Good morning, Mets fans!
After going 3-3 against the Dodgers and Giants on the road, the Mets will be back at Citi Field on Friday for the first of three games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jose Buttó will take his 1.65 ERA to the mound against Miles Mikolas (6.49) in Game 1 at 7:10 p.m. ET on Apple TV+.
Now onto the morning briefing!
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Pitching came out strong in the minor leagues as Mets pitching prospects Tyler Stuart and Jonah Tong exhibited remarkable performances. Stuart delivered a dominant display for Double-A Binghamton, tallying six innings with only four hits, one earned run and an impressive 12 strikeouts. Meanwhile, Tong continued his stellar form for the St. Lucie Mets, pitching six innings of masterful baseball, allowing just two hits, no runs, and no walks while striking out nine. Tong has yet to concede an earned run over 18 2/3 innings this season, boasting an impressive ratio of 36 strikeouts to just five walks.
The Mets’ City Connect jerseys are now available at the MLB Store in New York City. The team released their City Connect jerseys last week and the heavily inspired concrete-themed 7 Line uniform will make its on-field debut on Saturday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Will Sammon of The Athletic chats with Seymour Weiner, a sprightly 97-year-old veteran and Mets fan, who not only appreciates humor but revels in it. Despite his age, Weiner’s enthusiasm for jokes remains undiminished, as his name has garnered much attention throughout baseball circles online.
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In recognition of his illustrious career spanning 56 years in major league baseball as a player, coach, and manager, Baseball Digest has awarded its fourth annual Lifetime Achievement Award upon Dusty Baker, who retired following the 2023 season.
As reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, the Astros have added outfielder and first baseman Trey Cabbage as their 27th roster addition for the Mexico City Series. Cabbage will link up with the team in Chicago today and accompany them on their journey to Mexico later tonight.
Major League Baseball announces the return of The Players Weekend. MLB’s August event will spotlight players beyond their stats, focusing on their personalities, charities, and support networks. The “reimagined Players’ Weekend” will feature special caps, customized bats, and personalized cleats, emphasizing the players’ off-field impact. The nicknames usually reserved for players that weekend will not adorn the jerseys for the festivities.
Tim Healey of Newsday reports that the Yankees have claimed Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets. This is the second time this season Tonkin has been waived by the Mets, previously being claimed by the Twins, only to be re-acquired by the Mets after Minnesota designated him for assignment.
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Sam Neumann writes about the arrival of J.D. Martinez to the Mets lineup and what it means for the team.
Jordan Baron writes about Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor finding his groove on the left side of the plate.
On This Date in Mets History
1988: Keith Hernandez reached 1000 career RBIs on this date back in 1988. Facing then-Braves rookie Tom Glavine in the fifth inning of a close 4-2 game, Keith smashed a game-tying two-run homer. Adding to his heroics, he drove in another run with a ground out in the seventh inning and culminated his performance with a grand slam off reliever Charlie Puleo in the next inning. This strong performance earned Hernandez seven RBIs for the night, including the game-winning run batted in, and marked a significant milestone in his career as he surpassed the 1,000 RBI mark.
Birthdays: Joey Wendle (34), Scott Strickland (48), Ricky Trlicek (55), Lou Thornton (61), Mike Scott (69), Amos Otis (77)
