Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Francisco Lindor, the lone starter for the Mets in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, will bat eighth for the NL All-Stars.
Lindor showcased his “greatest hits” bat and teased a ‘sick’ bat he’s planning to use in tonight’s game.
Pete Alonso did not participate in the derby but has bigger things on his mind, like helping the Mets pull off something special.
Alonso said that it would be “really special” to be a Met long-term.
Jacob deGrom revealed that he still keeps in touch with some of his Mets teammates.
The Yankees claimed Rico Garcia off waivers after the Mets DFA’ed him.
In case you want to feel very old, the Twins drafted shortstop Bruin Agbayani, son of former Met Benny Agbayani, with the 179th pick in the MLB Draft.
The Mets, meanwhile, drafted Anthony Frobose, a Westchester native and Rutgers commit, in the ninth round.
Jay Horwitz talked about what David Wright means to Tom Seaver’s family.
Around the National League East
The Braves have created this dietary monstrosity for All-Star week.
Matt Olson tried (and failed) to become the latest derby hometown hero. Olson was knocked out in the first round after hitting 15 home runs in the first round.
James Woods of the Nationals led off the derby and hit 16 dingers, which was not enough to advance.
Around Major League Baseball
Cal Raleigh won the MLB Home Run Derby, topping Junior Caminero in the finals. His erby win was a family affair that was 20 years in the making.
Raleigh eliminated Brent Rooker in the first round by mere inches. To that, Rooker said, “I should be a little bit stronger”.
Oneil Cruz did not win the derby but he tied the record for longest non-Coors Field Home Run in the statcast era when he blasted a 513ft homer.
Raleigh will suit up for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Jeff Passan discussed Raleigh’s historic season, which included last night’s Home Run Derby.
Patrick Zalupski’s group’s bid of about $1.7B to buy the Rays will likely become final as soon as September, and they are expected to stay in the Tampa area.
Sam Dyktra identified some of the most intriguing picks from the second day of the draft.
Jake Mintz talked about the players missing from the draft, and what it means for the future of this event.
Daniel Epstein of Baseball Prospectus highlighted what’s missing from Oneil Cruz’s game which is preventing him from being an All-Star.
The Twins acquired pitcher Noah Davis from the Dodgers for cash.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Linus Lawrence examined how this year’s Mets All-Stars performed in their previous appearances.
Alexander Choi recapped Day One of the MLB Draft for the Mets.
Brian Salvatore looked back at Mets who have participated in the Home Run Derby.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets traded Ron Darling to the Expos on this date in 1991.