Good morning, Mets fans!

Even though the Mets lost 6-5 after leading 5-0 in the first inning, Sunday turned out to be a pretty good day for the organization. The team was able to draft Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, who fell to the Mets at the No.10 spot.

They also head into the All-Star break leading the NL East, the first time they’ve done so since 2007.

The Mets’ next game will be against the Pirates on Friday, once the All-Star Game festivities conclude.

First baseman Pete Alonso will compete in the Home Run Derby tonight. His first round matchup will be against Royals catcher Salvador Perez.

Latest Mets News

Brooklyn Cyclones infielder Luke Ritter broke the hamate bone in his left hand. Ritter currently leads the team with 11 home runs.

Latest MLB News

The Phillies placed Alec Bohm, Aaron Nola (who was slated to start on Sunday), Bailey Falter and Connor Brogdon on the COVID list.

Baseball America released its final MLB draft board with the top 500 players.

The Angels let go of play-by-play voice Daron Sutton on Saturday, he told reporters. He said it was a surprise & that his tenure w/ the Angels was “definitely more of a trial or test than I understood.”

Latest on MMO

James Villani rounds up the latest from the Mets top minor leaguers.

Nate Mendelson recaps the Mets disappointing 6-5 loss against the Pirates.

Andrew Steele-Davis details Tylor Megill‘s solid start against the Pirates on Saturday.

Marcus Stroman‘s shaky start against the Pirates in Game 1 on Saturday is worrisome, Andrew Steele-Davis writes.

On This Date in Mets History

1988: Doc Gooden, Gary Carter, Darryl Strawberry, and David Cone played for the NL during the All-Star Game.

2011: The Mets traded closer Francisco Rodriguez to the Milwaukee Brewers.

Birthdays: Dick Rusteck (80)

Let’s go Mets!