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Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets took three of four games from the reigning NL West champion Giants to cap off a 5-2 homestand. The Amazin’s now begin a three-game series with the Diamondbacks in Phoenix as part of a six-game road trip. David Peterson will face off against Zac Gallen in the series opener. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 pm EST.
Latest Mets News
In the latest ESPN MLB power rankings, the Mets jumped from eighth to second, trailing only the Dodgers.
After an update to their fielding algorithm, FanGraphs now projects Francisco Lindor to put up 4.2 fWAR, compared to the 2.7 they had initially projected.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post writes about why the proposed deal between the Mets and Padres may have fallen apart before the season started.
Latest MLB News
Evan Drellich of The Athletic reports that the Yankees letter regarding sign-stealing is expected to be released in the next seven days. This news comes after the Yankees’ appeal to keep the letter private was denied.
The Giants acquired reliever Cory Abbott from the Cubs. The righty pitched to a 6.75 ERA and allowed seven homers in 17.1 innings in 2021.
USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave has been extended another week.
Latest on MMO
Mike Mayer breaks down the Mets’ series win over the Giants.
Dan Quiñones recaps the Mets’ 6-2 over the Giants from the series finale.
On This Date in Mets History
1962: The Mets tie a National League record by losing their ninth straight game to start the season, dropping a 4-3 decision to the Pirates, who won their 10th straight.
1970: Tom Seaver strikes out the last 10 batters he faces, striking out 19 in a 2-1 victory over the Padres.
Let’s go Mets!
