Good Morning, Mets fans!
Today, Zack Wheeler (2-4, 5.40 ERA) will face off against MLB’s walks leader, Tyler Chatwood (3-4, 4.10 ERA). It’s been an inconsistent season for Wheeler, who has allowed six runs, one run, and four runs throughout his last three starts. The game will be on SNY and 710WOR at 7:10 p.m.
Yesterday, Seth Lugo delivered a quality spot start, but once he left, the wheels fell off. Hansel Robles gave up a two-run homer to Ben Zobrist and Jerry Blevins gave up a run-scoring single to Kyle Schwarber the following frame. Every Met reliever except for Scott Copeland allowed a run. The Mets mustered almost no offense, with 16 batters being retired consecutively at one time.
Latest Mets News
Todd Frazier revealed that his wife and him are expecting the couple’s third baby. He also started his rehab assignment yesterday by playing five innings with the 51s.
David Wright was seen throwing on the Citi Field turf before the game and later said that he will begin baseball activities in one-to-three weeks.
Steven Matz will throw Thursday for the first time since leaving his last start with a finger injury.
Sandy Alderson said that Yoenis Cespedes isn’t that far away from coming back.
Marty Noble recapped Rusty Staub‘s life and accomplishments .
Mike Puma of The New York Post believes that the Mets will call up a position player today to fix their three man bench.
Aaron Ford was named the Fireflies’ Reliever of the Month.
Latest MLB News
The Pirates announced that infielder Jung Ho Kang will begin his season with Bradenton, the Pirates A+ affiliate. Kang was placed on the restricted list this offseason once he was charged with his third DUI.
Coming off of his return from Tommy John Surgery, Alex Reyes will be put back immediately on the DL with a significant lat strain.
The Angels claimed reliever Oliver Drake off waivers from the Indians.
BieberFever is officially in Cleveland! Control-artist Shane Bieber made his MLB debut last night and I’m sure he made you smile with his impressive debut. Is it too late to say sorry for these puns?
Clayton Kershaw came off the DL last night and pitched five inning of one-run ball.
Yu Darvish had some strong words about his poor performance so far.
Latest NL East News
According to Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post, Edwin Jackson exercised his opt-out clause in his minor-league deal with the Nats.
The Phillies placed Rhys Hoskins on the 10-day DL with a fractured jaw and called up Dylan Cozens.
The Braves released former top prospect Aaron Blair.
Latest on MMO
Kevin Kaczmarski has impressed this year, writes Mets Daddy.
Mets Daddy also talked about one of the Mets most promising international prospects, Luis Santana.
Mathew Brownstein interviewed former Mets manager, Davey Johnson, about his recent book.
Michael Mayer examined the Mets’ unique bullpen usage.
John Sheridan continued his 3 Up, 3 Down series.
Fan Shots posted his final Mock Draft.
Tim Ryder talked about the Mets’ issues with runners in scoring position.
On This Date In Mets History
Johan Santana twirled the Mets first-ever no-hitter on this date in 2012. On his 134th and final pitch of the night, Santana struck out David Freese to conclude the no-no.
Birthdays: Rick Baldwin (65), Dean Chance (77).
