Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (21-27) come back home to Citi Field to open up a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers (27-23) this afternoon. Robert Gsellman (2-3, 6.45 ERA) will toe the rubber for New York as the Brewers send Matt Garza (2-1, 3.60 ERA) to the mound.
This afternoon’s game is scheduled to begin at 4:10 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
Matt Harvey showed shades of his former self on Sunday night, pitching six innings while allowing just one run on six hits. He walked two batters on the day while striking out four and picked up his fourth victory of the season as the Mets defeated the Pirates by a score of 7-2. Read more from Ken Davidoff in the NY Post.
Steven Matz rebounded with a fine rehab start for Las Vegas on Sunday, pitching five perfect innings while striking out eight. Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com wonders if he may return to the Mets rotation this week.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
Former Met, Ty Kelly rehashes his experience with Team Israel to CSNPhilly.
Brandon Phillips left Sunday’s Braves game with a right knee contusion, read more from David O’Brien on theAJC.com.
The Washington Post breaks down the challenging schedule ahead for the Washington Nationals.
Tim Healey of the Sun-Sentinel looks at the mystery surrounding Marlins pitcher, Jose Urena.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Chris Gaine looks at possible candidates to replace Terry Collins as manager.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1990, Bud Harrelson is named the 12th manager in Mets history, replacing Davey Johnson.
Mets born on this day; Steven Matz (26), Tyler Pill (27), Toby Borland (48) and Dyar Miller (71).
