PECOTA loves the 2019 NEW YORK METS

first MLB pitcher to bat for himself in the eighth this season

shutout!

you kids might want to look that term up in Dickson's Baseball Dictionary

Source: The Mets have acquired right-handed Rays reliever Wilmer Font for cash or a player to be named.

Font throws in the mid-90s with two distinct braking pitches. He had a 5.79 ERA with the Rays and offers the Mets another bullpen option.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 6, 2019

Steven Matz was unable to throw in his recent bullpen session and is heading back to New York to get a nerve issue in his elbow checked out.

Apparently he's only going to a miss a single start.

Being faithful to the Mets truly is a constant emotional rollercoaster

— Julia Salazar (@JuliaCarmel__) May 8, 2019

NIDO NEATO!

"New York Mets announce that fans going to a game right after work are no longer welcome" https://t.co/FAfHUk9bjC

— Evan Davies (@efd) May 10, 2019

Yeah, that's bullshit. I carry a frayed laptop bag these days instead of a knapsack, but still.

that is the least helpful infographic. bags with more than one compartment aren't allowed?

i know you're supposed to click through to the link for details but something tells me quite a few fans aren't going to thoroughly review mets.com/bagpolicy

The New York Mets are the 6th MLB team to prohibit backpacks following the Astros, Cardinals, Nationals, Rays, and Tigers.

ain't that America

that must have really hurt the Rays attendance figures

I'm surprised the Rays don't allow Ginzu knives and fireworks

rays are also now cashless, which will no doubt be coming to a stadium near you before long

https://deadspin.com/cashless-stadiums-are-the-next-frontier-in-fan-exploita-1832061651

just like the newly renovated cafeteria at my "job," which i avoid. Homie don't pay that.

Looking forward to affordable MLV VR when I can just sit in a lawn chair outside and pretend I'm at the game rather than run the outrageously expensive obstacle course that is going to an actual game

MLB

this is also another way to boost food sales on the margins, ppl will be less inclined to bring a sandwich or whatever in from outside

oh hey missed Matz to IL

Dominic Smith is back today, which is good news for the Mets' bench:https://t.co/g1ysTA85TQ

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 10, 2019

Jed Lowrie update: He had a setback.

Out all season with sprained left knee capsule, Lowrie now is dealing with a hamstring strain. He’s going back to Port St. Lucie and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) May 14, 2019

they better win this

icymi, Conforto concussion

and Carlos Gomez up

HALLELUJAH, KB can't hit

The Mets have designated outfielder Keon Broxton for assignment.

In addition to Carlos Gomez, reliever Paul Sewald is up from Syracuse. Michael Conforto goes to the seven-day IL, as expected.

Broxton, an offseason trade acquisition, hit just .143/.208/.163 with the Mets.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 17, 2019

hey Jake is losing 4-1 to the '62 Mets

too embarrassed to wear Mets cap today

just tell people you think the duck is cool

i get that one

DUCK
FACE

Now the Mets are saying this might change, and that the probable pitcher is to be determined. So less than six hours before game time, they still don't know who is starting.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 20, 2019

it's Font

going tomorrow night for the first time this year; not looking forward to many more

rosenthal this morning basically called on mickey to be fired and replaced by a veteran like dusty or scioscia

i don't think it's mickey's fault that the entire rotation is pitching below league average or that cano is being out-hit by amed rosario, but i guess he does seem in over his head

Yoenis Cespedes was in an accident at his ranch. Ankle fracture.

— Matt Ehalt (@MattEhalt) May 20, 2019

oh

excited to see if the mets try to void his contract over this

it'd be worth a try.

Good news, at least, on Michael Conforto (concussion), who has been symptom-free for the last three days. The Mets were awaiting word from their medical team on Monday afternoon regarding what sorts of activities Conforto can start to do, and when.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 20, 2019

btw this ought to make all the snarling old men happy

Mickey Callaway said Robinson Canó is on the bench today in part because of his lack of hustle over the weekend.

"He understands that it's unacceptable to not run balls out," Callaway said. "He understands that he needs to do that at all times."

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 20, 2019

only 4 and a half left years left on the cano contract

oh, the horror

not seeing a long-term problem. yet.

well I’m going to Citi Field on Friday as a casual observer

it sounds like fun right now, *cough*

fangraphs and the ringer both have stories about how shitty the mets are today

also apparently todd frazier and adam eaton have a feud? this is delightful news

Michael Baumann in The Ringer piece:

"to a certain extent this is just a decent team in a rough patch that happens to play in the rubber-walled confines of the New York media bubble"

Interesting definition of "shitty" (and Baumann hates NYC with every fiber of his being)

We all know the Wilpons are demons, but so are most pro sports owners.

that was quite the seesaw battle last night

can't believe this team lets Adeiny bat in a 9th-inning tie tho

RAJAI!

joining Nimmo

Canó down. McNeil down. Two more key Mets to the injured list:https://t.co/88hdJtV2PH

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 23, 2019

O joy, i guess Adeiny is the 2B for now

Lacking outfield depth, the Mets just claimed Aaron Altherr off waivers from the Giants. He'll presumably be active tomorrow night against the Tigers.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 23, 2019

he's 1-for-31 this season. but hey, at least it was a double

GOGOGOMEZ