Good morning, Mets fans!
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly discussing contract extensions with Lucas Giolito and Andrew Vaughn, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.
On Wednesday, the Mets lost 3-2 on a walk off home run against the Miami Marlins (game recap). However, they did receive three no-hit, scoreless innings from starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi, who is competing for the No. 5 spot in the rotation.
The Mets will be back at it again Thursday afternoon at 1:10 pm EST as Marcus Stroman will take the bump against left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals.
Now, let’s take a look at what else went on with the Amazins’ and the rest of MLB yesterday!
Latest Mets News
In other news, first baseman/left fielder Dominic Smith was scratched from the lineup with wrist soreness, but manager Luis Rojas says it is something that has been nagging him all spring and it is luckily not believed to be serious.
Latest MLB News
According to MLB Network‘s Jon Heyman, free agent reliever Shane Greene has been throwing regularly on a spring training schedule and will be ready to pitch if/when he is picked up by another team.
Latest NL East News
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitchers Zach Eflin and Spencer Howard are both dealing with back issues, which manager Joe Girardi is admittedly concerned about as opening day approaches.
Maria Torres of The Athletic discusses how Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles tried to become someone he was not offensively, but has now found himself again.
Latest on MMO
Thomas Hall says Dominic Smith still has room to improve in left field.
On This Date in Mets History
2000: The Mets acquired Joe McEwing from the St. Louis Cardinals for lefty reliever Jesse Orosco. “Super Joe” was a fan favorite and not much of a bat, but he was an excellent utility player capable of playing all four infield positions as well as all three in the outfield.
Let’s go Mets!
