Good Morning, Mets fans!
The Mets took on the second place Philadelphia Phillies last night at Citi Field. Rick Porcello had one of his better outings of the season on Friday night going six innings, giving up only two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out six batters. Misplays by Andres Gimenez and Dominic Smith put the Phillies in front 4-2. A bases loaded hit-by-pitch in the eighth gave the Phillies a 5-2 lead that they held onto until an RBI single from Smith in the eighth, but the Mets’ comeback attempt fell short as they lost the opener by two runs.
Tonight, the Mets will play game two of their four game series against the Phillies and they will have RHP Seth Lugo (1-2, 2.12 ERA) on the mound for the Mets, and the Phillies will send RHP Spencer Howard (1-1, 5.40 ERA) to the mound. The game will start at 7:10 PM ET and will be televised on SNY and broadcast from WCBS 880.
Latest Mets News
Anthony DiComo of MLB reported that the Mets have DFA’d Billy Hamilton who was hit .045 for the team with a -0.2 WAR in 17 games for the Mets. The team had traded for Hamilton a month ago and gave up their 14th-ranked prospect in Jordan Humphreys to get the speedy outfielder.
DiComo also reported that the Mets have called up Erasmo Ramirez, but they have not made a corresponding roster move yet.
Latest MLB News
Yoan Moncada, 25, recovered from COVID-19 over six weeks ago and experienced very mild symptoms. While he is playing baseball again with the White Sox, he was definitely affected by the virus sweeping he nation, James Fegan of the Athletic has more on Moncada’s experience with COVID-19 and how it still affects him over a month later.
Jose Altuve undergoes an MRI on his right knee. Altuve has had knee problems for a while now and even had surgery after the 2018 season on the joint. The second baseman left the Astros’ game on Thursday because he was having discomfort in the area leading to the the team’s decision to get the RBI.
The San Diego Padres are promoting catcher Luis Campusano.
The Chicago Cubs are bringing relief pitcher, Pedro Strop back to Wrigley. The team signed him Friday and he will report to their alternate training site.
The Minnesota Twins placed Max Kepler on the injured list and will prompte Brent Rooker. Max Kepler is going on the injured list with a left adductor strain. Rooker is being prompted from the team’s alternate training site.
Yankees beat writer for the NY Post reported that the team has placed third baseman Gio Urshela and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga on the injured list no Friday. The Yanks have recalled INF Miguel Andujar and called up right-hander Miguel Yajure from the team’s alternate site.
Veteran catcher Erik Kratz gets emotional when speaking about working with young hispanic pitchers in baseball. He mentions that he tries to care for them as he would want someone to care for his children. SNY posted the clip from the interview where he speaks about this.
Latest NL East News
The Marlins optioned RHP Robert Dugger to their alternate training site and they have reinstated Ryne Stanek from the injured list.
Latest On MMO
Michael Mayer discusses Jeff McNeil‘s recent surge of hits.
Rich Sparago reflects on the remarkable memories of Tom Seaver.
Brian Wright wrote about the legacy of Tom Seaver and how he will live in Mets history forever.
On This Day in Mets History
Happy Birthday to Chris Young (41), Matt Watson (42), and Rod Barajas (45)!
1969: Tom Seaver becomes the first pitcher in Mets history to win 20 games in one season in the Mets 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Shea Stadium. He went on to pitch to a 25-7 record, and win a World Series title.
As always, stay happy, healthy, and safe!
