Morning Briefing: Get Well Soon, Nick “Pin Man” Giampietro
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Good Morning, Mets fans! We hope you’ve all been happy, healthy, and home.
Here’s what you need to know:
Latest Mets News
According to Peter Botte of the New York Post, Shea Stadium and Citi Field staple, Nick Giampietro – also known as “Pin Man” – has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes after the hospitalization of Giampietro’s father and the death of his mother as a result of the virus. We’re all thinking of you, Nick!
Latest MLB News
On the 11th anniversary of Grady Sizemore and his Indians thrashing the Yankees by a score of 22-4, Andrew Simon of MLB.com couldn’t help but wonder “What if?” when it came to the once-dominant Cleveland outfielder.
Latest on MMO
Matt Mancuso wrapped up MMO’s 2020 Top 30 Prospects series with No. 1, shortstop Ronny Mauricio.
Saturday marked fifty years since Nolan Ryan‘s one-hit, 15-strikeout performance, and Marshall Field paid proper tribute.
Brian Wright returned with another gem from the video vault, throwing it back to a relatively small tiff between the Mets and Reds in 1986.
This Day in Met History
1964: The Mets get their first win in Shea Stadium history with a 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Birthdays: Ambiorix Burgos turns 36, Brent Mayne turns 52, Frank Viola turns 60