Morning Briefing: Matt Harvey To Start Game 1 For Italy

Good morning, Mets fans!

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the México vs. United States game Sunday at Chase Field is officially sold out. It is arguably one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in North America this year.

Additionally, Michael Mayer reports that Matt Harvey is getting the Game 1 start for Team Italy vs Cuba on Thursday. The game is at 6:00 am and can be watched on Tubi.

Now, it is time for the morning briefing.

WBC Scores

Australia shocked the baseball world by beating Korea 8-7 in the first game of Pool B play.

The Kingdom of the Netherlands moved to 2-0 with a 3-1 win over Panama behind home runs by Xander Bogaerts and Jurickson Profar.

Latest Mets News

Mookie Wilson claims that there was “not a doubt” that he would have beaten Bill Buckner to first base. Ryan Gilbert of KFH Sports Radio has the story.

Jonathan Araúz, a player in the New York Mets organization, hit a 2-RBI single for Panama against Taiwan in the 6th inning. John Sheridan has more on the performances of Araúz and Humberto Mejia for Panama.

Jonathan Arauz drives in 2 more for Panama, and they now lead 8-1 in the 6th! 🇵🇦

📺: FS2 and the FOX Sports App pic.twitter.com/IToF8vFvxZ

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 8, 2023

Mets minor leaguer Jeremy Vasquez has voluntarily retired.

"He plays the game hard and consistent. He's doing all the things that are close to my heart."

– Howard Johnson on Brett Baty pic.twitter.com/uLA6RZ3wn6

— SNY (@SNYtv) March 8, 2023

Hank Azaria, a voice actor who is most famous for his role in The Simpsons, announces that he is so excited for Amazin’ Day on March 25. He is looking forward to repping his Mets pride with everyone in NYC. Learn more about Amazin’ Day at this link.

Latest MLB News

Michael Clair of MLB.com wrote an article talking about how Jung-Hoo Lee could be MLB’s next star. Michael Mayer reports that the Mets were scouting him about two weeks ago.

Levi Weaver of the Athletic reports that Jacob deGrom is expected to be ready to pitch on opening day. When asked about his availability for opening day, Bruce Boche said, “That’s the plan, yeah.”

Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports that Disney+ Korea is releasing a documentary series called Full Count. It will feature all 10 KBO teams and be released in April.

Matt Monagan of MLB.com wrote an article about a Cuban baseball super fan who brings a very loud horn to every Cuba national baseball team game.