Morning Briefings

Morning Briefing: Senga Could Rejoin Mets After Wednesday Start

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday night, Mike Puma of the NY Post reported that RHP Kodai Senga will pitch Wednesday for Syracuse, and will throw about 85 pitches. The 33-year-old could potentially return to the Mets after that start, Puma noted. Senga’s imminent return is good news for the Mets, as they are currently only giving three pitchers traditional starts without an opener....

Morning Briefing: Sweeping Off to Seattle

Good morning, Mets fans! Guess who has the longest winning streak in the National League. Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge and Marcus Semien also homered and the Mets (26-33) won their fourth in a row as they completed a sweep of the Marlins to jump ahead of them in the standings and move out of the division cellar. The Mets returned the favor after being swept in Miami the previous...

Morning Briefing: Mazzilli, Valentine Inducted Into Mets Hall of Fame

Good morning, Mets fans! It’s official. The Mets on Saturday inducted organization greats Lee Mazzilli and Bobby Valentine into the New York Mets Hall of Fame. They were honored Saturday in a pre-game ceremony before the Mets took on the Marlins at Citi Field. In a day marked with history in New York, it was also a special day for Hayden Senger as he hit his first major league home run — and...

Morning Briefing: Mets to Option Tobias Myers

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets are optioning Tobias Myers, Will Sammon of The Athletic reported Friday night. Sammon cited the Mets’ need of a fresh pitcher even after a day off on Thursday. Myers has a 4.05 ERA in 20 games for the Mets this season. He was one of seven pitchers used Friday, allowing two runs in an inning of work. Latest Mets News The Mets (24-33) defeated the Marlins...

Morning Briefing: Jorge Polanco Begins Rehab Assignment

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets replacement plan for Pete Alonso this offseason, Jorge Polanco, has been sidelined for the past six weeks as he has been ailing an achilles injury. Polanco started what is likely to be a relatively long runway back to the majors on Wednesday night, being the designated hitter for Double-A Binghamton where he went 1-for-2 with a single and run scored. While...

Morning Briefing: Jonah Tong to Stay With Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! Per Will Sammon of The Athletic, Jonah Tong will be staying with the Mets after a strong season debut. In addition, the Mets are now planning to also recall relief pitcher Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A. In 15 games and 25 2/3 innings with Syracuse, he has a 2.81 ERA. Sammon went on to note that the Mets optioned Zach Thornton as well. Latest Mets News The Mets dropped...

Morning Briefing: Tobias Myers to Start Miami Series Opener

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets bounced back from their emotional Subway Series win by beating the Nationals 2-1 on Thursday, splitting the four-game series. Bo Bichette drove in both runs with a third-inning single, while David Peterson and the bullpen combined to hold Washington to one run. Devin Williams earned his seventh save and has now gone 10 straight appearances without allowing a...

Morning Briefing: David Peterson to Start Today

Good morning, Mets fans! The struggling David Peterson has been better with an opener in front of him, but he will start today in the Mets’ series finale against the Nationals, looking to come away with a series split. Peterson has a ghastly 8.10 ERA in five starts this season. In five long relief appearances, he has a 2.25 ERA. The Mets have lost two in a row. It’ll be Peterson...

Morning Briefing: Mets Take Momentum to D.C.

Good morning, Mets fans! Best win of the year! RIP to the streak of losing when trailing after eight innings. It died Sunday at 91 games. Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying, three-run homer just inside the left-field foul pole with the Mets down to their last out against Yankee closer David Bednar. The Mets walked it off in the 10th when Carson Benge bounced a ball on the infield and Marcus Semien...

Morning Briefing: Clay Holmes Does Not Need Surgery

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets got good news on Clay Holmes on Saturday. According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, Holmes will not need surgery and the injury should not be season-ending. However, with Holmes going on the injured list, the Mets are considering putting Tobias Myers into the rotation. Mike Puma of the New York Post added to what Albanese reported and noted that along with not...

Morning Briefing: Holmes Out For ‘A Long Time’

Good morning, Mets fans! What a painful night. The Mets (18-26) lost the Subway Series opener at Citi Field, but the bigger blow came after the game when it was revealed that Clay Holmes broke his right fibula on a 111 mph comebacker hit by Spencer Jones in the fourth inning. Carlos Mendoza said the dependable Holmes, who will be added to the injured list with a 2.39 ERA, will “be down for...

Morning Briefing: Five Mets Homer to Clinch Mets’ First Sweep

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets swept the Tigers with a 9-4 win on Thursday, their first sweep of the season. A.J. Ewing hit his first career homer, while Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Juan Soto and Marcus Semien also went deep. Nolan McLean struck out seven over seven innings to earn the win as the Mets improved to 18-25 after winning seven of their last 10 games. For more on this game, check out...

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