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Good morning, Mets fans!
After a 5-2 win over the Cardinals Monday night, the Mets will look to grab their sixth-straight series win on Tuesday night. New York will send righty Chris Bassitt (2-1, 3.00 ERA) to the mound while right-hander Jordan Hicks (1-1, 1.29 ERA) will take the bump for St. Louis.
First pitch is set for 7:35 p.m. EST, will be broadcasted on WCBS 880 and WEPN 1050 and can be seen on SNY and TBS.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Mets minor leaguer Tom Hackimer said his UCL has been “compromised to a permanent end” and has been replaced in a tweet.
MLB.com does a Q&A with Mets star pitcher Max Scherzer.
FanGraphs ranks the Mets No. 2 behind the Dodgers in its latest power rankings. The Mets are included in Tier Two of the rankings along with the Yankees, Giants, Cardinals and Mariners.
The Dodgers will hold a LGBTQ+ night June 3 against the Mets at Dodger Stadium. Fans in attendance can get a free Dodgers t-shirt.
The Dodgers’ LGBTQ+ Night at Dodger Stadium is June 3 against the Mets
Glenn Burke will be honored before the game, and his family will throw the ceremonial first pitch
This is the shirt giveaway that night: pic.twitter.com/QDukJRUmOM
— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) April 25, 2022
Latest MLB News
The Yankees lost an appeal that will force the team to unseal a 2017 letter on sign stealing allegations that could cause “significant and irreparable reputational harm,” according to Michael McCann of Sportico.
In a series of roster moves by the Diamondbacks, former Met Oliver Pérez has been designated for assignment, according to the team. Since leaving the Mets in 2010, Pérez has played with the Mariners, D-backs, Astros, Nationals and Guardians.
Atlanta’s Eddie Rosario may miss 8-12 weeks to have a laser procedure on his right eye, according to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The outfielder has swelling in his eye along with incorrect vision, explaining his struggles this season.
Khris Davis, 34, is looking to get back on a MLB team and is receiving interest from multiple teams, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Davis last played for the A’s and Rangers in 2021, playing in 22 contests for Texas and 20 games for Oakland.
Rays minor league pitcher Simon Rosenblum-Larson writes an op-ed in the Washington Post on how minor leaguers are underpaid.
Latest on MMO
Liz Evangelou previews the Mets’ 3-game series with the Cardinals.
In episode two of MMO Weekly, Michael Mayer and company discuss what to do with Robinson Canó.
Alex Horowitz discusses James McCann and Francisco Álvarez‘s performances in the minor league system.
Aaron Pags talks how the Mets offense is unfazed by the dead ball.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: Catcher Harry Chiti is traded from Cleveland to New York for a player to be named later. A couple months later, the Mets send Chiti back to the Indians, making him the first player to be traded for himself.
1988: Keith Hernandez homers twice and brings in seven runs to hit the 1,000 career RBI mark in a 13-4 win over the Braves.
Birthdays: Scott Strickland (46), Ricky Trlicek (53), Lou Thornton (59), Mike Scott (67), Amos Otis (75)
Let’s go Mets!
