Good morning, Mets fans!
Today, we’ll be treated to two Mets games. At 1:10 p.m. at First Data Field, Noah Syndergaard will look to continue his success against the Astros. He’ll be matched up by Gerrit Cole. Zack Wheeler will also have a tough task ahead of him in his 7:05 p.m. start, as he’ll face the defending Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer.
Even though there was no Mets baseball yesterday, there was plenty of news around Major League Baseball.
Latest Mets News
Tim Healey of Newsday raved about Gerson Bautista.
Old friend Neil Walker struck a deal to go to Public Enemy No .1, The New York Yankees. Walker produced at a healthy .265/.362/.439 clip last year, which makes it extremely surprising that the Yankees deal was the only offer he received all winter, per Marc Craig of The Athletic.
Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com described how Tim Tebow‘s Single-A teammates have praised his down-to-earth personality and his work ethic.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com also commended Tebow, recalling how a few weeks ago, he was excused from Spring Training so he could attend his foundation’s charity golf tournament.
Kevin Kernan of the New York Post noted how new pitching coach Dave Eiland has advocated for Met pitchers to pitch more inside this year.
Latest MLB news
The Yankees released Danny Espinosa to make room for Walker on their 25-man roster.
The Astros visited the White House yesterday to celebrate their World Series victory. Notable absentees include Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis, who, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, had family obligations.
The Orioles announced that they will give free tickets in the upper deck to children under 9-years-old.
Brewers manager Craig Counsell announced that Chase Anderson will start Opening Day.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports explores how the new CBA has hurt the players in free agency.
Latest NL East News
The Phillies announced their three-year contract with Jake Arrieta.
Tommy Jospeh was DFA’d to make room for the Phillies new pitcher.
Nationals GM Mike Rizzo expects second baseman Daniel Murphy to be ready for Opening Day. Murphy has been on the shelf this spring due to recovery from his knee surgery.
Latest on MMO
Tim Ryder wonders what the plan is if Amed Rosario fails to live up to his top prospect billing.
Christina Cola is enamored with Kevin Plawecki‘s spring.
Rob Piersall believes Yoenis Cespedes should stay in the No. 2 spot in the batting order.
Piersall also reflects on the Phillies offseason.
On this Date in Mets History
Johan Santana celebrates his 39th birthday today! The owner of the 14th best ERA in Mets history, Johan is still looking to return to the Majors.
Other Birthdays: Jorge Fabregas (48), Terry Leach(64), Gary Kolb(78), Al Luplow(79), Luis Aguayo (59).
