Good Morning, Mets fans!
After another frustrating loss last night, the Mets travel to Atlanta for a four-game set starting tonight at 7:10 EST. The Mets opened the season with a three-game series against the Braves, losing two out of three. Rick Porcello will try to redeem himself in his second start as a Met.
Latest Mets News
The Mets made several roster moves including selecting Brian Dozier and designating Hunter Strickland for assignment, per Tim Britton of The Athletic.
Latest MLB News
MLB and the Players Association gave Rob Manfred the power to impose sign-stealing punishment on players.
Matt Monagan of MLB wrote about the legacy of Joan Joyce.
The Long Island Ducks GM Tweeted about how a new Atlantic League team has the only black majority owner in baseball.
The Atlantic League could also be expanding for 2021.
Jayson Stark of The Athletic wrote about the benefits of the new extra-inning rule. Regardless of your own opinion of the rule, it’s a pretty interesting read.
The Diamondbacks called up Daulton Varsho, son of former major leaguer Gary Varsho, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.
Latest NL East News
The Phillies released a COVID-19 update.
Pat Venditte signed with the Marlins, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
Latest on MMO
Jacob Resnick wrote about Andres Gimenez‘s first taste of the big leagues thus far.
Michael Mayer wrote about Jacob deGrom‘s latest start.
Matt Musico pointed out the key differences that made Michael Wacha‘s Mets debut so effective.
Resnick talked about how Jeremey Hefner has settled into his new role as pitching coach.
On This Day in Mets History
The Mets have made a plethora of trades on this day in their history, including those for Yoenis Cespedes and Addison Reed.
Birthdays: Rene Rivera (37), Billy Wynne (77)
Let’s go Mets!
