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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Mets Come Back, Beat Brewers 5-4 To Win Series

The Mets (42-23) took the series over the Milwaukee Brewers (35-30) with a 5-4 triumph at Citi Field on Thursday evening. The win was backed by strong pitching from the bullpen, who combined to toss a scoreless five and 2/3 innings, and a two-run homer by Mark Canha. The Mets hope not to add another starting pitcher to the injured list, as Thursday’s starter, Tylor Megill, exited his...

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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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MMO Game Thread: Brewers vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Thursday, June 16, 2022 • 7:10 P.M. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Aaron Ashby (1-5, 3.91) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (4-2, 4.50) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • ESPN 1050 The Brewers got the best of the Mets last night, setting up a rubber game tonight! Mets Lineup Going for the series W. #LGM 🆚: Milwaukee💪: Tylor Megill📍: @CitiField🕕: 7:10 p.m.📺: @SNYtv📻: @wcbs880🔗: https://t.co/vfDsIqibPK...

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Max Scherzer Pitched Three-Inning Simulated Game

Updated Post – June 16, 16:00 Max Scherzer threw a three-inning simulated game on Thursday. The tentative plan is for Scherzer to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday. Could be just one start, the big key is getting him ready for at least 75 pitches at the major league level, Scherzer said. In other injury news, Starling Marte is not in the Mets lineup on Thursday after getting hit by a 97 mph...

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Opinion: Mark Vientos is Best DH Option for Mets

The New York Mets screwed up their DH position entering the season. Largely due to his contract, Robinson Cano was given the first crack, and he failed miserably. It led to his release, and notably, he’s now playing for the San Diego Padres Triple-A affiliate. While the Mets were trying to get Cano going, Dominic Smith faltered. With the lack of at-bats, he never got going, and eventually,...

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