Meet the Mets
Thanks to their use of a lineup that looked like it belonged in a spring training road game and the continued inclusion of Craig Kimbrel on their roster, the Mets fell to the Rockies by a 6-2 score yesterday afternoon. As a result, they wake up today tied with the Giants for the worst record in baseball at 14-23.
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, New York PostKimbrel isn’t the only reliever who looks unfit for a major league roster, as the Mets are searching
for answers with Sean Manaea, who’s been relegated to mop-up work and hasn’t even been effective in that role lately.
Jon Heyman claims that Pete Alonso took a shot at David Stearns and his formulas during a conversation back when Pete was still with the Mets.
Speaking of Stearns, Tim Britton looks at what the Mets’ front office might do if the team ends up selling at the trade deadline.
Anthony DiComo spoke to Bartolo Colón about the home run he hit, which had its ten-year anniversary yesterday. Was it the most unlikely home run ever?
Mets reliever Austin Warren’s mom has put a lot of miles on his truck supporting his career as a player.
Around the National League East
If you’re in the mood to read about someone thriving with a division rival after the Mets got rid of him, well, here’s a piece on Jeremy Hefner’s early success in Atlanta.
Keibert Ruiz led the way as the Nationals won their game against the Twins to take the series.
The A’s demolished the Phillies with a 12-1 win.
An error by Orioles infielder Coby Mayo helped give the Marlins a win over the Orioles.
Around Major League Baseball
Michael Conforto and Shōta Imanaga led the way as the Cubs beat the Reds.
The Guardians spoiled another series for the Royals.
The Pirates topped the Diamondbacks, giving Arizona another series loss as they head into their weekend series hosting the Mets.
Pirates starter Jared Jones looked solid in a rehab outing.
The Rays beat the Red Sox by an 8-4 score.
Alec Burleson’s power and Matthew Liberatore’s curveball led the Cardinals to victory over the Padres.
Banning the shift hasn’t brought back the base hit.
Royals pitcher Cole Ragans is dealing with a condition called valgus extension overload.
Orioles starter Cade Povich left his start against the Marlins early, and he’s headed for an MRI.
Speaking of the Orioles, Pete Alonso is paying it forward as a leader for the team.
The Yankees are calling up top prospect Spencer Jones after Jasson Domínguez got hurt in a collision with the outfield wall. They also beat the Rangers with ease.
The Red Sox have placed Roman Anthony on the injured list with a wrist injury.
Tarik Skubal’s recovery from elbow surgery might be quicker than initially anticipated.
Padres reliever Mason Miller might break a bunch of relief pitcher records.
Bunting has become a bit of a trend across baseball.
Here’s a first mock draft of the year from MLB.com with the draft still a couple months away.
Here’s a profile of Dalton Rushing, who’s drawn the ire of opposing fans.
Viewership of national baseball broadcasts is up.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore remembers exactly where he was when Bartolo Colón hit his home run in San Diego.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets got their name on this date in 1961.
