Author: Matt Mancuso

Morning Briefing: Stroman, Smith Ready For Virtual Tournament

Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Marcus Stroman announced over Twitter that him and Dominic Smith have paired together to play other celebrities in a virtual beer pong tournament. Former Met and current free agent, Matt Harvey, posted a video to his Instagram of him throwing during one of his recent bullpen outings. Robinson Cano tweeted out a plea asking the public to remain indoors...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Owners Create $30 Million Fund to Support Workers

Good Morning Mets fans! Daily reminder to wash your hands, maintain social distance and stay safe! Latest Mets News Ken Davidoff of The New York Post profiled Mets prospect Matt Mullenbach, one of the many minor-leaguers wondering how to work out amid the coronavirus craziness. Craig Edwards of Fangraphs pondered if the Mets would have made the playoffs in 2019 if the season was shortened. Kyle...

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Morning Briefing: No Baseball Until June?

Good morning, Mets Fans! Today, the Mets will face off against the…sorry, force of habit. Latest Mets News  The Mets will shut down their minor league camp after a Yankees MiLB player tested positive for coronavirus, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Fellow Yankee minor leaguers will be placed in self-quarantine for the next two weeks. Latest MLB News Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports...

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Donovan Mitchell Sr. Tests Negative For COVID-19

Per a tweet from David Lennon of Newsday Sports, Mets’ front-office employee Donovan Mitchell Sr. has tested negative for COVID-19. Mitchell’s son, Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell Jr., was confirmed to have the coronavirus earlier this week. Mitchell Sr. has worked for New York for the last couple of decades as the Mets’ director of player relations and community engagement....

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Morning Briefing: DeGrom Makes His Second Spring Start

Good morning Mets fans! Jacob deGrom makes his second start of spring training as he looks to help the Mets climb to the .500 mark. The reigning Cy Young Award winner will be opposed by former-reliever-now-starter Carlos Martinez. The game will take place at 1:10 p.m., but will not be televised or available on radio. Yesterday, a four-run second inning (highlighted by a Robinson Cano two-run...

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