Good morning, Mets fans!
If you love pitching duels, make sure to tune in to today’s Mets-Phillies contest. 2015 Cy Young award winner Jake Arrieta (9-7, 3.33 ERA) will face the probable 2018 Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom (7-7, 1.81 ERA). The game can be viewed on PIX11 and 710WOR at 4:10 p.m.
Last night, Aaron Nola out-dueled Noah Syndergaard as the Phillies took the middle game of the five-game series. Daniel Zamora struck out two in his Major League debut and became the 54th player to play for the Mets this year, which tied the franchise record.
Latest Mets News
Bobby Wahl‘s first Major-League season has hit a Wahl as he was placed on the 10-day DL with a hamstring strain.
Daniel Zamora was called up to replace Wahl on the roster. Here are some quick notes about the lefty reliever.
- Who is Zamora? Daniel Zamora was acquired by the Mets this offseason in exchange for Josh Smoker. He’s pitched to 3.48 ERA and 1.026 WHIP in 2018.
- Where is Zamora? Zamora has been promoted from Double-A Binghamton.
- Why is Zamora? Yeah, I can’t answer that one.
Peter Alonso was named on Jim Callis‘s list of prospects who could make an impact in September.
Baseball America praised Andres Gimenez for having some of the best tools in the Florida State League.
Tim Healey of Newsday revealed that Brandon Nimmo does not have any structural damage in his right hand after his hit-by-pitch yesterday.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Jerry Blevins is drawing some trade interest.
Latest MLB News
The Diamondbacks re-signed Randall Delgado.
The Reds placed Joey Votto on the 10-day DL with a right knee contusion.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic interviewed former National skipper Dusty Baker.
The Cubs put Mike Montgomery on the DL after he experienced shoulder inflammation.
The PawSox intend to begin the 2021 season in a new stadium in Worcester.
Latest NL East News
Matthew Leach of MLB.com raved about some of the up-and-coming stars in the NL East.
Latest on MMO
Hours before Zamora’s promotion, John Sheridan examined his recent run of success.
Tim Ryder commended David Wright‘s latest comeback attempt
Michael Mayer noted Andres Gimenez’s hot streak in Binghamton.
Mayer also analyzed Amed Rosario‘s production over the last few weeks.
Finally, Mayer talked about Kevin Plawecki‘s historic game on Wednesday.
On this Date in Mets History
Tommie Agee was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame.
Several weeks after acquiring Brett Bulter from the Dodgers, the Mets traded him right back to Los Angeles in exchange for two minor-leaguers.
Birthdays: Terry Blocker (58), Pat Misch (36)
Let’s go Mets!
