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Good morning, Mets fans!
After getting swept by the Brewers, the Mets return to Citi Field Tuesday afternoon to take on the Marlins in a doubleheader. Pitching rotations for the games have not been announced.
The doubleheader’s first pitches are set for 4:10 p.m. and 20 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The games will be broadcast on WCBS 880 and WQBU 92.7 and can be seen on SNY.
Let’s get into this morning’s briefing.
Latest Mets News
Per Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, pitcher Jeurys Familia may be looking for a two-year deal in free agency. However, coming back to New York is still possible on a one-year deal, considering the reliever has spent most of his career with the Mets.
Pete Alonso held the inaugural Battle of the Boroughs at Maimonides Park in Brooklyn on Monday night with Isiah Shivers taking home the championship.
Tim Healey of Newsday writes on why Brandon Nimmo is ready for a more active leadership role on the team.
Latest MLB News
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt‘s X-ray revealed that he suffered a fracture in his left thumb after getting hit by a pitch in Sunday’s game against the Rockies.
Latest on MMO
Matt Musico writes on the “rare and unfortunate territory” the Mets are in.
Alex Horowitz takes a look at the positives and negatives of the Mets’ series loss to the Brewers.
Alexis Farinacci evaluates Carlos Carrasco‘s performance in an 8-4 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
2008: The Mets play their final game at Shea Stadium in a 4-2 loss to the Marlins. New York legends like Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza and Darryl Strawberry participated in a ceremony after the to ‘Shea Goodbye’ to the stadium.
2010: David Wright sets the all-time franchise record for strikeouts with 157. The third baseman ultimately finished the season with 161, surpassing Dave Kingman and Tommie Agee.
Birthdays: Mike DeJean (51) and Ronn Reynolds (63)
Let’s go Mets!
