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Morning Briefing: Mets Continued Historic Start at Citi Field

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets finished off their seven-game homestand with a bang. After a Brett Baty two-run homer off of Zack Wheeler, offense was hard to come by as it was knotted at 2-2 going into the eighth. The Mets’ defense continued to keep them in the game, as Juan Soto gunned out Nick Castellanos at the plate in the eighth inning, eventually sending the game...

Morning Briefing: Matt Chapman Signs Six-Year Extension With Giants

Good morning, Mets fans! Big news from late night/early morning: Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the San Francisco Giants signed third baseman Matt Chapman to a six-year, $151 million extension. Chapman will be under contract with the Giants through the 2030 season. Chapman was likely to opt-out of his contract this offseason to become a free agent, but now leaves the expected third basemen...

Morning Briefing: Happy Major League Baseball Opening Day!

Good morning, Mets fans! The day has finally come! Major League Baseball Opening Day is officially upon us! Unfortunately, the Mets have to wait another day. But let’s take a look at some of the games on the slate for today. The first game on the docket is the Orioles who will be hosting the Angels while Corbin Burnes makes his Baltimore debut. The Mets’ crosstown rival Yankees go to...

Senga Registers Quality Start Despite Inconsistency

Kodai Senga was not at his sharpest on Friday night. The right-hander issued four walks in six innings and only threw 57 of his 101 pitches for strikes. Still, Senga persevered, holding the potent Twins lineup to just two runs, though he didn’t get a decision in the Mets’ 5-2 loss. Senga immediately found trouble in the first inning, issuing a one-out walk to Jorge Polanco. Royce...

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