NY Mets --- 2024

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Mets trailed early, then had a big lead, but needed to hang on for a 10-9 win.

Mets 10, Diamondbacks 9: Mets strike often, hold on late to beat Diamondbacks

Mets put up ten against Arizona, narrowly avoid another bullpen meltdown in ninth.

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Mets Survive D-Backs Rally To Win 10-9 - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets' offense broke out, but the bullpen had to hold on in the ninth inning to secure a 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Mets 10-9 Diamondbacks (May 31, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from May 31, 2024 on ESPN.

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Back in MLB, new Met Iglesias feels 'like a rookie'

Hours before playing in his first major league game in nearly two years, new Mets infielder José Iglesias said he feels "like a rookie right now."

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On Deck:

It’s Darryl Strawberry day on Saturday as the Mets send Lefty Sean Manaea (3-1, 3,15) to the mound, who will be opposed by either LHP Blake Walston, or RHP Slade Cecconi for the Diamondbacks. The game will be televised locally on SNY at 4:10 p.m. EDT.
The festivities are set to begin at 3:30 p.m. as Strawberry will have his No. 18 retired by the club.
He was a NY Met from 1983 -1990.

 

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The best part of Saturday at Citi.

Strawberry Delivers Heartfelt Speech: 'I'll Always Be A Met' - Metsmerized Online

It was a special afternoon at Citi Field on Saturday as the New York Mets turned the home run apple into a Strawberry and retired former outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 in a pregame ceremony. Along with his friends, family, and teammates, present at Strawberry’s retirement included Mets’...

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Mets drop game 3....10-5

Strawberry Day Soured by 10-5 Loss to Arizona - Metsmerized Online

Sean Manaea wishes he had one pitch back. The lefty had a season-high 10 strikeouts, but failed to wiggle out of a third-inning jam, giving up a grand slam to Christian Walker with two outs that broke a scoreless tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks went on to a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets […]

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Manaea scuffles, offense struggles until late

Manaea gives up two big innings as Mets fall to Diamondbacks

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Diamondbacks 10-5 Mets (Jun 1, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets MLB game from June 1, 2024 on ESPN.

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On Deck:

Mets LHP Jose Quintana (1-5, 5.06 ERA) starts Sunday’s series finale against Dbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (2-4, 4.36).

 

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Mets had a 4-3 late lead....until the BP gave another win away as they drop the finale 5-4.
Four game series ends in a 2-2 split.

Another Blown Save Results In Late 5-4 Loss Against Diamondbacks - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (24-35) entered Sunday’s four-game series finale game at Citi Field hoping to capture something that has been elusive for them recently; a series win. After capturing games one and two, the Mets thought they were on pace to emerge victorious in the fourth game of the series...

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Diamondbacks 5, Mets 4: Mets suffer another crushing late inning defeat

A single good fourth inning didn’t prevent them from dropping another game.

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Diamondbacks 5-4 Mets (Jun 2, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets MLB game from June 2, 2024 on ESPN.

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Thanks for that keen insight, Capt. Obviously Oblivious...
"We've got to play better, especially here at home, especially in front of our fan base," Mendoza said.



Also: Jose Quintana has essentially turned into a bum...imho.
But I digress...


Up Next:

Mets RHP Tylor Megill (0-2, 1.68 ERA) starts Monday night’s series opener at Washington, with LHP MacKenzie Gore (4-4, 2.92) starting for the Nats.

 

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Reliever Smith, out since April 23, returns to Mets

Mets reliever Drew Smith, who hasn't played since April 23 due to shoulder inflammation, has been activated off the injured list.

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6/3, 4 & 5
Mets @ Nationals

Eleven games under .500, Mets visit Nationals for three

The Mets spent the weekend treading water against the Diamondbacks.

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Series Preview: Mets Head to D.C. For Three Games - Metsmerized Online

After splitting their series against the Diamondbacks, the New York Mets (24-35) are off to Nationals Park to go against the Washington Nationals (27-31). Last Friday, the Mets endured a roster shake-up to turn things around. While they squeezed out a 10-to-9 victory on Friday night, they...

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The best part of Saturday at Citi.

Strawberry Delivers Heartfelt Speech: 'I'll Always Be A Met' - Metsmerized Online

It was a special afternoon at Citi Field on Saturday as the New York Mets turned the home run apple into a Strawberry and retired former outfielder Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 in a pregame ceremony. Along with his friends, family, and teammates, present at Strawberry’s retirement included Mets’...

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I especially liked the line "They'll let you know when you suck".

 

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6/3, 4 & 5
Mets @ Nationals

Eleven games under .500, Mets visit Nationals for three

The Mets spent the weekend treading water against the Diamondbacks.

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Series Preview: Mets Head to D.C. For Three Games - Metsmerized Online

After splitting their series against the Diamondbacks, the New York Mets (24-35) are off to Nationals Park to go against the Washington Nationals (27-31). Last Friday, the Mets endured a roster shake-up to turn things around. While they squeezed out a 10-to-9 victory on Friday night, they...

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5 blown leads in the 9th inning since 5/1. If they win 4 of those games (Which isn't asking a lot) it's a completely different season.

 

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Mets hang on in DC to win the opener 8-7

Mets 8-7 Nationals (Jun 3, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game from June 3, 2024 on ESPN.

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Mets Barely Hang On In Ninth, Defeat Nationals 8-7 - Metsmerized Online

In his career, MacKenzie Gore (4-5, 3.57 ERA) has been successful against the Mets (25-35), entering Monday’s contest with a career 2.40 ERA against New York. He wasn’t at his best in this game, and the Mets took advantage. Gore lasted just 4 1/3 innings and gave up six runs in a back-and-forth...

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Mets 8, Nationals 7: A nearly-blown game ends up a win

The Mets started their series in D.C. with a victory.

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Trainer's Room:

Mets C Francisco Alvarez (left thumb surgery) had a day off on his minor league rehab assignment and will “probably” catch nine innings Tuesday at Triple-A Syracuse, manager Carlos Mendoza said.
He also said Alvarez could come off the injured list when the team returns home from London, England next week.


On Deck:

Mets LHP David Peterson (0-0, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season Tuesday against former New York RHP Trevor Williams (5-0, 2.23)

 

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Down on the farm…..

Mets Daily Prospect Report, 6/3/24: Woah Brett Baty, bam-a-lam

Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action!

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Nicely done, guys....

Alvarez Catches Combined No-Hitter in Brooklyn - Metsmerized Online

The Mets High-A affiliate Brooklyn Cyclones have thrown their first-ever 9-inning no-hitter in the team’s existence with no other than Francisco Alvarez behind the dish. It has happened before but was in a 7 inning doubleheader back in 2009. For Brooklyn, it took three pitchers to complete the...

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Mets take the middle game 6-3.
Quality outing for David Peterson.

Mets 6-3 Nationals (Jun 4, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game from June 4, 2024 on ESPN.

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Mets Secure Series Win Over Nationals with 6-3 Victory - Metsmerized Online

The Mets (26-35) brought down the Nationals (27-33) by a score of 6-3 on Tuesday evening in Washington D.C., clinching their first series win in almost a month, dating back to May 7 in St. Louis. The triumph was backed by home runs from Harrison Bader and Pete Alonso, a triple by Starling Marte...

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Mets 6, Nationals 3: Mets’ bats top Nats

Peterson was good, but Bader, Marte, and Alonso provided more than enough offense.

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Trainer's Room:

Mets RHP Edwin Diaz (right shoulder impingement) threw a 21-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, manager Carlos Mendoza said. If all goes well, New York's closer could pitch in the minors on Thursday and is on track to be activated June 13.

On Deck:

The Mets try to complete a three-game sweep, sending RHP Luis Severino (3-2, 3.51 ERA) to the mound Wednesday to face Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin (1-6, 5.83).

 

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The Mets are running out of time to prove they aren’t this bad

There are many ways to characterize why the Mets are in the class photo with the Astros and Blue Jays as the majors’ most disappointing teams.

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Mets moves....

June 5 2024

Selected the contract of C Joe Hudson and optioned him to Syracuse (IL). Transferred RHP Shintaro Fujinami to the 60-day IL from the 15-day IL. Released C Omar Narvaez and RHP Jorge Lopez.

 

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Mets TCOB 9-1, to complete the 3-0 sweep before they head across the pond.

Mets 9, Nationals 1: Torrens-ial Output

Luis Torrens’ two home runs and Luis Severino’s pitching lead Mets to sweep before departing for London.

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Luises Power Mets 9-1 Rout Over Nationals - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets entered Wednesday fancying a sweep before their trip across the pond. They bloody well did it. Luis Torrens hit his first two home runs as a Met, Luis Severino was brilliant, and New York is off to London with their first three-game winning streak since April after a 9-1...

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Mets 9-1 Nationals (Jun 5, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals MLB game from June 5, 2024 on ESPN.

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Up Next:

Cheerio to the States. After two days off, the Mets will play a two-game set in the U.K. with the Phillies starting on Saturday.
This is the third installment of the London Series, and the first two each drew more than 110,000 fans to London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.
Sean Manaea (3-2, 3.63 ERA) is slated to battle Ranger Suárez (9-1, 1.70 ERA) on Saturday at 1:10 p.m. ET. The game will air on FOX.

 

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London series preview...w/ Q & A

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Getting You Set For The Mets In Blighty - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets are officially in little Old Blighty. In a banner week for Major League Baseball, the Mets are set to play in their second national capital city in a seven-day span after sweeping the Nationals in Washington earlier in the week. This weekend will mark the first time in...

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Mets Gone International - Metsmerized Online

For a team whose name is derived from the residents of the location they inhabit, the Mets have had some notable moments away from America. This weekend will be the latest as they and the Philadelphia Phillies embark on the third regular season series to be played in London. Save for the many...

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6/8, & 9
Mets vs Phillies

Mets set to play two against Phillies in London

The Mets have won five of seven games heading into the series.

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Brett Baty officially rejoining Mets as 27th man for London Series

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that Brett Baty will officially rejoin the team as the 27th man for their two-game London Series this weekend against the Phillies.

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Well that sucked....

Phillies 7, Mets 2: Marte misplay sinks Mets like a stone

Mets couldn’t overcome the five run inning aided by Marte’s poor defense.

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Phillies Six-Run Fourth Inning Dooms Mets In 7-2 Loss - Metsmerized Online

In Game 1 of the London series against the Philadelphia Phillies, a nightmare fourth inning would cost the New York Mets on Saturday.

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Phillies 7-2 Mets (Jun 8, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets MLB game from June 8, 2024 on ESPN.

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McNeil Benched For Fourth Consecutive Game on Saturday - Metsmerized Online

The Mets flew across the Atlantic looking to continue their winning ways. They landed in London after a three-game sweep over the Nationals, and were tasked with facing the National League-leading Phillies. While the Mets fell to the Phillies 7-2, and lost for the first time in six days, one...

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On Deck:

Game 2, and the finale of the London series takes place on Sunday.
The Mets will go with LHP Jose Quintana, who will match up against Phillies RHP Taijuan Walker.
The game starts at 10:10 a.m. EDT and will be televised nationally on ESPN.