Good morning Mets fans! Last night the American League All-Stars defeated the National League All-Stars 8-6 in the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Nationals Park.
Houston Astros 3B Alex Bregman took home the All-Star game MVP, this marks the sixth straight win in a row for the American League.
Latest Mets News
Jacob deGrom struck out one and allowed a solo home run to Mike Trout in his lone inning of work last night.
Bryce Harper had some high praise of deGrom during an in-game interview on the FOX telecast last night, “He’s lights out. The guy is unbelievable. I have to face him in the NL East all year long.”
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes continued his rehab yesterday, playing all nine innings in left field and going 1-for-4 for the Gulf Coast League Mets.
According to former Mets pitcher and SNY analyst Bob Ojeda, trading ace Jacob deGrom is a no-brainer. However, he suggests the Mets don’t stop there.
Howie Kussoy of the New York Post gives inside look at the fascinating life of Mets vice president of media relations Jay Horowitz.
Latest MLB News
A war hero, a Hollywood A-lister and a human American flag highlighted MLB’s patriotic All-Star pregame ceremony last night.
Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Orioles are expected to trade Manny Machado to the Los Angeles Dodgers today. Baltimore will receive a package of prospects, likely including OF prospect Yusniel Diaz.
Sources believe that the deal agreed upon will send Yusniel Diaz, Dustin May, and Errol Robinson to Baltimore for Machado, cash, and possibly bonus pool money.
The Seattle Mariners have signed catcher Cameron Rupp to a minor league deal, according to the Pacific Coast League transactions page.
The Boston Red Sox have said that they are willing to pay the highest luxury tax while weighing need for starting pitcher.
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Cleveland Indians are amongst multiple teams who have shown interest in Padres lefty Brad Hand.
Julian McWilliams of the Athletic provides a look at the All-Star rise of Oakland A’s closer Blake Treinen.
Latest NL East News
The Braves have added some depth, signing RHP Fernando Salas and OF Lane Adams to minor league deals.
The Phillies are said to be considering an attempt to acquire Toronto Blue Jays lefty J.A. Happ.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall brings you back to the Mets five greatest All-Star game moments.
Rob also takes a look at Ian Krol, a lefty in Vegas that the Mets should consider promoting.
Jack Hendon published his 2018 first-half report cards for the Mets bullpen.
This Day in Mets History
1980: The Mets play their 3,000th game in franchise history, falling 8-3 in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep by Cincinnati at Riverfront Stadium.
2008: Billy Joel is joined by Paul McCartney as he plays the “Last Play at Shea.”
Birthday’s: Joe Torre turns 78, Razor Shines turns 62, Robert Gsellman turns 25.
