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Happy Saturday, Mets fans!
Despite the return of outfielder Brandon Nimmo from the disabled list, the Mets dropped another one-run loss on Friday night, losing 4-3 to the Phillies. The loss further depleted the team’s already scarce postseason chances, as they fell further behind in both the division and the wildcard. Taijuan Walker rebounded from a few shaky starts, and went five innings of two-run baseball, allowing three hits and striking out three. Despite the impressive start, he was pulled after just 88 pitches.
Current Standings
NL East
ATL: 76-69, .524
PHI: 75-72, .510, 2.5 GB
NYM: 72-76, .486, 6.0 GB
MIA: 62-85, .422, 15.5 GB
WSH: 60-87, .408, 17.5 GB
Wild Card
LAD: 94-54, .635, +16.0 GB
STL: 77-69, .520
CIN: 77-71, .520, 1.0 GB
SD: 76-71, .517, 1.5 GB
PHI: 75-72, .510, 2.5 GB
NYM: 72-76, .486, 6.0 GB
Latest Mets News
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote a column discussing the Mets ties to Billy Beane and Bob Melvin of the Oakland Athletics, and how the two would make a good fit in New York next season. MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman reported that the Mets are indeed interested in bringing Billy Beane to New York next year.
The expectation is that Mets starter Marcus Stroman will draw a six-year deal worth a minimum of $25 million AAV in free agency after this season, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated.
Jacob deGrom played catch again at Citi Field on Friday, and will throw another bullpen session in the next few days, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Ragazzo also reported that Noah Syndergaard will face live batters this weekend, and it’s unknown whether that will be at Citi Field or on a minor league rehab assignment.
Latest MLB News
Jayson Stark of The Athletic wrote about a new minor-league pitch clock that has runs up, strikeouts down, walks down, and dead game-time gone.
Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy has parted from his professional relationship with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Boddy’s personal twitter.
Latest on MMO
Brian Wright interviewed “Once Upon a Time in Queens” director Nick Davis.
John Flanigan discusses the future of Javier Baez with the New York Mets.
Alex Horowitz previewed the Mets current series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: Today in 1963, the Mets played their final game in the infamous Polo Grounds. Only 1,752 fans attended the game, in which the Mets lost to the Phillies, 5-1.
Birthdays: Roger Mason (64), Scott Holman (63)
Let’s go Mets!
