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Happy Labor Day, Mets fans!
The Mets wrap up their series against the Nationals today at 1:05 p.m. Trevor Williams will get the start for the Mets against Patrick Corbin.
Another one! @javy23baez #LGM pic.twitter.com/KnRVvSkXez
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 5, 2021
Second baseman Javier Báez is the first Mets player to go 4-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base since Kevin McReynolds did it in 1988.
Current Standings
NL East
ATL: 72-64, .529
PHI: 70-66, .515, 2.0 GB
NYM: 69-78, .504, 3.5 GB
MIA: 57-80, .416, 15.5 GB
WSH: 56-80, .412, 16.0 GB
Wild Card
LAD: 86-51, .628, +13.0 GB
SD: 73-64, .533
CIN: 73-65, .529, 0.5 GB
PHI: 70-66, .515, 2.5 GB
STL: 69-66, .511, 3.0 GB
NYM: 69-68, .504, 4.0 GB
Latest Mets News
Báez said he never found the earring he lost at Citi Field after he lost it when he scored the game-winning run against the Marlins on Tuesday.
Jacob deGrom is once again throwing on the field in Washington. pic.twitter.com/PZCKEVi4VG
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 5, 2021
Pitcher Jacob deGrom played catch prior to Sunday’s game against the Nationals on Sunday and when he was finished, he ran away from the New York media.
Fan Graphs did a deep dive on what makes Mets prospect Brett Baty so valuable.
Pitcher Robert Gsellman joined the St.Lucie Mets as he begins his rehab assignment. He pitched .2 innings and surrendered three runs.
Latest MLB News
The Braves signed third baseman Maikel Franco to a minor-league contract and pitcher Tanner Roark elected for free agency.
Huge loss for #Yankees: Loaisiga to IL with strained rotator cuff. Won’t throw for at least 10 days.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) September 5, 2021
Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga has been placed on the injured list with a strained rotator cuff and will not throw for at least 10 days.
The Twins designated pitcher Derek Law for assignment.
Latest on MMO
Nate Mendelson recapped the Mets 13-6 win over the Nationals on Sunday.
Ben Reimer rounded up the latest from the Mets minor leagues.
Meghan Kalenborn analyzed Tylor Megill‘s start on Saturday.
Haley Zemek dissects Marcus Stroman‘s steady start against the Nationals on Saturday.
On This Date in Mets History
1985: The Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 in 13 innings. But the story of the game were the two teams’ starters. Dwight Gooden pitched nine shutout innings and struck out 10 Dodgers, while Fernando Valenzuela threw 11 shutout innings and struck out five Mets.
Birthdays: Donnie Hart (31), Jerry Blevins (38) and Alex Escobar (43).
Let’s go Mets!
