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Good morning, Mets fans!

Tim Healy of Newsday reports that MLB executive Morgan Sword will meet with the New York Mets today regarding the team’s frequency of players getting hit-by-pitches.

This meeting comes after the Mets and St. Louis Cardinals engaged in a bench clearing incident Wednesday afternoon after Yoan Lopez threw up and in on Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado, as a result of Mets third baseman J.D. Davis being hit on the ankle earlier in the same game. Previously, Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt pointed blame on the baseballs, claiming that MLB knows the baseballs itself are “bad” and that it’s a widespread issue amongst pitchers.  Mets batters have been plunked 19 times in 20 games this season, which is eight more than any other club this season.

After Thursday’s off day, the Mets will return to action at 7:10 p.m. ET tonight at Citi Field against the Phillies.

Now onto the morning briefing!

Latest Mets News

Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor will be mic’d up this upcoming series during the Mets/Phillies broadcast of Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN. As players before him, Lindor will chat directly with the broadcast booth during the game. The KayRod alternative broadcast will be available for the game as well.

Latest MLB News

Dan Connolly of The Athletic goes in depth on the personality and life of current Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander.

The Atlanta Braves have activated All-Star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the injured list. Outfielder Alex Dickerson was designated for assignment.

Gary Phillips of the New York Times writes on the rise of Yankees reliever Nestor Cortes and how the pitcher needed to be comfortable with himself before he could thrive in the major leagues.

Mike Petriello of MLB.com profiles Braves pitcher Kyle Wright and why his 2022 season will be a breakout one for him.

Kyle Glaser of BaseballAmerica looks at the strong first impression by outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong within the Cubs organization. Crow-Armstrong was a first round draft pick for the Mets in 2020 before being dealt to the Cubs last season at the deadline for infielder Javier Baez and pitcher Trevor Williams.

Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports the Kansas City Royals have made a flurry of transactions, including placing Adalberto Mondesi on the 10-day injured list as well as the demotion of Royals prospect Brady Singer.

The Atlanta Braves have placed catcher Manny Pina on the IL and recalling William Contreras to fill in as backup to Travis d’Arnaud. Before their game against the Cubs, Willson Contreras and brother William presented the lineup cards to the umpires before the game.

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Rich Sparago discusses the impending arrival of a pitch clock in the major leagues and seeing if it will work or not.

Joe D goes into detail on Mets owner Steve Cohen’s love for horse racing.

On This Date in Mets History

1996: Mets closer John Franco records his 300th save as the Mets defeated the Montreal Expos 3-2 at Shea Stadium. Franco would become the first left handed pitcher to reach the milestone but it did not come easy. Going with one already out, he gave up an infield hit F.P. Santangelo, who moved to second base on Jeff Kent‘s throwing error. Franco would then strike out the next batter, but almost lost the game as pinch hitter Sherman Obando hit a long fly ball to center, that fell short for the third out.

Birthdays: Gary Cohen (63), Omir Santos (41), Kelly Shoppach (42), Tony Armas (44), Wes Gardner (61), Bob McClure (70)

Let’s go Mets!