Meet the Mets
The Mets lost 6-2 to the Rockies, leaving them tied for the worst record in baseball at 14-23, amid concerns about their roster, including Craig Kimbrel and Sean Manaea. Pete Alonso reportedly criticized David Stearns, while discussions about potential trade deadline moves are underway. Bartolo Colón’s iconic home run celebrated its ten-year anniversary, and Austin Warren’s mother has been a dedicated supporter. In the National League East, the Nationals and Marlins secured wins, while the Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks, and the Yankees called up top prospect Spencer Jones.
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.
