Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday, a Brandon Nimmo two-run bomb was featured in a four-run ninth inning as the Mets came from behind to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3.
Tonight, the Mets look to ride the momentum as they send Jacob deGrom to the mound to open a four-game set with the Rockies. DeGrom will be opposed by lefty Tyler Anderson at 8:40 pm at Coors Field.
Latest Mets News
Jason Vargas‘ ejection yesterday was the first of his career, and he said it had nothing to do with the game, but was just to give Zack Wheeler a breather.
Prior to yesterday’s game, the Mets activated Jeurys Familia from the 10-day disabled list and optioned Jacob Rhame to Triple-A Las Vegas.
According to John Harper of the New York Daily News, the Mets did not initially want to include a no-trade clause in OF Yoenis Cespedes’ contract, but felt obligated to with the Astros emerging as a threat to sign the Mets’ star outfielder.
Over on MetsMinors, Jason Woodell provides a first hand look at Mets top prospect SS Andres Gimenez.
Latest MLB News
No. 2 overall pick Joey Bart has signed with the San Francisco Giants for $7.025 million. It is the largest upfront bonus for a position player in MLB Draft history.
Even after tearing his right ACL and meniscus last April, Mike Napoli isn’t ready to close the book on his career.
Cubs 2B Javy Baez left last nights game in the third inning with a left elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch.
The Indians placed right-hander Carlos Carrasco and left-hander Tyler Olson on the 10-day disabled list today, as per a team press release.
The Kansas City Royal have placed OF Jorge Soler on the 10-day DL with a left toe fracture. The club expects him to miss at least six weeks.
The Cardinals have signed left-hander Tommy Layne to a minor league deal, and Layne made his organizational debut Saturday night with an inning of work for Double-A Springfield.
The Orioles have optioned starting catcher Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk, and will recall catcher Caleb Joseph per a team announcement.
Latest NL East News
The Braves have signed right-hander Luke Jackson to a Major League contract, in a corresponding move Luiz Gohara was optioned to Triple-A.
Latest on MMO
Josh Finkelstein discusses Michael Conforto’s new approach at the plate, and how it payed immediate dividends on Saturday.
Josh also talks about how Jay Bruce is trying to physically and mentally take advantage of his recent stretch of rest.
This Day in Mets History
1989: Mets traded Lenny Dykstra, Roger McDowell, and Tom Edens to the Phillies for Juan Samuel.
2004: At Shea Stadium, Hall of Fame catchers Carlton Fisk, Johnny Bench, Gary Carter, and Yogi Berra take part in a pregame ceremony to honor Mike Piazza for hitting the most home runs as a catcher in baseball history.
2012: In the Mets 5-0 win over Baltimore, R.A. Dickey throws his second consecutive one-hitter, becoming the first pitcher to record back-to-back one-hit games since Dave Stieb in 1988.
Birthdays: Dave Schneck turns 70, Sandy Alomar turns 53, Felix Heredia turns 43, Ben Johnson turns 38.
