Mets Morning News for June 29, 2024
Mets Morning News for June 29, 2024
Meet the Mets
After sweeping the Yankees, the resurgent Mets began a three-game series against the Houston Astros, who entered the weekend on a seven-game winning streak. José Quintana started for the Mets and only managed to last four innings, but the offense took care of business, as three home runs—from Tyrone Taylor, Pete Alonso, and Jeff McNeil, respectively—helped propel the team to a 7-2 victory for their fourth straight win.
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As if the win wasn’t exciting enough, Candelita AKA José Iglesias performed his just-released song “OMG” to the Citi Field faithful after the game.
The Mets bullpen received yet another blow, as an emotional Drew Smith revealed that he may need season-ending Tommy John surgery.
Kodai Senga could finally be moving towards a rehab outing as he continues to try to return from injury.
The run of success the Mets have gone on in June is up there with some of the best in franchise history.
The significantly improved play of the team in recent weeks has changed the conversation on how the team may operate at the deadline.
Luis Severino discussed his reinvention this year and his desire to remain with the Mets ahead of the deadline.
The Summer of Grimace continues to roll along.
Around the National League East
Cristopher Sánchez had himself a dominant night, pitching a two-hit shutout against the Marlins to lead the Phillies to a 2-0 victory.
After both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber injured themselves in Thursday’s game, Philadelphia officially placed both players on the injured list—though the team expects both players to be back before too long.
Charlie Morton tossed 6.1 scoreless innings and joined the exclusive club of pitchers who have recorded wins against all thirty major league teams, as the Braves defeated the Pirates 6-1.
The Nationals surrendered two home runs to Jose Siri while struggling to do much of anything offensively themselves, leading to a 3-1 loss to the Rays.
Some offensive help may be on the way for Washington, as top prospect James Wood will reportedly be called up to make his major league debut on Monday against the Mets.
Around Major League Baseball
Former Mets reliever Jorge López was called up by the Cubs and discussed the incident that led to his release.
Who will be the next top prospects to make their major league debuts this year after Wood?
Eno Sarris of The Athletic asked an inevitable question: what is the top speed a human being could possibly throw a fastball?
The Giants placed a pair of infielders (including old friend Wilmer Flores) on the injured list.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Brian Salvatore previewed the weekend series against the red-hot Astros.
Joe Sokolowski provided the latest installment of This Week in Mets Quotes.
This Date in Mets History
Noted piece of human excrement John Rocker made his return to Shea Stadium after his infamous comments in a Sports Illustrated article on this date in 2000.