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Good morning, Mets fans!
It was a tough Friday evening for the fans of the orange and blue, as the Mets fell to second place in the National League East by a half-game. It marks the first time the Mets weren’t in first since April, and they did so after losing to the Marlins 6-3.
Chris Bello wrote a further recap of the game.
In other news, MLB announced rule changes that will take effect in the 2023 season. These changes include banning the shift, a pitch clock, limiting pick-offs, and making larger bases.
The player representatives all unanimously voted against all changes except for the larger bases, but were still out-voted 7-4.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the 10th inning runner was not discussed during this vote.
Latest Mets News
Buck Showalter announced that he expects Trevor May and Luis Guillorme to both join the team during the next homestand.
Tim Healey of Newsday wrote that Tylor Megill will make a multi-inning appearance Tuesday, and then will possibly return to the Mets. Megill has seen 12 batters in his rehab assignment, has retired all 12, and struck out eight.
Latest MLB News
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote on how MLB’s $50M pre-arbitration bonus pool will be distributed.
The Reds activated Matt Reynolds from the 10-day injured list and designated Albert Almora Jr. for assignment.
Edwin Jackson announced his retirement from baseball.
C.J. Cron hit a home run 504 feet, the second-longest in major league history.
Latest on MMO
Christian De Block wrote a series preview of the Mets series in Miami.
Nick Rucco wrote the daily Mets Minors Recap, highlighted by Jose Butto‘s impressive outing.
John Sheridan wrote on Rob Manfred’s announcement that MLB will voluntarily recognize the minor league players union.
On This Date in Mets History
On September 10, the 1969 Mets moved into first place for the first time during the season. The season was magical, as it concluded with the team’s first ever World Series championship.
Birthdays: Neil Walker (37)
