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Good morning, Mets fans!
Mets infielder Eduardo Escobar was taken out of the lineup unexpectedly the other day versus Milwaukee and did not play the final two games of that series as well as the opener vs. Miami. Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that Escobar was taken to the hospital after appearing disoriented in front of teammates. Tim Healey of Newsday confirmed that Escobar did indeed feel unwell and thinks it’s an inner ear issue but says he feels good and anticipates that he will play in this series.
Now onto the morning briefing!
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Mets infielders Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso bust out the lumber, as the Mets take the opener versus the Miami Marlins, 10-4. Here’s our recap of this blowout win!
Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports that Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski is looking to return from the IL in early June. After an important bone test, he hopes to ramp up baseball activity followed by a rehab assignment.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com profiles Mets reliever Seth Lugo and his feelings of thankfulness regarding the health of his son, James.
In advance of Father's Day, a story on Seth and James Lugo and a scary situation that has the Lugos thankful for their blessings:https://t.co/gL9M4sNPkP
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 17, 2022
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The Los Angeles Angels announce that third baseman Anthony Rendon will miss the rest of the 2022 season after undergoing wrist surgery. This will be the second consecutive season Rendon will have a season end with a procedure after injury.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that MLB sent out a memo stating that as of June 20th, teams must trim down the number of pitchers on their roster to 13. Initially, the rule was to take effect at the beginning of the 2020 season but has since been pushed back, including extending the deadline twice this season.
The Milwaukee Brewers were the latest team to unveil their Nike City Connect uniform design. The uniform emphasizes the city’s grilling culture and summer skies, along with the People’s Flag of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan.
The Milwaukee Brewers revealed their City Connect uniforms inspired by summer skies, grilling culture and Lake Michigan https://t.co/bCKRjikGPU pic.twitter.com/JLCwW0KFaU
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) June 17, 2022
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Mathew Brownstein goes into an in-depth retrospective for the 30th anniversary of the classic film “A League of Their Own”
Johnluke Chaparro details the Mets holding strong despite red hot Braves.
On This Date in Mets History
2012: R.A. Dickey threw his second consecutive one-hitter as the Mets beat the Orioles at Citi Field 5-0.The only hit came in the fifth inning off the bat of Wilson Betemit. After the hit, Dickey received a standing ovation from the fans. His game-ending strikeout of first baseman Chris Davis was his 13th of the game, which set a personal best after beating previous mark of 12 the start prior.
Birthdays: Ben Johnson (41), Felix Heredia (47), Sandy Alomar (56), Dave Schneck (74)
Let’s go Mets!
