Meet the Mets
The Mets began a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies—AKA the worst team in baseball—last night at Citi Field, and they gave the Rockies yet another loss in a season full of them. Francisco Lindor hit two home runs—one from both sides of the plate—and Starling Marte added one of his own. Additionally, Juan Soto provided a clutch RBI double to end his recent hitless streak. David Peterson and the pitching staff, meanwhile, limited the punchless Rockies offense to just two runs, and the Amazins came away with a 4-2 win.
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Following his lengthy relief outing on Wednesday, the Mets optioned Brandon Waddell to Syracuse and called up Chris Devenski to take his spot in the bullpen.
Edwin DÃaz continues to look dominant after yet another sterling outing last night.
David Stearns opined that Juan Soto may be trying to do a bit too much as he adjusts to life as a Met.
Stearns also acknowledged the team’s recent issues with hitting with runners in scoring position.
Sean Manaea took yet another important step towards an eventual rehab assignment.
Ronny Mauricio is raking for Syracuse, but don’t expect the Mets to call him up to the big league squad just yet.
Juan Soto has instituted a new tradition for the Mets outfielders when they are returning from the field after every inning.
Chris Suero grew up in the Bronx, is currently hitting bombs for Brooklyn, and hopes to make his way to Queens before too long.
The Mets will soon have a new president of business operations in the form of current CEO and executive director of the U.S. Tennis Association Lew Sherr.
Around the National League East
Taijuan Walker and the Phillies fell into an early hole against the Brewers and were not able to recover, ultimately falling to Milwaukee 6-2.
Bryce Harper remains sidelined after being hit in the elbow by a pitch earlier this week.
The Braves scored one run in the first inning last night and were then shut out the rest of the way, resulting in a 5-1 defeat to the Red Sox.
The worst has been confirmed for AJ Smith-Shawver, as the Braves announced that their young pitcher’s season is over due to a torn UCL.
José Azócar was designated for assignment by the Mets last week, but he will remain in the NL East after signing a deal with Atlanta.
Homers from James Wood and Josh Bell helped the Nationals overcome a rough start from Jake Irvin en route to a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
The Marlins managed just three hits against the Giants and suffered a 2-0 loss in their series opener against San Francisco.
Miami announced that Xavier Edwards will move from shortstop to second base when he makes his return from injury.
Around Major League Baseball
The FBI has reached out to certain players regarding an investigation into a group-licensing firm operated in part by the MLBPA.
Tigers phenom Jackson Jobe has been placed on the injured list due to a flexor strain.
The Dodgers suffered yet another crucial injury blow to their pitching staff, as Evan Phillips will be undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Mookie Betts will be sidelined for this weekend’s World Series rematch between the Dodgers and Yankees after stubbing his toe.
The Mariners are promoting top infield prospect Cole Young to the major leaguess.
More and more players are being forced to deal with online threats to themselves and their families due to the increasing influence of legal gambling.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Vasilis Drimalitis previewed the weekend series against a squad that’s on pace to be one of the worst teams in baseball history.
Joe Sokolowski compiled the best quotes from and about the Mets over the past week.
Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane discussed yet another week of Mets baseball on the latest episode of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series.
This Date in Mets History
Ed Kranepool demonstrated some impressive stamina by playing in a legnthy doubleheader for the Mets just one day after playing in another doubleheader for the team’s Triple A squad on this date in 1964.