Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (24-32) continue their series against the Texas Rangers (27-31) tonight. Zack Wheeler (3-3, 3.72 ERA) will take the ball for New York and will be opposed by Yu Darvish (5-4, 3.13 ERA).
Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 8:05 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
The Mets unfortunate downward spiral continues as Jacob deGrom was roughed up for a second consecutive outing after allowing eight runs on 10 hits in just four innings of work. Mike Vaccaro of the NY Post writes on how it is just another sign of the team’s demise.
Kristie Ackert of the NYDN reports on Yoenis Cespedes‘ coming return. Although details are currently vague, Cespedes reportedly ran at full strength in Florida on Tuesday. The Mets though are not providing a timetable for his return.
The Mets may soon turn to a six-man rotation upon the return of Steven Matz and Seth Lugo. Read more from Matt Ehalt on NorthJersey.com.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
There was almost a scuffle at the completion of the Nationals latest bout with the Dodgers between Koda Glover and Yasiel Puig. Read more from Chelsea Janes in the Washington Post.
David O’Brien of theAJC.com reports that the Braves may turn to Kris Medlen for a rotation spot with the possibility of them removing Bartolo Colon as a starting pitcher.
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports on a trio of Marlins taking aim at Gary Sheffield‘s franchise home run record.
Mike Schmidt stirred up some controversy surrounding Odubel Herrera and his feelings on building a team around the player. Read more from Jim Salisbury on CSN Philly.
RECENTLY ON MMO
David Cassilo advises that the Mets still have a bright future despite this season’s shortcomings.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1987, Lee Mazzilli records his 1,000th hit.
Mets born on this day; Esix Snead (41) and Roberto Petagine (46).
