Meet the Mets
The Mets mercifully had the day off yesterday, and they’re set to begin a three-game series at Wrigley Field this afternoon as they attempt to snap an alarming eight-game losing streak.
The team opened a big new development complex in the Dominican Republic.
Will Sammon wrote about the cracks showing in the Mets’ construction of their roster
.Jon Heyman writes about the Mets paying for the decisions that David Stearns made over the offseason.
Jorge Polanco was unable to play on Wednesday and could hit
the injured list today.
The Mets traded left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady to the Nationals after designating for assignment for the fifth time in less than a year.
It’s time to worry about the Mets, writes Laura Albanese.
The Mets insist that their eight-game losing streak won’t define their season.
Around the National League East
The Nationals won a back-and-forth game over the Pirates to secure a series win.
Around Major League Baseball
Mike Trout hit his fifth home run of the Angels’ series at Yankee Stadium, breaking a record in the process as the Angels blew out the Yankees. Ken Rosenthal wrote about Trout after that performance.
The Dodgers picked up right-handed pitcher Chayce McDermott from the Orioles in a trade.
The sale of the Padres is almost complete.
With the ABS system in place, the strike zone has gotten smaller, as the league walk rate is the highest it’s been in decades.
The Tigers scored ten runs in a walk-off win over the Royals.
The Rays beat the White Sox by a score of 5-3.
Landen Roupp and the Giants’ bullpen shut out the Reds.
The Brewers won thanks in part to back-to-back bunts.
The Rangers scored nine runs in a win over the A’s.
This Date in Mets History
The first ever Shea Stadium home opener took place on this date in 1964.
