Mets News and Morning Links - 4/7/2023

 

Good Morning.  Omar Narváez to the IL, Vientos and Maurico go deep in Syracuse win, and Binghamton starts season with a loss.  

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Today's Game: Marlins (3-4) @ Mets (3-4), 1:10 pm

NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 27, RHP, 1-0, 3.60)
MIA: Edward Cabrera (#27, 25, RHP, 0-0, 4.50)

Mets Roster Moves: Omar Narváez to the IL, Mets claim RHP Edwin Uceta:

• The New York Mets announced via Twitter that "Omar Narváez underwent imaging this morning that revealed a medium to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be placed on the Injured List. A typical return to play for this type of injury is 8-9 weeks."
• The New York Mets also announced via Twitter: "We've claimed RHP Edwin Uceta from Pittsburgh and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. In addition, we've transferred RHP Sam Coonrod to the 60-Day IL."

The Mets announced a multi-year partnership with New York-Presbyterian. "As a symbol of the integrated partnership, a NewYork-Presbyterian patch will be featured on the Mets uniforms, the first jersey patch partnership in the team's 61-year history."

We are excited to show off our Amazin' partnership with @nyphospital. pic.twitter.com/fnpAdSMwH5

— New York Mets (@Mets) April 6, 2023

"They better let him play and they better let him play every day"@jerryblevins, @AnthonyDiComo, @LauraAlbanese and @sal_licata discuss how the Mets should handle Francisco Álvarez's playing time and what challenges he could face: https://t.co/Vj5tdUALER

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/2NXC75UTOD

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 6, 2023

NY Post:

• Mets to debut first corporate jersey patch at home opener
• Mets one of many teams to miss out on Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell
• SNY announcers forced laughter hurting Mets’ broadcasts
• Mets’ older pitching staff may be impacted more by pitch clock

Mets.com:

• Mets set to recall top prospect Francisco Álvarez (source)
• Injuries & Moves: Narváez (calf) out several weeks

Metsmerized:

• Six Mets Headline Baseball America’s Top-100 Prospect Rankings
• Mets’ Prospect Groups to Watch in 2023
• MMO Exclusive: Thomas Ian Nicholas Talks 30th Anniversary of “Rookie of the Year”
• Omar Narváez Lands on IL, Francisco Álvarez Joining Mets
• Where MMO’s Top 30 Prospects Are to Start 2023 Season
• 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Problems Brewing to Surface

Amazing Avenue:

• Omar Narváez placed on the injured list, Francisco Álvarez called up

Mets360:

• The Mets’ low strikeout/high ground ball offense has been a disappointment - Brian Joura once again does a great analysis noting: "As a team, they have a 15.9 K%, which is the lowest mark in MLB. But if all they’re doing is trading strikeouts for weak ground ball outs – is that a good thing?" (Subscription required).
• Omar Narvaez heads to the IL and Francisco Alvarez heads to Queens
• The Mets’ starting pitcher depth gets tested early

Mets Daddy:

• Buck Showalter Messed Up Badly - MD says Buck made a mistake having Adam Ottavino pitch the 9th on Wednesday when the Brewers had lefties coming up.

Mack's Mets:

• Mets aren’t hitting for enough extra-base power
• Mets Top Prospect Brett Baty Day-to-Day with Thumb Inflammation
• Paul Articulates – AA Ponies rumble into Binghamton
• Tom Brennan - Mets' Majors and Minors Observations

Mets Junkies

• Mets claim Bullpen Depth "With injuries hitting pitchers like Edwin Diaz, and even relievers like Sam Coonrod, Bryce Montes de Oca, Jeff Brigham, Tommy Hunter, and Stephen Ridings, this is a move that just had to happen."

kinerskorner.com

• Two Guys Talking Mets: Is it time to panic after 7 games?

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Vientos and Mauricio homer, Dibrell tosses gem as Syracuse Mets win 6-1
• 4/6/2023 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 6 Rochester Red Wings 1 Danny Mendick DH 1 for 4, double 3 RBIs, 3 Ks; Mark Vientos 3B 3 for 3, HR(2), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 walk - hitting .364 with a 1.163 OPS; Ronny Mauricio SS 2 for 4, HR (3), 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 K - hitting .385 with a 1.253 OPS;  Tanner Murphy RF 2 for 4, double. 1 run scored; Tony Dibrell (W,1-1) 5 innings, 1 run - earned, 2 hits, 1 HR, 2 Ks; 
• Herm Card - Syracuse Mets Photos from yesterday's game - 4/5/202

Today's Game: "Game four of the six-game series is set for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. Left-hander Joey Lucchesi is scheduled to start for the Mets, opposed by right-hander Joan Adon for the Red Wings."

Mark Vientos goes deep - a 2 run HR 110 off the bat and over 400 feet deep #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @TimothyRRyder pic.twitter.com/dqJdzaYADq

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2023

Tony Dibrell goes 5 innings for @SyracuseMets (first 4 perfect) 1 run, 2 hits, 1 HR, 2 Ks #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/t05PsXutCs

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 7, 2023

Danny Mendick with a bases clearing double, the @SyracuseMets go up 5-1. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/aMaCaSPNh0

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 7, 2023

Ronny Mauricio goes deep into the night for the @SyracuseMets #mets #MetsTwitter pic.twitter.com/hLQb5oYIVy

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 7, 2023

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Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap: Ponies Rally Falls Short Against Sea Dogs in Season Opener in Portland
• 4/6/2023 Box Score: Portland Sea Dogs 7 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 Luke Ritter 3B 1 for 3, HR, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk, 1 K; Matt Rudick RF 1 for 3, Grand Slam HR, 4 RBIs, 1 K;
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes - 4/6/2023 Today's Game: @ Portland 6:00 PM RHP Dominic Hamel v. LHP Shane Drohan.

Luke Ritter "The hitter" with tonight's first hit for the @RumblePoniesBB as they trail 6-1 in the 5th. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/gczfCyWRIJ

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 6, 2023

Matt Rudick with a 7th inning Grand Slam to put the @RumblePoniesBB back in the game. It is now 7-5 in the 8th. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness pic.twitter.com/fyrs9JQYs9

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) April 7, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Brooklyn starts their season today at 1.  Raimon Gomez will make the start for Brooklyn.

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie's season starts tonight.  Jordany Ventura the scheduled starter.

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Michael Conforto, Wilmer Flores and J.D. Davis all hit home runs for the Giants this afternoon

(via @SFGiants) pic.twitter.com/tkCxvN1Uz0

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) April 6, 2023

Michael on the money 👋 pic.twitter.com/fVkWTVPnOK

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) April 6, 2023

Wilmer’s World
Wilmer’s World
Party Time
Excellent pic.twitter.com/X1KQUMz5wJ

— SFGiants (@SFGiants) April 6, 2023

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Hillsboro's Gajownik makes history as first High-A woman manager
• Key trends to take away from season's 1st week
• Arcia's knock gives Braves walk-off thriller in home opener
• Druw makes like dad with insane catch in pro debut
• 2023 has already given us these 10 mind-blowing stats
• May's hot start on the hill a boon for Dodgers
• Guerrero shows power, Kiermaier shows grit in tone-setting win
• Even big leaguers get dropped off by their parents
• Profar sticks the landing on Thursday's top play
• Sale feeds off teammates' energy in first win since '21
• One breakout prospect candidate for each team
• Miggy gets 'chance to say goodbye' in final Comerica Park opener
• Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio is 'something special'
• Giants tie franchise mark with 13 HRs in 3-game series
• If you're gonna visit an MiLB ballpark, you'll want this

MLB Trade Rumors:

• MLBTR Seeking A Shohei Ohtani-Focused Writer
• MLBTR Poll: Angels’ Sixth Starter
• Marlins Outright Jeff Lindgren
• This Date In Transaction History: German Marquez Extension
• 2023 Trade Deadline Reportedly Set For August 1
• The Most Notable Remaining Free Agents
• Braves Place Collin McHugh On IL, Recall Jared Shuster
• Mets Claim Edwin Uceta From Pirates
• Evan White Out Two Months With Groin Strain
• Omar Narváez Out 8-9 Weeks With Calf Strain
• NL Notes: Alvarez, Chisholm, Sánchez
• The Opener: Postponements, Phillies, New York
• The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast Is Back!
• MLB Seeking Overdue Rights Payments From Diamond For Twins/Guardians Broadcasts
• Pirates’ Jared Triolo Undergoes Hamate Surgery

Yahoo Sports:

• How should we be tracking strikeout rates?
• Padres vs. Braves Highlights
• Dodgers vs. D-backs Highlights
• Arcia hits walk-off | FastCast
• Freddie Freeman's solo home run (1)
• Freeland leads Rockies to 1-0 win over Nats in home opener
• Minor league pitcher calls Tatis ‘cheater’ after monster HR

ESPN:

• MLB Power Rankings: Who's No. 1 one week into the season?
• Braves put McHugh on IL, recall prospect Shuster

CBS Sports:

• Rockies home opener produces rarity in game time, lack of runs as Colorado tops Nationals 1-0

FanGraphs:

• Effectively Wild Episode 1990: Week 1 Non-Overreactions
• The Dodgers’ New-Look Outfield Has Been a Hit So Far
• Dan Szymborski FanGraphs Chat – 4/6/23 (12:30 PM ET)
• Early-Season Pitch-Modeling Standouts
• Early Insights From Statcast’s Outfield Catch Probability Metrics
• Philadelphia Phillies Top 33 Prospects

Just Baseball

• Five Bold Predictions for the National League West
• This MLB Season, The Designated Hitter Turns 50
• Five Bold Predictions for the National League East
• Reds Could Have Found Their Top Rental With Jason Vosler

Braves.com:

• Arcia's knock gives Braves walk-off thriller in home opener
• Game Story: Braves get last word ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Harris exits with lower back tightness

Marlins.com:

• Ng, O'Connor ring the bell at New York Stock Exchange
• This Miami ace's beach needs no introduction
• Luzardo boasts 'tremendous stuff,' shows growth

Phillies.com:

• Trea Turner dishes on Phils: 'We have a bunch of studs here'
• Nola has encouraging start amid Phils' rough road trip

Nationals.com:

• Nats' skipper gives Gray a chance to grow

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Joe Hicks (1933)
• Ricky Bones (1969)
• Vinny Rottino (1980)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Clint Hurdle on April 7, 1983.

New York Mets signed free agent Bob Gibson on April 7, 1987.

Cincinnati Reds claimed Pete Schourek of the New York Mets on waivers on April 7, 1994.

Philadelphia Phillies claimed Nelson Figueroa of the New York Mets on waivers on April 7, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Adonis Medina from the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7, 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Dellin Betances of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 7, 2022.

Mets Games Played On This Date: April 7 - One year ago today, Tylor Megill started the 2022 season with a win in DC, in 1984 it was the debut of Dwight Gooden and the Mets won their first Opening Day Game in 1970.  

National Pastime.com:

1970	After eight consecutive Opening Day defeats, the Mets finally win the first game of the season by beating the Pirates at Forbes Field in 11 innings, 5-3. New York becomes the first team to have won a World Series (1969) before prevailing in a season debut. Tom Seaver started, Ron Taylor got the win and Tug McGraw the save.
1984	Dwight Gooden gives up three hits and one run in five innings in his major league debut, earning the victory when the Mets beat Houston, 5-3. The 19 year-old rookie right-hander, anxious to get to the Astrodome before his start, arrives so early before his start that he had to jump a fence to gain entry into the closed ballpark.

1986	Tom Seaver, extending his major league record, makes his 16th Opening Day start when he gets the honor for the second time with the White Sox. The 41 year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander has also pitched the first game of the season for the Mets (11) and Reds (3).
2004	Adam LaRoche collects the first two hits of his career in one inning. En route to an 18-10 win over the Mets, the rookie first baseman singles and doubles during the Braves' thirty-three minute, 11-run fourth inning.

2006	In the 7,000th game played in franchise history, the Mets beat Washington at Shea Stadium,10-5. The Amazins' have compiled a 3,314-3,678 record (.474) along with eight ties during their 42 years of existence.

4/7/1970 The Mets beat the Pirates 5-3 and win their first Opening Day in franchise history. Cleon Jones, Art Shamsky, Joe Foy and Donn Clendenon drive in runs with Clendenon’s pinch-hit two-run single in the eleventh giving the Mets the lead. pic.twitter.com/rg293T4cTf

— This Day in Mets History (@NYMhistory) April 7, 2022

Centerfield Maz:

• Looking Back at Gary Carter's 1986 World Series Performance
• Remembering Mets Opening Days of the Past: (1985) Gary Carter's Triumphant Debut

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