Good Morning Mets Fans! Thursday was a somber day for fans of the Metropolitans as we learned that the greatest pitcher in the history of the franchise, Tom Seaver, has been diagnosed with dementia.
The team fell to the Washington Nationals by a score of 6-4 on Thursday as the bullpen faltered. Jacob deGrom was on the mound for the Mets and pitched three innings as he allowed two runs on two hits while walking two and striking out four.
Noah Syndergaard will take the ball this afternoon as the team faces off against the Miami Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Thor will be opposed by Dan Straily with a scheduled first pitch of 1:05 p.m. ET. The game can be seen on SNY as well as listened to via the Marlins’ radio station.
Latest Mets News
Tim Britton of the Athletic looks at Chili Davis‘ past experience with the Chicago Cubs and how he has altered his approach as he makes his debut season as the hitting coach in Queens.
Keon Broxton brings a very special set of defensive skills to the Mets’ crowded outfield as reported on by Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com.
T.J. Rivera has been putting in the necessary work to get back to where he was prior to his Tommy John surgery.
SNY is putting an end to “Daily News Live” after 13 years on the air and replacing it with a new show hosted by Justine Ward.
Ehalt also reports that Mets special assistant Ruben Amaro Jr. will soon be appearing on episode the ABC show, “Schooled.”
Latest MLB News
Ken Rosenthal reports that the Houston Astros have made free-agent pitcher, Dallas Keuchel both a one and two-year offer at this time but no headway has been made on two sides agreeing to a deal.
Latest NL East News
Scott Lauber of Philly.com looks at Rhys Hoskins‘ return to his natural position, first base.
Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post speaks with the new Nationals double play combo of Trea Turner and Brian Dozier.
TheAJC writes on the numerous former Atlanta Braves who remain free agents out on the market.
Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald breaks down the Marlins’ bullpen options as they ready for the 2019 season.
Latest on MMO
Antonio Sladers wonders if the Mets and Royals could make for good trade partners for Travis d’Arnaud.
Matt Musico writes on the pros and cons to the Mets going out and adding some pitching depth.
Marshall Field looks at Brodie Van Wagenen’s journey to becoming Mets GM.
This Day in Mets History
On this day in 2005, the Mets signed free agent Brian Daubach.
Birthdays: Willard Hunter turns 85 today.
