Your Wednesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.
Meet the Mets
Will Sammon wondered why it took so long for Francisco Lindor to make the All-Star Game as a Met.
Anthony DiComo asked if the Mets can steady the ship in the latter half of the season.
The Mets signed Austin Brown, an undrafted free agent pitcher, out of Chipola College.
The Mets signed their tenth round pick, pitcher Tyler McLoughlin.
The Mets are one of several teams that have checked in on free agent reliever (and former Met) David Robertson.
Pete Alonso now holds the Mets record for most RBI in a single All-Star Game.
Around the National League East
Hank Aaron may have passed away years ago, but his legacy continues to unite Black former baseball players.
Around Major League Baseball
The National League blew an early All-Star Game lead but Kyle Schwarber played hero in the first ever swing off and won the MVP in a National League win.
The Players Association is already preparing for the possibility of a work stoppage ahead of next year’s CBA negotiations.
Rob Manfred is opening the door for potential MLB participation in baseball at the 2028 Olympics.
The Twins are looking to be active on the trade market, though it’s unknown whether it will be as a buyer or seller.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Lucas Vlahos and Thomas Henderson took a look at day 2 of the 2025 draft on another episode of From Complex to Queens.
Linus Lawrence looked back at the best and worst moments for the Mets at Truist Park.
Steve Sypa was back with another list of the Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
Linus Lawrence also re-introduced the former Mets that made this year’s All-Star Game.
Alexander Choi recapped the Mets’ day 2 of the MLB Draft.
This Date in Mets History
19 years ago, the Mets hit two grand slams in an eleven run inning at Wrigley Field en route to a 13-7 victory over the Cubs.