G0od Morning Mets Fans and Happy Mother’s Day!
Today, the Mets will look to win their first series since their April 22nd-24 series against the Phillies. The reigning Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom(2-4, 3.60 ERA) will face off against Sandy Alcantara (1-3, 4.93 ERA). deGrom was in vintage form last time, pitching seven masterful innings and receiving little run support. The game can be viewed on WPIX and WCBS 880 at 7:10 p.m.
Last night, the Mets rode an eight-run first inning outburst to an 11-2 victory. Amed Rosario‘s grand-slam put the icing on the cake for the Mets’ biggest inning in 2019. Per Elias Sports Bureau, the Mets came one run away from setting their record for most runs scored in the first inning.
Latest Mets News
Former Mets legend James Loney announced that he will retire from baseball. After launching a comeback attempt as a pitcher with the Sugar Land Skeeters last year, Loney decided to hang up his spikes after 12 seasons.
Wilmer Font will start on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals per Mickey Callaway.
According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, Jeff Wilpon had a sit-down meeting with Brodie Van Wagenen and Callaway to discuss the team’s recent slide.
MetsMerizedOnline’s own Jacob Resnick tweeted out that the St.Lucie Mets have named Quinn Brodey and Tony Dibrell as their player and pitcher of the month, respectively.
The Mets announced that they will no longer allow backpacks into Citi Field anymore
Steven Marcus of Newsday talked to Nolan Ryan about his time with the 1969 Mets.
Latest on the MLB
Addison Russell discussed the reception he has received from Cubs fans with Steve Greenberg of The Chicago Sun-Times.
The AL-ERA leader Tyler Glasnow left his most recent question with right forearm tightness.
The Rays put backstop Mike Zunino on the IL due to left quad strain. With Zunino’s being placed on the IL, the Rays acquired former Met Travis d’Arnaud in exchange for cash considerations.
Tim Anderson will donate $500 to anti-violence charities for every base he steals during the 2019 campaign.
Latest News in the NL East
The Braves activated Jonny Venters from the IL and sent A.J. Minter down to Triple-A.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer continued his weekly column about the Mets’ minor-league system.
Marshall Field reported that Ed Kranepool had successful kidney transplant surgery.
Joe D looks at the Mets’ struggling offense.
Ryan Finkelstein isn’t happy with how Brodie Van Wagenen’s moves have fared.
John Sheridan lauded Pete Alonso‘s impressive week.
Tim Ryder hopes the Mets take advantage of the weak NL East.
Mike Silva published his edition of Talkin’ Mets.
On this Date in Mets History
1972: As a tribute to one of the Mets’ inaugural owners Joan Payson, Donald Grant and the Mets acquired Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for Charlie Williams and cash. Mays would finish his Hall-of-Fame career in Queens.
1972: Tom Seaver won his 100th career game.
1999: Bobby J. Jones faced off against future teammate Bobby M. Jones, in a game that was the first time players with the same name matched up against each other.
Birthdays: Walt Terrell(61), Jerry Martin(70)
