AL’s best vs Jacob deGrom and the NL’s best. Man, this All-Star game is going to be incredible.
The Mets return to action on Friday night when Noah Syndergaard (5-1, 2.97 ERA,) will face off against Domingo German (2-5, 5.49 ERA) at 7:05 p.m. in the Bronx.
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DeGrom’s agent, Brodie Van Wagenan, had some strong words regarding an extension for his client: “If the Mets don’t share [the] same interest [of extending deGrom], we believe their best course of action is to seriously consider trade opportunities now,
Later that day, deGrom quelled some of the rumors saying: “We’ve said multiple times that we are open to talking extensions. It’s up to them what they want to do.”
Yoenis Cespedes played in a simulated game and went 5-for-7 with two homers.
Dave Roberts announced that Jacob deGrom will follow Max Scherzer in tomorrow’s All-Star game. I’m salivating at the thought of deGrom improving upon his first All-Star appearance.
Mets infield prospect Luis Carpio was named the Florida State League player of the week after going 13-for-27.
In a recent Newsday article, Mickey Callaway noted Jose Bautista‘s surprising production.
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MLB released the All-Star starting lineups.
Some random guy named Bryce Harper won the Home Run Derby last night. I hear he’s pretty good.
Trevor Story and Jose Ramirez earned the NL and AL’s award for the Player of the Week, respectively.
With the All-Star Game occurring the nation’s capital, Peter Gammons of the Athletic reflected on the true meaning of baseball.
Nick Francona shared his thoughts on the situation when the Mets rudely disregarded a bracelet endorsed by families of military veterans.
Zack Greinke is not a fan of the Rays’ use of an “opener.”
The Royals DFA’d Abraham Almonte.
Lindsey Alder of The Athletic polled MLB players and 46 percent of them agreed that Bryce Harper is the most overrated player in baseball. Considering Harper’s performance last night, this wasn’t the greatest time to publish this article.
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The Braves signed Lane Adams and Fernando Salas to minor-league deals.
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John Flanigan published his 2018 report cards for the 2018 Mets outfielders.
Rob Piersall mentioned Anthony Swarzak’s and Jerry Blevins‘s horrid first-halves.
Rob Piersall also talked about Mickey Callaway’s job situation.
Mathew Brownstein interviewed 2018 Mets second-rounder Simeon Woods-Richardson.
Rich Coutinho’s first MMO article described his desire for the Mets to build around their starters.
On this Date in Mets history
In Lee Mazzilli‘s only All-Star game appearance, he homered to tie the game and walked-in the eventual game-winning run.
Birthdays: Deron Johnson (80), Roy McMillan (69)
Let’s go, Jacob!!
