Good morning Mets fans!
The Metropolitans hit the road after another disappointing loss on Sunday that saw them fall to the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 4-3.
After falling 7 1/2 games behind the first place Atlanta Braves they will now head down to Georgia to take on their NL East foes.
Zack Wheeler (5-4, 4.87 ERA) will take the ball for New York in the opener of a three-game set and will be opposed by Mike Soroka (7-1, 1.92 ERA). Tonight’s game is scheduled for a 7:20 PM ET start and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on WCBS 880.
Latest Mets News
Joel Sherman of the NY Post advises that general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen’s take on the team does not match up with what we are seeing on the field.
Brandon Nimmo‘s neck issue has not gone away according to manager, Mickey Callaway and is now going to see a specialist after playing in rehab games.
ICYMI: Jason Vargas left Sunday’s game early due to a cramp in his left calf.
Latest MLB News
The Washington Nationals have placed relief pitcher, Kyle Barraclough on the injured list with radial nerve irritation.
The New York Yankees are expected to activate Giancarlo Stanton on Tuesday and have also optioned Clint Frazier to Triple-A to make room for the newly acquired Edwin Encarnacion.
Seattle Mariners prospect, Jake Fraley gets the pleasure of having his family travel everywhere with him.
The Chicago White Sox will be calling up 2106 first-round pick, catcher, Zack Collins.
Latest NL East News
Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer writes on how the team’s series loss to Atlanta exposes their starting rotation flaws.
Braves southpaw, Sean Newcomb is expected to avoid the injured list after taking a liner to the head on Saturday night.
Readers of the Sun Sentinel offered advice on how to fix the Miami Marlins attendance issues.
Todd Dybas of NBC Sports believes Max Scherzer may be the last pitcher to tally 3,000 strikeouts.
Latest on MMO
Mike Silva is joined by Mike Piazza in a very special edition of Talkin’ Mets.
Rob Piersall writes on how now until the All-Star break may define the Mets’ season.
Ryan Finkelstein advises that it is team for the team to decide on Zack Wheeler’s future with the organization.
This Day in Mets History
On this day in 2004, the New York Mets traded David Weathers and Jeremy Griffiths to the Houston Astros in exchange for Richard Hidalgo.
Birthdays: Brian Ostrosser turns 70.
