Morning briefing: Mets even series with full bullpen

Good morning, Mets fans!

With Edwin Diaz After his suspension, the Mets won the second game of their series against the Pirates 5-2. Díaz saved while José Butto, Reed Garrett And Dedniel Nunez everything was received great. Evan Mazza summed up the victory.

They will play Game 3 of the four-game set on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET.

Dedniel Núñez, photo by Roberto Carlo

Latest Mets News

The Mets right-handed pitcher called up on Saturday Eric Orze from Tiple-A Syracuse. Orze, the Mets’ fifth-round draft pick in 2020, is a two-time cancer survivor with a truly touching story. The corresponding roster move was the right-handed pitcher Ty Adcock is sent back to Triple-A.

Colin Chatto discussed Orze’s call-up in an article for Metsmerized.

Latest MLB news

The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that they have recalled infielders Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment.

Per Major League BaseballInfielder of the Minnesota Twins Jose Miranda broke the MLB Expansion Era record (since 1961) for most consecutive at-bats with a base hit with 12, tying the all-time MLB record last set by Walt Drapo in 1952. Those hits were: single-double-single-double-single-double-single-double home run and three other singles.

Accordingly Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-TribunePitcher of the San Diego Padres Yu Darvish will be on the blacklist for an “indefinite period of time” while a personal matter is handled.

News about MMO

Matt Mongin discussed the games of the Mets’ minor league partners on Friday, including a “dynamic” rehab trip by Shintaro Fujinami.

Alexis Farinacci summarizes and analyzes where the Mets bullpen stumbled in their loss to the Pirates on Friday night.

Chris Bello talks about how the return of Díaz breathed new life into the Mets bullpen.

On this date in Mets history

1964: The Mets hosted the 1964 All-Star Game.

Birthdays: John Buck (44), Andy Green (47), Tim Teufel (66), Robert Gallagher (77)