Happy Saturday, Mets fans!
Today, we remember what occurred in New York City on September 11, 2001. We remember the victims, and the heroes that sacrificed their lives to save thousands of others. Tonight, the Mets will wear home white uniforms with “NEW YORK” written across the front, along with first responder hats, both of which to honor and remember the lives lost in the horrific tragedy that happened 20 years ago today.
Current Standings
NL East
ATL: 75-65, .536
PHI: 71-70, .504, 4.5 GB
NYM: 71-71, .500, 5.0 GB
MIA: 59-82, .418, 16.5 GB
WSH: 58-83, .411, 17.5 GB
Wild Card
LAD: 88-53, .624, +13.0 GB
SD: 74-65, .532
CIN: 75-67, .528, 0.5 GB
STL: 71-69, .507, 3.5 GB
PHI: 71-70, .504, 4.0 GB
NYM: 71-71, .500, 4.5 GB
Latest Mets News
The Mets defeated the New York Yankees by a final score of 10-3 on Friday night, taking game one of the three-game Subway Series at Citi Field.
Brandon Nimmo, out with a strained right hamstring, is running at roughly 75% intensity after just six days off the field. Manager Luis Rojas noted that Nimmo could possibly return before the end of the season, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Bobby Valentine, John Franco, Todd Zeile, and Sue Lucchi reflected on their memories of 9/11 and the 2001 baseball season in the latest article from Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News. Valentine is due to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in today’s game, and will be caught by Joe Torre. More than a dozen members of the ‘01 Mets will be in attendance today, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Kevin Kernan of OSDBSports wrote about Mike Piazza’s dramatic home run after 9/11, and how the memory still moves the Hall of Fame catcher after 20 years.
Latest MLB News
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA agreed on Friday to extend Trevor Bauer’s leave through the end of the postseason, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was placed on administrative leave for seven days on Friday under the joint MLB-MLBPA Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, according to David O’Brien of The Athletic.
Robert Arthur of Baseball Prospectus wrote about how many runs manager challenges could be worth to a team over the course of a season.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer wrote about Jacob deGrom‘s latest comments on his injuries.
Dilip Sridhar recapped the Mets’ headache of a series in Miami, in which they lost two games out of three.
Alex Horowitz discussed the Mets current Subway Series versus the New York Yankees.
Matt Musico dove into Jonathan Villar’s success at the plate this season.
On This Day In Mets History
1966: Nolan Ryan made his MLB debut at just 19 years old today in 1966, facing off against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium.
Let’s go Mets!
