Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (59-74) had an off day on Thursday for the ninth time this season after avoiding a sweep in their three-game series with the Chicago Cubs (79-54) a day prior.
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The Mets continue their nine-game road trip as they open up a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants (67-68) tonight. Zack Wheeler (9-6, 3.46 ERA) will get another chance to take on the team that traded him as a minor leaguer for Carlos Beltran in 2011. He will do so as one of the hottest pitchers in baseball right now (6-0, 1.17 ERA in last seven starts) and will be facing Andrew Suarez (5-9, 4.42 ERA) of the Giants. The game will be broadcast on SNY and 710 WOR, with first pitch scheduled for 10:15 p.m. EDT.
Tim Britton of The Athletic compared the Mets’ seemingly proper treatment of veterans like Jose Bautista to the seemingly improper treatment of young players like Peter Alonso.
Mike Petriello of MLB.com analyzed Amed Rosario‘s hot streak over the last three weeks and the significant drop in his strikeout rate in comparison to last season.
Andy Martino of SNY interviewed David Wright who mentioned that he wouldn’t rule out a job in broadcasting or in a front office, but basically ruled out ever having a job as a manager. He was also noncommittal when asked if he would retire this offseason.
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Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports noted that Eloy Jimenez‘ agents aren’t happy that the Chicago White Sox are unlikely to call up the top prospect this season.
The Minnesota Twins traded Bobby Wilson to the Chicago Cubs for Chris Gimenez and a player to be named later or cash, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.
Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound on Sunday for the first time since June 6.
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Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post wrote a piece on Tanner Roark who went from one of the worst pitchers in the first half of the season, to one of the best in the second half.
The Atlanta Braves traded Chris Stewart to the Arizona Diamondbacks according to Robert Murray of The Athletic.
6abc Action News reported that five brass plaques stolen from statues at Citizens Bank Park were found in a scrapyard located in South Philadelphia.
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John Sheridan continued his “3 Up, 3 Down” series after the Mets three-game set with the Cubs.
Matt Musico broke down Brandon Nimmo‘s impressive plate discipline so far this season.
Mathew Brownstein interviewed former MLB third baseman Corey Koskie.
Michael Mayer made a case as to why the Mets should target Yasmani Grandal this offseason.
Kirk Robinson put together a scouting report for Christian Tripp, whom the Mets selected in the 13th round (380th overall) of this year’s draft.
This Day in Mets History
2002: The Mets finished off the worst month at home in National League history as they lost their 13th straight home game.
2010: The Mets traded Jeff Francoeur to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Joaquin Arias.
Birthdays: Claudell Washington turns 64, Pat Howell turns 50, Hideo Nomo turns 50 and Ramon Ramirez turns 37. It is also the birthday of Tracy Stallard who passed away in December of last year at the age of 80.
