Good Morning, Mets fans!
Last night, Michael Wacha made his third start of the season against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. While Wacha struck out a surprising nine in five innings, the Mets ultimately faltered, falling 4-3 to the red-hot Marlins.
Tonight at 7:10 PM, LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.86 ERA) will take the mound for the second game of the series against whomever the Marlins decide is pitching on Saturday evening. Their pitcher is currently TBD. The game will be televised on SNY and broadcast on WCBS 880AM.
Latest Mets News
On Friday afternoon, the Mets announced that they had activated RHP Robert Gsellman from the Injured List after suffering right triceps tightness, LHP Daniel Zamora was optioned to the team’s alternate training site, and INF Luis Carpio was added to the Mets’ 60-man player pool.
Ryan Cordell who was designated for assignment, according to Justin Toscano of The Record, earlier this week, cleared waivers and was optioned to the team’s alternate site in Brooklyn.
According to Jeffery Flanagan, MLB beat writer for Kansas City Royals, has wrote that the Royals have been impressed with what they have been seeing from former Met Matt Harvey stating, “He’s throwing really well.” The Royals are planning to make a decision on how they want to use him shortly.
Latest MLB News
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reported that out of the 13,043 COVID-19 test samples only 13 tests came back positive which is 0.1 percent as new positive cases. Out of the 13, seven were players, and six were staff members.
The Cubs and Yankees have been trying to create their own “bubble” while in team hotels during trips, Patrick Mooney and Marc Carig of the Athletic wrote about the competitive advantage they are trying to create with this bubble-like atmosphere to stay safe during pandemic baseball.
Mark Saxon of MLB, reported that the St. Louis Cardinals game was postponed Friday night so the team can control the positive tests they just received.
Nathan Fenno of the Los Angeles Times, reported that former Angels employee Eric Kay was charged with federal authorities in Texas with distributing fentanyl, which is in direct connection to the death of former Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected the contract of former Mets relief pitcher, Sean Gilmartin.
The Kansas City Royals moved LHP Mike Montgomery and RHP Glenn Sparkman from the 10-day injured list to the 45-day injured list.
George Springer has sprained his right wrist as per, Manager Dusty Baker on Friday.
Latest NL East News
The Atlanta Braves made a slew of roster moves on Friday: placed RHP Chris Martin on the 10-day injured list (retroactive of August 6), with an esophageal constriction and recalled RHP Chad Sobotka to Atlanta. The Braves also claimed LHP Robbie Erlin off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Stephen Strasburg will make his 2020 debut for the Washington Nationals on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles.
Latest on MMO
John Jackson discussed how the Mets should structure their starting rotation once Marcus Stroman rejoins the team.
Michael Mayer argues why Andres Gimenez should be considered as a consistent starter for the Mets.
Michelle Iannaou talks about the struggle of losing her Mets loving brother and how it still affects her today.
On this Day in Mets History
Happy Birthday to John Hudek (54)!
2014: Bartolo Colon joined Juan Marichal and Pedro Martinez and becomes the third pitcher from the Dominican Republic to win 200 major league games. He accomplished this feat after going eight innings giving up only six hits and one run to the Philadelphia Phillies in the Mets’ 5-4 win over their NL East rival.
Stay happy, healthy, and safe!
