Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday, the Mets won a thriller as they came from behind again to secure the series sweep and defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 at Citi Field.
Tonight, the Mets look to continue their winning ways as the Marlins come to town. Jason Vargas will look to bounce back against rookie Elieser Hernandez at 7:10 pm at Citi Field.
Latest Mets News
With the win yesterday, the Mets secured their first sweep of at least three games at Citi Field since 2016.
Mickey Callaway told reporters yesterday that the team expects to give Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo starts at some point this season, despite a decision not being imminent.
Gsellman recorded his first career save yesterday, as he retired all five batters he faced to close out the Mets win.
Asdrubal Cabrera hit his third career pinch hit home run, and the first pinch hit go ahead home run by a Met in the 7th inning or later since Kelly Johnson did so on June 25, 2016.
On Dominic Smith playing some outfield, Mets Director of Player Development Ian Levin told the media “We’re seeing what versatility he might have to give us and him more options.”
Latest MLB News
The Houston Astros are calling up 3B prospect J.D. Davis from Triple-A Fresno after placing OF Derek Fisher on the DL with gastrointestinal discomfort.
The Indians are set to promote 33-year old veteran OF Melky Cabrera to the majors.
Cardinals RHP Jordan Hicks recorded the fastest pitch during the 2018 season yesterday, as he hit 105 MPH twice.
Tampa Rays righty Sergio Romo became the 5th pitcher in the last 40 years to start on consecutive days, and first to do so since 2012.
OF Khris Davis left Oakland’s game against the Blue Jays on Sunday after pulling up while running to first base in the fourth inning, the club announced it as a groin strain.
Latest NL East News
The Braves have released 3B/OF Jose Bautista after he hit just .143 in 12 games with the team. Johan Camargo will now serve as the clubs everyday third baseman.
The Nationals injury bug continued, as they have placed RHP Ryan Madson on the 10-day disabled list with a strained pectoral muscle. Catcher Matt Wieters underwent surgery on his left hamstring, and Howie Kendrick suffered a ruptured achilles tendon.
Latest on MMO
Josh Finkelstein discusses Wilmer Flores and his continued late game magic.
Josh also discusses the thump that Devin Mesoraco has brought to the Mets behind the plate.
This Day in Mets History
1969: The Mets are at .500 at the latest point of the season in team history, as an 18-18 record is reached when Tom Seaver blanked the Braves 5-0 at Atlanta Stadium.
Birthday’s: Hank Webb turns 69, Tom Martin turns 49.
