Tonight, Steven Matz (2-4, 3.53 ERA) will hope to lead his team towards a split with one of baseball’s hottest hitting teams, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Matz will face off against Patrick Corbin (6-2, 3.21 ERA), who has enjoyed a career-best campaign so far. Tonight’s game can be viewed on SNY and 710 WOR at 10:10 P.M.
Despite the Mets’ offensive explosion (The Mets scored a whooping three runs, baby!!), they still lost yesterday’s game by a score of 7-3. Seth Lugo struggled in his third start of the season, only pitching five innings and giving up five runs. Chris Beck gave up one run in his Mets debut.
Latest Mets News
The Mets made their signing of first-rounder Jerrad Kelenic official. Kelenic recieved an underslot deal of 4.5 million dollars, which is more than a million dollars under the slot value.
According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, the Mets also signed their second-round pick Simeon Woods-Richardson to an overslot deal worth 1.85 million dollars.
Jim Duquette of MLB.com explored trade partners for a hypothetical Jacob deGrom trade.
Everyone’s favorite utility-man is back with the Mets! The team reinstated Wilmer Flores from the disabled list and sent Ty Kelly back to the 51s.
Jerry Beach of Forbes.com wrote how rebuilding seems unlikely for the Mets.
John Edwards of The Athletic described the Mets’ unluckiness with injuries.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies made a flurry of roster moves. They officially signed Joey Terdoslavich and Josh Allen to minor-league contracts. They also placed RHP Joseph Shaw and C Tyler Moore on the disabled list.
The Mets sent minor-league third baseman David Thompson to the Brooklyn Cyclones on a rehab assignment as he works to come back from a broken hand.
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Marc Carig of The Athletic chronicled Brandon Drury‘s blurry journey to the Majors.
Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs explored Chris Davis‘ historically bad season.
Robinson Chrinos and Matt Kemp were each suspended one game for their involvement in the scuffle in Wednesday’s game.
The Pirates reinstated embattled infielder Jung Ho Kang from the restricted list and placed him in Triple-A.
At least, we’re not the Angels! They placed 16% of their 25-man roster on the DL yesterday. Nick Tropeano, Garrett Richards, Zack Cozart and Jim Johnson all went down with various injuries.
The Pirates agreed to terms with their first-rounder Travis Swaggerty.
Looking to make another huge splash during the international signing period, the Yankees acquired an undisclosed amount of international bonus pool money from the Brewers.
David Goeddel (Erik’s dad) was at the forefront of the HGH’s revolution, writes Bill Shakin of the LATimes.
The Cubs learned that top prospect Adbert Alzolay will miss the remainder of the season with a lat strain.
Latest NL East News
Jake Arrieta gave up eight runs as the Phillies lost to the Brew Crew 13-5.
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Mathew Brownstein interviewed current MLB Network analyst, Eric Byrnes.
Roberto Correa is concerned with the way the Mets are using the disabled list.
On This Date in Mets history
In 2009, D.J. Carrasco balked home the winning run in a 9-8 loss against the Braves.
Birthdays: Calvin Schiraldi (56), Bob Rauch (69),
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