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Happy Saturday, Mets fans!
Friday night’s victory didn’t exactly come as stress-free as we all may have preferred, but nevertheless, the victory was obtained, and the Mets officially extended their win streak to five (six if you count the first game of the Marlins doubleheader) games. They now sit just four games behind the Braves for first place in the NL East.
In other, less fortunate news, the Mets placed Dominic Smith on the Bereavement List on Friday, according to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized. It’s unknown how long Smith will remain on the list, but he was absent for Friday night’s game.
Latest Mets News
The Mets sent many positive thoughts on Friday to radio commentator Howie Rose, who underwent a procedure to address a health issue, ending his season early.
Infielder Jose Peraza went 1-for-3 in his most recent rehab assignment for the Syracuse Mets.
Cole Gordon, a Mets right-handed pitching prospect, was named Double-A Northeast League Pitcher of the Month on Friday, according to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized. His August numbers were impressive, as he didn’t allow a single earned run in 26 total innings.
“Remembering The Game for New York”, a documentary put together by MLB Network, will premiere on September 9th at 10 p.m. EST, and will highlight Mike Piazza‘s historic home run against the Braves shortly after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Latest MLB News
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, along with general manager Jed Hoyer, according to Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM.
The Los Angeles Dodgers may lose another starter, as it was learned on Friday that David Price is dealing with elbow soreness. A trip to the IL is likely, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.
The Los Angeles Angels released shortstop Jose Iglesias on Friday, according to Jeff Fletcher of Southern California News Group.
The Arizona Diamondbacks launched their Nicole Hazen Fund for Hope on Friday, and raised $1.5 billion to support cancer research, according to MLB.
Angel’s catcher Max Stassi provided insight as to what to expect in terms of catcher positioning if robotic umpires ever come to Major League Baseball, according to Sports Info Solutions.
Latest on MMO
Kyle Ziefert wrote the latest Mets Minors Recap, highlighting the rehab assignments of multiple injured Mets.
Dilip Sridhar discussed the Mets recent series win versus the Miami Marlins.
Michael Mayer analyzed Carlos Carrasco’s struggles in the first inning.
Michael Mayer provided updates on the Mets top 30 prospects.
Alex Horowitz looked at the Mets current five-game series versus the Washington Nationals.
On This Date in Mets History
1985: Gary Carter hit two home runs on this day in 1985, good for his fourth and fifth home runs over the span of just two days versus the Padres.
Birthdays: Mike Piazza (53), Luis Lopez (51), Joe DePastino (48)
Let’s go Mets!
