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Latest Mets News
Former Met Curtis Granderson and his charity, Grand Kids Foundation, is doing all it can to provide support during the COVID-19 crisis. The foundation’s Grand Giving Campaign has been activated, meaning that those who are interested can donate meals to children and families in need at www.grandkids.org/covid-19.
The Mets’ three-game series against the Marlins, which was scheduled to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico from April 28-30, has been canceled as a result of coronavirus concerns. The Padres and D-Backs series that was to take place in Mexico City on April 18 and 19 has also been canceled.
Marcus Stroman took to Twitter to recruit some of the greatest players in the game for 2021’s WBC. Many players are already in, and we really suggest you take a look at this list of names.
Congratulations are in order for Noah Syndergaard, who has moved on to round 32 of MLB Network Radio’s “Best Hair in Baseball” competition.
As coronavirus concerns remain, former Met Doug Flynn is currently raising money for caregivers at his parents’ Kentucky living center.
Latest MLB News
Red Sox ace Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live.
On Thursday, MLB revealed their league-wide plan to pay Minor League players up until the start of the Minor League season, which is tentatively scheduled for April 8. A plan for beyond this date is currently in development.
Jake Seiner of AP Sports confirmed that Minor League players will be given an allowance of $400 per week.
Per Eno Sarris of The Athletic: A major concern that MLB must consider once the season resumes is an uptick in pitcher injuries.
Latest NL East News
Hindsight is 20/20, but David O’Brien of The Athletic takes a moment to reflect on key plays in Braves’ history and wonder: “What if?”
Latest on MMO
Elliot Teichman rolls out another projection for the 2020 season. This time, J.D. Davis steps to the plate.
Ever wonder which Mets pitcher had the most valuable fastball? Slider? Curveball? Matt Musico has all the answers.
Mathew Brownstein goes one-on-one with former Mets closer J.J. Putz, discussing topics such as Putz’s splitter, his experience with the Mets, and his work in the Diamondbacks’ front office.
Marshall Field goes way back, compiling a list of the greatest Mets players of the 1960s.
This Day in Mets History
1961: The New York Yankees vetoed the idea that a National League expansion team – later to be known as our New York Mets – would play their home games at Yankee Stadium. Thus, the Polo Grounds were born.
Birthdays: Manny Alexander turns 49, Blas Minor turns 54, Rick Parker turns 57, Steve Dillon turns 77, and George Altman turns 87
