Morning Briefing: Noah Syndergaard Rumors Ramp Up Ahead of Deadline

Good morning Mets fans!

Friday, the Mets defeated the Pirates 6-3. In possibly his last start as a Met, Zack Wheeler went 5 1/3 innings, giving up three runs on six hits and collected seven strikeouts. Wilson Ramos, Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Todd Frazier all hit home runs to supply the offense.

Today, the Mets face the Pirates in the second game of their three-game series. Steven Matz will start against Trevor Williams. The game will be at 7:10 p.m. EST and can be seen on WPIX.

Latest Mets News

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Mets are “definitely” trading flame thrower Noah Syndergaard.

Prospect Cameron Planck has announced his retirement.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.Com takes a look at the Mercury Mets jerseys the Mets wore twenty years ago this weekend.

Mets third-round pick Matthew Allan is expected to make his debut with the GCL Mets, on Sunday, New York’s rookie minor-league affiliate.

Pete Alonso received his one-million-dollar check for winning the Home Run Derby, and donated ten percent of it as well.

Latest MLB News

The Cubs made a trade with the Giants for pitcher Derek Holland.

After suffering an unthinkable tragedy, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America shares how the Angels are rallying around each other to honor their late friend and teammate Tyler Skaggs.

Kyle Glaser of Baseball America analyzes impact trades have on prospects making it to Major League Baseball.

David Luhnow of the Wall Street Journal writes about the influence Venezuela has had on Peru in regards to the sport of baseball.

Latest NL East News

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is dealing with a left heel injury, causing him to miss the team’s series opener against the Phillies.

The Marlins made a change to their rotation, moving Trevor Richards to the bullpen.

Latest on MMO

Tim Ryder shares his thoughts on the tough decisions looming the Mets as the trade deadline approaches.

In the midst of Noah Syndergaard trade rumors, Ryan Finkelstein analyzed the potential teams that could land the flamethrower.

In the newest episode of the Greener Grass Mets, Charles St. Clair and Jayson Love share their thoughts on potential landing spots for some Mets players before the trade deadline.