Apr 24, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets left fielder Dominic Smith (2) slides but can’t catch a ball hit by Washington Nationals right fielder Yadiel Hernandez (not pictured) during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Good morning, Mets fans!
After a rocky 7-1 loss to the Nationals Saturday, the Mets look to rebound with a win this afternoon as they close out their series against Washington at 1:10 p.m. It will be Patrick Corbin vs. Taijuan Walker in today’s matinee finale in New York.
Latest Mets News
Pat Ragazzo of Metsmerized reported that according to sources, baseball agent Brodie Scoffield, who represents Mets right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman, is leaving Rich Paul’s Klutch Sports.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com discusses how Jacob deGrom’s starts are marked as appointments on Dwight Gooden’s calendar.
Per Pat Ragazzo of Metsmerized, the Mets have transferred right-handed pitcher Dellin Betances to the 60-day injured list.
Latest MLB News
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Major League Baseball and the Colorado Rockies have unveiled the 2021 All-Star Game logo.
As reported by Andy Slater of FoxSports640, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, the Marlins’ minor league complex in Jupiter, FL. has been shutdown due to multiple COVID-19 tests. A spokesman from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium told Slater, “Action has been paused through the weekend… It will not have an impact on the start of the seasons.” The Jupiter Hammerheads are set to open their season on May 4 against the St. Lucie Mets at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie.
Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated discusses how Jay Bruce’s career was impacted negatively by the infield shift and how it impacted his career.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Saturday that their game in Atlanta has been postponed and will be made up as part of a two-game doubleheader today. Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reported that it has been 866 days since the Diamondbacks had a weather postponement dating back to 1990 before postponing Saturday’s game due to weather.
Latest on MMO
Pat Ragazzo writes how the Mets are in ‘awe’ of deGrom’s “unhittable stuff.”
Dan Quinones discusses deGrom’s 15-strikeout, two-hit shoutout performance on Friday night.
Thomas Hall analyzes why J.D. Davis could be playing himself out of the starting third base role.
Aaron Valentino recaps the Mets’ 7-1 loss to the Nationals on Saturday.
On This Date in Mets History
1963: The New York Mets win a game on a Thursday for the first time in franchise history by defeating the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, 3-2.
1984: Mets right-hander Dwight Gooden became the first teenager to strike out ten batters in a major league game since Bert Blyleven accomplished the feat with the Twins in 1970. This was during a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Expos at Olympic Stadium.
2012: David Wright became the Mets’ all-time RBI leader with 735 runs batted in when he hit a two-run home run during the Mets’ 5-1 victory over the Marlins at Citi Field. He passed Darryl Strawberry‘s franchise mark with his sixth-inning home run off Mark Buehrle.
Birthdays: Brad Clontz (50), Blaine Beatty (57), Tony Phillips (62), Bob Johnson (78)
Let’s go Mets!
