The New York Mets will have the day off on Thursday, before hosting the the New York Yankees in a three-game set at Citi Field this weekend. The Bronx Bombers have belted an MLB-leading 96 home runs this season.
The Mets’ offense wasted another strong outing from their starting pitcher yet again. Zack Wheeler delivered one of the strongest outings of his career with seven shutout innings. After the Orioles scored the first run of the game off Jeurys Familia in the eighth inning, the Mets went scoreless in the final two innings to lose their sixth consecutive game.
The Mets have scored an astounding eight runs in their last seven games. Buster Olney of ESPN provides insight on the Mets’ unfortunate streak.
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Mike Puma of The New York Post reported that the Mets have considered releasing Jose Reyes.
David Wright was taking ground-balls at Citi Field today while Mickey Callaway and first-base coach Ruben Amaro looked on, per David Lennon of Newsday
The Mets claimed familiar-friend P.J. Conlon off waivers from the Dodgers and DFA’ed Phillip Evans. Conlon was just acquired by the Dodgers, but he’ll quickly return to the team he made his MLB debut with. Conlon sent out a memorable tweet to recap his recent transactions.
Yoenis Cespedes worked out at Citi Field yesterday.
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The Diamondbacks and the Royals swung a trade late Wednesday night. Jon Jay was sent to Arizona in exchange for two minor-league pitchers.
The Athletics agreed to terms with their first-round pick, Kyler Murray. The deal will pay him five million dollars and will allow him to play football next semester for the Oklahoma Sooners.
The Cardinals learned that they will lose Alex Reyes for the year due to recovery from torn tendon surgery.
The Mariners released veteran lefty Marc Rzepczynski.
Hall-of-Famer Red Schoendienst passed away yesterday at the age of 95.
Dr. Meredith Wills of The Athletic believes she has found the explanation for the recent Home-Run surge.
The Rays will call up MLB.com no.68 prospect, Jake Bauers.
Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal describes how the Astros pitching development has led to a World Series title.
The Athletics put Matt Joyce on the 10-Day DL with a lumbar strain and promoted Nick Martini to take his roster spot.
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The Nationals placed starter Jeremy Hellickson on the 10-day DL with a hamstring strain.
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John Sheridan answered the MMO mailbag.
Rob Piersall wants to copy the Cubs mantra.
Josh Finkelstein talked about the contributions of Seth Lugo.
MetsMinors.net profiled the Mets Day 3 picks here, here, here, here, and here.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets selected Matt Harvey, John Milner, Wally Backman, Mookie Wilson, and Mike Pelfrey and others from the amateur player draft.
The Mets signed Bud Harrelson to a pro contract in 1963.
Birthdays: Roberto Petagine(47), Esix Snead(42)
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