By Violeta Pietronico
Good Morning, Mets fans!
The New York Mets (83-75) topped the Miami Marlins (55-103) by a score of 10-3 at Citi Field on Wednesday night. However, the Mets’ playoff hopes and dreams officially came to a bitter end after the Milwaukee Brewers (88-70) secured the second NL Wild Card spot with a win over the Cincinnati Reds (73-85), thus eliminating New York from postseason contention.
Latest Mets News
Zack Wheeler (11-7, 3.99 ERA) toes the mound tonight in his final start of the 2019 season, and perhaps as a New York Met. Wheeler will go head-to-head with Miami’s Jordan Yamamoto (4-5, 4.83 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT, while broadcasts can be found on SNY, WCBS 880 and ESPN 1050.
Jeff McNeil, hit by a pitch during an at-bat on Wednesday night, will miss the last 4 games of the season after X-rays revealed a right distal ulnar fracture.
According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, former Mets bench coach Bob Geren‘s name has been thrown into the ring as a potential candidate for Mets manager if the team parts ways with Mickey Callaway at the end of this season.
Michelle Ioannou of MMO noted that Dominic Smith– who is still recovering from a stress fracture in his left foot- underwent tests and participated in batting practice in front of Mets’ training staff on Wednesday afternoon. Although Smith is able to come off the IL at any time, the Mets want to see a bit more from the outfielder before he jumps back into games.
Mets minor league shortstop Andres Gimenez has been named the ninth-best prospect in the Eastern League, says Baseball America.
Latest MLB News
MLB and the MLBPA have extended Yankees pitcher Domingo German‘s administrative leave to the end of the World Series.
On Tuesday, MLB handed out a one-game suspension to Chicago Cubs bench coach Mark Loretta, who took matters into his own hands and used a replay review headset to find out why a particular review went against his team.
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will undergo shoulder surgery to repair a tear in the joint. Recovery period is said to be 5 to 6 months, and Modesi could be ready for Opening Day 2020.
Latest NL East News
The Washington Nationals (89-69), following a night of celebration after clinching a postseason spot, beat the Philadelphia Phillies (79-79) on Wednesday night by a score of 5-2.
Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is officially done for the rest of the regular season. Acuna Jr. left Tuesday night’s game against the Royals with left hip soreness and was later diagnosed with a left groin strain, but manager Brian Snitker is sure that his outfielder will be ready for the start of the NLDS.
Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic puts ten games from the 2019 season under the microscope in an effort to explain how the Phillies underachieved in what was supposed to be a promising year.
Latest on MMO
No need to worry, Edwin Diaz will right the ship eventually, says Luke Powell in the latest Fan Shot.
John Sheridan runs with the news that the Mets will be retiring more player numbers, creating a list of five Mets legends who could be receiving this honor very soon.
Speaking of Mets legends, Ed Kranepool talks to MMO’s very own Michelle Ioannou about his improving health and that rather prescient rallying cry he gave to this current Mets bunch back in June.
Josh Finkelstein gives credit where credit is due: Michael Conforto has proved himself to be a true leader in 2019.
This Day in Mets History
1975: On September 26 (and 27th!), 1975, the Mets labored through two 12-inning games in Philly. Extra innings plus rain delays resulted in a 3:14 AM finish, with both teams taking one game apiece. In game one, Philadelphia’s Garry Maddox hit a walkoff single after going 0-5 to start the day. In game two, the Mets’ Jerry Koosman went the distance, allowing just one run on four hits in 11 innings.
Birthdays: Brooks Pounders turns 29 and Doug Sisk turns 62
