-exclusive-cleon-jones/"><strong>interview</strong></a> with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/jonescl01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cleon Jones</a></strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Date in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>Birthdays: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/walketa01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Taijuan Walker</a></strong> (30)</p>
<p><strong>2010: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dicker.01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">R.A. Dickey</a></strong> tossed a one-hit complete game gem against the Phillies. The only hit in the game came off the bat of the pitcher <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hamelco01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cole Hamels</a></strong>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 16:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets lost Friday night, 9-6. However, it was a hard fought game from the Mets, as they once trailed it 8-0. Liz Evangelou provided a further recap of the game. The Mets will play a doubleheader Saturday, with game one starting at 1:10 p.m. ET. The highlight of the day [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Good morning, Mets fans!</p>
<p>The Mets lost Friday night, 9-6. However, it was a hard fought game from the Mets, as they once trailed it 8-0. Liz Evangelou provided a further <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-battle-back-but-fall-9-6-to-braves/"><strong>recap</strong></a> of the game. The Mets will play a doubleheader Saturday, with game one starting at 1:10 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>The highlight of the day was broken by Chris McCosky of <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-battle-back-but-fall-9-6-to-braves/"><strong>Detroit News</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cabremi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Miguel Cabrera</a></strong> told him directly that he will not be retiring after the 2022 season. Instead, Cabrera intends on finishing out his contract and retiring after 2023.</p>
<p>This is interesting, because a lot of people were just assuming that he was going to be retiring after this season. Rob Manfred was even under the same premise, as he chose Cabrera to be in the All-Star Game for a &#8220;final time&#8221;.</p>
<p>The Tigers designated hitter has over 500 career home runs and over 3,000 hits, and will continue to add to those totals over the next year-plus.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest Mets News</span></h3>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/1555617129243717632"><strong>Cardinals</strong></a> announced that they claimed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/roberkr01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kramer Robertson</a></strong> off waivers from the Mets.</p>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/escobed01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Eduardo Escobar</a></strong> and <a href="https://twitter.com/escobardelapica/status/1555571577978249218"><strong>Fogo De Chao</strong></a> teamed up to give back to the communites of New York.</p>
<p>Jacob Resnick of SNY reported that Minor Leaguer <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=paz---000kar&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Karell Paz</a></strong> has been suspended 60 games for testing positive for Stanozol.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/sis_baseball/status/1555649750451503104"><strong>SIS Baseball</strong></a> released a list of the top five successful blocking catchers, with <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nidoto01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tomás Nido</a></strong> leading the list.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">Latest MLB News</span></h3>
<p>Adam McCalvy of <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/status/1555610958676066304"><strong>MLB.com</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/l/lametdi01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dinelson Lamet</a></strong> was claimed off waivers by the Rockies.</p>
<p>Steve Adams of <a href="https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/08/august-trades-minor-league-players-waivers.html"><strong>MLB Trade Rumors</strong></a> wrote on how to acquire players after the trade deadline.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1555627398296649730"><strong>MLB Trade Rumors</strong></a> reported that Twins DFA&#8217;d <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=duffety01,duffey001tyl&amp;search=Tyler+Duffey&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Tyler Duffey</a></strong>.</p>
<p>Bobby Nightengale of the <a href="https://twitter.com/nightengalejr/status/1555647706223333377"><strong>Enquirer</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/frazito01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Todd Frazier</a></strong> will call Little League World Series games for ESPN.</p>
<p>Brendan Kuty of <a href="https://twitter.com/BrendanKutyNJ/status/1555638805809565696"><strong>NJ.com</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dietrde01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Derek Dietrich</a></strong> was suspended for 50 games for testing positive for a banned stimulant.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/1555668332237295619"><strong>Dodgers</strong></a> announced that they activated <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tayloch03.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chris Taylor</a></strong> from the injured list, recalled <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/moronre01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Reyes Moronta</a></strong>, optioned <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/o/outmaja01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">James Outman</a></strong> and placed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/k/kershcl01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Clayton Kershaw</a></strong> on the injured list.</p>
<p>C. Trent Rosecrans of <a href="https://twitter.com/ctrent/status/1555699305943445504"><strong>The Athletic</strong></a> reported that the Reds placed <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/greenhu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Hunter Greene</a></strong> on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain.</p>
<p>Marly Rivera of <a href="https://twitter.com/MarlyRiveraESPN/status/1555703353027567617"><strong>ESPN</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rizzoan01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Anthony Rizzo</a></strong> was scratched from the Yankees lineup with lower back pain.</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1555742158904344579"><strong>MLB Trade Rumors</strong></a> reported that <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=adamsau02,adamsau01&amp;search=Austin+Adams&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Austin Adams</a></strong> underwent flexor tendon surgery.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #ff6600">Latest on MMO</span></h3>
<p>Bryan Cameron wrote on how the Mets <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-newest-additions-help-power-win/"><strong>recent acquisitions</strong></a> have helped power them to victories.</p>
<p>John Sheridan wrote on why <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/diazed04.shtml"><strong>Edwin Díaz</strong></a>&#8216;s incredible season warrants <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/y/youngcy01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Cy Young</a></strong> <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/edwin-diaz-record-breaking-season-merits-cy-young-consideration/"><strong>votes</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Nate Mendelson wrote the daily <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mets-minors-recap-brett-baty-hits-two-home-runs/"><strong>Mets Minors Recap</strong></a>, highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=baty--000bre&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brett Baty</a></strong> smacking two home runs.</p>
<p>Matthew Brownstein conducted an interview with <a href="https://metsmerizedonline.com/mmo-exclusive-reliever-turk-wendell/"><strong>former Mets pitcher</strong></a> <strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wendetu01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Turk Wendell</a></strong>.</p>
<h3><span style="color: #0000ff">On This Day in Mets History</span></h3>
<p><strong>Birthdays: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=florewi01,flores005wil&amp;search=Wilmer+Flores&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=&amp;utm_medium=referral" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wilmer Flores</a></strong> (31)</p>
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