Morning Briefing: Mets Break Citi Field Seven-Game Homestand Attendance Record

Good morning, Mets fans!

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, this recent stretch marked the 31st seven-game homestand in Citi Field history — and it drew the biggest crowd yet. Over 267,000 fans packed the ballpark, averaging 38,189 per game, as the Mets delivered a perfect 7-0 run.

Now onto the morning briefing!

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On the Foul Territory podcast, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says that the concern level for closer Edwin Díaz was low, even though Díaz left Wednesday’s game with an injury.

Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports tweeted the pitching matchups for the upcoming Nationals-Mets series. Friday will feature Jake Irvin against Kodai Senga, followed by Brad Lord taking on Clay Holmes on Saturday. On Sunday, Mitchell Parker is set to face Tylor Megill, with Trevor Williams and Griffin Canning rounding out the series on Monday.

The Syracuse Mets announce Niko Goodrum has retired.

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According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, former major league outfielder (and Mets minor leaguer) Jackie Bradley Jr. has joined ESPN’s College Baseball broadcast team as an analyst.

Ben Badler of Baseball America writes that MLB has set international bonus pools for 2026, with reductions for teams that signed free agents who declined qualifying offers. The Red Sox, Padres and Blue Jays had their pools cut by $500K, while the Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Astros, who also exceeded the luxury tax, lost $1 million. Top pool amounts reach $8.03 million for teams like the Orioles and Pirates, mid-tier pools are around $6.68 million for clubs like the Braves and Cubs, and penalized teams are down to $5.44 million.

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times writes that the Rays have placed outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day IL with a left groin strain and have recalled infielder Coco Montes.

Bob Costas was honored with the Baseball Digest 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award, and he appeared on MLB Central to accept the award.

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On This Date in Mets History

1996: José Vizcaíno sets a franchise record with a hit in his ninth consecutive at-bat.

2012: David Wright clubs a two-run home run to pass Darryl Strawberry and become the all-time Mets leader in runs batted in.

Born on This Date: Trevor Williams (1992), Brad Clontz (1971), Blaine Beatty (1964), Tony Phillips (1959), Bob Johnson (1943).

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