Morning Briefing: Mets Set To Return With Doubleheader

Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Good morning, Mets fans!

Finally, after two straight days of rain outs the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are set to finish out their shortened series today in Philadelphia. Game one will start at 12:35 PM ET and game two shortly after game one’s conclusion given it is a single-admission doubleheader.

It is expected Mets fans will get to see both Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt pitch on the same day. Kyle Gibson and Zach Eflin are the projected starters for the Phillies.

Latest Mets News

Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News talked to Francisco Lindor on how he’s handling the pressure in his second season with the Mets.

Angela Barbuti of the New York Post discusses how Julie Megill raised two MLB sons and a USC rower.

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they have claimed infielder Gosuke Katoh off of waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Katoh will be assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Tim Healey of Newsday.com says that Mets’ hitting coach Eric Chavez told reporters that players have told him they suspect is MLB is supplying baseballs that fly further for nationally televised games.

Jay Horwitz of the Mets wants fans to send John Stearns prayers and positive thoughts as he battles a tough disease.

Latest MLB News

According to Hector Gomez of z101 Digital, the Baltimore Orioles have signed right-handed pitcher Hector Perez to a minor league contract. It was first reported by Mike Deportes.

The New York Yankees announced that catcher Ben Rortvedt began a rehab assignment with Single-A Tampa on Saturday.

According to Stats Perform, Minnesota Twins’ pitcher Josh Winder is the only MLB pitcher to have 15-plus strikeouts, no more than one walk, and a 0.00 ERA over his first two career starts since ERA became an official stat in both leagues in 2013.

Per ESPN 690, Red Sox left-handed pitcher Chris Sale has hit a setback in his recovery from a fractured hip.

Per MLB, Yadier Molina has driven in his 1000th run.

According to Jeff Passan, the Seattle Mariners are calling up right-handed pitcher George Kirby. Kirby is a first-round draft pick who played at the AA level this season.

The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that they have placed infielder Didi Gregorius on the 10-day injured list (retro-active to 5/5) with a left knee sprain. They have recalled infielder Bryson Stott from Lehigh Valley (AAA).

Per Alex Coffey of the Philly Inquirer, multiple players reported that Bryce Harper held a players-only meeting on Thursday after the Mets defeated the Phillies 8-7 on Thursday night.

According to Eleandro De Oleo of ConLasBasesFull, Dominican Carlos Martinez (El Tsunami) signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox.

Latest on MMO

Sam Klein recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Friday, May 6, which included a seventh straight win for the Low-A St. Lucie Mets.

Brian Wright discusses Mets history from 2016: When Bartolo Ccolon did the impossible and hit a home run as a pitcher.

Carl Aridas discusses the controversy surrounding Angel Hernandez in an opinion piece for MMO.

Shaun Huntley talks about the year 1962 when Topps revealed the first Mets’ team set.

Mojo Hill talks about the success Mets’ hitters have had with two outs. He also discussed New York claiming infielder Gosuke Katoh off waivers. Lastly, he addressed the Mets’ postponements.

Joe D. broke down ESPN’s Cy Young pitcher predictor for 2022.