Good Morning, Mets fans!

It is a strange and somber time in baseball right now, with the Mets and Marlins opting not to play yesterday in a stand against social injustice.

They will play a doubleheader today against the Yankees, with first pitch of game one set for 4:05 PM at Yankee Stadium.

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The Mets and Marlins took the field, held a 42-second moment of silence, then left the field and did not return to play.

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The following games were not played yesterday: Mets/Marlins, Rockies/Diamondbacks, Red Sox/Blue Jays, Phillies/Nationals, A’s/Rangers, Orioles/Rays, and Twins/Tigers, as the entire league continues to show their support for the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of recent tragic events.

Per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Brewers released Brock Holt from his contract.

Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Rays acquired Brett Phillips from the Royals for Lucius Fox.

Rob Manfred spoke on the idea of a prospect development league for college players during the summer.

The Players Alliance will be donating their salaries from yesterday and today towards social justice causes.

RedSox manager Ron Roenicke gave an emotional insight to his feelings about recent conversations within Boston’s clubhouse.

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Rhys Hoskins spoke on his reaction from listening to Dom Smith’s postgame interview.

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Michael Mayer looked into how the Mets got bit by the hot mic again, this time through Brodie Van Wagenen.

Thomas Hall investigated the lack of command Steven Matz has had on his breaking ball this season.

Michelle Ioannou encourages Mets fans to donate to Dom Smith’s charity.

On This Day In Mets History

Birthdays: Joel Youngblood (69), Mike Torrez (74), Billy Cowan (82)

On a personal note, this will be my last article for MMO for a little bit. I have some things to take care of in my personal life, on top of starting my freshman year of college in the coming weeks. I will be back before too long, once my personal affairs are in order. Until then, thank you for reading, and let’s go Mets.