Oct 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a press conference regarding Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (not pictured) before game four of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets fans!
I hope your Father’s Day went well!
Latest on Baseball’s Timetable to Return
It’s anyone’s guess to whether a season will start. The Mets have taught me to be pessimistic so I’m leaning towards a season not occurring. With the rise of COVID-19 cases in states, I find it highly unlikely that teams will be able to safely navigate the outbreaks.
Yesterday, Rob Manfred sent Tony Clark a letter offering that he would remove expanded playoffs and the universal DH in 2021 season if the seaosn would be canceled midway through the campaign.
The players will now take a couple of days to analyze the rise of COVID-19 cases before making a decision on whether to accept the league’s latest proposal.
Meanwhile, Bob Nightengale of the USA Today tweeted out that 40+ players/coaches have tested positive for COVID-19. Jon Heyman of Fancred added that outbreaks have affected the camps of 10+ MLB clubs.
Latest Mets News
Deesha Thosar of The New York Daily News heard that the Mets will pay their minor-leaguers through August.
Latest MLB News
Ken Griffey‘s documentary was shown on MLB Network yesterday.
Phil Matier of The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the Athletics may look to buy the remaining land around Oakland Coliseum.
The Cubs inked their first-rounder Ed Howard to a deal worth slot value.
Nelson Cruz was awarded the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his off-the-field work.
Travis Sawchik of FiveThirtyEight.com looked into the possibilities of doubleheaders being incorporated into the 2020 season.
Latest on MMO
Rob Silverman‘s father wouldn’t let him cheer for the Yankees.
Tim Ryder reminisced on the 2000 Mets.
Pat Ragazzo talked to MLB.com’s Jim Callis about the Mets 2020 draft haul
On This Day in Mets History
1964: Ron Hunt was named to the All-Star squad, the first-ever Met to receive the nomination.
Stay safe, folks!
