Meet the Mets
Yesterday the Mets optioned Brandon Waddell back to Triple-A Syracuse and added new acquisition Justin Garza to the roster in his place.
Pete Alonso is doing his homework when it comes to preparing for games. And the results have spoken for themselves.
Laura Albanese of Newsday also wrote about Alonso’s evolving approach at the plate.
Laura Albanese also put together a compilation of Pete Alonso’s walk-off wins.
Speaking of Pete Alonso, he was named National League Player of the Week for the fifth time in his career.
And Jonah Tong was named Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Week for his dominant performance for the Rumble Ponies.
Anthony DiComo of MLB.com profiled Matt Allan and Brian Metoyer’s relationship and their support of each other as they both work their way back from injury, referring to themselves as the “Double TJ” club.
The Mets gave us an inside look at what it’s like to operate the big scoreboard at Citi Field.
The Mets’ bullpen is very good, but they should still add to it at the trading deadline, argues Will Sammon of The Athletic.
Around the National League East
The Phillies walked off the Cubs in extras, as Brandon Marsh logged the decisive knock in the eleventh for the 4-3 victory.
The Braves defeated the Brewers 7-1, as Chris Sale evened his record to 4-4 on the season with an 11-strikeout performance.
The Marlins fell to the Pirates 10-3 in Eury Pérez’s long-anticipated return to the mound.
Federal Baseball calls for the Nationals to call up Cade Cavalli.
Around Major League Baseball
Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox called up 21-year-old top prospect Roman Anthony.
Denzel Clarke made one of the most incredible catches you are ever going to see for the A’s last night.
David Lennon of Newsday took a look at how the offseason’s biggest acquisitions have impacted their new teams thus far.
The 2025 MLB Draft is set for July 13-14 during All-Star Week.
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer says that the Cubs will seek pitching at the trade deadline this year.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets notched two walk-off wins three years apart on this date.