Author: Matt Mancuso

Morning Briefing: Play Ball?

Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News As of this writing, the Mets are scheduled to play baseball tomorrow for the first time in five days. Since news of their COVID-19 outbreak arose Thursday afternoon, the Mets have been forbidden from holding team workouts. Fingers crossed that we’ll get to see a Mets-Marlins game tomorrow. MetsMerizedOnline’s Jacob Resnick learned that the...

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Tonight’s Game Postponed; Two Members of Mets Organization Test Positive

Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, tonight’s finale with the Miami Marlins has been postponed. Tim Healey of Newsday reports that one player and one staff member have tested positive for COVID-19. Major League Baseball has also postponed the opening game between the Mets and Yankees, which was scheduled for tomorrow. As of this moment, it’s unknown which player or players on the Mets...

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Morning Briefing: Happy DeGrom Day!

Good Morning, Mets fans! Today, Jacob deGrom(2-0, 2.45 ERA) looks to keep the Mets rolling against the Marlins. If he wins tonight, it’ll be the only sixth time in his career he’ll receive a win in three consecutive starts. He’ll face off against Pablo Lopez (2-1, 2.25 ERA). Yesterday, the Mets’ offense brushed away their summer doldrums, exploding for eight runs. Amed...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Looking For Fish To Fry In Trying Times

Good Morning, Mets fans! Today, the Mets will begin a four-game set against COVID-19 stricken Marlins. Robert Gsellman(0-0, 9.00) will get the nod, facing off against Jordan Yamamato(0-0, 9.82 ERA). Latest Mets News Yesterday’s game = Big Yikes. Look on the bright side: we’re not the Red Sox. The Mets recalled Franklyn Kilome to their major-league club and DFA’d Brian Dozier....

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Mets Activate Robinson Cano, Option Drew Smith

The Mets have activated Robinson Cano from the 10-day injured list after missing the last nine games with a groin strain. Cano has quietly been the Mets’ best hitter this season. In 39 times at the plate, he’s posted a .283/.462/.559 slashline with a 184 wRC+ and a .435 wOBA. In addition, his walk rate and strikeout percentage have both trended in a positive direction. Many of his...

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