Author: Michael Garaffa

Morning Briefing: Max Scherzer Returning Tuesday

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets sneaked by to a 4-3 victory Friday night to start July off on the right foot. In game one of a three-game series against the Rangers, the Mets got a big fourth inning that proved to be the difference of the ballgame. Mark Canha got things started with a game-tying single. Eduardo Escobar then cracked a three-run homer to get the Mets up 4-3. David Peterson tied...

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Morning Briefing: Cubs Designate Jonathan Villar For Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! The Cubs designated Jonathan Villar for assignment Friday. Villar, 31, played in 142 games for the Mets in 2021. In 46 games for the Cubs in 2022, Villar is hitting .222 with two home runs and 15 RBI. The switch-hitter could be a target for the Mets bench when he becomes available. Latest Mets News Tim Healey of The Athletic reported that Joey Lucchesi is hoping to be...

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Morning Briefing: Escobar Missed Game Due to Non-Workplace Event

Good morning, Mets fans! Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Eduardo Escobar was not available in Thursday’s game due to a “non-workplace event,” according to Mets manager Buck Showalter. Showalter went on to say he wouldn’t elaborate on the issue because of HIPAA and he was unsure of Escobar’s status for Friday’s game. At the major league level, the Mets...

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Tylor Megill Leaves With Right Shoulder Discomfort

Another worrisome moment for the Mets in 2022, as Tylor Megill left Thursday night’s game with an apparent injury. The Mets have announced that Megill left with right shoulder discomfort and he will have tests on Friday. Megill, who just missed a month with bicep tendinitis, has only made one other start since returning off the injured list. That start came June 10 against the Angels, in...

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Morning Briefing: Robinson Cano Signs Minors Deal With Padres

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets got themselves back in the win column Friday with a victory over the Angels, 7-3. Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha got big hits and drove in a combined six runs in the win. Tylor Megill did well in his first start back off the IL, and the bullpen did a great job behind him. David Peterson, Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Adam Ottavino, and Edwin Diaz combined to allow...

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