The New York Mets are no strangers to making headlines, both on and off the field. Recently, they made waves once again with their reliever Jorge Lopez and his dramatic ejection from a game. Jake Mintz and national baseball reporter Chelsea Janes from the Washington Post delve into the events that led up to the incident, the postgame confusion surrounding Jorge, and the backlash the Mets faced for the situation.
In addition to discussing the Mets, Jake and Chelsea also analyze the success of the Washington Nationals this season and speculate on the next steps for the Baltimore Orioles. They touch on the New York Yankees’ rotation concerns after a key injury, the Toronto Blue Jays’ release of their City Connect uniforms, and share their thoughts on The Good, The Bad & The Uggla for the week.
The episode covers a range of topics, including Chelsea’s experience playing college softball, the implications of Jorge Lopez’s actions for the Mets, the progress of the Nationals and Orioles, the impact of injuries on