Good Morning Mets fans! Tonight the Mets (16-18) will look to rebound from a 7-4 loss to the Brewers (19-17). Robert Gsellman will take the ball for the Mets while Zach Davies goes for Milwaukee.
The game starts at 7:10 PM on PIX 11.
Latest Mets News
Mets closer, Jeurys Familia, underwent surgery yesterday to fix a blood clot. Sandy Alderson already stated that Familia will be out months. Read more about Familia’s surgery from James Wagner in the NY Times.
On the good side, the news surrounding star outfielder, Yoenis Cespedes, was positive. Sandy Alderson mentioned that Cespedes is taking BP. Read more from Kristie Ackert of the Daily News.
Latest around the NL East
Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post goes over some ways to fix the Nationals bullpen.
Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice looks back at Tommy Joseph’s first year in the big leagues.
Former Mets, Phillies, Braves, and Marlins outfielder, Jeff Francoeur, has joined the Atlanta Braves broadcast team. Read more from Phil Hudson at the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
The Marlins have lost 13 of their 16. Read more from Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald.
Recently on MMO
Rob Piersall makes the case to acquire Tony Watson for their bullpen.
David Casillo opines the Mets to play T.J. Rivera and sit some of the struggling veterans.
This Day in Mets History:
Gary Gentry hurls 7 2/3 hitless innings against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. In the eighth, Ernie Banks lofts a fly ball to left. After a long run left fielder Dave Marshall can’t hold on to the ball. The official scorer rules it a hit, the only one of the day for the Cubs as the Mets win, 4-0.
Mets born today: Bobby Valentine turns 67
