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Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (39-48) enjoyed the Fourth of July with a day off after splitting a two-game series with the New York Yankees (56-29) at Citi Field. They now open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies (45-42) before heading into the All-Star break.
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Jacob deGrom (4-7, 3.32 ERA) takes the mound once more at Citi Field before traveling to Cleveland with Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso for the Midsummer Classic. He will be opposed by Vince Velasquez (2-5, 4.73 ERA) who is vying to lock down the fifth spot in the Phillies rotation. The game can be followed on SNY, WCBS 880 and ESPN Deportes 1050, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
The St. Lucie Mets’ Fourth of July fireworks display did not go as planned as noted by Metsmerized‘s own Michael Mayer. The fireworks started a fire outside First Data Field, but no injuries were reported.
Jacob Resnick of Mets Minors listed 34 international free agents that the Mets have officially signed since the international signing period started on Tuesday.
The Mets are planning to wait longer before declaring themselves as trade deadline buyers or sellers, per Buster Olney of ESPN.
Tim Healey of Newsday noted that Alonso received Home Run Derby advice from former derby participants Robinson Cano and Todd Frazier.
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The San Diego Padres traded Matt Wisler to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations.
Mike Leslie of WFAA shared a video of Hunter Pence expressing joy for being named an All-Star starter despite having to miss the game due to injury.
Shelby Miller has been placed on unconditional release waivers by the Texas Rangers after being designated for assignment on Monday.
The Cincinnati Reds placed Amir Garrett on the 10-day injured list with a left lat strain. They called up Josh VanMeter from Triple-A Louisville as a corresponding move.
Latest NL East News
The Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 5-2 and the Atlanta Braves beat the Phillies 12-6.
The Braves (52-36) remain at the top of NL East standings, followed by the Nationals (45-41; 6.0 games back), Phillies (45-42; 6.5 games back), Mets (39-48; 12.5 games back) and Marlins (32-53; 18.5 games back).
Dayn Perry of CBS Sports wrote about the Nationals’ recent surge which has seen them rise out of irrelevancy to become contenders.
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Josh Finkelstein interviewed Jake Mangum, the Mets fourth-round pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.
Tim Ryder wrote about the 1969 Miracle Mets.
Joe D. wished everybody a happy Fourth of July.
Matt Musico analyzed Juan Lagares‘ woes in 2019.
John Sheridan continued his “3 Up, 3 Down” series following the Mets two-game set with the Yankees.
Brian Greenzang broke down Jason Vargas‘ start against the Yankees.
Christopher Soto recapped all games played by the Mets minor league affiliates on Wednesday.
This Day in Mets History
2000: Reliever Eric Cammack hit a triple in his only MLB at-bat. By doing so, Cammack joined Charlie Lindstrom (1958), Eduardo Rodriguez (1973) and Scott Munninghoff (1980) as the only players to hit a triple in their one and only MLB at-bat.
2014: The Brooklyn Cyclones celebrated the 25th anniversary of “Seinfeld” by hosting their inaugural “Seinfeld Night” at MCU Park.
Birthday(s): Jeff Innis turns 57.
