NY Mets --- July 2023

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Mets snare and sweep the Snakes.

The Wrap...

Francisco Lindor Collects Five Hits As Mets Sweep Diamondbacks - Metsmerized Online

After an emotional come-from-behind win on Wednesday, the New York Mets (41-46) did not need any heroics on Thursday. The offense scored seven runs in the first three innings and their starter (Carlos Carrasco) went deep into the game for the second straight night as they finished off a step of...

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Lindor's five-hit night keys Mets' sweep over D-backs

PHOENIX -- For weeks, negativity overwhelmed the Mets. Even positive signs came complete with asterisks, as the Mets kept losing and losing and losing and losing. Then came this week in the desert, and more specifically the catharsis that occurred Thursday at Chase Field. To list all the...

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MLB Gameday: Mets 9, D-backs 0 Final Score (07/06/2023)

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Mets win fifth-straight game, sweep Diamondbacks

The Mets blew out the Diamondbacks to continue an outstanding stretch of play to start the month of July.

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Mets 9-0 Diamondbacks (Jul 6, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 6, 2023 on ESPN.

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The Box...

Mets 9-0 Diamondbacks (Jul 6, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 6, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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The Vids...

Mets @ Diamondbacks

Mets @ Diamondbacks Jul. 06, 2023

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Trainer's Table...

Mets: 3B Brett Baty was held out of the lineup to rest a sore hamstring.
LHP José Quintana (rib surgery) lasted 3 2/3 innings in his fourth rehab start due to an elevated pitch count.
He is expected to through a simulated game during the All-Star break before joining the rotation.

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The Mets will start their final series of the first half on Friday night when they head to Petco Park to take on the San Diego Padres (41-46).
Justin Verlander (3-4, 3.66 ERA) gets the start for the Mets against Yu Darvish (5-6, 4.84) for the Padres in game 1.
Back in April, the Mets took 2 out of 3 from the Padres at Citi Field.

 

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Typically I hate these kind of cherry picked obscure stay lines but there's a lot going on here:

 

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7/7-9
NY Mets @ SD Padres
Final series of the 1st half.

Mets finish first half with three against Padres

The Mets roll into San Diego on a five-game winning streak.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game to be played on July 7, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets 7-5 Padres (Jul 7, 2023) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game, final score 7-5, from July 7, 2023 on ESPN.

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Wow.
Mets win it with a 4 run 10th.

 

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The Wrap & Recap...

Four-Run 10th Leads Mets to Sixth Straight Win, 7-5 Over Padres - Metsmerized Online

The Mets entered Friday night's series opener against the Padres riding a season-high five game win streak. The Padres themselves entered the game with three wins in a row, having swept the Angels. Both teams were provided a golden opportunity to build on their momentum with the All-Star break...

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The Mets take an extra innings thriller to keep their streak alive

The Mets have now won six games in a row.

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MLB Gameday: Mets 7, Padres 5 Final Score (07/07/2023)

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Mets 7-5 Padres (Jul 7, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game from July 7, 2023 on ESPN.

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The Box...

Mets 7-5 Padres (Jul 7, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game from July 7, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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The Vids...

Mets @ Padres

Mets @ Padres Jul. 07, 2023

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Mets LHP David Peterson (2-6, 6.61 ERA) and Padres LHP Blake Snell (5-7, 3.03) are scheduled to start Saturday night/s middle game.

 

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Kodai Senga Announced As 2023 All-Star - Metsmerized Online

Major League Baseball announced four new National League All-Stars who have been selected to replace pitchers who are not pitching in the 2023 All-Star Game on Saturday. Those pitchers include Mets rookie Kodai Senga replacing Marcus Stroman; Alex Cobb replacing Bryce Elder; Craig Kimbrel...

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Mets Saturday Night Lineup @ San Diego

 

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Mets drop the middle game...3-1
Going for the series win on Sunday before heading into the break.

Snell Out-Duels Peterson In 3-1 Mets’ Loss - Metsmerized Online

The Mets had won six in a row and had not lost in the month of July coming into their Saturday night matchup against the Padres. They looked to keep the streak alive and turned the ball over to David Peterson (2-6, 6.46 ER). He was opposed by Blake Snell, the former Tampa Bay Ray

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MLB Gameday: Mets 1, Padres 3 Final Score (07/08/2023)

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Mets 1-3 Padres (Jul 8, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

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The Mets and Padres conclude their series and the first half of the season on Sunday afternoon at 4:10 PM ET.
Max Scherzer (8-2, 4.02 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets against Joe Musgrove (7-2, 3.57 ERA) for the Padres.

 

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What To Expect From José Quintana Post-All-Star Break - Metsmerized Online

Veteran starting pitcher José Quintana made his fifth rehab appearance on Saturday. It was his second for Triple-A Syracuse and like the first did not go too smoothly. Quintana threw 4 1/3 innings allowing four hits and five runs while walking three. He threw 78 pitches, only 54 percent of the...

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Mets Sunday 1st half finale Lineup @ Padres

 

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Mets lose their 1st half finale....6-2.

Mets Drop Final Game, And Series, Before All-Star Break - Metsmerized Online

The final game before the All-Star break perfectly summed up the New York Mets' first 90 games of the season. On Sunday afternoon at Petco Park in San Diego, the New York Mets got some poor starting pitching and failed to take advantage of numerous opportunities. As a result, the team lost 6-2...

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Tommy Pham Leaves With Groin Soreness, Will Undergo Imaging Tomorrow - Metsmerized Online

It was a short day for Tommy Pham on Sunday. In the bottom of the first inning against the San Diego Padres, he fielded a ball that was hit to the outfield for a single by Ha-Seong Kim. In doing so, he tweaked something. Pham then walked off the field immediately with the trainer and

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Mets get lift from 4-2 trip, though Max laments 'inconsistent' slider

SAN DIEGO -- The resurgent Mets reached the All-Star break with a renewed sense of purpose and promise, thanks to a winning road trip. But they won’t go into it with three consecutive series wins after falling, 6-2, to the Padres on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park.

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MLB Gameday: Mets 2, Padres 6 Final Score (07/09/2023)

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2023 Mets finish first half looking very much like the 2023 Mets

The game was a microcosm of the first half of the season.

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Mets 2-6 Padres (Jul 9, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game from July 9, 2023 on ESPN.

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After the All-Star break Mets RHP Justin Verlander (3-4, 3.60 ERA) is scheduled to start Friday night in the opener of a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers to begin the 2nd half of the season.

 

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MMO’s 2023 First Half Report Card: Starting Pitchers - Metsmerized Online

At the start of the season, the Mets' starting pitching was expected to be the team's strong point. Although they had to cope with the departure of Jacob deGrom, they managed to fill the gap by signing the AL Cy Young winner and World Series champion Justin Verlander. The losses of Chris Bassitt...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Relievers - Metsmerized Online

In 2022, the Mets’ bullpen had the third-best ERA in the National League with a 3.55 mark. They blew just 15 save chances all season, the second-fewest in baseball behind the Orioles. This year, the bullpen took a blow before the season even started when Edwin Díaz tore a patellar tendon during...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Catchers - Metsmerized Online

With the first half of the Mets season complete, Metsmerized gives grades to the Mets catching group.

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Infielders - Metsmerized Online

We’ve covered the starting pitches and catchers so far, now let’s grade the infielders at the All-Star break. Francisco Lindor: B+ Francisco Lindor should’ve been voted to the All-Star team. His last couple of weeks solidified that. Over first half, Lindor slashed .239/.320/.478/.798 and...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Outfielders - Metsmerized Online

Now that we’ve covered the starting pitchers, relief pitchers, catchers, and infielders, it is time to discuss how the Mets’ outfielders performed in the first half. Jeff McNeil has spent some time in left and right field, but since a majority of his playing time has come at second base, he has...

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MMO Roundtable: Should Mets Be Buyers Or Sellers? - Metsmerized Online

Can you believe we're already more than halfway through the season? With the trade deadline looming, we're paying attention to every rumor and every move the Mets make. Stay tuned to MMO, as you know we'll have all the news for you. In terms of what we think, well, will the Mets be buys or...

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Designated Hitter - Metsmerized Online

It is no secret that the designated hitter position has been the subject of much criticism from Mets fans throughout the first half of this season. Much of that vitriol has been directed toward the team's primary designated hitter option, Daniel Vogelbach, who has not performed up to standard...

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What’s Behind Jeff McNeil’s Ongoing Struggles for Mets? - Metsmerized Online

In the 2021-22 offseason, one of the hottest topics surrounding the New York Mets was "Should they trade Jeff McNeil?" The Mets chose not to and were rewarded with a batting title in a rebound season. McNeil earned a four-year, $50 million extension for his efforts. Fast forward five months, and...

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Five Mets Storylines to Watch In Second Half - Metsmerized Online

With the first half in the rearview mirror, the New York Mets would like to get rid of the sour taste in their mouth and write a new chapter on their 2023 season. With the second half scheduled to start on Friday night, let's take a look at five storylines to follow that could define

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Mets can use takeaways from 1st half to make 2nd count

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7/14 - 16
LA Dodgers @ NY Mets
2nd half opener in Queens.

Mets kick off second half by hosting Dodgers

It’s do or die time for the Mets, who face an uphill battle in the second half.

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Dodgers vs. Mets (Jul 14, 2023) Pregame - ESPN

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on July 14, 2023 on ESPN.

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Dodgers vs. Mets (Jul 14, 2023) Live Score - ESPN

Live coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets MLB game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats.

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Mets Friday Lineup vs Dodgers

 

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Mets pick up right where they left off..... ....and perhaps even worse.

Urías, Dodgers Silence Mets in 6-0 Loss - Metsmerized Online

The Mets entered the second half of the season with a Friday night matchup against the Dodgers, looking to put their first half of the season behind them. Needing to win now with the trade deadline just weeks away, the Mets looked as flat as could be and dropped the game 6-0 to fall to

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MLB Gameday: Dodgers 6, Mets 0 Final Score (07/14/2023)

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Urías' gem gives Dodgers' depleted rotation hope for second half

NEW YORK -- Up to this point, the 2023 season hasn’t gone the way Julio Urías had planned. After leading the Majors in ERA in ‘22, Urías came into the season trying to prove that he was the Dodgers’ ace. Inconsistencies and a hamstring injury prevented Urías from doing so

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Dodgers 6-0 Mets (Jul 14, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 14, 2023 on ESPN.

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José Quintana Activated, T.J. McFarland Designated for Assignment - Metsmerized Online

On Friday, the Mets made a flurry of roster moves in order to activate starting pitcher José Quintana from the injured list following his fifth rehab start. These moves included designating lefty reliever, T.J. McFarland, for assignment and will be sending David Peterson to the bullpen as well...

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New York RHP Kodai Senga (7-5, 3.31) opposes Los Angeles RHP Tony Gonsolin (5-3, 3.86 ERA) in the middle game on Saturday night

 

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Mets 2023 First Half Report Card: Front Office And Coaches - Metsmerized Online

The Mets entered the 2023 season with high expectations. The year prior, the team won 101 games, the second most in franchise history, and made the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Unfortunately, the team struggled down the stretch, and was eliminated by the Padres in the wild-card round...

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Eppler ‘Open To Any Opportunity’ Before Trade Deadline - Metsmerized Online

With the MLB trade deadline looming, the Mets find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The club, which spent the most money in the history of MLB before the 2023 season, woke up on Saturday with a 42-49 record and eight games behind the San Francisco Giants for the last National League...

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For Mets, it's make-or-break time ahead of Deadline

NEW YORK -- With the dawn of the season’s second half came the reality that right now, every win and loss counts more. Standing in the Mets’ dugout late Friday afternoon, general manager Billy Eppler did not dismiss the notion that the next two weeks -- the fortnight leading into

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