Good morning Mets fans!
Tonight, the Mets will attempt to win their third consecutive game over the Washington Nationals. Corey Oswalt (3-2, 6.31 ERA) will make his second start since being penciled into the starting rotation, while the Nationals will counter with Tanner Roark (9-15, 4.34 ERA). The game can be viewed on WPIX and 710WOR at 4:05 p.m.
Last night, Jacob deGrom stymied the Nats for seven innings and lowered his MLB-best ERA to an incredible 1.77. Thanks to a strong offensive night by Jay Bruce, he actually didn’t leave with a no-decision (for what seems like the first time this season). Dominic Smith and Devin Mesoraco also tallied RBI.
Latest Mets News
Jacob deGrom moved into fifth place in the Mets single-season strikeout record with his 257th strikeout of the season last night.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com talked to Mets catcher Devin Mesoraco about his impending free agency.
Mike Petriello of MLB.com argued why Jacob deGrom is deserving of the NL MVP award. In turn, he received this email from a “fan.”
Latest MLB News
Victor Martinez‘s playing days will soon come to an end as the 40-year-old told reporters he will retire at the season’s conclusion.
Dennis Lin of The Athletic talked about Robert Stock‘s journey to the Majors.
Ken Rosenthal also of The Athletic tried to find a way where players’ and teams can compromise on a solution for players’ social media usage.
James Wagner of The New York Times wrote an intriguing piece on how a Mexican baseball team functions despite playing half of its games in the United States.
J.J. Cooper of Baseball America wondered why Minor League Baseball drew fewer fans this year.
The Yankees became one of the lastest teams to engage in more LGBTQ+ activities as they announced they will provide a $10,000 dollar scholarship to qualified high school seniors to honor of the 50th anniversary of the events at Stonewall Inn.
Addison Russell‘s ex-wife came out with more domestic violence allegations against the Cubs shortstop. Later in the day, Major League Baseball placed him on administrative leave.
The Orioles confirmed that this will be Buck Showalter‘s last year with the team while the Rangers fired their longtime manager, Jeff Banister. Rangers bench coach and former Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu will take over for Banister for the remainder of the season.
Latest NL East News
Despite some speculation that Don Mattingly could be on the hot seat, Derek Jeter reaffirmed his faith in the skipper.
Latest on MMO
Joe D talked about the most historic home run in New York history.
Michael Mayer brings up the question if the Mets should or shouldn’t non-tender Wilmer Flores.
Mayer also believes that Jason Vargas has turned a corner.
Tim Ryder commended Zack Wheeler on his strong campaign.
John Sheridan named five hurlers in the Mets system that had terrific 2018 seasons.
On This Date in Mets History
Ed Kranepool collected his first Major-League hit on Sept. 22, 1962.
Birthdays: Wally Backman (60), Jeff Barry (49), Vince Coleman (58), Mark Guthrie (54), Chris Schwinden (32).
Let’s Go Mets!
