Good Morning Mets Fans. The New York Mets (24-31) hit the road as they open up a three-game set against the Texas Rangers (26-31) tonight. Jacob deGrom (4-2, 3.97 ERA) will take the ball for New York and will be opposed by former Met, Dillon Gee (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
Tonight’s game is scheduled to begin at 8:05 PM ET and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on 710 WOR.
LATEST METS NEWS
Howie Kussoy of the NY Post believes that these Mets have what they need in order to breakout. As glum as things have looked, there still is a lot of baseball to be payed and you never know what could happen over the course of a full season.
Steven Marcus of Newsday takes a look at the futures of both Jay Bruce and Neil Walker and if they believe they have a place within the organization.
Peter Botte of the NYDN advises that the Mets cannot let the Super-2 rule get in the way of calling up Amed Rosario.
NL EAST RUMBLINGS
The Washington Nationals have placed Jayson Werth on the disabled list with a foot contusion. Read more from Chelsea Janes in the Washington Post.
Andre C. Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports that Justin Bour has suffered a bone bruise on his left ankle which may cause a stint on the disabled list.
Corey Seidman of CSN Philly believes that both Maikel Franco and Odubel Herrera may be trending upwards and able to turn around their seasons after a poor start.
David O’Brien of theAJC.com reports on the struggles Bartolo Colon has faced thus far and his uncertain future.
RECENTLY ON MMO
Logan Barer reports on the Mets playoff chances according to fangraphs and Sandy Alderson’s disagreement with the same.
THIS DAY IN METS HISTORY
On this day in 1999, Mike Piazza cracks a home run off Roger Clemens to help the Mets defeat the Yankees.
Mets born on this day; Bud Harrelson (73), Jesus Feliciano (38), David Lamb (42) and Carl Willey.
