I wouldn't read too much hoopla into this; it's basically what they've been doing on and off for the last couple years anyway, similar to Wednesday night, and it's non-exclusive so the local teams will still have their broadcasts, unlike on Sundays when it's Disney-only.
The big news here is bad news: no more Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day telecasts. Phooey on them.
He had a near 4.50 ERA coming the game and had struggled three out of the last four starts, but he pitched the game of his life vs a injury depleted Mets line up without Wright, Murphy and TDA.