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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets begin a three-game series with the Nationals in Washington D.C. today, starting at 7:05 pm EST. The Mets still haven’t announced any starters for this series, but they will face off against southpaw Patrick Corbin (0-5, 7.16 ERA) in the opener. The Mets still haven’t lost a series and sit in first place with a 20-10 record, six games ahead of the Braves and Marlins.
Latest Mets News
The Wall Street Journal writes about how some of Steve Cohen’s employees from Point 72 have been working for the Mets too. Most of them have been playing critical roles in improving the team’s data analysis and technology.
Tim Healey of Newsday writes about how Max Scherzer decides the Mets’ outfield positioning during his starts.
Paul Lukas (@UniWatch on Twitter) details an error in the uniform font used on the Tom Seaver statue.
Latest MLB News
BetMGM announced that they will be the exclusive Sports Betting Partner of the Houston Astros. The sports betting company will now have signage all over Minute Maid Park.
Major League Baseball announced in a press release that the league will play games in London in 2023, 2024, and 2026. London previously hosted the Yankees and Red Sox for two games in June of 2019.
The Dodgers announced they will custom on-field pride caps for their LGBTQ+ Night on June 3 and on June 11 against the Giants at Oracle Park, where both teams will wear their pride caps.
Latest on MMO
MMO is currently looking for a writer that will specialize in analytics. Contact Mike Mayer on Twitter @MikeMayer22 if you’re interested.
John Sheridan writes about who’s hot and who’s not in the latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down.
John Flanigan writes about why the Mets should look to extend Chris Bassitt.
On This Date in Mets History
1967: The Mets acquire third baseman Ed Charles from the A’s in exchange for infielder Bob Johnson.
2000: Rickey Henderson becomes the 21st player in MLB history to reach the 10,000 plate appearance plateau in the Mets’ 13-9 loss to the Pirates.
Birthdays: Craig Brazell (42)
Let’s go Mets!
