Meet the Mets
Tyler Kepner wrote about how the Mets have kept their 9/11 promise 25 years later.
Mike Lupica discussed how the lifeline the Mets and Yankees threw New York City after 9/11 is a powerful, indelible memory.
Matt Monagan shared the story of a Mets shirt flying from a 9/11 memorial in Ireland.
Will Sammon spoke with those who shared the booth with Howie Rose to find out what they learned from the radio legend.
Jon Heyman explained why the Mets’ managerial search could hinge on the Phillies’ World Series
chances, as Don Mattingly could be a person to watch.
Jonathan Santucci turned in his best start at the Triple-A level to reclaim a share of the Minors K lead.
The Mets released Joe Jacques.
“When America Took the Field”, which was produced by MLB Network and former Met Todd Zeile, debuted last night on MLB Network. The two-hour documentary is also streaming on MLB.tv and MLB+.
Around the National League East
The Braves scored three in the eighth and held on to beat the Rays 3-1, which helped them cushion their lead in the NL East race.
The Phillies fell 2-1 to the Astros, as their chase habits led to their untimely series loss to Houston.
Around Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11th with tributes and services.
Jeff Passan provided some early MLB free agency intel. Among the tidbits in his article, he thinks Bo Bichette will opt out, but thinks it’s a coin flip.
The Dodgers have placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list to rest his left knee and right biceps injuries. To take his place, Los Angeles is calling up top prospect Josue De Paula.
The Yankees are placing Jazz Chisholm on the IL and calling up Anthony Volpe.
Mark Feinsand looked at 11 intriguing trade candidate for the offseason.
Dennis Lin analyzed how Fernando Tatis Jr. found his swing, which could prove to be the difference for the Padres come October.
The Cubs have the best hitting and best defense in baseball, but Mike Petriello wonders if it’s enough to overcome their pitching, which is their biggest weakness.
Brandon Sproat was sent back down to Triple-A after he allowed four runs in the ninth inning against the Cubs.
Salvador Perez is going “year by year” with his meajor league career.
Jacob deGrom turned in a vintage performance, striking out 12 over six one-hit innings, but the Mariners came back to beat the Rangers 4-3.
The Yankees put up a six-spot in the seventh to defeat the Rockies 10-3 and complete a sweep. Volpe, who was in the Yankees’ lineup when he was unsure if he would ever make it back, had a grand return.
The Pirates blanked the White Sox 2-0. After getting punched in the mouth by Pittsburgh in the form of a three-game sweep, the White Sox, who have seen their AL Central lead shrink to 1.5 games over the surging Guardians, are prepared to fight back.
This Date in Mets History
John Olerud hit for the cycle on this date in 1997.
