Morning Briefing: Clayton Kershaw Joins 3,000-Strikeout Club
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Wednesday night, another Dodger made history, however, this time it wasn’t from their two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Instead, it was future Hall of Famer and lifelong Dodger Clayton Kershaw, who became the 20th member of the 3,000 strikeout club. The left-handed hurler also became only the fifth pitcher to tally all 3,000 strikeouts with one team as the MVP and three-time Cy Young Award winner continues to bolster his résumé.
In Mets land, things finally took a much-needed positive turn for the Amazin’s. After the bullpen, Reed Garrett in particular, collapsed in a 7-2 Mets loss in the first game of the doubleheader, the Mets would bounce back in the nightcap. Brandon Nimmo launched a second-inning grand slam, followed by a Lindor solo shot, which would put the Mets in front for good. Click here for the full game recap.
The Mets will now look to get the series win on Thursday as David Peterson (5-4, 3.30 ERA) will look to get back on track as he faces off against former Met Jose Quintana (6-2, 3.30 ERA) at 7:10 PM.
Latest Mets News
Francisco Lindor was named the starting shortstop for the National League all-star team; the first all-star game start of his career.
The Mets called up veteran right-hander Rico Garcia following their doubleheader on Wednesday, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He recently struck out six over three innings of an appearance at Triple-A Syracuse.
Former Met Kevin Pillar called it a career after 13 seasons on Foul Territory. Pillar was most recently released by the Rangers a month ago.
Edgardo Alfonzo is helping out for a short period down in Port St. Lucie, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online.
Francisco Alvarez went 3-for-4 Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse. He has now homered in three straight games.
Jesse Winker went deep in his rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Wednesday night.
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— Binghamton Rumble Ponies (@RumblePoniesBB) July 3, 2025
Sean Manaea posted a 3+ IP, 6 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 3 K line in his rehab outing for the Rumble Ponies.
Brooks Raley struck out two in a scoreless rehab appearance for Binghamton. Through five rehab appearances between Low-A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton, Raley’s numbers are: 5 2/3 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K.
Latest MLB News
The Atlanta Braves designated Alex Verdugo for assignment, making room for Jurickson Profar who is returning from an 80-game PED suspension, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Profar went yard in his first game back from suspension.
Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach hit the IL with a fractured right elbow, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
The Minnesota Twins placed Bailey Ober on the 15-day IL with a hip impingement, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic.
The Texas Rangers sent Josh Jung down to Triple-A and activated Jake Burger from the 10-day IL after dealing with a left oblique strain.
Latest On MMO
Dave Melendi recaps the Mets’ loss in the opener of Wednesday’s doubleheader.
Alexis Farinacci wrote about how Lindor and Nimmo led the Mets to victory.
On This Date In Mets History
2016: Wilmer Flores joins Edgardo Alfonzo as the only Mets to get six hits in a game. He went 6-for-6 with two home runs, four RBI, and three runs scored against the Cubs.
2011: Ronny Paulino ties the game with an RBI single off Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the ninth. Jason Bay would go on to walk it off in the tenth inning.
2004: Shane Spencer walks off the Yankees with a squibber back to the pitcher with the bases loaded.
1996: Alex Ochoa completes the sixth cycle in franchise history with a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning.
Born On This Date: Tommy Hunter (1986), Moisés Alou (1966), Danny Heep (1957), Frank Tanana (1953)
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