Mets Morning News: Socked by the Sox

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The Mets were swept by the Red Sox 3-2 in the final game before the All-Star break. Zach Thornton had his best start yet, throwing seven scoreless innings and allowing just two hits while striking out five batters.

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In order to make room for Thornton, the Mets optioned Tobias Myers back to Syracuse yesterday.

After yesterday’s gem of a start, Thornton will begin the second half of the season with a spot in the Mets’ rotation.

Despite his recent struggles, Andy Green says he isn’t currently considering replacing Devin Williams as the team’s closer with Luke Weaver.

A rom-com starring Chris Pine was shot yesterday at Citi Field during the game, with Pine taking the field to throw a first pitch.

Jon Heyman has six steps for David Stearns to begin cleaning up the mess that is the New York Mets.

For New York sports fans, who wasn’t at the Futures Game was just as notable as who was.

The 2026 amateur draft wrapped up yesterday, with the Mets’ slate fully selected.

Marcus Semien has begun a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton and went deep in his first game.

Around the National League East

The Nationals lost to the Yankees 5-3. Andrew Alvarez collected the loss, giving up three runs in two innings of relief behind Cade Cavalli.

The Phillies beat the Tigers in a 5-0 shutout. Zack Wheeler threw six scoreless innings, giving up just two hits and struck out ten batters in a performance very becoming of a non-All-Star.

The Marlins ended their great first half with a not-so-great 5-2 loss to the Guardians. Griffin Conine drove in one of the Marlins two runs with a solo home run off of All-Star reliever Cade Smith.

The Braves squeaked out a 4-3 win over the Cardinals in the ninth inning. The go-ahead run was scored by Ozzie Albies in the top of the ninth thanks to a Masyn Winn throwing error.

Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was announced as the starting pitcher for the All-Star Game on Tuesday at his home ballpark.

Around Major League Baseball

Yankees starter Cam Schlittler will not be pitching in the All-Star Game, instead using the time off to focus on preparation for the second half.

MLB broke down how every teams prospects performed at this year’s Futures Game.

While he won’t be completely unavailable, Logan Webb and the Giants have asked that Webb only be used in the All-Star Game if there’s no other options left.

The starting pitcher for the American League in the All-Star Game will be Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Brian Salvatore took a trip down memory lane with the past Mets representatives at the Futures Game.

Steve Sypa delivered two Mets draftee profiles, one being fifth round pick Luke McNeillie and the other being sixth rounder Alex Petrovic.

This Date in Mets History

On this day back in 1988, the Mets had four players representing them at the All-Star Game, including Doc Gooden, Daryl Strawberry, and Gary Carter.