Good Morning Mets Fans!
Today, Matt Harvey will face off against Marlins pitcher Dillon Peters. Despite Yankee hitters teeing off him his last time out, Harvey has shown flashes of improvement on his horrid 2017 season.
The game starts at 1:10 p.m. in at First Data Field in Port St. Lucie. It can be seen on SNY and MLB Network.
Yesterday’s 5-1 defeat against the Miami Marlins was a poor showing for the Mets offense. The loss was the Mets seventh in their past eight games. Aside from multi-hit efforts from Luis Guillorme and Adrian Gonzalez, the Mets mustered almost nothing on the offensive side.
After an iffy first inning, Steven Matz pitched well the rest of the way, only allowing one more run and recording five strikeouts. In need of a decent outing, Rafael Montero did the opposite of that, permitting two runs and plunking Chad Wallach with the bases loaded. Jacob Rhame, competitor for Montero’s roster spot, threw another scoreless inning.
Latest Mets News
The Yankees released veteran infielder Adam Lind. As a experienced bat that could help off the bench, I was shocked when Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com reported that the Mets aren’t likely to sign him.
Tim Britton of The Athletic disclosed that Yoenis Cespedes received a cortisone shot due to a right wrist contusion that he suffered on a swing last Tuesday.
The Mets cut several highly-regarded prospects from major league camp. Kevin Kaczmarski, Tyler Bashlor, Peter Alonso, David Thompson, Chris Flexen, Zach Borenstein, and Patrick Mazeika will all report to minor league camp.
Anthony Swarzak will finally return to a major league mound on Saturday per Tim Britton. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Swarzak threw two innings in a simulated game yesterday and felt “great” afterwards.
Latest MLB News
Minor League Baseball announced their pace-of-play initiatives for the 2018 season: When a game goes into extra innings, a runner will automatically be placed on second base. There will also be a 15 second pitch clock for pitchers when the bases are empty. Expectingly, the move was met with incredible backlash on Twitter.
The Mariners continued one of the best traditions in baseball and unveiled their 2018 commercials, which can be viewed here. Someone deserves a raise!
Rob Bradford of WEEI.com tweeted that the Reds have hired former Red Sox John Farrell as a scout.
Zack Greinke left Wednesday’s start with right groin tightness.
The Athletics released Jairo Labourt.
A shocking video emerged showing former Astros prospect Danry Vasquez beating up his girlfriend in a stairwell in the Astros’s facility.
Latest NL East News
Joe Frisario reports that Martin Prado has suffered a setback in his recovery from right knee surgery and will not be ready for Opening Day.
Jake Arrieta‘s first start for the Phillies will be against minor-leaguers on Saturday. Oh boy, it’s going to be fun seeing minor-league hitters flailing away against his two-seamer.
Latest on MMO
Dilip Sridhar opines that Yoenis Cespedes should continue to hit second in the lineup.
John Sheridan answers fan’s questions in this week’s mailbag.
Mike Silva published his podcast, “Talkin’ Mets”.
Tim Ryder wonders if Phillip Evans is going to make the MLB roster.
Josh Finkelstein has a solution to playing time in the outfield once Michael Conforto returns
Christina Cola wrote how David Wright is New York’s tragic hero.
Jacob Resnick interviews new 51s’ manager Tony DeFranceseo.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: former Met prospect Michael Fulmer celebrates his 25th birthday today.
