NY Mets --- July 2023

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7/1 & 2
SF Giants @ NY Mets
(the 2nd & 3rd games of the 3 game series)
(1st game was on Friday 6/30)


The series with the Giants continues Saturday afternoon with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.
Justin Verlander (2-4, 4.10 ERA) will take the mound for the Mets after going five scoreless innings against the Brewers in his last start.
Anthony DeSclafani (4-7, 4.29 ERA) gets the start for SF.

 

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7 bold predictions for July

Just remember that you heard it here first. Right here, in this very space, one month ago, I told you that the Reds had a date with first place. Lo and behold, behind the electric Elly De La Cruz, the return of Joey Votto and me -- a blind squirrel

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1. There will be a Metsurrection!
This prediction makes no sense.

The Mets do not look like a good team right now. They are old. They have depth issues. Their defense is making basic blunders on the regular. Their July schedule begins with the Giants, D-backs, Padres and Dodgers. And with a $350 million payroll, taking on salary to augment this dud of a club at the Trade Deadline would seem an outrageous monetary move, even by Steve Cohen standards.

All of which is why, somehow, the Mets will pull themselves up off the mat midsummer. Don’t ask me how it happens, because I don’t actually believe it happens. Maybe it’s as simple as José Quintana joining a rotation that finds its form and points the way. I don’t know.
All I know is that baseball will make a mockery of our convictions. And I am so strong in my conviction that the Mets are D.O.A. that it’s a veritable certainty they’ll resuscitate themselves and get into the NL playoff picture. Book it.

 

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Mets Saturday Lineup vs Giants

 

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Mets take the middle game 4-1
Verlander goes 7 strong.

The Wrap & Recap...

Three Homers, Verlander Lead Mets To 4-1 Win - Metsmerized Online

June was a forgettable month for the Mets. After not collecting a single series win, the Mets looked to turn the page and start the month of July on the right foot with a win. They opened the month with game two of their series against former teammates J.D. Davis and Michael Conforto, and the San

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Verlander cruises as the Mets beat the Giants

JV goes deep into the game and the Mets hit three home runs in the third to seal the win

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MLB Gameday: Giants 1, Mets 4 Final Score (07/01/2023)

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Verlander 'phenomenal' as Mets slug trio of HRs

NEW YORK -- The month of June was a rough one for the Mets, and after going 7-19, New York is hoping July has better things in store. The Mets were able to get off to a good start on the first day of the month by breaking their three-game

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Ex-Met Conforto emotional in Citi Field return

This story was excerpted from Maria Guardado’s Giants Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. NEW YORK -- Giants outfielder Michael Conforto took a ride through his old Upper East Side neighborhood on Friday morning, though the...

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Mets 'hoping to build' on winning start to July

The New York Mets opened July with a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants after going 6-19 in their previous 25 games.

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Giants 1-4 Mets (Jul 1, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 1, 2023 on ESPN.

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Giants 1-4 Mets (Jul 1, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 1, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Giants @ Mets

Giants @ Mets Jul. 01, 2023

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Up next...

Mets LHP David Peterson (2-6, 6.98 ERA) makes his second start for New York since a six-week demotion to the minors. Peterson pitched six shutout innings Tuesday to beat Milwaukee in his return from Triple-A Syracuse.
Giants: RHP Ross Stripling (0-2, 6.89 ERA) makes his first start since May 17. He went on the IL with a back strain, was activated June 25 and had a three-inning relief outing three days later at Toronto.

 

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Mets 'hoping to build' on winning start to July

The New York Mets opened July with a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants after going 6-19 in their previous 25 games.

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Taking A Look At José Quintana’s Rehab Performances - Metsmerized Online

José Quintana is on the brink of a return to the big leagues, as the New York Mets look for any positives during such a difficult stretch. The left-hander has yet to pitch this season after undergoing bone-graft surgery in March, but his 2023 debut could be in the near future. Quintana threw 64...

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Paul Gervase Continues To Make Noise Within The Organization - Metsmerized Online

Blade Tidwell rightfully got a lot of the attention in Brooklyn's (High-A) 5-1 win on Friday. He threw seven innings of three-hit ball allowing only one run to go along with 11 strikeouts. However, the individual who followed him on the mound needs to start getting more attention within the New...

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2023 Mets Trade Deadline: A Steve Cohen Approach - Metsmerized Online

It’s a position nobody in baseball thought the Mets would find themselves in: wondering if they will be buyers or sellers come the August 1 trade deadline. While the season has not gone according to plan, there have been moments and streaks of hope. The key word is streaks. Never getting into a...

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Mets Sunday Night Lineup vs Giants

 

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The Wrap & Recap...

Mets Beat Giants 8-4, Win First Series In A Month - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants, 8-4, on Sunday and have won their first series in a month. The last time the Mets took a series was against the Philadelphia Phillies spanning May 30 through June 1. This is also the first time since mid-June that the Mets have won...

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Holy shit, the Mets won a series

It’s true.

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MLB Gameday: Giants 4, Mets 8 Final Score (07/02/2023)

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All-Star Alonso set to go for 3rd HR Derby crown

NEW YORK -- Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is one of the premier sluggers in the Major Leagues. In fact, entering Sunday’s action against the Giants, Alonso was tied for third in the Major Leagues in home runs (24) and tied for first on the team in RBIs (55).

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Giants 4-8 Mets (Jul 2, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 2, 2023 on ESPN.

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Giants 4-8 Mets (Jul 2, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the San Francisco Giants vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 2, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Giants @ Mets

Giants @ Mets Jul. 02, 2023

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Up Next...

The Mets (38-46) travel out to the West Coast one last time before the All-Star Break as they head to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks for a 3 game series beginning on Tuesday.
RHP Kodai Senga ( 6-5, 3.52 ERA ) will take the mound for the Mets against RHP Zach Davies ( 1-4, 6.55) for Arizona.

 

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Mets eat Flexen's $3.9M to get M's reliever Gott

The Mets acquired right-handers Trevor Gott and Chris Flexen in exchange for lefty Zach Muckenhirn on Monday. The Mets then designated Flexen for assignment.

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Mets get Trevor Gott, Chris Flexen in trade with Mariners

The team sent Zach Muckenhirn to Seattle in return, and the team plans to DFA Flexen.

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7/4-6
Mets @ Diamondbacks

Mets vs. Diamondbacks (Jul 4, 2023) Pregame - ESPN

Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game to be played on July 4, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets vs. Diamondbacks (Jul 4, 2023) Live Score - ESPN

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

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Series Preview: Mets Face First-Place Diamondbacks - Metsmerized Online

After an encouraging weekend series against the Giants where they won two out of three games, the New York Mets (38-46) are headed to Chase Field for three games with the National League West Division powerhouse Arizona Diamondbacks (50-35). Over the weekend, the Diamondbacks also took care of...

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DJ Stewart Activated; Brigham, Mendick Optioned - Metsmerized Online

The Mets announced Tuesday they've activated reliever Trevor Gott and 1B/OF DJ Stewart the the major-league roster. In their place, reliever Jeff Brigham and infielder Danny Mendick were optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. To make room for Stewart on the 40-man roster, Denyi Reyes was designated for...

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Digging Deeper On Trevor Gott, the Mets’ New Reliever - Metsmerized Online

On Monday, the Mets acquired relief pitcher Trevor Gott and starting pitcher Chris Flexen in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Zach Muckenhirn. Andy Martino subsequently reported that the team intends to designate former Mets' pitcher Flexen for assignment after agreeing to take on a $4...

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How Far Have the Mets Fallen? Look At Their World Series Odds - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets came into the 2023 season as one of the favorites to win the World Series, and that was reflected in the betting odds. According to BetMGM, Francisco Lindor and the Mets opened at +1100 to be crowned champions, the sixth shortest odds. The Los Angeles Dodgers were valued at...

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Mets Tuesday Lineup @ Arizona

 

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The Wrap & Recap...

Mets Slug Three Homers In 8-5 Win Over D’backs - Metsmerized Online

June is officially in the rearview mirror, and the Mets aren't looking back. After securing their first series win in over a month against the Giants on July 2, the New York Mets defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-5 on Tuesday. Both teams exchanged fireworks on the Fourth of July, clobbering...

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Alvarez blasts Mets' longest homer of '23 to win game

PHOENIX -- Francisco Alvarez is no stranger to long home runs. As a prospect, some scouts tagged Alvarez with 70-grade power, close to the highest number available on the traditional 20-80 scale. During his days playing for High-A Brooklyn at Coney Island, Alvarez claims to have hit one into the

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MLB Gameday: Mets 8, D-backs 5 Final Score (07/04/2023)

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Mets slug their way to third win in a row

Snakebitten no more, the Mets get their first three game win streak since the start of June.

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Mets 8-5 Diamondbacks (Jul 4, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 4, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets 8-5 Diamondbacks (Jul 4, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 4, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Mets @ Diamondbacks

Mets @ Diamondbacks Jul. 04, 2023

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Up Next...

Mets RHP Kodai Senga who had his scheduled start pushed back a day (6-5, 3.53 ERA) faces Diamondbacks LHP Tommy Henry (5-1, 4.08) in the middle game of the series on Wednesday night.

 

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Francisco Álvarez Delivers in the Big Moment - Metsmerized Online

Francisco Álvarez was left searching for answers after finishing the month of June with a .151 batting average, a .534 OPS and 22 strikeouts. The flip to a new month has allowed the young catcher to regain some of the power he showed earlier this season, as he has hit a home run in two

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Starling Marte’s Big Game Could Be Sign of Things to Come - Metsmerized Online

It’s no secret that Starling Marte has taken a step back in 2023. But, when the Mets needed him on Tuesday, the 34-year-old outfielder came through; a far cry from when he failed to produce in last Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee. In New York’s 8-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Fourth...

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Mets Minors Recap: Jordan Has Three-Hit Night, Vientos, Mauricio Blast Homers - Metsmerized Online

TRIPLE-A Worcester Red Sox (42-39) 8, Syracuse Mets (34-46) 5 BOX SCORE LF Ronny Mauricio 1-for-4, R, HR (12), 2 RBI (47), .857 OPS 3B Mark Vientos 1-for-4, R, HR (16), 3 RBI (46), 1.039 OPS 1B Luke Voit 1-for-4, 2B, .994 OPS The Syracuse Mets' offense was quieted Tuesday night by Worcester Red Sox

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Mets Wednesday Lineup @ Arizona

 

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Desert Books!





Mets take the middle game in dramatic fashion...2-1.
Alvarez launched a game tying 2 out, 3-2 count HR in the 9th.
Baty then singled before Canha tripled him in for the lead.
Senga went 8 solid..had 12 K's..only allowing 1 run.
Robertson tossed a 1-2-3 9th for the save.


The Wrap & Recap...

Álvarez's Homer Leads Mets Comeback 2-1 Win Over D'Backs - Metsmerized Online

The Mets looked to win their fourth game in a row on Wednesday night in Arizona when they took on the Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series at Chase Field. The game was a pitching duel between Kodai Senga and Tommy Henry, and Senga was on his way to a tough-luck loss after...

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Mets hope Alvarez's late-game 'theatrics' help turn the tide

PHOENIX -- Francisco Alvarez spun in a half circle, turning to face the visiting dugout at Chase Field, where his teammates had already spilled onto the field. Alvarez screamed, pounded his chest with his fist, then raised both arms to flex his biceps. The rest of the Mets roared their

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MLB Gameday: Mets 2, D-backs 1 Final Score (07/05/2023)

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Ghosts > Snakes

The Mets staged a late comeback to take their fourth win in a row.

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Mets 2-1 Diamondbacks (Jul 5, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 5, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets 2-1 Diamondbacks (Jul 5, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from July 5, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Mets @ Diamondbacks

Mets @ Diamondbacks Jul. 05, 2023

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On The Run...

Tommy Pham and Starling Marte executed a double steal in the fourth inning, giving New York 69 stolen bases in 76 attempts (91%). That's the top success rate in the major leagues.

Up Next...

New York’s Carlos Carrasco (2-3, 5.93) and Arizona’s Ryne Nelson (5-4, 4.68), both right-handers, are scheduled to pitch Thursday in the series finale.

 

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Maybe we just play all of our games out west from now on?

 

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Ya just gotta love Gary's enthusiasm...because it's awesome...

 

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Mets Thursday Lineup @ Arizona

 

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