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Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images Your Tuesday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsPete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in the Mets’ series opener in Miami, a rout that ended with New York winning 10-4.Choose your recap: Amazin’ Avenue,MLB.
com, New York Daily News, Newsday, Francisco Lindor, whose wife gave birth to their third child Koa on the Mets’ off day on Sunday, was available off the bench last night but didn’t need to get into the game given the lopsided score.Outfielder Alexander Canario, who impressed in spring training with the Mets, was traded to the Pirates for cash following his DFA.If you’re attending the home opener, you might get lucky and get to ride to Citi Field on a vintage 7 train.
Mets players don’t seem to mind the existence of the recently-made-famous torpedo bats, and Francisco Lindor starting using one in the Mets’ opening series.The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced an extension of their broadcast deal with Townsquare Media, which airs games on WNBF News Radio 1290 AM & 92.1 FM locally and through the WNBF app.
Around the National League EastJurickson Profar, who signed a three-year deal with the Braves over the offseason, was hit with an 80-game suspension for taking PEDs.Profar gave a statement about the suspension, which was relayed by the MLBPA.On top of losing Profar for half a season, the Braves fell to 0-5 with a lifeless loss to the Dodgers.
The Braves also placed Reynaldo López, who put up a 1.99 ERA as a member of their rotation last year, on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation. And López was quickly transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for newly-acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild.
And last but not least, Atlanta designated Hector Neris for assignment and called up Jesse Chavez to take his place.It took the Phillies a while to get going, but in the end, they beat the Rockies by a 6-1 score.Around Major League BaseballGarrett Crochet and the Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension.
And the best thing about it for Red Sox fans is that they have their ace locked up for the foreseeable future.The Orioles racked up fifteen hits in an 8-5 win over the Red Sox. Baltimore also placed Colton Cowser on the IL with a fractured thumb and called up Dylan Carlson to take his place.
Freddie Freeman is day-to-day after slipping in the shower and aggravating his surgically-repaired right ankle.The Royals scored eleven runs in a blowout win over the Brewers, which leaves Milwaukee with an 0-4 record to start the season.Speaking of teams that are now 0-4, the Twins lost a lopsided game to the lowly White Sox.
The Reds scored a whopping fourteen runs in an easy win over the Rangers.Former Mets shortstop Andres Giménez hit his third home run of the season as the Blue Jays topped the Nationals.The Angels improved to 3-1 on the season with a 5-4 win over the Cardinals in ten innings.
Jordan Hicks threw six scoreless innings for the Giants as they beat the Astros 7-2.The Padres improved to 5-0 with a win over the Guardians, and it’s the first time San Diego has ever started a season with five straight wins.Carson Kelly hit for the cycle as the Cubs topped all of baseball with 18 runs in a win over the A’s.
The Tigers won their first game of the year by a 9-6 score over the Mariners.Aaron Leanhardt, who created the torpedo bat and currently works for the Marlins, discussed his creation. Jeff Passan explored the topic in a piece, too.
Yesterday at Amazin’ AvenueBrian Salvatore previewed the Mets’ three-game series in Miami.This Date in Mets HistoryApril 1, 1997, was the first time the Mets played the Padres on Opening Day..
