Meet the Mets
The Mets had themselves quite the night in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves, crushing their rivals to the tune of 14-3. Zac Thornton continued his run of success with his fourth straight quality start, and the bats slugged four home runs—including two from Francisco Lindor.
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Thornton continues to raise some eyebrows after another impressive outing.
The Mets will not have much to play for in the last couple months of the season, but Juan
Soto still intends to return from his calf injury before the year is done.
Luis Robert Jr. expressed a desire to remain with the Mets despite the rampant trade speculation surrounding him.
The 1986 Mets are preparing to come together again to be celebrated at Citi Field this weekend.
Angels starter Reid Detmers could be a sensible target for a Mets team that needs to improve its starting rotation between now and next season.
Christian Scott’s addition of a cutter to his repertoire has helped him find success this year.
Around the National League East
The Braves may have lost last night, but they did celebrate the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. from the injured list.
The Phillies entered the bottom of the ninth against the Marlins with a two-run lead, but Jhoan Durán then allowed six baserunners while recording just one out, culminating in a walk-off single from Griffin Conine to give Philadelphia an 8-7 defeat.
Amidst his recent struggles, Bryce Harper is hoping that the Phillies will add the pieces they need to contend at the deadline.
The Nationals’ bats couldn’t get much going against old friend Max Scherzer and the Blue Jays’ pitching staff, resulting in a 3-2 loss for Washington.
Connelly Early threw his first bullpen as a member of the Nationals following his surprising trade from the Red Sox.
Around Major League Baseball
Fans at Comerica Park got to enjoy some squirrel-related hijinks last night.
In news that could have ramifications on the trade deadline, the Reds have placed Spencer Steer on the injured list due to a wrist strain.
Curtis Mead left his first game with the Red Sox early after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist.
The Red Sox are reportedly on the market for a shortstop addition at the trade deadline.
Giants third baseman Casey Schmitt exited last night’s game due to an apparent leg injury.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed the series against the NL East-leading Braves.
Linus Lawrence compiled some of the interesting stats from the past week of Mets baseball.
Chris McShane discussed Carlos Beltrán’s Hall of Fame induction speech from this past weekend.
This Date in Mets History
Speaking of Beltrán, it was fifteen years ago today that the Mets traded him to the Giants in exchange for a young pitching prospect named Zack Wheeler.
