NY Mets -- July 2022

[Nasty_Magician]

We just gave up a good relief pitcher..but got a decent bat in return.....hope it pans out.

Yeah he's one otthe few decent options we had. Also really hope this isn't our big bat acquisition.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

The Padres seem to have our number, so that's not good.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Well that totally sucked.
Mets looked like crap tonight..losing 4 -1.
Max deserved better. Buck made some head scratching moves.
Became worse when the game in Atlanta went final. Braves beat the Angels 8-1.
We've really gotta start turning things up a notch or more with the Dog Days just around the corner.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

The Padres seem to have our number, so that's not good.

Not good at all...we could be facing them again in the postseason.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets drop the 2nd half opener...and lose ground in the division.

SD 4 - NYM 1

Padres take their measure vs. NL contender

NEW YORK -- The Padres wouldn't mind another cross-country flight to New York City later this year. Perhaps when the weather's a bit cooler than the upper-90s heat in Queens this weekend. Say… early to mid-October? If, indeed, their series this weekend against the Mets is a playoff preview, the

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Padres 4-1 Mets (Jul 22, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 22, 2022 on ESPN.

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PITCHING ROYALTY...

Scherzer went six innings and had eight strikeouts, passing St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson for 15th place on the career list with 3,118.

"That was my dad's favorite pitcher. I'm definitely going to give that ball to him," said Scherzer, who was born in St. Louis. "For me as a kid growing up, he was one of my idols. I did book reports on him left and right. So, I know so much of his career and what he meant to the St. Louis Cardinals organization and obviously meant to my dad, and to me. So passing him, that's a huge thing for me personally."


Trainer's Room...

Mets RHP Jacob deGrom will make at least one more minor league rehab start next week before rejoining the rotation. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has been sidelined all season by a stress reaction in his right scapula and hasn't pitched in the majors since July 7, 2021.
RHP Trevor May, out since May 3 because of right triceps inflammation, plans to throw and work out Sunday at Citi Field along with deGrom. May could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week.

C Tomás Nido (bruised left hand) was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the sixth. X-rays were negative.
RHP Taijuan Walker had his right knee and right shoulder examined during the All-Star break. Everything checked out fine and he's scheduled to start Tuesday night against the Yankees.
First base coach Wayne Kirby is away from the team after having prostate surgery during the All-Star break.


Up Next...

Chris Bassitt (7-6, 3.79), who was tagged for seven runs and eight hits over 3 1/3 innings June 8 in San Diego will start the middle game of the series for NY on Saturday night...and will be facing Padres LHP Blake Snell (1-5, 5.22 ERA)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets get catcher Perez from Pirates for cash

The Mets have acquired catcher Michael Perez from Pittsburgh in return for cash, the second day in a row New York made a trade with the Pirates.

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Mets infielder Travis Blankenhorn was designated for assignment to make room for Perez. Blankenhorn was selected from Triple-A Syracuse and started at DH on Friday night in a 4-1 loss to San Diego.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets Saturday Night Lineup vs San Diego (Snell)

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

So Bassit got screwed on strike 3 to Machado, and then the next pitch is a two-run homer

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So Bassit got screwed on strike 3 to Machado, and then the next pitch is a two-run homer

Still doesn't excuse these non-existent bats. This has been a solid 6 weeks of no shows with the hitting.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Still doesn't excuse these non-existent bats. This has been a solid 6 weeks of no shows with the hitting.

Yeah, guess they'll be in second place after tomorrow. But hey, they picked up Vogelbach!!!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets lose the middle game 2-1.
Division lead all but gone.
Tailspin in progress?
Offense is M.I.A.

Mets’ Offensive Woes Continue in 2-1 Loss to Padres - Metsmerized Online

Another lifeless performance from the offense doomed the New York Mets (58-37) in a 2-1 defeat to the San Diego Padres (54-42) on Saturday night. The Mets were unable to provide any run support for Chris Bassitt, who was fantastic through seven strong innings, and the team has dropped three...

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MLB Gameday: Padres 2, Mets 1 Final Score (07/23/2022)

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Padres 2-1 Mets (Jul 23, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Diego Padres vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 23, 2022 on ESPN.

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Up Next...

Mets will try to avert a sweep with RHP Carlos Carrasco (10-4, 4.27) starting the series finale on Sunday.
He'll face off against Padres RHP Joe Musgrove (8-2, 2.42 ERA)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Bassitt..positivity.

Playoff pitching? Mets have it ... and see it

NEW YORK -- These are playoff-caliber starting pitching matchups. And the Mets have lost both. Max Scherzer vs. Yu Darvish and Chris Bassitt vs. Blake Snell, the two pitchers' duels the Mets have opened the second half with, are the type of games you might see in October. They're the

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Soto...

If Soto is traded, who might be positioned to land him?

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest news and rumors surrounding Padres outfielder Juan Soto.

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Gil Hodges.

Gil Hodges Has Always Belonged in the Hall of Fame - Metsmerized Online

Please note, this article was originally written, produced, and posted on December 2nd, 2021 after it was announced he was being inducted. You can sum up a large part of Gil Hodges’ Hall of Fame case with an argument that didn’t happen. It was the bottom of the sixth inning of game five of the

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Gil Hodges takes his rightful place in Hall

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- When Irene Hodges was a little girl, she asked her father, “Do you think you will ever make it into the Hall of Fame?” Gil Hodges’ response? “No. Never.” Irene was baffled by her father’s answer. She saw something different and told him how great he was

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Final: Angels 9 - Braves 1



Mets Sunday Lineup vs Padres (Musgrove)

New DH batting 6th.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets win 8-5 to salvage the series..to increase their small division lead.


The Wrap/Recap....

Polar Bear shakes Mets' bats out of hibernation

NEW YORK – For the Mets' first 23 innings out of the All-Star break, the National League East leaders searched fruitlessly for the big hit. Pete Alonso \-\- who else? -- finally delivered it. And then some. Alonso crushed a go-ahead three-run homer 425 feet to left-center-field off Joe Musgrove

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Mets’ Offense Awakes in 8-5 Victory Over San Diego - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (59-37) entered Sunday night's nationally-televised finale at Citi Field looking to avoid a sweep. Against the San Diego Padres (54-43), the Mets' bats awoke and New York triumphed to a 8-5 victory. This, specifically led by a big three-run home run via Pete Alonso, as well as...

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Mets 8-5 Padres (Jul 24, 2022) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres MLB game from July 24, 2022 on ESPN.

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The Box....

MLB Gameday: Padres 5, Mets 8 Final Score (07/24/2022)

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The Vids....

MLB Gameday: Padres 5, Mets 8 Final Score (07/24/2022)

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Up Next....
Mets are off Monday and will begin a short 2 game Inter-league/Subway series on Tuesday against The Yankees in Queens.
RHP Taijuan Walker (7-2, 2.55) is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA in his last seven starts.
He'll go against Yankee LHP Jordan Montgomery (3-2, 3.24).

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Glad to avoid the sweep but even the win highlighted our dire need for bullpen help. We also still desperately need a big bat.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

On the plus side, this is without Jake

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Glad to avoid the sweep but even the win highlighted our dire need for bullpen help. We also still desperately need a big bat.

Rumor Roundup: Mets Eyeing Big Bats - Metsmerized Online

The trade deadline is a little over a week away. Let's round up the latest Mets trade front news. Juan Soto On Sunday, the New York Post polled a plethora of league executives and asked where Juan Soto could land. The heavy favorite answer was the St. Louis Cardinals. C.J. Cron The Mets looked into

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I'd be on board with bringing Aaron back into the... Loup.....

MMO Trade Profile: Aaron Loup - Metsmerized Online

Position: LHP Age: 12/19/1987 (34) Stats: 38 G, 0-3, 4.13 ERA, 0 SV, 38 K, 1.316 WHIP, 32.2 IP Rundown Aaron Loup enjoyed an excellent for the New York Mets after signing a one-year deal on January 27th, 2021. He is familiar with Queens and has experienced success for the club. Last season, Loup...

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

JAKE!....
Hope to get him back on the big club soon after....

Jacob DeGrom Starting Wednesday in Syracuse - Metsmerized Online

Jacob deGrom will make one more start with the Syracuse Mets. He’ll pitch for the Mets Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. Finishing up his rehab appearances this will be deGrom’s second start in the upper-most level of the minors. Last time out, deGrom threw a simulated game on Thursday where he...

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