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Brett Baty got to catch the first pitch on Wednesday from his childhood friend Garrett Wilson. He described the experience as “surreal” and called Wilson “the best guy in the world.” Wilson is the New York Jets star wide receiver that won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year last season.
The Mets followed that up with their second win in a row, beating the Phillies 4-1. They’ll look to wrap up a three-game sweep today at 1:10 p.m. ET with Max Scherzer on the mound.
Latest Mets News
Voting is now open for the 2023 MLB All-Star game being held in Seattle. Pete Alonso and Francisco Álvarez are among names listed on the ballot.
Per SIS Baseball, with a jumping catch rob the Phillies of a home run on Tuesday night, Brandon Nimmo now has 13 catches that are either by sliding, diving, or jumping this season. That surpasses Kevin Kiermaier for most by an outfielder in 2023.
According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the New York Mets will host Lou Gehrig Day at Citi Field on June 2. New York City native Sarah Langs will participate in a special pregame ceremony, during which the Amazin’ Mets Foundation will present Project ALS with a $10,000 grant for research in honor of Langs.
Will Leitch of Baseball America released Baseball America’s best players in the month of May. Álvarez was included in the honors.
Jeff McNeil joined Brent Suter and Ken Goldin on Foul Territory on Wednesday to talk about the season and some light-hearted talk of adding Tommy Pham to the fantasy football league as well.
Adam Virk of MLB Network caught up with Mets relief pitcher David Robertson to talk about his first season with the Mets and what he’s been able to learn from Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer.
MLB.com released their new rookie power rankings. Álvarez now has an early lead to win the Rookie of the Year award potentially.
Per New York City reporter Katie Honan, New York Governor Kathy Hochul was at Citi Field on Wednesday night for the Mets’ game against the Phillies. She was talking with Mets owner Steve Cohen.
Latest MLB News
With the MLB Draft just over a month away, Carlos Collazo of Baseball America released version 1.0 of Baseball America’s top 500 prospects.
Chris Rose Sports spoke with Chris Bassitt on the current state of the foreign substance rules in Major League Baseball.
The San Diego Padres on Wednesday announced that MLB has taken over production and distribution of all local Padres games starting Wednesday. This gives fans the option to now watch on TV or stream digitally without local blackouts (subject to national exclusivity).
Deadline Hollywood announced on Wednesday an exclusive HBO and Words + Pictures production on a documentary about Barry Bonds.
Major League Baseball opened the ballots for 2023 All-Star voting on Wednesday. Fans can visit https://www.mlb.com/all-star/ballot to vote today.
Latest on MMO
David Crocco recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Tuesday, including Matt Rudick continuing to impress.
Sam Neumann recaps Kodai Senga’s impressive start against the Phillies and his success at Citi Field.
Ross Bentley discusses Eduardo Escobar proving he can still be a valuable piece for the Mets.
Ross Bentley discusses Alonso and Álvarez being among the Mets on the 2023 MLB All-Star Ballot.
Christian De Block talks about Jose Quintana’s rehab process and that he is expected to begin throwing live batting practice soon.
On This Date in Mets History
2012: Johan Santana throws the Mets’ first no-hitter in the club’s history.
Birthdays: Dean Chance (82)
