Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (7-4) look to get back on track against the Miami Marlins (5-5) today as they send Jacob deGrom to the mound to take on Adam Conley.
Tonight’s game is scheduled for a 7:10 PM ET start and can be seen on WPIX as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
Noah Syndergaard pitched good enough to win on Friday night, allowing just two runs over six innings of work. He gave up six hits on the night while walking none and striking out four. Thor only threw 87 pitches on the day and departed early due to splitting two of his right fingernails. He stated after the game that he had this issue throughout his time in the minors but was unsure what was causing the recent flareups. Read more from Ken Davidoff in the NY Post.
The Mets reportedly feel they can keep Michael Conforto on the Major League roster for one more month while not hampering his development. He has continued to prove his worth in the limited role he has been placed in thus far. It will be a big month for the young outfielder as he will look to continue to produce to force the Mets’ hands. Read more from Marc Carig in Newsday.
Jay Bruce has surprised everyone with the hot start he has gotten off to in 2017. Manager, Terry Collins is one of those people as well who has been pleasantly surprised by the rebirth of Bruce in New York. Read more from Kristie Ackert in the NYDN.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Wilmer Difo of the Washington Nationals is trying to prove he belongs in the big leagues. Read more from Jorge Castillo in the Washington Post.
Rob Manfred discussed the Atlanta Braves’ new ballpark with ESPN.
George Richards of the Miami Herald looks at how much Marcell Ozuna has flourished for the Marlins.
Phillies prospect, Einiery Garcia was suspended 80 games for using performance enhancing drugs. Read more Matt Gelb on Philly.com.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Michael Mayer looks at the team’s August trade acquisitions and how they have carried the bullpen.
Over at MetsMinors.net, Dilip Sridhar reports on the first Baseball America prospect hot sheet of 2017.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1997, president Bill Clinton, commissioner Bud Selig and Jackie Robinson‘s widow, Rachel declare at Shea Stadium that Major League Baseball will be returning number 42 throughout the league.
Mets players born on this day include, Aaron Laffey (32), Ricky Otero (45) and Jeromy Burnitz (48).
