Morning Briefing: Happy Major League Baseball Opening Day!

Good morning, Mets fans!

The day has finally come! Major League Baseball Opening Day is officially upon us!

Unfortunately, the Mets have to wait another day. But let’s take a look at some of the games on the slate for today.

The first game on the docket is the Orioles who will be hosting the Angels while Corbin Burnes makes his Baltimore debut. The Mets’ crosstown rival Yankees go to Houston as they will throw Nestor Cortes against the Astros’ Framber Valdez in a 2022 ALCS rematch. One final matchup to look at will have the reigning champion Texas Rangers hosting the Chicago Cubs in a battle of Cy Young hopefuls, as Justin Steele will be going head-to-head against Nathan Eovaldi.

What games are the MMO readers looking most forward to? Click here for the full opening day slate.

Latest Mets News

Opening Day for the Mets this season will be delayed as their Thursday game has been postponed until Friday at 1:40 p.m. Click here for more information on Mets Opening Day.

A non-profit started by Rusty Staub will present the family of slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller with a check for $50,000 to help the family through immediate financial concerns.

Kodai Senga played catch at Citi Field as he continues to progress in his rehab.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza announced that DJ Stewart has made the team, following his hot end to the 2023 season. Click here to learn more about the decision and J.D. Martinez‘s status to start the season.

Mike Petriello of MLB.com went into detail on why Martinez is such a good fit for the Mets and Citi Field.

Latest MLB News

The Los Angeles Dodgers and catcher Will Smith agreed to terms on a 10-year, $140 million contract extension, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Max Scherzer is progressing well according to Rangers GM Chris Young, as reported by Buster Olney of ESPN. Young does not plan to place Scherzer on the 60-day IL, which could mean a possible May return.

The Cincinnati Reds announced that their up-and-coming second baseman Matt McLain had successful surgery to address cartilage damage and repair his labrum in his left shoulder. There is no timeline but the Reds hope to have him back this season.

Major League Baseball’s owners approved the sale of the Baltimore Orioles to David Rubenstein, who released a video message to Orioles fans.

The Marlins traded infielder (and Mets killer) Jon Berti to the Yankees, per Craig Mish of Miami Herald Sports.

Red Sox RHP Noah Song is undergoing Tommy John surgery, per Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com.

Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar will be having surgery on his right thumb and is expected to miss at least a couple of months, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic.

The Boston Red Sox acquired RHP Naoyuki Uwasawa in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, per Jeff Passan. Uwasawa spent nine years pitching in Japan prior to this season.

The Houston Astros claimed RHP Penn Murfee off waivers from the Atlanta Braves, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros put Kendall Graveman on the 60-day IL to make room.

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano and starting pitcher Alek Manoah are “likely” to start the season on the IL, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.