The New York Mets head to Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia for the first game of a three-game series against the Phillies. Zack Wheeler, who has a 1.32 ERA with 69 strikeouts and 12 walks since the All-Star break, will square off against Jake Arrieta and the Phils.
The Mets lost the rubber game in Boston on Sunday, with Jacob deGrom getting tagged for just three runs in seven innings but took a no-decision.
Latest Mets News
Kevin Kernan of the New York Post put together a terrific column on Mets second baseman, Jeff McNeil.
Jacob deGrom moved into a tie with Sid Fernandez for most 10+ strikeout games in Mets history with his 31st such outing. Tom Seaver leads the way with 60 (@NYMStats).
David Lennon of Newsday opined on when the Mets should retire David Wright‘s No. 5.
Latest MLB News
Aaron Rose of MLB.com profiled Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar‘s effort to spread his knowledge of the game across his former adopted home, Canada.
Mark Feinsand of MLB.com took a look at Bryce Harper‘s sure-to-be-exciting offseason.
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports that former Mets farmhand Michael Fulmer will undergo an MRI on his right knee after coming out of his start on Saturday after just five pitches.
Ted Berg of USA Today/FTW wrote an in-depth profile on Mets farmhand Kyle Johnson, as well as the uphill battle underpaid minor leaguers face.
Bill Shaikin of the LA Times outlined MiLB players exploring the possibility of unionizing.
Latest NL East News
The Braves have extended their lead in the NL East to 6.5 games with two weeks remaining in the season. As we all know, this thing isn’t over yet.
Though, unless the Phillies start winning some games (3-7 in their last 10 games), the end could be nigh. Atlanta’s magic number sits at eight heading into Monday’s games.
Todd Zolecki of MLB.com spoke with Phillies general manager Matt Klentak about Philadelphia’s underwhelming second half.
As per Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan in Atlanta, Johan Camargo (groin) is expected to return and start for the Braves on Monday versus St. Louis.
Latest on MMO
John Edwards took a deeper look at the Mets’ BABIP problems and opines on a larger issue, the team’s lack of home runs.
Mike Silva was joined by Greg Prince of Faith & Fear in Flushing on Talkin’ Mets to fondly recall their favorite David Wright moments and stories.
This Date in Mets History
2014 – Jacob deGrom struck out the first eight Marlins batters he faced, tying former Houston hurler Jim Deshaies for the modern-day MLB record to begin a game.
1984 – Dwight Gooden struck out 16 Phillies to tie Nolan Ryan (1974, Angels) and Luis Tiant (1968, Indians) for the most strikeouts in two consecutive games in MLB history (32 strikeouts)
1975 – Rusty Staub notched his 98th RBI of the season, setting a franchise record, eclipsing Donn Clendenon‘s 97 RBI in 1970.
Birthdays
Mets Hall of Famer John Franco turns 58. Happy Birthday, John!!
