Mets News and Morning Links - 9/16/2022

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Orel Hershiser and Desi Relaford.

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Box Score: Mets 7. Pittsburgh Pirates 1; 

From the Mets 7 Pirates 1 - Post Game Notes:

Mets: Reached the 90-win mark for the first time since they finished the 2015 season with a 90-72 record...Reached the 90-win mark in their 145th game, tied with the 2006 team for the second-fastest the club has reached the 90-win mark...The 1986 Mets reached 90 wins in 134 games.

• Ended a season-high four game home losing streak...Scored six runs during that streak, one fewer than their total in tonight's game...Ended a season-high-tying three game losing steak...Have 10 games with 15 or more strikeouts, tied with Atlanta for second in the majors.

Carlos Carrasco (W,15-6, 6.0 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 BB, 11 K): Struck out a season-high 11 batters, his most in a game since 9/20/2020...Was his second game with 10+ strikeouts this season and the 28th 10+ strikeout game of his career...Is 7-2 with a 2.12 ERA (14 ER/59.1 IP) over his last 11 starts...Has 15 wins, tied for fifth in the majors...Is the first Mets 15-game winner since Jacob deGrom in 2017.

Francisco Lindor (1-5, HR, 2 RBI, R): Set the record for most home runs hit by a Mets shortstop (24) with a two-run homer in the third...Has a career-high 94 RBI, sixth in the NL.

Daniel Vogelbach (2-2, 2B, 3 RBI): Put the Mets on the board with an two-run double in the first...Was his first extra-base hit and multi-RBI game in 16 games since he slugged a two-run homer on August 22 at NYY.

Jeff McNeil (2-5, 2B, 2 R): Is batting .385/.419/.544 with 18 doubles since July 30...Leads the majors in batting average among qualified players and is tied for first with Bo Bichette in doubles during that span.

Pete Alonso (2-3, RBI, R, BB): Has hit safely in nine straight games, batting .361 (13-36) during that span...Drove in a run after being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth.

Mark Vientos (1-3, RBI): Picked up his first career major league hit with a pinch-hit RBI single in the fourth.

Seth Lugo (1.0 IP, 3 K): Recorded his 500th career strikeout after striking out the side in the seventh.

MLB on YouTube; Game Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Post Game Reaction.

NY Post on YouTube: Post Game Reaction.

Mets.com:

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Metsmerized:

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Juan Soto Impresses in Mets Debut Despite Sour Ending

Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Opening Day Duel with Astros

Triple-A Syracuse Mets Announce 2025 Roster

Mets Bats Struggle in Opening Day Loss to Astros

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Amazing Avenue:

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What Clay Holmes threw in his Mets debut

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Can you guess this Mets left-hander in today’s in-5 trivia game?

Syracuse Mets announce Opening Day roster

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Faith and Fear in Flushing:

Faith and Fear in Flushing

Too Soon & Right On Time

Won and Still Not Done

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Mets360:

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Protected: 2025 Luigi Draft

We have officially moved to Substack

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Pete Alonso Gets One More Chance With Mets

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Mike's Mets:

Mike's Mets

Attempting a Comeback

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Mack's Mets:

Mack's Mets

In Focus - Clay Holmes

Tom Brennan: Yesterday’s Opener; and My Thoughts on the Long-Term Injured

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SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Here are 4 intriguing questions for the 2025 Mets

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Mets Opening Day ending nothing more than ultimate outlier for Juan Soto

Audacy: WFAN

Mar 28, 2:56pm

Ex-Mets player dies at 83

NJ.com

Mar 28, 2:36pm

BIG Mets Updates: Acuña IMPRESSES, Mets DFA Canario & Azocar, Holmes SHAKY Debut, Brazoban ELECTRIC

WardyNYM

Mar 28, 2:36pm

‘It just happens’: Mets’ $765 million star swings and misses in big spot

Empire Sports Media

Mar 28, 2:30pm

The Pursuit: A Deep Dive | David Stearns on Juan Soto’s Historic Contract | Presented by CohnReznick

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Mar 28, 2:20pm

Facing Mets, Astros' Christian Walker looks to stay healthy, make impact

Deadspin

Mar 28, 2:18pm

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Sports Illustrated

Mar 28, 2:13pm

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Mar 28, 2:09pm

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Mar 28, 2:06pm

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New York Post Sports

Mar 28, 2:04pm

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SB Nation: Amazin' Avenue

Mar 28, 1:58pm

Mets' Juan Soto, Astros' Josh Hader discuss epic game-ending strikeout

Yardbarker

Mar 28, 1:35pm

Austin Wells shines, Juan Soto comes up short | New York Sports Minute

New York Post

Mar 28, 1:29pm

Ideal Red Sox, Mets Trade Target Flashes Excellence In Opening Day Start

Newsweek

Mar 28, 1:19pm

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Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

Game Recap and Highlights: Butto pitchs well but Buffalo battles back to beat Syracuse, 12-7

Box Score: Buffalo Bisons 12 Syracuse Mets 7

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

Game Recap and Highlights: Ritter’s Double Completes Binghamton Comeback in Wild Win on Thursday Night

Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 10 Hartford Yard Goats 9

Brooklyn Cyclones:

9/15/2022 Playoff Box Score: Aberdeen IronBirds 6 Brooklyn Cyclones 1

Brooklyn Cyclones Pre-Game notes - 9/15/2022

St. Lucie Mets:

Game Recap and Highlights: St. Lucie Mets clip P.B. Cardinals, sweep FSL East Division Series

9/15/2022 Playoff Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 3 Palm Beach Cardinals 2

18 year old Joel Diaz retires the last 13 in relief to earn the 3-2 win as @stluciemets advances to the Florida State League Championship. #Mets #LGM @Mets #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @BTB_MikeII @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/4MjrTx4KxT

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 16, 2022

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MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

MLB News

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Late-game heroics, home run history and more facts from Opening Day

Watch LIVE: The Leadoff Spot on MLB Network

'Teoscar tax' pays off as Hernández, Ohtani come out swinging

Judge tugs at heartstrings with Opening Day gesture

Now available for 2025 season: At Bat Premium + MLB Network

Gore joins the legend Bob Gibson in Opening Day record books

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MLB Trade Rumors:

MLB Trade Rumors

The Opener: DFA Limbo, Flaherty, Sugano, Team Debuts

Offseason In Review: Athletics

Tommie Reynolds Passes Away

Players Currently In DFA Limbo

Cubs Outright Keegan Thompson

Orioles Outright Roansy Contreras

Dodgers Notes: Kopech, Hernandez, Betts

Astros Notes: Bregman, McCullers, Garcia, Walker

Sam Bachman Diagnosed With Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Red Sox, Garrett Crochet Expected To Table Extension Talks

Athletics Select Max Muncy

Dodgers Acquire Noah Davis From Red Sox

Mariners Re-Sign Drew Pomeranz To Minor League Deal

Guardians’ Tanner Bibee Scratched From Opening Day Start Due To Illness

Red Sox Place Liam Hendriks On 15-Day IL

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Yahoo Sports:

MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

Cubs at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for March 28

Braves at Padres prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 28

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ICYMI in Mets Land: All the buzz from a frustrating Opening Day loss in Houston

Shaikin: Jack Flaherty grateful for L.A. World Series moment even though it didn't last

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ESPN:

www.espn.com - MLB

The moves that sent shock waves through MLB

With game on line, Soto whiffs to end Mets debut

Harper's HR silences boos in Phillies' win vs. Nats

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CBS Sports:

CBSSports.com Headlines

Five free MLB prop bets for Friday, March 28: Juan Soto, Bryan Reynolds, Jack Flaherty predictions, more props

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred pushes Rays owner Stu Sternberg to reveal plans for team's future

Rays vs. Rockies prediction, odds, line, time: 2025 MLB picks, March 28 best bets from proven model

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FanGraphs:

FanGraphs Baseball

Matt Chapman Addresses His 2015 FanGraphs Scouting Report

MacKenzie Gore Kicked Major Butt on Opening Day

Two New Ballparks Enter the Villa

2025 FanGraphs Opening Day Chat

Excuse Me?! Our Bold Predictions for the 2025 Season

The Official (And Hopefully Not Too Regretful) 2025 ZiPS Projections

One More Look At the New Taijuan Walker

Triple Crown Winners and Cy Young Hopefuls Headline This Year’s Crop of Opening Day Starters

The FanGraphs 2025 Staff Predictions

FanGraphs Power Rankings: Opening Day 2025

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Braves.com:

Braves News

Pitcher's 'phenomenal' trip to Opening Day

Bullpen a blemish in opener, but time's on Braves' side

MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well

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Marlins.com:

Marlins News

Sandy sharp in return from TJ before Marlins' first Opening Day walk-off

Here's the Marlins' Opening Day roster 

MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well

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Phillies.com:

Phillies News

'Glad he's with us': Bohm keys Opening Day win after offseason trade rumors

New for 2025 -- PHILLIES.TV -- stream games in the Phillies territory

Here's a look at the Phillies' Opening Day roster

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Nationals.com:

Nationals News

Gore (13 K's!) joins legend in history-making Opening Day gem

Here's the breakdown of Nationals' Opening Day roster

MLB.TV is back for 2025 -- new local packages available as well

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Orel Hershiser (1958)
• Desi Relaford (1973)
• Chris Carter (1982)

Died on this date:

• Wayne Twitchell (2010)

Transactions:

New York Mets released Wayne Kirby on September 16, 1998.

New York Mets signed free agent Elvin Ramirez on September 16, 2004.

National Pastime.com:

1975	Mike Vail fails to break the major league rookie record for consecutive games with a hit shared by Richie Ashburn (1948, Phillies) and Alvin Dark (1948, Braves). The 23 year-old freshman left fielder has plenty of opportunities to hit safely in his 24th straight game, coming to the plate eight times in the Mets' 18-inning marathon with Montreal, a 4-3 victory over the Expos at Shea Stadium.
2007	David Wright, homering in the seventh inning of a 10-6 loss to Philadelphia at Shea Stadium, becomes the 30th member of the 30-30 club. Returning to the dugout, the Mets third baseman is greeted by hitting coach Howard Johnson, who along with Darryl Strawberry are the other Metropolitans to have also stolen thirty bases and hit 30 homers in the same season.

Baseball Reference:

1966 - The Mets (5) and Giants (3) tie a major-league record by using eight pinch hitters in the 9th inning as the Mets win, 5 - 4. Willie McCovey hits a 500-foot home run, judged the longest ever at Candlestick Park.

1971: At New York, lefty Juan Pizarro shuts out the Mets and Tom Seaver, 1 - 0. Pizarro does it all, clubbing a solo homer to win his own game. It's Pizarro's second shutout in a row and Seaver's first loss after seven straight wins. Tom's last loss was August 1st, also to Pizarro.

1996: In their 5 - 2 loss to the Braves, Mets OF Lance Johnson hits his 20th triple. He's the first National Leaguer to reach that plateau since Willie Mays in 1957.

Centerfield Maz:

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BEFORE the BUMS 11/2/1890: Brooklyn Bridegrooms Bow to Picked Nine in Benefit Game for Charles Ebbets

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