Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets lost in 13 innings last night to the San Francisco Giants, wasting a terrific effort from Zack Wheeler.
The Mets send Steven Matz to the mound this evening to face Chris Stratton in the second game of this four-game set.
Mets News
David Wright may not be able to return this season, as per assistant GM John Ricco.
The Mets sent Brandon Nimmo to the 10-day disabled list and recalled 1B/OF Dominic Smith.
Mets prospects Ronny Mauricio and Simeon Woods-Richardson have been promoted to Single-A Kingsport.
MLB News
Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs gave his insight on the funk the Houston Astros have been in recently.
As per Baseball America, MLB has informed ballclubs that it’s making considerable changes to its international signing rules.
MiLB.com shined a spotlight on Mets prospect Josh Allen, who survived a shooting in 2014.
The Athletic broke down Red Sox starter David Price‘s recent resurgence.
MLB Trade Rumors gave an update on the 2018 Rule 5 Draft.
Latest on MMO
John Sheridan took a look at Advanced-A St. Lucie Mets prospect Desmond Lindsay.
Mike Silva believes that Jacob deGrom‘s “lack of a narrative” will cost him consideration for the NL Cy Young Award.
Matt Musico thinks Dom Smith should take advantage of whatever opportunities he gets.
John Sheridan also recapped the Mets series win over the Phillies this past weekend in his “3 Up, 3 Down” series.
This Date in Mets History
1977 – In his first appearance at Shea Stadium since being traded, Tom Seaver throws a six-hitter against his former teammates and strikes out 11, helping the Reds defeat the Mets, 5-1.
2005 – Using teammate Cliff Floyd‘s bat, rookie Mike Jacobs his a three-run home run in his first MLB at-bat.
