May 7, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pinch hitter Patrick Mazieka (76) celebrates with teammates after hitting a game winning RBI single against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the tenth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Happy weekend, Mets fans!
Despite Friday’s tough loss, the Mets’ prior seven-game win streak boosted their playoff chances on FanGraphs to the third-highest in the National League, behind the Dodgers and the Padres, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
They’ll look to get back in the win column today at 1:10 p.m.
Latest Mets News
Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo ran into a setback in his recovery from a bone bruise on Thursday night, as he felt pain in his final at-bat of his first rehab game down in Triple-A Syracuse. Nimmo did not play on Friday, and it’s unclear how much longer he will remain out of the lineup.
On the bright side, Mets’ infielder J.D. Davis, recovering from a hand sprain, faced high velocity with no problems this week and is likely to be activated this weekend. More details regarding both Nimmo and Davis can be found in this Metsmerized article written by Pat Ragazzo.
Mets’ ace Jacob deGrom has no bullpen session scheduled yet but has felt good playing catch and is feeling better every day, according to manager Luis Rojas. Rojas also said that deGrom felt good about his mechanics while playing catch, according to John Flanigan of Metsmerized.
This week’s Weird and Wild, written by Jayson Stark of the Athletic, featured Patrick Mazeika’s two walk-off fielder’s choices, among other fun baseball facts.
Mets’ owner Steve Cohen sent a letter to the family of Donny Morris, a 19-year-old Mets fan who recently passed away in Israel, according to Joel M. Petlin of LoHud.
Latest MLB News
The St. Louis Cardinals placed shortstop Paul DeJong on the 10-day injured list with a rib fracture, according to MLB Trade Rumors.
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has a torn tendon sheath, and could possibly undergo surgery, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. In addition, outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was scratched from Friday’s lineup with left quad tightness, according to the Yankees PR Department.
Sixteen MLB teams have met the 85% or more threshold for COVID-19 vaccinations required to lift restrictions, according to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman.
Pitcher David Robertson, who is 20 months out from Tommy John Surgery, will pitch for Team USA and is aiming at a comeback to the MLB, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Former Braves catcher Tyler Flowers announced his retirement on Friday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Former Met Todd Frazier, recently released by the Pittsburgh Pirates, is traveling to Team USA camp in Florida to try and be a part of the Olympic qualifying team, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Sherman also pointed out that Brad Brach is on the provisional roster for the team.
Former Mets prospect Gavin Cecchini is now playing for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, according to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized.
The Toronto Blue Jays signed RHP Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor league deal, according to MiLB Transactions.
The Los Angeles Angels designated outfielder Jon Jay for assignment, according to MiLB Transactions.
Latest on MMO
Jack Ramsey interviews Mets VP Tommy Tanous about the Mets’ minor league approach.
Matt Musico writes about how Edwin Diaz has changed his pitching approach to garner success.
Dan Quinones writes about how the Mets offensive struggles aren’t unique to just New York; the whole league is suffering.
Marshall Field prepares fans for the Mets series versus the Tampa Bay Rays in a series preview.
Thomas Hall breaks down Jacob Barnes success, including the use of his cutter.
On This Date in Mets History
1999: Pat Mahomes, the father of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes II, made his debut for the Mets on this day in 1999 and earned his first of eight victories without a loss.
Birthdays: Tyler Walker (45), Rick Waits (69)
