Meet the MetsThe Mets finally stopped their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Twins. It wasn’t the prettiest of wins but somehow the offense managed to squeak out just enough to win the ballgame. Despite the win, concern lingers for Francisco Lindor who exited the game early with a calf injury.
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Francisco Lindor exited with calf tightness in the fourth inning after scoring on Francisco Alvarez’s double and will undergo a MRI this morning, according to Carlos Mendoza.
Before the game, the team activated Juan Soto off the IL and optioned Hayden Senger to Triple-A.
The Mets will ease Soto back into game action since he did not play in any rehab games before rejoining the team.
Soto’s bat should transform a lineup that had been struggling to score runs in his absence.
The outfielder caused a bit of controversy when he said he did not speak to any of his teammates while they were on the road, but other veterans on the team did not think it was that a big of a deal.
Ron Darling’s analysis of Nolan McLean’s apology leading up to the Byron Buxton home run was a bit off the mark when McLean revealed he was motioning to Francisco Alvarez and not Buxton.
The Phillies have also been struggling to start the season. Who is better primed to turn it around, the Mets or the Phillies?
The relief was palpable in both Gary Cohen and Howie Rose’s calls when the streak finally came to an end.
The Braves defeated the Nationals 8-6 behind a good day at the plate by Michael Harris II.
Atlanta is calling up old friend Carlos Carrasco after placing Dylan Dodd on the injured list.
The Marlins beat the Cardinals 4-1 to take the series against St. Louis.
Despite their struggles, Philadelphia manager Rob Thompson’s job is not in danger just yet.
The Phillies suffered their eighth-straight loss with a 7-2 defeat against the Cubs.
The dynamic duo of CJ Abrams and James Wood have the potential to be the two best players in a single season in Nationals history.
Angels starter José Soriano’s miniscule 0.24 ERA is the lowest through six starts in 100 years.
Players around the league answered a survey on what life is like on the road for a Major League Baseball player, including which cities are the best and worst to visit.
Mariners ace Logan Gilbert somehow caught a line drive in his shirt, but according to the rule book it counts as a hit for the batter.
The Padres signed free agent Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal worth $2.8 million.