Author: Michael Simon

Morning Briefing: Ohtani Avoids Surgery, Plans to Pitch in 2027

Good morning, Mets fans! Yesterday was a quiet day in Mets land, while today marks the 26th anniversary of one of the most bizarre moments in Mets history (more on that below, but it involves a broken bat). The biggest MLB news of the day was the Dodgers’ announcement that Shohei Ohtani will not require surgery and is expected to pitch in 2027, as reported by ESPN’s Alden González. Latest...

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Morning Briefing: Brewers One Win Away From Sweep of L.A.

Good morning, Mets fans! The Brewers, who have never won a World Series, are on the brink of advancing to the World Series after beating the Dodgers 6-2 to take a 3-0 NLCS lead on Wednesday. Milwaukee was down 2-1 in the seventh before Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell to retake the lead for good. Game 4 is tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET on Fox. Game 3 of the ALCS...

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Morning Briefing: Yankees, White Sox, Padres Advance to Division Series

Good morning, Mets fans! Wednesday was elimination day, with three teams going home after just two playoff games. The Yankees destroyed the Red Sox for the second straight game, 9-2, to end Boston’s season. Cody Bellinger’s three-run homer broke the game wide open. The White Sox, with some divine intervention from the Pope, beat the Astros 7-3 for their first playoff series win since their World...

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Mets Drop Series Finale to Kumar Rocker, Rangers

Kumar Rocker got his revenge against the former team he never actually played for. The Rangers starter, who the Mets drafted in the first round of the 2021 draft but didn’t sign, helped Texas (79-80) beat the Mets (73-86) 3-1 on Thursday to avoid the sweep. The Mets jumped out to a first-inning lead against Rocker on a Carson Benge RBI single to score Francisco Lindor. But Texas took the lead...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Playing Spoiler to Nimmo, deGrom

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are doing all they can to keep old pals Brandon Nimmo and Jacob deGrom out of the playoffs. New York (73-85) beat the Texas Rangers (78-80), who are battling with the Houston Astros for the NL West title, 7-2 to secure the series win. Marcus Semien hit a tie-breaking homer in the eighth and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth, while Nolan McLean...

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