Good Morning, Mets fans!
The Mets avoided a four-game sweep and broke a five-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Braves by a score of 7-2.
On Tuesday, the Mets will make their way to Washington DC to play a two-game set against the Nationals. Left-hander Steven Matz (0–1, 3.18 ERA) will be taking the mound for the Mets and Washington’s starter has yet to be announced.
Latest Mets News
The Mets promoted catcher Ali Sanchez to join the big-league club and placed Yoenis Cespedes on the restricted list following his decision to opt-out of the 2020 season on Sunday.
Per MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, right-hander Hunter Strickland went unclaimed on outright waivers and has been assigned to the Mets’ alternate training site in Brooklyn.
Josh Kosman of the New York Post wrote about how he believes that Josh Harris is the safest Mets’ buyer with one massive pitfall.
Latest MLB News
The Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani has been diagnosed with a Grade 1-2 flexor-pronator mass strain.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Cardinals-White Sox game at Field of Dreams next Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa has been canceled.
The White Sox announced that they’ve activated right fielder Nomar Mazara for his season debut.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced that righty Shelby Miller has opted out of the 2020 season.
The San Diego Padres announced that they’ve added left-hander Travis Radke and infielders Seth Mejias-Brean and Jason Vosler to their 60-man player pool.
Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that seven St. Louis Cardinals players have tested positive for COVID-19 along with six staff members and the team’s series against the Detroit Tigers is postponed.
The Angels will promote top prospect Jo Adell, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
Stephanie Apstein of Sports Illustrated believes that even though commissioner Rob Manfred blames the players, but the league’s troubles are his fault.
Latest NL East News
Per Mark Bowman of MLB.com, Mike Soroka will miss the rest of the season with a torn right Achilles tendon.
According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Miami Marlins COVID-19 tests all came back negative on Monday.
David O’Brien of The Athletic wrote about how pitcher Tyler Matzek has been a key part of the Atlanta Braves’ strong start.
Latest On MMO
Pat Ragazzo provided an update on Noah Syndergaard and J.T. Ginn‘s rehab.
Matt Musico discussed how Pete Alonso has been struggling badly against fastballs.
Sam Lebowitz believes that David Peterson showed poise and skill in his second big league start.
Tim Ryder and Jacob Resnick discuss the current state of the Mets in the latest episode of Simply Amazin’.
On This Day In Mets History
1985: On the same day Tom Seaver records his 300th victory, Mets’ Doc Gooden wins his 11th consecutive game, breaking Tom Terrific’s franchise mark established in 1969.
2012: Mike Baxter sets a team record and ties a National League mark when he walks five times in a nine-inning game in the Mets’ 6-4 victory over San Diego at Petco Park.
2016: Bartolo Colon became the first pitcher in the history of the Subway Series to record a victory as a member of both New York clubs when the visiting Mets beat the New York Yankees, 4-1.
