Good morning Mets fans!
Today marks the return of Mets Old Timers’ Day for 2022!
Doc Gooden will face off against Bartolo Colon in the matchup, marking the first time since 1994Fi that the event has taken place!
The rosters are filled with Mets legends, and the Mets released the lineups for the game that will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET.
In other news, the Mets won another amazing game against the Rockies Friday, as they beat them 7-6 in walk-off fashion.
The Mets were behind 6-4 entering the bottom of the eighth inning when Mark Canha tied the game with a two-run double. Pete Alonso promptly walked the Rockies off in the ninth with a game winning RBI-single.
Chris Bello wrote a detailed recap of the game.
Latest Mets News
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com wrote on Howard Johnson‘s grandson’s story.
Members of the 1969 Mets and Tommie Agee’s family helped dedicate I.S. 419 in Queens as the Tommie L. Agee Educational Campus in honor of the Mets outfielder.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Tylor Megill threw a bullpen today and remains on track to return in September.
Latest MLB News
Jesse Rogers of ESPN wrote on Albert Pujols‘ amazing journey in 2022.
For the first time in 100 years, MLB will be playing against Korea in November.
Barry M. Bloom of Sportico reported that Brian Cashman is expected to be brought back as the general manager of the Yankees next year.
Sam Dysktra of MLB Pipeline wrote on the rule changes in the FSL.
Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reported that the Marlins Designated Jesus Aguilar for assignment.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Rays signed Tyler Glasnow to a one-year, $25 million extension.
Mike Trout officially scored the most runs in Angels franchise history.
Latest on MMO
Michael Mayer wrote that Carlos Carrasco wants to pitch next weekend.
Joe D wrote on how Jacob deGrom increases the Mets World Series chances.
Nick Rucco wrote the daily Mets Minors Recap, highlighted by Jett Williams and his amazing day.
Matthew Brownstein posted an interview with Daniel Murphy, who will be participating in Old Timers Day.
On This Day in Mets History
2019: Pete Alonso breaks the Mets club record for home runs in a single season with 42. In a season that was so magical for Alonso, who would go on to hit 53 home runs in 2019, he managed to break as many records as possible in his rookie season.
