Morning Briefing: Thor Takes the Hill For Third Time

Good morning Mets fans!

Jacob deGrom’s streak of consecutive quality starts ended at 26. deGrom lasted only four innings and allowed six runs on Tuesday night at Citi Field. Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, and Brandon Nimmo slugged home runs in the series opener.

Tonight, the Mets wrap up their two-game series against the Twins. Right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard faces off against right-handed pitcher Jake Odorizzi. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. in New York and the game will be televised on SNY.

Latest Mets News

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com announces that he is working on a book with former Met David Wright to be released in the fall of 2020. Captain will detail Wright’s career with the Mets.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that former Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra is suing ex-teammate Ron Darling about claims in Darling’s book, 108 Stitches: Loose Threads, Ripping Yarns, and the Darndest Characters from My Time in the Game.

Mike Puma of the New York Post writes about Luis Rojas, a 37-year-old quality control coach and a rising star in the Mets coaching ranks.

Latest MLB News

Orioles’ first baseman Chris Davis went 0-for-5 with 2 strikeouts against Oakland on Monday, bringing his hitless streak to 49 at-bats, the longest streak for a position player in MLB history.

Darren Rovell of Action Network tweets that the Houston Astros are facing a lawsuit of more than $1 million from a fan who broke her finger at a home game. The team mascot fired a T-shirt cannon that broke the fan’s finger.

Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports that Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger will take 6-8 weeks before resuming baseball activities. Clevinger is sidelined with a muscle strain in his upper back.

Mark Feinsand of MLB.com details the punishments handed down after the Reds-Pirates brawl. Chris Archer is suspended for five games. Yasiel Puig received a two-game suspension. Reds Manager David Bell was given a one-game suspension.

Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News notes that Asdrubal Cabrera did not start against Arizona on Tuesday night because he traveled to Miami to be sworn in as a U.S. Citizen on Monday.

Latest NL East News

Todd Zolecki of MLB.com writes that the Phillies defense has improved after placing less emphasis on the shift.

Jamal Collier of MLB.com writes about Trevor Rosenthal’s struggles out of the bullpen. Rosenthal has appeared in four games and surrendered seven earned runs without recording an out this season.

Mark Bowman of MLB.com writes that depth in the starting rotation is a strength for the Atlanta Braves.

Latest on MMO

Jacob Resnick writes about Dilson Herrera’s strong start to the season for Triple-A Syracuse.

Teddy Klein recaps Monday’s minor league action.

Brian Greenzang names Jacob deGrom and Michael Conforto as players of the week.

John Sheridan posts the debut edition of the weekly video update, featuring clips of Tim Tebow, Anthony Kay, Tony Dibrell, and Ronny Mauricio.

Christopher Soto previews the current series against the Twins.

Sam Brown writes that infielder Todd Frazier would play at both shortstop and third base for the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday night.