Morning Briefing: DeGrom and Scherzer Set to Pitch in Sunday Matinee

Good morning, Mets fans!

Today’s the day that many have been waiting on since the announcement came earlier this week. Today both Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will throw against the Cardinals. It’s a day Mets fans won’t want to miss. We also want to wish Brandon Nimmo a very happy birthday!

Latest Mets News

MLB Network on Saturday released their list of top-10 center fielders. Starling Marte of the Mets ranks No. 6. He is expected to make his spring debut on Sunday against the Cardinals at Clover Park.

Per Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post, the Nationals-Mets game on April 8 will be broadcast on Apple TV+ as part of MLB’s new streaming package. It will be a free. This announcement also indicates that the game will not be shown on MASN or SNY.

According to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, Buck Showalter said Starling Marte is pushing to play tomorrow, but they’re not sure yet. Showalter also said James McCann is in line to play Tuesday and Taijuan Walker is expected to go five innings his next outing.

Latest MLB News

Per Eno Sarris of The Athletic, Jed Lowrie and the Oakland Athletics are in agreement on a one-year deal.

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Cleveland Guardian right-handed pitcher James Karinachak was re-evaluated after dealing with soreness in his right arm. An MRI revealed he has a strained teres major muscle.

Per Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, Major League Baseball has recently made several new proposals to the players association that included an emphasis on sign stealing.

According to Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post, Tyler Clippard is back with the Washington Nationals and has a locker at camp in West Palm Beach.

Per Robert Murray of FanSided, Ketel Marte has had discussions with executives in the Arizona Diamondback’s ownership about a contract extension. He has one year and two club options left on his current contract.