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Happy Rule 5 Draft protection day!

Latest Mets News

Yoenis Cespedes took a step in his rehab, participating in batting practice on Tuesday.

Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports that the Mets have expressed interest in Robinson Chirinos and Drew Butera.

As a color commentator who also works with the Mets, Jessica Mendoza would like clarity on specific rules for broadcasters that work for teams.

Latest MLB News

Suspended Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez has 21 more charges against him, including child pornography and corruption of minors.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that commissioner Rob Manfred will hand out “severe” punishments to those associated with the Astros sign-stealing scandal.

The Orioles hired ex-Astros executive Eve Rosenbaum.

The Yankees need to make a decision on whether or not they will protect first baseman Greg Bird by 8 p.m. today.

Latest NL East News

Matt Gelb of the Athletic assessed how the Phillies can avoid the luxury tax question while improving their roster for the 2020 season.

The Braves re-signed reliever Chris Martin.

Latest on MMO

John Sheridan analyzed the possibility of Joey Cora filling the vacant bench coach spot for the Mets.

Kyle Newman assessed the performance of Mets’ second baseman, Robinson Cano.

On This Day

1998: traded Jorge Fabregas to the Florida Marlins for Oscar Henriquez.

2001: Esix Snead on waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals.

2003: Boston Red Sox claimed Edwin Almonte of the New York Mets on waivers.

2006: New York Mets signed free agent Moises Alou of the San Francisco Giants.

2006: New York Mets traded Henry Owens and Matt Lindstrom to the Florida Marlins for Jason Vargas and Adam Bostick.

2007: New York Mets traded Guillermo Mota to the Milwaukee Brewers for Johnny Estrada.

Let’s go Mets!