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Latest Mets News
Brodie Van Wagenen announced that he will go to the July 2 Subway Series match up with the 7 Line Army.
Former first-rounder Gavin Cecchini has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Syracuse. He’ll add to the logjam of middle infielders that’ll need to suit up for Rumble Ponies and Syracuse.
Mike Puma of The New York Post reports that the Mets have continued to show interest in long-time Met killer Gio Gonzalez.
Baseball America has named three Mets farmhands among the top 30 shortstop prospects in the minor leagues.
Chris Flexen posted a picture of him flexin’ (Sorry, couldn’t resist) and showing off his offseason gains.
Juan Lagares looks like he’s ready for the season, per a video posted to the Mets Twitter account.
The Mets-Braves matchup on June 30 will be streamed on ESPN.
Ken Davidoff of The New York Post wrote about the unique friendship between former Met Ron Hunt and Louise Peluso.
Latest MLB News
Beth Woerner and Martin Alonso of Baseball Prospectus wrote out the schedule of the Carribean Series.
The Reds have brought Zach Duke into the organization via a minor league deal. C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic initially reported there was interest between the sides yesterday.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today heard that the Diamondbacks have started a Mental Skills department that will be headed by Zach Brandon.
Jeff Passan of ESPN chronicled Luke Hagerty’s journey back to professional baseball.
The Rangers have invited Jason Hammel to spring training as they signed him to a minor league deal.
Tony Barnette signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers worth $750,000, per Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune.
The Rangers have also inked possible two-way player Matt Davidson to a minor league deal.
Latest NL East News
The Washington Post published a disturbing article that describes Gabe Kapler‘s involvement in incorrectly handling of domestic violence allegations levied against one of his former players. After the player was accused of assaulting his girlfriend, Kapler allegedly invited the pair to dinner instead of contacting the authorities.
The Nationals won their arbitration case against center fielder Michael Taylor. tweets out Jon Heyman of FanCred.
Nationals Park has changed their bag policy.
Latest on MMO
A Fan Shot by @KenGiffyJr analyzes how important the correlation between bullpen WAR and wins are.
Carl Ardias reminiscences about the 1971 Ken Boswell baseball card.
Brian Devine feels confident about Steven Matz‘s 2019 season.
On this Date in Mets History
2008: The Mets officially acquired the man that would pitch the first and only no-hitter in franchise history: Johan Santana.
Birthdays: Ronny Cedeño (36), Scott Erickson (51), Dale Murray (69), Pat Tabler (61), Melvin Mora (47), and finally everyone’s favorite current Met Jason Vargas (36).
10 Days until Pitchers and Catchers Report!
56 Days until Opening Day!!
