Good morning, Mets fans!
Tonight, Steven Matz will attempt to give the Mets their first series win since May 18-20. Opposing him will be Rays ace Blake Snell.
Armed with a devasting curveball, Snell has recorded a 2.24 ERA this year. Tonight’s game can be viewed on SNY and 710WOR at 4.10 p.m.
Jose Bautista‘s late heroics salvaged another magnificent Jacob deGrom start as the Mets won the opener against the Rays, 5-1.
Latest Mets News
John Ricco revealed that Yoenis Cespedes is currently dealing with a chronic heel injury. Ricco also wants the Mets to have a quick rebuild to ensure success in 2019.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has reinstated Jenrry Mejia from his lifetime ban. He was eligible to come back in 2019 and will begin ramping up baseball activity after the All-Star break.
The Mets first female PA announcer, Marysol Castro, was profiled in a recent NBC article.
Ernest Dove of MetsMinors.net broke the news that Mets outfield prospect Desmond Lindsay will miss time with an injured arm.
Baseball America featured Mets prospect Peter Alonso in their “Stock Watch” article.
The Mets placed Jerry Blevins on the bereavement list and recalled Paul Sewald from Vegas.
The Mets finalized their rotation for the upcoming days: Chris Flexen will start Sunday to close out a series against the Rays, then Zack Wheeler and Corey Oswalt will pitch against the Phillies during a doubleheader on Monday.
Latest MLB News
On Tuesday, the Rays will announce their intention to open up a new stadium in Ybor City
Jon Morosi of MLB Network believes that the Yankees are interested in trading for Royals 3B Mike Moustakas.
Dexter Fowler, who has recently been under fire for his apparent lack-of-effort, went after Cardinals president John Mozeliak.
The Mariners announced an extension with their GM, Jerry Dipoto.
The Diamondbacks reactivated Randall Delgado from the DL and, in what’s seeming like to be a yearly tradition, Fernando Salas was DFA’d.
Cubs pitcher Oscar De La Cruz has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for Furosemide, which was the same drug that Robinson Cano was suspended for
Nicholas Parco of the New York Daily News noted that the Yankees are the only MLB team not to host a Pride Night.
Trevor Bauer told Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports about a bet that could have some nutty consequences for him.
The Indians reactivated Carlos Carrasco from the 10-day DL and DFA’d George Kontos. They also acquired James Hoyt from the Astros in exchange for a minor league pitcher.
Former Met prospect Dilson Herrera was promoted to the Reds.
Jim Callis of MLB.com examined each team’s spending for the 2018 MLB draft.
Latest NL East News
The Braves failed to sign their top pick (No.8 overall) from the 2018 draft Carter Stewart and will receive a compensatory pick during next year’s draft. The Pirates, Dodgers, and Diamondbacks also didn’t come to terms with their first-rounders.
According to MLB.com‘s Mark Feinsand, the Phillies are taking a break from the Manny Machado sweepstakes.
Latest on MMO
John Edwards‘s first MMO piece talked about Wilmer Flores‘ trade value.
Mathew Brownstein interviewed the director of “The Sandlot” David Mickey Evans.
Joe D wonders what role the Wilpons are playing in the 2018 season.
Tim Ryder believes pressure is getting to Mickey Callaway‘s head.
John Sheridan points out a couple of minor-leaguers that have had strong campaigns.
On This Date in Mets History
Ron Hunt starred in Shea Stadium’s only All-Star Game in 1964.
Birthdays: John Buck (38), Bob Gallagher (70), Andy Green (41), Tommy Moore (70), Tim Teufel (70)
Let’s Go Mets!!
