Morning Briefing: Mets Go For Sweep of Phillies

Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday Zack Wheeler dazzled at the mound and at the dish as the Mets romped the Phillies 9-0. Wheeler tossed seven scoreless innings and struck out 11 Phillies while slugging a home run and a two-run double.

Today the Mets wrap up their series against the Phillies. LHP Jason Vargas takes the mound against RHP Vince Velasquez. Vargas showed progress in his last start, allowing one run in four innings of work against the Cardinals, but still owns a 9.58 ERA through his first four appearances.

Latest Mets News

Kevin Fitzgerald, a broadcaster for ESPN and the Columbia Fireflies, highlights Cleopatra Shabazz’s work covering the Copa games for the Fireflies.

Tim Britton of The Athletic writes that Pete Alonso is developing into more than just a home-run-slugging first baseman.

Latest MLB News

Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports that Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez completed his rehab game, and he is expected to join the team against the Angels on Wednesday.

Former MVP Dale Murphy of The Athletic writes that Mike Trout is better than any of the players of his era. Murphy lists Trout ahead of Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and Keith Hernandez.

Inside Pitch details the life of Rob Friedman, more commonly known as Pitching Ninja.

Latest NL East News

Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports that the Nationals have called up Jake Noll and optioned Austin Adams to Triple-A Fresno.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Mike Foltynewicz will rejoin the Braves from the injured list and start on Saturday against the Rockies.

Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Marlins placed Jarlin García on the paternity list and recalled José Quijada from triple-a New Orleans.