Good morning Mets fans. Last night, the Mets fell to the lowly Baltimore Orioles by the final score of 6-3. Starting pitcher Jason Vargas pitched into the sixth inning for the first time all season, giving up two runs and striking out one. Relievers Bobby Wahl and Paul Sewald gave up two earned runs each.
Tonight, the Mets will wrap up their two-game series in Baltimore against the cellar-dwelling Orioles. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. and the game will be aired on Facebook Watch and 710 WOR.
Latest Mets News
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported that Jay Bruce will spend half of his minor league rehab appearances at first base. DiComo writes that the Mets want to test Bruce at the position before the offseason.
Mike Puma of the New York Post writes about how this comeback attempt could be David Wright’s last.
Latest MLB News
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes about 10 potential trade candidates that could be moved before the August 31 waiver trade deadline. One notable name in his piece is former Met Matt Harvey.
Josh Norris of Baseball America writes about the impact that big-name prospects, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez bring to their minor league stops. In addition to on-field talent, high-ranking prospects tend to bring in more money for their teams.
A Baseball America article details how top pitching prospect Florencio Serrano is no longer with the Cubs organization. The Cubs signed Serrano as an international free agent for $1.2 million in 2017.
The Pirates have traded Shane Baz to the Rays as the PTBNL in the Chris Archer deal. In 10 starts with the rookie-level Princeton Ryas, Baz has a 3.97 ERA. Baz was the first-round selection by the Pirates in 2017.
Latest NL East News
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-handed pitcher Héctor Neris from triple-a Lehigh Valley and optioned infielder J.P. Crawford. Neris has a 6.90 ERA in 33 games with the Phillies.
Mark Bowman of MLB.com writes that veteran starting pitcher Brandon McCarthy will retire at the end of the season. McCarthy has pitched to a 4.92 ERA in 15 starts for the Braves this year.
Dan Kolko of MASN reported that Sean Doolittle threw off a mound today. He said that the Nationals’s relief pitcher is frustrated that he is unable to help the team right now. Doolittle has been on the disabled list since July 10 with left toe inflammation.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall writes about the Mets general manager search, exploring why the Mets are mistaken for believing that Alderson’s regime was too analytically driven.
Piersall also talks about Rosario’s recent success in the leadoff spot.
John Flanigan details Noah Syndergaard’s struggles in controlling the running game.
On this date in Mets History
1962 – Choo Choo Coleman and Jim Hickman each slug pinch-hit home runs, tying a Major League record.
2006 – Jose Reyes hits three home runs against the Phillies in Citizens Bank Park, becoming the seventh Met to accomplish the feat.
