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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets conclude their weekend series against the Mariners this afternoon at 1:40P.M. ET looking for another series win. It will be Carlos Carrasco (3-1, 3.19 ERA) taking the mound for thee Mets. This after a seventh inning home run by Patrick Mazeika last night propelled New York to victory last night.
Latest Mets News
Per the New York Mets, CJ Uzomah of the New York Jets was at Saturday night’s Mets game and visited with players prior to the game. He was interviewed by Steve Gelbs during last night’s game.
Former Met TJ Rivera announced his retirement from playing on Saturday and will be joining the staff of the Cleveland Guardians.
Latest MLB News
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Houston Astros acquired infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon from the San Francisco Giants for catcher Michael Papierski. Papierski had been playing at the Triple-A level prior to being traded to San Francisco.
Per David O’Brien of The Athletic, Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud stated that PitchCom is now easier to use and makes more sense. He said if pitchers like it, he likes it, and that it’s more about the pitchers.
The Minnesota Twins announced on Saturday that they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer, optioned outfielder Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul, and transferred infielder Miguel Sano to the 60-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David West passed away at age 57 following a battle with brain cancer.
According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Pineda has a fractured right middle finger and will undergo further tests.
Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th career home run. The two-run shot drove in Mike Trout and gave the Angels a 8-1 lead.
Latest on MMO
Sam Klein recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, May 13th, which included another home run by Brett Baty.
Brian Wright takes a look back at May 14, 1972 in Mets history when Willie Mays hit a home run in his Mets debut.
Sam Klein talks about Mets’ prospect Carson Seymour’s success with Single-A St. Lucie.
Andrew Steele-Davis recaps Max Scherzer’s strong outing from Friday, May 13th.
Mojo Hill writes an opinion piece discussing if the Mets should give Brandon Nimmo an extension.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Brian Dozier (35), Tyler Walker (46)
1999: Right-handed pitcher Pat Mahomes was credited with his first win in his New York Mets debut against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Let’s go Mets!
