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Latest Mets News
It has happened…Howie Rose is finally on Twitter!
On Saturday, Pete Alonso voiced his support for MLB’s proposed plan to move the 2020 season to Arizona. The plan would also include a shortened schedule, realigned divisions, and a universal designated hitter.
Patrick Biondi – a former outfielder in the Mets minor league system – has started up what he calls “The Elevate Movement,” which aims to inspire change as well as meaningful connections with others. The company also produces a podcast, and according to Luis Guillorme Sr., guests include Pete Alonso and his son, Luis Guillorme Jr.
Former Met Jerry Blevins joined MLB Network’s Alexa Datt on her podcast “Datt’s What She Said” to discuss facing Ken Griffey Jr., Tiger King, and his mustache.
Latest MLB News
Per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times: The Rays plan on giving $500 and $1000 grants to their game-day employees.
Both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs will be dividing their $1 million funds as a means of providing $500 grants to their part-time ballpark staffers, according to Jon Greenberg of The Athletic.
Latest NL East News
According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the Braves confirmed that they will be paying their part-time and full-time employees through May 31. Atlanta is the first MLB team to guarantee pay for their employees throughout the month of May.
Latest on MMO
Marshall Field laments the three Mets second basemen who went on to do bigger and better things outside of Queens.
Brian Wright throws us back to April 7, 1984 – the day we were introduced to Dwight “Doc” Gooden.
This Day in Met History
1962: After playing their first-ever game as a franchise in St. Louis, the Mets returned to New York and were welcomed with a ticker tape parade.
Birthdays: Tomas Nido turns 26, Brad Brach turns 34, Justin Ruggiano turns 38, Daniel Garcia turns 40, D.J. Carrasco turns 43, and Paul Lo Duca turns 48.
