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Accordingly Bill Ladson of MLB.comThe New York Mets have launched a new Mets Connect program that rewards Mets fans for their loyalty.
On Tuesday night, the Mets (61-57) host the Athletics (50-69) at Citi Field for a three-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Paul Blackburn (5-2, 3.86 ERA) on the mound for New York.
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Accordingly Andrew Marchand of The AthleticAudacy, along with ESPN New York’s Good Karma brands, have entered into an agreement for ESPN New York to acquire the signal of news station 880 AM. Audacy is the parent company of WFAN.
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Per Justin Toscano from AJC, AJ Minter is placed on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation of the left hip. The Braves called Danielle in his place.
Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was suspended for two games after he made a homophobic slur at a fan during Sunday’s game. The suspension took effect immediately, causing Duran to miss Monday night’s game. The Boston Red Sox later released a statement regarding Duran’s suspension.
Accordingly Fabian Ardaya of The AthleticThe Los Angeles Dodgers said they had Amed Rosario for allocation to make room for activation Mookie Betts back into the squad.
Per ESPN’s Jorge Castillothe Seattle Mariners and Robert Robles have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $9.75 million with a $9 million team option for 2027. The deal also includes bonuses and salary increases totaling $2 million.
Accordingly Mark Bowman of MLB.comconfirmed Snitker Michael Harris II will be activated on Wednesday.
Rob Friedman reported that Jacob deGromThe first pitch during a live bullpen session on Monday was 99 miles per hour. Rangers Sports Day published an article in which Travis Jankowski discussed how he felt facing deGrom in a live bullpen session.
News about MMO
Tyler Antonelle summarized the Mets’ minor league games from Sunday, including home runs by Colin Houck and Ronald Hernandez for St. Lucie.
Matt Lazzaro broke the Metsmerized Mets Player of the Week for last week, Paul Blackburn and Francisco Lindor.
Patrick Glynn discusses the most important series remaining on the Mets’ schedule as they potentially advance to the postseason.
Andrew Steele-Davis looks at the Mets’ 3 up, 3 down series in Seattle.
Rich Sparago discusses WCBS’s plan to end the all-news format in August.
On this date in Mets history
2003: After his return from a long injury list, Mike Piazza went 3-for-5 with five RBIs in the Mets’ 9-2 win over the Giants.
2010: Attorney Dickey held the Philadelphia Phillies to just one hit.
Birthdays: Taijuan Walker (32), Hansel Robles (34)
