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Tylor Megill is expected to be play catch today after reporting his arm feels better. Megill has been out with right biceps tendinitis, but is reporting feeling a lot better and ready to begin throwing.
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Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Mets pitcher Tylor Megill (right biceps tendonitis) is scheduled to begin playing catch today.
According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, infielder Joe Panik announced his retirement from baseball on Thursday.
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Nathalie Alonso of MLB and the BBWAA announced on Twitter that she is a published children’s author with a book called, “Call Me Roberto,” a tribute to the activism that made Roberto Clemente a hero.
Richard Staff of Defector Media wrote an article about former President and Mets fan, Richard Nixon.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB, the Atlanta Braves won their arbitration case against Luke Jackson; per a source, Jackson will earn $3.6 million in 2022 opposed to the $4 million he had filed for.
Per Katie Woo of The Athletic, Nolan Gorman will start at second base for the Cardinals today, Matthew Liberatore will start on Saturday, and they have placed Tylor O’Neill on the injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Ron Darling and Jimmy Rollins of Audacy Sports talk about the culture of unwritten rules, including sign stealing, bat flipping, jinxing a no-hitter, lock room behavior, and more on their podcast, “Unwritten.”
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The MMO Podcast had director of amateur scouting Marc Tramuta on episode five of their weekly podcast. This chat comes just two months ahead of the 2022 MLB draft.
Steve Sica recaps the Mets’ minor league affiliate games from Wednesday, May 19, 2022, which included another strong performance from Francisco Alvarez.
Patrick Glynn talks about Dominic Smith wanting to play every day.
John Jackson recaps Pete Alonso’s offensive explosion against the Cardinals.
Patrick Glynn discusses the report that Max Scherzer has a “moderate-to-high grade” oblique strain.
Dan Quinones recaps the Mets 7-6 walk-off win over the Cardinals onn a Pete Alonso walk-off blast.
Brian Wright discusses May 19, 2006 when David Wright hit a subway-series walk-off.
On This Date in Mets History
1999: Robin Ventura hit two grand slams against the Milwaukee Brewers — one in each game of a doubleheader. He became the first MLB player to accomplish the feat.
Birthdays: Wilson Valdez (44), Wayne Housie (57), Ken Boyer (91)
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