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Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets were only held to one run by Tyler Anderson and the Dodgers bullpen as the Mets fell to the Dodgers for the second night in a row. Chris Bassitt gave up a pair of two-run home runs and lasted six innings, while the Mets offense only accounted for one run, a home run by Pete Alonso. For our recap on this game, click here!

Now onto the morning briefing!

Latest Mets News

Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News tweets that the Mets season finale against the Nationals on October 6 at Citi Field has been changed to a 4:10 p.m. start time.

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports on Mets owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend money on technological advances for the club, which include a new high-tech pitching machine.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and shortstop Francisco Lindor were listed on MLB’s top-10 hitter power rankings for June 3. Lindor is ranked sixth on the list, while Alonso is ranked 10th.

Zach Brazillier of the New York Post profiles former Met Frank Catalanotto and his recent successes as head coach in turning the Hofstra baseball program around.

The Syracuse Mets are auctioning off game worn ALS themed jerseys from May 28th and will donate the proceeds to the ALS Association. Bidding will be open through 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5.

Players and staff members for the St. Lucie Mets, first responders and community members from St. Lucie County gathered at Clover Park to to cheer and send off members of Team Florida as they head off to compete in the Special Olympics in Orlando.

Latest MLB News

Stephen J. Nesbitt of The Athletic profiles Angels outfielder Mike Trout during the summer of 2010 in Iowa where he achieved his superstar status.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Houston Astros and slugger Yordan Alvarez have agreed to a six-year, $115 million contract extension, which will kick in at the start of next season.

Latest on MMO

John Sheridan profiles the best Mets minor league players for the month of May.

Rich Sparago gives his observations on the baseball season one third the way through.

On This Date in Mets History

1976: The Mets pound out fourteen hits in an 11-0 rout against the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Tom Seaver pitched to the tune of three hits against and Dave Kingman blasted three home runs and eight driven in.

Birthdays: Rick Wilkins (55)

Let’s go Mets!