Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Following Tuesday’s thrilling win, the second game between the Mets and Orioles was postponed due to inclement weather, with a split doubleheader being held today.
Baseball America released a mock draft which projected the Mets to take University of Texas outfielder Max Belyeu with their first overall pick.
Brooks Raley is inching closer to his Mets return after a lengthy rehab from Tommy John surgery.
Justin Hagenman—who is set to appear in one of the two games today—is eager to continue serving as an option for the pitching-needy Mets.
Tyler Zuber, we hardly knew you. The reliever is now a Marlin after being claimed following a DFA from the Amazins.
Around the National League East
The Phillies rebounded from Tuesday night’s embarrassing loss in a big way, demolishing the Giants to the tune of 13-0.
Philadelphia has signed former Met Phil Bickford to a minor league deal as they seek to bolster their bullpen.
The Braves’ bats got off to a hot start and never let up, hitting five homers en route to a 9-2 win.
Sandy Alcántara continued his heinous 2025 season with another rough start, dooming the Marlins to a 7-2 loss against the Reds.
Miguel Cairo earned his first win as Nationals manager with an 8-2 victory over the Cardinals.
Washington pitcher Trevor Williams has been diagnosed with a partial tear in his UCL which will sideline him for the rest of this season and beyond.
Around Major League Baseball
Several replacements were named to the All-Star rosters due to injuries or players electing to sit out (still no Juan Soto, unfortunately).
The ABS system that we saw in spring training will also be utilized during next week’s All-Star game.
Surprise, surprise: Rob Manfred wants a salary cap and the players are skeptical.
The Blue Jays sure are looking like the real deal right about now.
Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, though he is hoping to return before the end of the season.
After taking away his second base job, the Yankees have elected to designate veteran DJ LeMahieu for assignment despite being under contract through next year.
Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was hit in the hand with a pitch and exited yesterday’s game with a contusion.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Alexander Choi reviewed some of the noteworthy Mets draft picks from the past decade.
With the Mets picking 38th overall in this year’s draft, Steve Sypa looked back on the previous times the Amazins picked in that spot.
This Date in Mets History
Pinch-hitter Matt Franco delivered a walk-off hit against Mariano Rivera and the Yankees on this date in 1999.