Morning Briefing: DeGrom Craving Fish Filet

Good morning, Mets fans!

Tonight, Jacob deGrom (8-8, 1.68 ERA) will continue his Cy-Young march as he’ll face off against Jose Urena (5-12, 4.41 ERA) and the Marlins at a soggy Citi Field. DeGrom has been scheduled for the last two contests, but Mother Nature has prevented that. The game can be viewed on SNY and 710WOR at 7:10 p.m.

Yesterday’s matchup with the Marlins was postponed and rescheduled for a single-admission doubleheader this Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Latest Mets News

Cy Young contender Kyle Freeland believes that Jacob deGrom is deserving of the award.

Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated looks into why the Mets have been unable to produce at home.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote about deGrom’s journey to becoming Cy Young worthy.

Tim Healey of Newsday also noted how the Mets commemorate Sept. 11 every year.

Mike Puma of The New York Post examined the Mets GM Search.

Despite the weather, David Wright is still scheduled to play a simulated game at Citi Field today.

Latest MLB News

The MLB announced their preliminary roster for their upcoming trip to Japan, where current players play a seven-game tour against some of the best players in Asia.

The Cardinals activated former ace Adam Wainwright from the DL.

The Dodgers recalled Julio Urias after a 14-month DL stay. The former top prospect had been recovering from major shoulder surgery and will be relieving for the Dodgers for the remainder of the season.

The Indians also got a major piece back to their lineup as Josh Donaldson was sent back to the Major League squad and is expected to start today at third base.

Meanwhile, the White Sox got back Jose Abreu after he underwent testicular torsion surgery in late August. TMI White Sox TMI.

Athletics top prospect Jesus Luzardo hired The Boras Corporation to represent him.

Buster Olney of ESPN believes pitchers shouldn’t be throwing at ridiculous speeds anymore.

Latest NL East News

The Braves and Cobb County are at odds regarding a new stadium.

The Phillies used flamethrowers to dry their infield, but their game yesterday was still rained out. This is a real story; I promise I didn’t get it from the Onion.