Mets News and Morning Links - 6/23/2022

 

Good Morning.  Mets lose 5-3 to Astros as Carlos Carrasco exits with back tightness, Mets minor league teams all fall, James McCann goes 2 for 4 in rehab game.

Section Links: Mets Links, Minor League Links, MLB Links, and This Day in Mets History. 

Mets Links: 

Box Score: Astros 5 Mets 3; Mets @ Astros Complete Pre-Game Notes;

Mets360:

• Brian Joura - Gut Reaction: Astros 5, Mets 3 (6/22/22) "For the second straight game, the Mets fell behind early. For the second straight time they loaded the bases with a chance to get right back in there. And once again they failed to cash in, with Eduardo Escobar in the middle of fruitless ABs both times. The end result Wednesday was a 5-3 loss to the Astros."

Metstradamus: The Path To Glory Is Paved In High Fastballs And Lower Back Tightness. "Carrasco gave up bullet after bullet in the first inning after leading off his day with a walk to Jose Altuve. Michael Brantley hit the top of the wall to bring home Altuve, and then bombs to Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez made it 4-0 before Cookie even got an out."

SNY on YouTube: Mets Vs. Astros Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Carrasco Post Game reaction.

Mets.com:

Carrasco is latest starter to catch injury bug

Game Story: Nimmo drives in run, scores ▶️

NY Post:

• Mets’ resiliency is about to get tested again
• Max Scherzer may return to Mets’ rotation for start on Sunday
• Mets can’t climb out of early hole in loss to Astros after Carlos Carrasco injury

SNY.TV:

• Carlos Carrasco on leaving game with lower back issue: 'I couldn't finish my delivery' | Mets Post Game;
• Mets takeaways from 5-3 loss to Astros, including Carlos Carrasco's early exit
• Mets' Carlos Carrasco exits Wednesday's game vs. Astros with apparent injury
• Dom Smith talks being back with Mets after Triple-A stint: 'I'll help this team win ballgames'

Amazing Avenue:

• Astros 5, Mets 2 - Mets drop 2-game series to the Astros

Metsmerized:

• Carlos Carrasco Leaves With Injury in 5-3 Loss to Astros
• Carlos Carrasco Departs Start with Lower Back Tightness
• Mets Not Ruling Out Max Scherzer From Starting Sunday

Mack's Mets:

• Tom Brennan - Mets Minors Guys Who've Astounded Me This Year

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse loses 4-2 pitchers duel
• Box Score: Rochester Red Wings 4 Syracuse 2
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 6/22/2022

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap: Binghamton loses fight to Phils 9-3
• 6/22/2022 Box Score: Reading Fightin Phils 9 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3; James McCann C 2 for 4, 1 K; Ronny Mauricio SS 0 for 4, 3 Ks; Brett Baty 3B 1 for 3, 1 run scored, 1 walk, 1 K; Francisco Alvarez DH 0 for 2, 2 walks; 
• 6/22/2022: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Pre-Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• MiLB.com/Brooklyn: McGarry Puts the K in Brooklyn as Cyclones Fall 5-3. "Griff McGarry was the story of the game as the righthander struck out 13 Cyclones over his 5.1 innings on the mound – including eight in a row at one point. Brooklyn batters struck out 16 times overall."
• Box Score: Jersey Shore Blue Claws 5 Brooklyn Cyclones 3;
• Brooklyn Cyclone Pre-Game Notes - 6/22/2022;

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap and Highlights: P.B. Cardinals Rally in 8th, Beat St. Lucie Mets 4-2;
• 6/22/2022 Box Score: Palm Beach Cardinals 4 St. Lucie Mets 2;

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

MLB.com Highlights:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

SportSyper Links from Around the Majors with Mets News:

Recap: Braves win a wild one with late inning comeback, beat Giants 4-3

SB Nation: Talking Chop

Jun 23, 3:03am

Hays hits for cycle to help Orioles beat Nationals 7-0

The Washington Times

Jun 23, 3:58am

Rangers beat Phillies for 9th time in row with 4-2 victory

Delco Times

Jun 23, 8:43am

COL 4, MIA 7; Marlins All-Star candidates shine bright under open roof

SB Nation: Fish Stripes

Jun 23, 4:06am

Game Highlights: 7-Run 2nd Inning Propels Cubs Win vs. Pirates | 6/22/22

YouTube: Chicago Cubs Videos

Jun 23, 4:04am

Lauer gives up a pair of home runs as the Brewers lose to Cardinals, 5-4

SB Nation: Brew Crew Ball

Jun 23, 4:24am

Freddie Freeman's bat stays hot as Dodgers beat Reds 8-4

Los Angeles Times

Jun 23, 4:40am

Padres Sweep Diamondbacks, San Diego Beats Arizona 10-4 To Stay Hot

NBC Sandiego

Jun 23, 12:58am

MLB.com:

• Historic 2-game Sho: 8 RBIs, new-high 13 K's!
• The Yankees' path to the all-time wins record
• Judge clears catwalk, joins Babe with multi-HR pace
• 696 games later, he gets his 1st at-bat, and well ...
• Power of youth: Guardians claim sole possession of AL Central
• Hays gets MLB's 3rd June cycle: 'Epic game'
• Braves pick up stellar Morton with walk-off win
• Who could be on the move -- and where -- at the Deadline?
• Mock draft: Prep trio kicks off first day of picks

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Angels Option Reid Detmers
• Chris Mazza Elects Free Agency
• Nationals Sign John Nogowski To Minor League Deal
• Yankees Re-Sign Ryan Weber To Minor League Deal
• Lorenzo Cain Clears Release Waivers
• Mariners, Jacob Barnes Agree To Minor League Deal
• Mariners Release Sergio Romo, Joey Gerber
• Dodgers Select Stefen Romero
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Latest On Manuel Margot
• Pirates Designate Heath Hembree For Assignment
• Outrights: Lowther, Katoh
• Drew Hutchison Elects Free Agency
• Max Fried Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Braves
• Marlins Win Arbitration Hearing Against Jacob Stallings

Yahoo Sports:

• Baseball's not-so-short shortstop unicorn
• Shohei Ohtani K's 13 | FastCast
• Royals vs. Angels Highlights
• Athletics' Paul Blackburn can't find rhythm against 'locked in' Mariners
• Cubs' Jason Heyward: 'not taking anything for granted' as critics howl
• Shohei Ohtani strikes out a career-high 13 batters in Angels' win over Royals
• Nationals vs. Orioles Highlights
• David MacKinnon's first MLB hit
• Giants vs. Braves Highlights
• Freddie Freeman's bat stays hot as Dodgers beat Reds 8-4

ESPN:

• Orioles' Hays needs just six innings to hit for cycle
• Angels' Ohtani strikes out career-best 13 batters
• Astros' Siri deletes tweet day after admiring HR

CBS Sports:

• Astros vs. Yankees: Four things to know, prediction, how to watch as AL powerhouses meet in New York
• Angels' Shohei Ohtani accomplishes historic two-way feat, strikes out career-high 13 batters vs. Royals
• Orioles' Austin Hays records fourth cycle of MLB season in rain-shortened game vs. Nationals

FanGraphs:

• Tampa Bay’s Offensive Depth Is Put to the Test
• Wednesday Prospect Notes: A Pass at the Scottsdale-based Orgs
• What Is It Like to Work With Miguel Cabrera, Albert Pujols, and Joey Votto?
• Who is the AL’s Most Irreplaceable Player in 2022?

FOX Sports:

• Shohei Ohtani strikes out 13 Royals in Angels 5-0 win.
• Austin Hays hits for MLB's 3rd cycle this month in Orioles 7-0 win
• Aaron Judge launches his 26th and 27th home runs of the season in the Yankees 5-4 win over the Rays
• Braves score three runs in the ninth inning to walk-off the Giants

Braves.com:

• Braves pick up stellar Morton with walk-off win
• Game Story: Braves rally in 3-run 9th ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Matzek, Rosario nearing rehab

Marlins.com:

• Cooper finds it best to stay fresh in DH role
• Game Story: Marlins roll with trio of HRs ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Cabrera's rehab assignment delayed

Phillies.com:

• Phils know slumps will end: 'Every storm only has so much rain'
• Game Story: Schwarber cranks 427-ft HR ▶️
• The deeper meaning behind Phils' dapper plane attire

Nationals.com:

• Corbin confident in stuff despite loss to O's
• Game Story: Nats drop finale in Baltimore ▶️
• 11 highlights from retiring No. 11
• Injuries & Roster Moves: Trio of relievers progressing

Some of today's MLB Games of note: 

Rockies (30-39) @ Marlins (31-36), 12:10 pm

MIA: Braxton Garrett (#60, 24, LHP, 1-2, 4.85)
COL: Kyle Freeland (#21, 29, LHP, 3-5, 4.46)

Giants (38-30) @ Braves (40-30), 12:20 pm

ATL: Kyle Wright (#30, 26, RHP, 7-4, 2.94)
SFG: Alex Wood (#57, 31, LHP, 5-5, 4.32)

Phillies (36-34) @ Padres (44-27), 9:40 pm

SDP: Joe Musgrove (#44, 29, RHP, 8-0, 1.59)
PHI: Ranger Suarez (#55, 26, LHP, 5-4, 4.43)

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• George Weiss (1895)
• Hensley Meulens (1967)
• Juan Castillo (1970)

Died on this date:

• Marv Throneberry (1994)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Jerry Morales on June 23, 1966.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Hansel Robles of the New York Mets on waivers on June 23, 2018.

NationalPastime.com: 

 

1963	After taking Phillies right-hander Dallas Green deep, Jimmy Piersall runs around the bases in the correct order, but backward, to celebrate his 100th career home run. The Mets' outfielder, who thought of the stunt after being disappointed by the lack of attention Duke Snider's 400th round-tripper received, will be released two days later by manager Casey Stengel.
2006	The Mets, defeating the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, 6-1, set a club record, winning their ninth straight decision on the road. The team had won their eight decisions on a ten-game road trip, including stops in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Philadelphia.

 

2008

In an interleague contest against the Mets at Shea Stadium, Mariners' right-hander Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the franchise to hit a home run. The round-tripper, which comes off fellow Venezuela ace Johan Santana, is also the first grand slam hit by an American League pitcher since Steve Dunning of the Indians homered off A's moundsman Diego Segui in 1971.

 

Baseball Reference:

2000: The Mets roll over the Pirates, 12 - 2, scoring nine runs in the 3rd inning.

2019: Tensions boil over in the clubhouse of the struggling Mets after a 5 - 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field as manager Mickey Callaway accuses Newsday beat reporter Tim Healey of antagonizing people. The exchange quickly degenerates as P Jason Vargas also gets involved and threatens to knock out the journalist while Callaway shouts for him to leave the clubhouse, using choice profanities.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (2000): Mets Batter Pirates With a Nine Run Third Inning
• Remembering Mets History: (1963) Jimmy Piersall Rounds The Bases Backwards
• Mike Bruhert: Gil Hodges Son-In-Law & Former Fordham U Pitching Coach (1978)

Brooklyn Trolley Blogger:

• BEFORE the BUMS 6/23/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Cleveland Spiders

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