Meet the Mets

Clay Holmes was not at his sharpest but he was not helped out by the rain and the umpiring crew in the team’s 4-0 loss to the Pirates. He seemingly struck out Matt Gorski in the second inning, but the pitches were called balls and the at-bat ended in a two-run home run instead. He then gave up another two run-home run in the fourth to Jared Triolo to put them in a four run deficit. The offense was stagnant again all night and they could not come up with the big hit with runners in scoring position. Still, they took the series and now turn their attention to the Bronx and the Yankees.

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David Stearns is happy with where the team is at this point in the season but he thinks that they could use some improvement defensively.

The GM is also not surprised by Baty’s recent turnaround at the plate.

Paul Blackburn will make another rehab start this weekend with Double-A Binghamton.

What could the Mets’ rotation look like in the coming months when Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea make their return from the IL?

Tickets for this weekend’s Subway Series won’t come cheap for anyone looking to get last minute tickets.

John DeMarsico once again went viral for his creative approach to SNY broadcasts and drawing his inspiration from film.

Around the National League East

The Braves bullpen struggled in Atlanta’s 5-4 loss to the Nationals.

Marlins lefty Ryan Weathers was solid in his season debut in Miami’s 3-1 victory over the Cubs.

The Phillies took game one of their doubleheader against the Cardinals behind another strong start by Jesus Luzardo.

Aaron Nola was terrible after being staked to a 5-0 lead in the Phillies eventual 14-7 loss in game two of the doubleheader against St. Louis.

Around Major League Baseball

Alex Bregman has revitalized his career in Boston after working with the coaching staff to tweak his swing.

Boston outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Ceddanne Rafaela combined to make a jaw-dropping catch that robbed a home run from Kerry Carpernter.

The Tigers remained the best team in the majors with another walk-off win for their twenty-ninth victory of the season.

Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki is on the IL with a shoulder impingement but he is not sure if that is the cause for his alarming drop in velocity.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Chris McShane took a look at what left-handed relievers could be viable trade options for the Mets to target.

On the latest episode of A Pod of Their Own bullpen concerns, Mrs. Mets candidacy for the Mascot Hall of Fame, and Pete Rose were all discussed.

This Date in Mets History

Pat Mahomes was victorious in his Mets debut against the Phillies on this date in 1999.