Morning Briefing: MLB, MLBPA Shut Down Mike Trout HGH Allegations

Good morning, Mets fans! Here’s the lowdown on what’s going on with the Mets and the rest of the baseball world this Sunday.

Latest Mets News

Dusty Baker is said to be in the mix to fill the Mets’ manager position.

Joe Panik has signed a minor league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Latest MLB News

On Saturday, CBS Sports reported that Major League baseball and the MLB Players Association have denied recent allegations that Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout has permission to use HGH for medical reasons.

According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Houston Astros will conduct an interview with Dusty Baker next week in order to potentially fill their managerial opening.

Also from Jon Morosi of MLB Network: Carlos Gomez will reportedly retire after the final game of the Aguilas Cibaenas’ season. However, the Dominican Republic baseball federation is said to be interested in convincing Gomez to play in the Olympic qualifier in March before hanging up his cleats.

Latest NL East News

If you missed it yesterday, David O’Brien of The Athletic highlighted the one hole left in the Atlanta Braves’ roster for 2020.

Latest on MMO

Jacob Resnick details exactly what the new Statcast tool, Infield Outs Above Average (OAA), tells us about the Mets’ defense.

Tim Ryder keeps it real, as he writes that the Mets need to officially turn the page and move on from last week.

There are four aspects to Noah Syndergaard‘s game that will make or break his 2020 season, says Matt Musico.

Pat Ragazzo went one-on-one with former Mets’ first baseman James Loney, discussing topics ranging from the sign-stealing scandal to Carlos Beltran‘s recent departure from the Mets.