Good morning Mets fans!
Today, the Mets continue their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Noah Syndergaard (3-4, 4.93 ERA) will look to right the ship against Walker Buehler (5-1, 3.58 ERA). Syndergaard allowed six runs and lasted only 5 1/3 innings in his last start. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m., and the game will be televised on SNY.
Last night, the Mets won the second game of the series by a score of 7-3 on the heels of a Michael Conforto five RBI night that included a seventh-inning grand slam.
Latest Mets News
Former Mets minor league pitcher Luis Vasquez, who overcame cancer in his left leg, is dealing with poor living conditions at home in the Dominican Republic. A GoFundMe has been set up to support Vasquez and his family.
Former Mets and Braves outfielder, Jeff Francoeur, has paired with Terrapin Beer Co. to craft “Frenchy’s Blues,” a Blueberry Berliner Weisse.
Kingsport Mets manager Rich Donnelly shares his thoughts on the upcoming 2019 season.
Latest MLB News
Francys Romero of Las Mayores, the Spanish version of MLB.com, reports that Cuban infielder Yorkislandy Álvarez has signed with the Baltimore Orioles.
Baseball America posted a BA 500 update, providing a scouting report for every ranked player leading up to the 2019 MLB draft.
Nolan Arenado earned National League Player of the Week honors for his performance over the last week.
Latest NL East News
Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports that Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was arrested after a domestic violence incident in Atlantic City. Major League Baseball placed Herrera on administrative leave.
The Fresno Grizzlies, the Triple-A affiliate for the Washington Nationals, have issued an apology for showing an inappropriate Memorial Day tribute video in their stadium on Monday. The video features an image of Rep. Alexandria-Ocasio Cortez while the narrator speaks about “enemies of freedom.”
Latest on MMO
Tim Ryder reports that the Mets signed 33-year-old right-handed pitcher Louis Coleman to a minor league contract.
Marshall Field writes about Adeiny Hechavarria’s power surge.
Michael Mayer writes about Jacob deGrom’s tough start in Los Angeles.
Joe D reflects on the state of the Mets.
This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Steven Matz is 28, Tyler Pill is 29, Toby Borland is 50 and Dyar Miller is 73.
1981: The Mets acquire outfielder Ellis Valentine from the Montreal Expos for Dan Norman and Jeff Reardon.
1990: The Mets fire manager Davey Johnson after posting a 20-22 record through the first 42 games of the season. Johnson averaged 96 wins per season and led the Mets to the 1986 World Series title.
Top Players Around Baseball (courtesy of Samantha Brown)
National League Leaders:
Batting Average: 1. Cody Bellinger (.383), 2. Josh Bell (.340), 3. Nolan Arenado (.336), 4.*Jeff McNeil (.333)
Home Runs: 1. Christian Yelich (21), 2. Bellinger (19), T-3. Bell/ Pete Alonso (17),
RBI: 1. Bellinger (49), 2. Bell (48), 3. Arenado (46)
Wins: 1. Hyun-Jin Ryu/ Brandon Woodruff/ Max Fried (7), T-2. Zack Greinke / Kenta Maeda (6)
ERA: 1. Ryu (1.65), 2. Zach Davies (2.43), 3. Luis Castillo (2.45)
Saves: 1. Kirby Yates (20), 2. Kenley Jansen (15), 3. Felipe Vazquez (14)
fWAR: 1. Paul DeJong (3.0), 2. Yelich (2.9), 3. Javier Baez (2.6)
American League Leaders:
Batting Average: 1. Tim Anderson (.337), 2. Jorge Polanco (.332), 3. Rafael Devers (.327)
Home Runs: 1. George Springer (17), T-2. Gary Sanchez/ Eddie Rosario (16), 3. Joey Gallo (15)
RBI: 1. Rosario (45), 2. Springer (43), T-3. Domingo Santana/ Jose Abreu (42)
Wins: 1. Domingo German (9), 2. Justin Verlander (8), T-3. Jose Berrios/ Jake Odorizzi/ Martin Perez (7)
ERA: 1. Odorizzi (2.16), 2. Verlander (2.38), 3. Frankie Montas (2.40)
Saves: 1. Shane Greene (16), 2. Aroldis Chapman (15), 3. Roberto Osuna (14)
fWAR: T-1. Mike Trout/ Polanco (3.4), 2. Gallo (3.0), 3. Mookie Betts (2.8)
Since you are properly informed of the most talented players in the league (according to their numbers), you can now vote for your favorites on MLB.com!
