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Max Scherzer made his first start with the Mets Friday. Tensions flared, ejections were made, and Scherzer didn’t give a perfect outing against his former team, but the Mets came away with their second win of the young season. They’re now 2-0 and will continue with Game 3 of the four-game series against the Nationals today at 7:05 p.m. ET.
Latest Mets News
Edwin Diaz‘s grandfather passed away, so he will be joining his family in Puerto Rico today.
Hannah Keyser, who broadcasted the Mets game Friday night, said that her parents were disappointed it was not Gary, Keith, and Ron.
Apple Music created a playlist of walk-up songs for the Mets in advance of Friday night’s game.
Michael Mayer of MMO reported that Travis Blankenhorn cleared waivers and was sent to Syracuse.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Opening Day Thursday was the highest-rated season opener in every major demographic. He also noted that the average viewer was under the age of 55.
Latest MLB News
Brett Ghiroli of The Athletic released a 3-year study of minor league working conditions.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Yankees offered Aaron Judge a contract extension worth over $225 million, but they did not come to an agreement. Buster Olney of ESPN reported that the two sides were never close to an agreement.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that 275 players in Major League Baseball in 2022 are from outside the United States.
Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reported that there will be no extension between the Red Sox and Rafael Devers.
Brian Rey and Ricardo Velez were both suspended 80 games for use of performance enhancing drugs.
Latest on MMO
John Sheridan wrote on the Opening Day Roster for the Brooklyn Cyclones.
Shreidan also wrote on the Opening Day Roster for Port St. Lucie.
John Flanigan wrote on how Robinson Canó got himself off to a good start in 2022.
An MMO roundtable was written on predictions for the 2022 MLB season.
Rob Friedland wrote a Five for Friday on five deep cut takeaways from the Mets opener.
Michael Mayer wrote on things to watch for the Mets minor league seasons.
Nate Olshan wrote on Tylor Megill‘s Opening Day start.
On This Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Eric Campbell (35)
2016: Bartolo Colon makes a highlight-reel catch on a pop-up bunt from Freddy Galvis. Galvis bunted it behind Colon and in front of Neil Walker at second base. Colon ran back and made a Willie Mays-esque catch while losing his hat.
2018: The Mets tie a franchise record for best start to a season with at 8-1, with a 4-2 win over the Marlins.
Let’s go Mets!
