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After getting shut out on Friday night, the Mets will look to take game three of the series against the Padres tonight at 10:10 p.m. ET tonight.
Latest Mets News
The Amazin’ Starts Here Podcast discusses how much Eric Orze has overcome, including beating cancer twice to achieving his childhood dream.
As reported by Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets sent out an email to fans asking for fan feedback on preferred Saturday start times.
Latest Mets Minor League News
As reported by Michael Mayer of Metsmerized, the New York Mets on Friday announced their Minor League players of the month for May 2021. They include catcher Francisco Alvarez (now with High-A Brooklyn after his promotion from Low-A St. Lucie; and pitcher Tylor Megill (now with Triple-A Syracuse after his promotion from Double-A Binghamton).
Latest MLB News
Wilmer Flores left the Giants’ game against the Cubs on Thursday with what Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reported Gabe Kapler said was due to hamstring tightness.
MLB Trade Rumors releases their top 40 MLB trade candidates as of early June.
According to Rob Arthur of Baseballpro, defense has improved a lot since 2016 to the point that thousands of extra hits have been taken away in 2021. Per Arthur, it’s because improved positioning puts fielders away from home plate.
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Atlanta Braves designated Victor Arano for assignment.
As reported by Maury Brown of Forbes, members of the media who are vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to talk to players on the field one-on-one starting Monday, June 7 during pre-game.
The New York Yankees announced on Friday that they have optioned right-handed pitcher Nick Nelson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Latest Minor League Baseball News
The Durham Bulls and Tampa Bay Rays gave an update on pitcher Tyler Zombro who was struck by a line drive on Thursday night. “Zombro remains in the care of the nurses and doctors at Duke University Hospital. The updates from overnight have been positive, and he remains in stable condition.” The Bulls’ game against the Norfolk Tides scheduled for Friday night was postponed.
MLB Pipeline discussed and listed top draft prospects that impressed at their university’s regional tournaments.
Mets Minor League Scores from Friday, June 4, 2021
Binghamton Rumble Ponies 11 New Hampshire Fisher Cats 4
St. Lucie Mets 2 Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 3
Brooklyn Cyclones 6 jersey Shore BlueClaws 4 (Game 1 of doubleheader)
Brooklyn Cyclones 4 jersey Shore BlueClaws 5 (Game 2 of doubleheader)
Syracuse Mets 4 vs Buffalo Bisons 5 (Game 1 of doubleheader)
Syracuse Mets 6 vs Buffalo Bisons 3 (Game 2 of doubleheader)
Latest on MMO
Kyle Ziefert recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliates’ games on Thursday night featuring J.T. Ginn’s pro debut, and Carlos Cortes smashing two home runs.
Marshall Field discusses Jerry Koosman’s upcoming August 28th jersey retirement.
Michael Mayer breaks down Francisco Lindor and James McCann continuing their hot streaks.
Michael Mayer discusses the Mets’ May 2021 players of the month, Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez.
Michelle Ioannou and the MMO staff have a roundtable discussion on what surprised them most in May.
Patrick Glynn breaks down the report of the Mets sending Freddy Valdez to the Red Sox to complete the Khalil Lee Trade.
Elliot Teichman was on the MMO Game Thread of the Mets vs. Padres 10:10 PM game on Friday night.
Alexis Farinacci discusses the Mets’ injury updates that were reported by Luis Rojas, including Jeff McNeil being a couple weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment.
On This Date in Mets History
1987: Prior to the Mets’ game against the Pirates at Shea Stadium, SpiderMan married Mary Jane Watson.
1989: The New York Mets select Alan Zinter with the 24th overall pick of the 1989 MLB draft.
1992: First baseman Eddie Murray drove in two runs at Three Rivers Stadium to pass Mickey Manntle as the all-time RBI leader among switch-hitters.
2001: The Mets drafted their future captain, David Wright in the first round of the 2001 amateur draft. A week later Wright officially signed with the Mets.
2003: Relief pitcher John Franco made his 1,000th career appearance.
2003: Tony Clark changed his number from 00 to 52 to give 00 to Mr. Met.
2012: On the 11th anniversary of being drafted by the Mets, David Wright became the franchise’s all-time run-scorer when he crossed the plate for the 736th time after hitting a home run in the Mets’ 7-6 loss in Washington.
Birthdays: Robinson Chirinos (37), Bill Spiers (55), Paul Siebert (68)
Let’s go Mets!
