Morning Briefing: Mets Look to Bounce Back in Game 2 vs. Phillies

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Good morning, Mets fans!

After a series-opening loss to the Phillies, the Mets will look to bounce back Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. New York will send righty Tylor Megill out to the mound while right-hander Zack Wheeler gets the nod for Philadelphia.

First pitch is set for 6:45 p.m. and will be broadcasted on WCBS 880 and WEPN 1050 and can be seen on MLB Network and SNY.

In other news, New York pitchers Taijuan Walker and Trevor May will get MRIs done Tuesday after leaving Monday’s game, according to Steve Gelbs of SNY. Gelbs reports that neither pitcher seemed “too concerned” about their injuries.

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The Red Sox and Guardians have been in contact with free agent Michael Conforto, according to Mike Rodriguez of Univision.

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As a result of intentionally throwing at Brewers centerfielder Andrew McCutchen, Cubs pitcher Keegan Thompson has been suspended for three games, per Jon Heyman of the MLB Network.

MLB has named Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado Players of the Week on Monday. Bregman went 6-for-14 at the plate, hitting two home runs and bringing in six RBIs in Houston’s series win over the Angels. Arenado went 6-for-12 with two homers, three doubles and seven RBIs against the Pirates.

The Maryland State Legislature committed $1.2 billion in public funding for the “reinvestment and reimagination” of the Camden Yards Sports Complex, according to a statement released by Orioles chairman/CEO John Angelos.

“None of this would be possible without the contributions of every member of our team. I look forward to celebrating and enjoying with all of you, our fans, and Marylanders what Camden Yards and the Orioles mean to so many this season, and another 30 seasons,” Angelos said.