Mets Morning News for May 7, 2024
Mets Morning News for May 7, 2024
Meet the Mets
The Mets ended their three-game skid with a 4-3 victory over the Cardinals. New York jumped out to a 3-0 lead and held it until the sixth, when St. Louis plated three against Sean Manaea to knot up the score. In the next frame, Brandon Nimmo hit a go-ahead homer that gave the Mets the lead for good. Edwin Díaz bounced back from a blown save yesterday to close the door and secure the victory.
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Francisco Lindor’s incredible defensive gem was named the Play of the Week.
Francisco Alvarez had the stitches removed, and is roughly two weeks into an eight-week recover.
Joel Sherman outlined some issues the Mets must address, and how they address them will determine whether they are playoff-bound or bound for a summer sell-off.
Tim Healey shared his latest Mets Notebook.
Tim Britton discussed Christian Scott’s debut on the latest edition of This Week in Mets.
Frangraphs looked at how SNY’s John DeMarsico told the tale of the team’s walk off homer on April 28 with each incredible cut during the team’s thrilling victory.
Darryl Strawberry discussed the urge to apologize to Mets fans ahead of his number retirement ceremony. He also discussed his recent health scare and the upcoming celebration of his career with the Mets.
The Mets re-added Yohan Ramírez to the roster, claiming the former and once-again Met off waivers from the Orioles.
Joander Suarez of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week.
Jonah Tong shared his journey from Canada to rising Mets prospect.
Around the National League East
Behind seven strong innings and 11 strikeouts from Zack Wheeler, the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-1 to complete a sweep.
The Phillies, who currently own the best record in baseball, are good. But Matt Gelb of the Athletic asks whether they can be great.
Chris Sale is expecting an extra jolt as he faces his old team on Wednesday.
The Marlins’ woes continued with a 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Around Major League Baseball
There’s a new top dog in the latest MLB Power Rankings.
Shanthi Sepe-Chepuru identified nine batters who have made changes for the better.
The Tigers unveiled their City Connect jerseys, which celebrate the Motor City.
David Lennon asks where the Yankees would be without Juan Soto.
A happier and healthier Walker Beuehler returned to the mound after missing nearly two years recovering from Tommy John surgery.
José Ramírez hit a go-ahead home run to lift the Guardians over the Tigers 2-1. The dinger gave him the most go-ahead homers (87) in franchise history.
The Pirates beat the Angels 4-1.
The Rays dismantled the White Sox 8-2 to climb back to .500.
The Royals scored three in the seventh to top the Brewers 3-2.
The Padres doubled up the Cubs 6-3.
The Twins got back in the win column with a 3-1 victory over the Mariners.
The Rangers toppled the Athletics 4-2.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed the team’s series against St. Louis.
Allison McCague brought us the latest position player and pitcher meters.
The crew discussed the recent promotions on Episode 272 of From Complex to Queens.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2012, Jordany Valdespin made his first career hit count, launching a three-run pinch hit homer in the ninth inning off Jonathan Papelbon to break a tie en route to the Mets winning 5-2.