If Jason Vargas can not retire Orioles hitters tonight, it’s a complete embarrassment. They’re by far the worst team in the Majors and they just traded away their core so they can begin a long-awaited rebuild. The Mets will travel to Baltimore tonight to begin a quick two-game series. Vargas (2-8, 8.75 ERA) will face Andrew Cashner (3-10, 4.83 ERA) at 7:05 p.m.
You may not believe me, but last night, Mets offense adequately supported Jacob deGrom, who dazzled for 6.1 innings. He recorded 12 K’s, tying the Mets record for strikeouts against the Yankees and effectively shut down the debate who is the best pitcher in New York.
Latest Mets News
On heels of the news that the Mets removed their offer of a three-year extension from Neil Walker, he revealed to Newsday’s Ken Davidoff that he’s anxious about his impending free agency.
Jay Bruce will begin a minor league rehab assignment today.
The Mets called up Tim Peterson and Jack Reinheimer and demoted Luis Guillorme and Jacob Rhame.
David Wright went 0-for-1 with a walk in his second game for the St. Lucie Mets.
Mickey Callaway doesn’t believe that Jacob deGrom‘s win/loss record should decide the National League Cy Young award.
The St. Lucie Mets made a bevy of transactions. Some of the most notable ones were activating Desmond Lindsay and Jacob Zanon from the DL, placing Wuilmer Becerra back on the DL, and promoting Stephen Villines to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
Noah Syndergaard isn’t looking forward to the Little League World Series, per Mike Puma of The New York Post. Either he doesn’t like watching “12-year-olds” playing baseball or he remembered the last time he hung around kids.
Latest MLB News
Tom Withers of the Associated Press revealed that Leonys Martin was battling a life-threatening bacterial infection, but he is getting better now.
Joel Sherman of The New York Post revealed that Jay Bruce can block a trade to the Athletics, the Mariners, the Blue Jays, the Rays, and the Orioles.
Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic argued why David Bote‘s bat-flip was good for the game of baseball.
Jayson Jenks of The Athletic discussed Dee Gordon‘s traumatic journey to the Majors.
Baseball America profiled Joey Bart‘s impressive start.
The Blue Jays officially called up Sean-Reid Foley and Danny Jensen, DFA’ing Brandon Cumpton and optioning Danny Barnes to Triple-A to make room for the pair on the active roster.
Doug Fister will be shut down for the remainder of the year
The Yankees promoted George Kontos and sent C.C. Sabathia to the DL with right knee inflammation
Sports Illustrated examined one of the trends that is taking over baseball.
Jeff Paternostro of Baseball Prospectus analyzed Kingsport’s potent infield.
The Braves released former Met Fernando Salas.
Homer Bailey committed one of weirdest balks in baseball history.
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John Sheridan talked about Gavin Cecchini‘s fall from grace.
Sheridan also continued his 3 Up, 3 Down series.
John Flanagan questioned why Peter Alonso is currently not mashing in the Majors.
Flanigan also believes that Austin Jackson should return for the 2019 season.
Flanigan noted about Drew Smith‘s recent run.
Mike Musico believes that the Mets’ starters are finally fulfilling their hype.
Jacob Resnick interviewed Stephen Villines, one of the fast-rising players from the 2017 draft.
On this Date in Mets History
Birthdays: Eric Cammack (42), McKay Christensen (42)
Let’s go Mets
