Morning Briefing: A New Hope

Good morning Mets fans! Tonight, the Amazin’s will look to continue their dominance at Citizens Bank Park against the Philadelphia Phillies. Steven Matz (2-5, 5.77) will take on Aaron Nola (8-7, 3.12) at 7:05 p.m. Last night was a rollercoaster game which finished well. Seth Lugo gave up three early runs but the Mets began their uphill climb. Michael Conforto homered and Yoenis Cespedes...

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Rapid Reaction: Rosario’s First Homer Helps Mets Edge Phillies 7-6

The New York Mets (52-61) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (42-71) by a score of 7-6 on Friday night at Citizen’s Bank Park. The Mets’ No. 2 prospect Dominic Smith made his MLB debut and picked up his first career hit. Pitching Seth Lugo (5-3, 4.55 ERA) took the hill for the Mets, looking to help his team win back-to-back games for the first time since July 24-25. He didn’t...

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Report: Jeter-Sherman Group Agrees To Buy Marlins For $1.2 Billion

Jeffrey Loria has agreed to sell the Miami Marlins to a group led by businessman Bruce Sherman and headlined by Derek Jeter, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. The final selling price will be $1.2 billion. According to Jackson, Sherman will serve as the “managing partner” of the team while Jeter will run the club’s baseball operations. Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Phillies, 7:05 PM

Friday August 11, 2017 • 7:05 p.m. Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA RHP Seth Lugo (5-3, 4.55) vs. RHP Nick Pivetta (4-7, 5.89) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 AM The Mets steamrolled the Phillies last night 10-0 as they opened up a four game set. Wilmer Flores opened the game with a three-run homer and the Mets never looked back as Michael Conforto and Curtis Granderson...

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Dominic Smith Batting Sixth in Debut

The New York Mets No. 2 prospect Dominic Smith has been officially added to the major league roster. To make room for him, the Mets designated right-handed reliever Fernando Salas for assignment. Smith will wear No. 22 with first base coach Tom Goodwin switching to No. 88 to accommodate the young first baseman. The sweet swinging lefty is batting sixth and playing first base in his big league...

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Blevins Claimed on Waivers, Will Remain With Mets

According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, New York Mets left-handed reliever Jerry Blevins has been claimed/blocked on waivers and will now remain with the team for the rest of the 2017 season. Throughout the trade deadline the Mets never seemed that interested in trading Blevins who they have a $7 million option on for the 2018 season. Blevins, 33, has a 2.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 12.6 K/9...

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