Good morning Mets fans!
Today the New York Mets wrap up their three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Zach Wheeler (1-1, 7.47 ERA) is scheduled to take on Jake Arrieta (2-1, 2.25 ERA) in the series finale. Wheeler owns a 3-0 record with a 3.96 ERA in four starts at Citizens Bank Park.
Latest Mets News
Evan Axelbank of Fox 13 news in Tampa visited the childhood home of Pete Alonso and watched a Mets game with Alonso’s parents.
The New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League have signed former Met Alejandro de Aza. de Aza’s last major league appearance came with the Washington Nationals in 2017. The Bees have also signed former Cleveland Indian Giovanni Soto.
Jacob Resnick reports that all players who were placed on optional assignment from Opening Day have expended their option years. Mets who have lost option years include Tyler Bashlor, Eric Hanhold, Franklyn Kilome, Walker Lockett, Jacob Rhame, and Daniel Zamora.
The Mets publish a video interview between Howie rose and former pitcher Rick Reed.
Latest MLB News
Pedro Moura of The Athletic details the rise of Dodgers second baseman Kiké Hernández. The long-time utility player is thriving in his first season as the primary second baseman in Los Angeles.
Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports that Major League Baseball is investigating racist social media messages targeted at Cubs reliever Carl Edwards Jr.
Jeff Todd of MLB Trade Rumors writes that former Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano has signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association. Zambrano, 37, last appeared in Major League Baseball with the Miami Marlins in 2012.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have recalled Yairo Muñoz, Giovanny Gallegos and Ryan Helsley from Triple-A Memphis. Mike Mayers and Tyler O’Neill were placed on the 10-day IL, and Drew Robinson was optioned to Memphis.
Jared Diamond of The Wall Street Journal writes that younger umpires have been more accurate at calling balls and strikes than older umpires.
The New York Yankees announced that they have placed first baseman Greg Bird on the 10-day IL with a plantar fascia tear. Mike Ford joins the big league club to fill Bird’s roster spot.
Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Giants top catching prospect Joey Bart has a broken hand and will likely miss 4-6 weeks.
Latest NL East News
Joe Frisaro reports that the Miami Marlins have made a slew of roster moves. Miami selected the contracted of Isaac Galloway and recalled Jarlin Garcia from Triple-A New Orleans. The club optioned JT Riddle to New Orleans.
Jamal Collier of MLB.com writes about Anthony Rendon’s hot start to the season.
Latest on MMO
Marshall Field writes about the possibility that Noah Syndergaard used a foreign substance during his start in Philadelphia on Monday.
Jacob Resnick writes about Simeon Woods-Richardson’s first look of full-season professional baseball. Wood-Richardson, 18, owns a 2.35 ERA with 11 strikeouts and no walks through his first three starts with the Columbia Fireflies.
Brian Greenzang names Steven Matz and Jeff McNeil as the pitcher and hitter of the week.
This Day in Mets History
Birthdays: Gary Bennett is 47. Bennett played one career game with the Mets, and he hit a single in his lone at-bat with New York in 2001.
1964: The Mets open Shea Stadium with a crowd of 50,312 fans, falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
2006: Pedro Martinez earns his 200th career win in a Mets 4-3 victory over the Braves at Shea Stadium.
2009: Gary Sheffield launches his 500th career home run in a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field.
