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Happy Saturday, Mets fans!
The Mets took down the Braves 4-3 Friday night, starting off the last series of the season on a high note. Brandon Nimmo smacked two home runs in the contest, both of which were solo shots.
The Mets will play their second to last game of the season tonight with Carlos Carrasco on the mound. Noah Syndergaard is scheduled to start the season finale on Sunday.
Latest Mets News
Francisco Lindor was very vocal on the issue of Robinson Cano returning to the clubhouse in 2022, according to the New York Post. Lindor, a newly established leader in the Mets clubhouse since signing last offseason, expects Cano to start with an apology and explanation to the team when he rejoins them in the Spring. Regardless, Lindor believes that everyone makes mistakes, and that Cano will mix well into the clubhouse environment.
The New York Times wrote an in-depth piece highlighting the life of two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom.
Mets starting pitcher Rich Hill confirmed in a press conference that he would be interested in rejoining the Mets next season, according to SNY.
Billy Beane remains a top target for the Mets President of Baseball Operations job. According to MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman, Beane to New York is no certainty. Although the A’s are thought to be okay with the move to the Mets, it is unknown whether Beane would change his lifestyle to move to New York.
Three Mets minor leaguers were named in Baseball America’s Top 10 East League prospects, according to Michael Mayer of Metsmerized. Those prospects are Francisco Alvarez (#3), Ronny Mauricio (#5), and Brett Baty (#7).
NBC Sports discussed the possibility of Mets pitcher and soon-to-be free agent Marcus Stroman landing with the Cubs this offseason.
According to Justin Toscano of The Record, Mets fans can bid to win a two-day fishing trip with Pete Alonso.
Latest MLB News
Veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright and the St. Louis Cardinals reached a deal to return the right-hander to the team for the 2022 season, according to Derrick S. Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Fangraphs analyzed the unsettled National League MVP race.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote about the inside details of the San Diego Padres’ historic second half collapse.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer discussed Rich Hill’s last Mets start of the season.
Dilip Sridhar recapped the Mets recent series against the Marlins.
Alex Horowitz previewed the Mets current series against the Braves.
Patrick Glynn discussed the three Mets prospects named to Baseball America’s top prospects of the East.
On This Date in Mets History
2005: Mike Piazza plays in his final game as a Met, as 47,000 Mets fans cheer him on and thank him for his time with the team.
Birthdays: Scott Schoeneweis (48), Kevin Kobel (68)
Let’s go Mets!
