There are many significant stories worth noting for June 14 as the MLB season gets into the dog days of summer. The New York Mets provided updates on starting pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer as they both continue to recover from injuries. Yadier Molina made history this afternoon behind the plate. All of this and more for this edition of the MLB News Roundup.
Yadier Molina sets MLB record
Catcher Yadier Molina made MLB history by becoming the all-time putouts leader, passing Ivan Rodriguez.
"Yadi stands alone at the top! 14,865 putouts as a catcher. The most all-time in MLB history." - St. Louis Cardinals
Molina and the Cardinals claimed a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first game of a doubleheader today by a score of 3-1. They now have a 1.5 game lead over the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. Paul Goldschmidt continues his MVP-type season, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs.
"Goldy hits the green! Vote Goldy" - St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals and Pirates play the second game of the doubleheader later tonight, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:45 p.m. EDT.
Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom injury updates
The New York Mets provided injury updates on their two starting aces. Max Scherzer plans to throw live batting practice later this week. His recovery is ahead of Jacob deGrom's return timeline.
"Max Scherzer (strained left oblique) is scheduled to throw his first live BP later this week, so he's a bit ahead of Jacob deGrom." - Anthony DiComo
Scherzer spoke to the media earlier today about his injury progress.
"Here's more from Max Scherzer on his rehab process:" - Anthony DiComo
Scherzer is likely to return ahead of deGrom, who threw a 30-pitch bullpen session today.
"Jacob deGrom (stress reaction in right scapula) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session today, his fourth since he began mound work. deGrom is next scheduled to throw an 'up-and-down' bullpen session Friday. 'Everything feels good,' deGrom said. 'Hopefully, not too much longer.'" - Anthony DiComo
Both deGrom and Scherzer are critical pieces for the Mets going forward. The team will likely be cautious with how quickly they try to activate them off the IL, given their solid position in the NL playoff picture.
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