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Good morning, Mets fans!
Today, the Mets get a well-earned off-day following a 2-game sweep at home of the visiting Baltimore Orioles. On Wednesday, the Mets were fueled by yet another strong Taijuan Walker (3-1, 2.20) outing. The right-hander threw seven strong innings of one-run ball, and the Mets tagged old friend Matt Harvey (3-3, 4.81) for seven earned runs in his emotional return to New York. Walker was helped out by some stellar outfield defense and a balanced offensive approach, as the team won without hitting a home run for the third straight game, and extended it’s MLB best win streak to seven games. You can read a full recap of the Mets’ blowout win here.
After completing the short sweep of the O’s, the Mets got all dressed up in preparation for their trip down to Tampa Bay, where the two teams will square off in a three-game set. Game one will be Friday night, with lefthander David Peterson (1-3, 5.54) facing off against the Rays’ hard-throwing ace, Tyler Glasnow (4-2, 2.37).
Latest Mets News
Brandon Nimmo is eligible to return from the injured list on Friday, but manager Luis Rojas said that the Mets’ center fielder will be sent on a rehab assignment before returning to the big league squad. Rojas also indicated that Jeff McNeil (cramps) felt better today, and should be set to return to the lineup on Friday in Tampa Bay.
Albert Almora is headed to the injured list after running full speed into the center field fence on Tuesday night. Khalil Lee, whom the Mets acquired as the third team in the Royals-Red Sox Andrew Benintendi deal, has been called up to make his Mets debut.
WFAN announced that Spike Eskin will succeed Mark Chernoff as Vice President of Programming for WFAN and CBS Sports Radio, starting July 1.
Latest MLB News
Wil Myers’ mysterious exit from Tuesday’s game turned out to be due to a positive COVID test, and he joined Fernando Tatis Jr. on the COVID-IL for San Diego.
The Houston Astros announced that they will be taking care of the housing for all of their minor-league players, providing each one with a furnished apartment. This is an unprecedented move, and a step in the right direction — Astros minor leaguers will now be able to save up their salaries and spend the few dollars they do bring in on other living expenses.
Mike Soroka experienced some discomfort in his achilles, and underwent an MRI. Soroka will now undergo exploratory surgery, a major blow for the right-hander who is coming off missing the entire 2020 season due to an achilles injury.
The Yankees, in a surprising twist, have seven positive covid cases within the coaching and support staff. All seven were vaccinated via the Johnson & Johnson one-dose, and were past the two-week threshold. It is reported, however, that 6 of the 7 positive members of the staff are asymptomatic.
The Dodgers’ injury bug hit again, as the team announced the unfortunate news that infielder Edwin Rios has to undergo surgery to repair a torn left labrum, and that will likely signal the end of his season.
Latest on MMO
Read more about Matt Harvey’s return to Queens — Rob Piersall detailed Harvey’s press conference and what made the Dark Knight’s first start in Gotham as an enemy so emotional.
The Mets’ top prospects have been off to a scorching hot start across different levels of the minor leagues — catch up with Ryan Kolakowski’s in-depth recap of the last few days.
A key to the Mets’ 7-1 win over Baltimore on Wednesday was the stellar offense behind Taijuan Walker. Pat Ragazzo looks at what made the defense so great, and what’s changed this Mets team into an elite defensive one.
Beyond the Blog
Mets Legends Cast: In the latest episode, hosts Rob Piersall and Mike Rosen discuss the anniversary of the historic Bartolo Colon home run, the emergence of Donnie Stevenson the approach coach, and more.
Locked On Mets: On today’s episode, host Ryan Finkelstein discusses the Mets latest victory, which may have been the most complete team win of the season as the everything was clicking for New York on Wednesday. Ryan discusses Matt Harvey’s return game and how Taijuan Walker continues to prove to be the steal of the offseason for the Mets.
On This Date in Mets History
1970: Mets pitcher Gary Gentry worked a stellar game in Chicago against the Cubs, giving up just one hit while going the distance. This game might have been slightly more memorable, however, if a call was made differently. In the bottom of the eighth inning, with two outs, Gentry gave up his only hit — a little bloop by Ernie Banks that Mets outfielder Dave Marshall manages to get a glove on, but is unable to hold onto and complete the play. Instead of the first no-hitter in franchise history coming less than a decade after the team’s creation, the Mets would have to wait — until a certain lefty came along.
Let’s go Mets!
