Good morning, Mets fans!

The weekend is coming to a close, but we still have some news and notes for you on this fine Sunday. Here’s what you need to know:

Latest Mets News

MLB Pipeline named Mets minor league catcher Francisco Alvarez as one of their breakout players for the upcoming season. Alvarez is currently the Mets’ No. 5 prospect in their farm system, and MLB Pipeline notes that those within the organization already think highly of the 18-year-old.

Latest MLB News

Robert Murray reports that the San Diego Padres have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent pitcher Craig Stammen. The right-hander will earn $9 million through 2021, and a $4 million team option is on the table for a third year, adds Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

The New York Yankees hired performance coach Eric Cressey to monitor their strength and conditioning and training departments, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Cressey is known for his work with pitchers Max Scherzer and Corey Kluber.

Latest NL East News

Formet Met Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a deal that will bring him back to Washington, D.C. for the 2020 season, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman also added that the switch-hitter’s deal with the Nationals is said to be worth $2.5 million, with up to an additional $500,000 in incentives.

The Atlanta Braves have signed pitcher Chris Nunn to a minor league deal that includes an invite to Spring Training, according to Robert Murray. Nunn has not appeared in a big league game since his debut back in 2012, though he has made his way around the Independent League.

Latest on MMO

Mathew Brownstein sits down for an exclusive interview with two-time MVP Dale Murphy, discussing a wide-range of topics such as favorite players, transitioning from one position to another, and rumors suggesting a potential move to Queens in the late ’80s.

Josh Finkelstein cuts right to the chase: yes, the Mets have added arms to the bullpen, but they still lack true depth in this department.

Tim Ryder reminds us about that whole “Jed Lowrie Situation” and provides a couple of solutions to the conundrum.

This Day in Mets History

2004: On this day, we remember the late, great Frank Edwin “Tug” McGraw who died at 59-years-old. McGraw’s tenure with the Mets was defined by his key role in two of the most notable Mets seasons: 1969, in which the team won it all, and 1973, a pennant-winning campaign perfectly encapsulated by McGraw’s rallying cry, “Ya Gotta Believe!”

Birthdays: Nori Aoki turns 38.

Let’s go Mets!