Morning Briefing: Mets Prepare for NLCS Rematch Against Dodgers

Good morning, Mets fans!

The Mets return to the field this weekend for a pivotal series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, their first meeting since the 2024 NLCS. Fortune favors the Mets slightly, as they won’t have to face Yoshinobu Yamamoto, though they are slated to see Clayton Kershaw on Friday, followed by Tony Gonsolin and Landon Knack. New York will counter with Griffin Canning in the opener, then David Peterson and Kodai Senga. After snapping out of an offensive slump with Wednesday’s 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, the Mets hope to carry that momentum into this weekend.

Now onto the morning briefing!

Latest Mets News

Geoff Pontes of Baseball America writes about Mets prospect Jonah Tong and how after emerging as a breakout prospect in 2024, he aimed to elevate his game in 2025. Long searching for a secondary pitch to complement his high-riding fastball, he finally found a breakthrough grip on his changeup that could take his arsenal to the next level.

Latest MLB News

Prior to Thursday’s game, the New York Yankees announced a pair of roster moves, recalling left-hander Brent Headrick from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and placing right-hander Fernando Cruz on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 19, due to right shoulder inflammation.

The Boston Red Sox have acquired first baseman/outfielder Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, outfielder Masataka Yoshida was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

Latest on MMO

David Melendi writes about Tylor Megill‘s stellar performance against the Red Sox, but will it be enough?

Andrew Steele-Davis highlights the Mets’ successes and struggles in Boston for the latest edition of 3 Up, 3 Down.

Jordan Baron notes the Mets’ offensive breakout in the weekday series finale versus Boston.

On This Date In Mets History

1998: Mike Piazza makes his Mets debut against the Milwaukee Brewers at Shea Stadium, going 1-for-4 at the plate with an RBI double.

1999: Down 4-0 in the ninth and facing Curt Schilling, the Mets rally for five runs to beat the Phillies. John Olerud, the ninth batter of the inning, completes the comeback with a two-run single.

2004: Tom Glavine’s no-hit bid ends with two outs in the eighth inning. Glavine, who carried a perfect game into the seventh, still tossed a one-hit shutout against the Rockies.

2006: Carlos Beltrán leads off the bottom of the 16th inning with a walk-off home run to end a marathon game against the Phillies.

2009: Omir Santos hits a go-ahead two-run home run off Jonathan Papelbon. The blown save is the first of the season for Papelbon, who entered the game with a 0.95 ERA for Boston.

Born on this Date: Vic Black (1988), Ricky Gutierrez (1970), Pepe Mangual (1952), Butch Metzger (1952).

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