Brewers Sweep Mets, Who Get No Momentum From Megill

 

Tylor Megill beginning a big double play hit into by Rhys Hoskins in the third inning. Photo by Jason Schott. 

The Mets, despite a possible momentum boost from Tylor Megill, dropped the series finale, 4-1, to the Milwaukee Brewers, who completed the sweep on Easter Sunday afternoon.

Mets Mauled By Milwaukee, & Heated Over Hoskins Again

Luis Severino pitching to William Contreras in the first inning. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Mets lost another tough one one to the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-6, on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field, their second loss in a row, and one that revolved around Rhys Hoskins, to open the season.

Books: "Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring,” By Brad Gooch"

 

Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring

By Brad Gooch

HarperCollins Publishers/Harper Books; hardcover, 512 pages; $40.00

Brad Gooch is a poet, novelist, and biographer who has authored ten books including Smash Cut, a memoir that captured his exuberant youth in New York's art scene in the 1970s and '80s; Godtalk: Travels in Spiritual America; City Poet: The Life and Times of Frank O'Hara; and Flannery: A Life of Flannery O'Connor, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year, a New York Times bestseller, and a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award.

Yankees Open In Houston; Check Out Who's On The Roster

 

Yankee Stadium. Photo by Jason Schott.

The Yankees open their season this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. when they are in Houston to take on their rivals, the Astros, in a four-game series.

Mets Workout At Citi Ahead Of Opening Day, Now Friday

 

Starling Marte in the batting case, as Pete Alonso (left) and Jeff McNeil (center) look on. Photo by Jason Schott.

On Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field, the Mets worked out on the field ahead of Opening Day, when they will take on the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at 1:40 p.m., delayed a day because of predicted rain tomorrow afternoon.

Kennedy Names Nicole Shanahan As His Running Mate

 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan. Provided by the campaign.

Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named attorney, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist Nicole Shanahan as his vice running mate in a much-anticipated announcement in Oakland, California, on Tuesday afternoon.

Books: "Studies at the School by the Sea" by Jenny Colgan

 

Studies at the School by the Sea

By Jenny Colgan

Avon Books; hardcover, $30.00; paperback, $18.99; available today, Tuesday, March 26th

Jenny Colgan is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including Midnight at The Christmas Bookshop (please click here for our review from this past December), Little Beach Street Bakery, and Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe.