Morning Briefing: Mets Head to Philadelphia as Chaos Ensues
Good morning Mets fans!
The New York Metropolitans wrapped up their weekend in chaotic fashion after dropping the series finale to the Chicago Cubs by a score of 5-3 in depressing and deflating fashion.
After the game, an altercation occurred between Mets manager, Mickey Callaway, pitcher Jason Vargas and Newsday beat reporter, Tim Healey. The team yet again has become the circus we have all come to expect year in and year out as the season progresses.
All that aside, the Mets will try to gain some ground on their NL East counterparts the Philadelphia Phillies tonight as they send Steven Matz (5-5, 4.28 ERA) to the mound to take on Zach Eflin (6-7, 2.83 ERA). Tonight’s game is scheduled for a 7:05 PM ET start and can be seen on SNY as well as heard on WCBS 880.
Latest Mets News
The New York Mets are reportedly on track to sign both Matthew Allan and Jake Magnum, their 3rd and 4th round picks in this past draft, according to Jon Heyman.
Pete Alonso broke the Mets’ rookie home run record.
Amed Rosario has begun to take reps in center field.
Latest MLB News
The Cleveland Indians have called up first base prospect Bobby Bradley and optioned reliever, Josh Smith.
New York Yankees legend, Mariano Rivera stole the show at the team’s old timers day with an inside the park home run.
Latest NL East News
Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer opines on the change the Phillies need to make.
Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald spoke with Don Mattingly and his hope for his franchise in the near future.
The Washington Nationals realeased Trevor Rosenthal.
Sean Newcomb is expected to return to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
Latest on MMO
Rob Piersall writes about the fracas that occurred in the Mets clubhouse Sunday evening.
Tim Ryder takes a look at the recent relief success of Wilmer Font.
This Day in Mets History
On this day in 1967, the Mets traded Al Yates to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Dennis Bennett.
Birthdays: Mike Bruhert turns 68 today.