Mets News and Morning Links - 8/27/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Mike Maddux and Brian McRae. Mets lose, St. Lucie falls while Syracuse, Binghamton and Brooklyn win.

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Box Score: Angels 5 Mets 3 Brandon Nimmo*; CF 0 for 5; 2K; Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 2Ks; Jeff McNeil*; 2B-1B 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1K; Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 3; 2Ks; Danny Mendick; PR-2B 0 for 0; Daniel Vogelbach*; DH 1 for 4; HR(12th), 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; DJ Stewart*; RF 2 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1Ks; Omar Narváez*; C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2Ks; Rafael Ortega*; LF 1 for 2; 2 walks; Jonathan Araúz#; 3B 1 for 3; Abraham Almonte#; PH 0 for 1; Carlos Carrasco; (L,3-8) 1.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 7 hits; 1K; Sean Reid-Foley; 1.1 innings; no runs; 1walk; 3Ks; Phil Bickford; 2 innings; no runs; 1walk; 2Ks; Drew Smith; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1K;  Adam Kolarek*; 1 inning; no runs; 1K; Adam Ottavino; 1 inning; no runs; Brooks Raley*; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk;

From the Angels 5 Mets 3 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Have lost nine straight Interleague games dating back to July 26 at New York-AL.
• Daniel Vogelbach: Launched a solo homer in the sixth to left center field...Has five homers and a 1.116 OPS in his last 13 games.
• Francisco Lindor: Extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a single in the fourth...Is slashing .337/.404/.506 in August...Has 23 stolen bases, two shy of matching his career-high set in 2018.
• Carlos Carrasco: Recorded his shortest outing this season.
• Jeff McNeil: Made his first career appearance at first base.

MLB YouTube Channel: Angels at Mets Game Highlights. 

The benches clear and the bullpens empty after Pete Alonso gets hit in the head by a breaking ball pic.twitter.com/NrT0ZFHPcq

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Jeff McNeil - using Pete Alonso's glove - is playing first base for the first time in his MLB career. pic.twitter.com/fWYMqQr8Um

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Buck Showalter was asked about Mets hitters being consistently hit by pitch:

"Not happy about it. Not happy at all." pic.twitter.com/E9nwSFQEdY

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Buck Showalter says Pete Alonso passed concussion protocol after being taken out of the game: pic.twitter.com/tLqhTlKYhu

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

"We might have gotten lucky, again. But how many times can you be lucky?"

- Buck Showalter on Pete Alonso's hit by pitch pic.twitter.com/yVJOg1NygF

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

"I understand Pete's reaction. I will always back him up. I stand by him."

- Francisco Lindor pic.twitter.com/gE2XquDWyJ

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 27, 2023

Today's Game:

Angels (63-67) @ Mets (59-71), 12:05 pm

NYM: David Peterson (#23, 27, LHP, 3-7, 5.59)
LAA: Griffin Canning (#47, 27, RHP, 7-4, 4.61)

National League East Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	84	44	.656	--	W 4
2	Philadelphia Phillies	71	58	.550	13.5	W 2
3	Miami Marlins	65	65	.500	20.0	L 3
4	Washington Nationals	61	69	.469	24.0	W 3
5	New York Mets	59	71	.454	26.0	L 4
	Average	68	61	.526

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 8/27/2023.

213 Miles From Shea:

• Game Preview: Angels vs Mets

NY Post:

• Buck Showalter, Mets ‘not happy’ with Pete Alonso’s latest plunking
• Carlos Carrasco hits new low with shortest outing of season vs. Angels
• Shohei Ohtani didn’t pitch, but he did everything else in win over Mets
• Pete Alonso beaned in back of neck as benches clear in Mets-Angels game
• Angels pitcher Chase Silseth hit in head by errant throw in scary moment during Mets game

Mets.com:

• Breaking down the Mets' options for 5th starter
• Benches clear after Alonso hit by pitch in neck
• Game Story: Vogelbach hits 12th HR ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Vientos drawing close to return
• Peterson on the hill for Mets in finale on Peacock

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Alonso leaves after getting hit by pitch in Mets' loss to Angels
• Mets aim to end 4-game losing streak, take on the Angels
• Doc Gooden offers to help sinking Mets: “Give me the chance to make these guys better”
• Mets' Buck Showalter 'frustrated,' 'not happy about' Pete Alonso getting hit by pitch for 17th time
• Angels starter Chase Silseth taken to hospital after getting hit by throw
• Eduardo Escobar returns to Citi Field after trade to Angels: ‘I respect the decision they made’

Metsmerized:

• Carrasco Blows Up Again In Mets 5-3 Loss
• MMO Game Chat: Angels vs Mets, 7:10 PM
• Adam Kolarek Impressing After Call-Up
• Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating Women In Baseball
• Kodai Senga Continues Strong Rookie Campaign
• Mets Minors Recap: Gilbert, Clifford Both Homer

Amazing Avenue:

• Cookie struggles once more, Mets lose to Angels 5-3
• The Dark Knight Rises, 10 Years Later: Doomsday

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• The Best Kind of Debate

Metstradamus:

• Putting Lipstick On A Cookie

Kiner's Korner:

• Ohtani Shines Once Again and Cookie Crumbles as Mets Lose Second Game to Angels.

The Mediagoon:

• Logjam at Jackie Robinson Rotunda after Mets Game for giveaway

Mack's Mets:

• Tom Brennan - A Perfect Day of Mets Baseball
• Tom Brennan - Friday Mini-Recap and Random Thoughts
• Reese Kaplan -- How Much Salary is Pete Alonso Worth?

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse’s beats Buffalo, 8-7, on Saturday night for tenth walk-off win of season
• Box Score: Syracuse Mets 8 Buffalo Bisons 7 Wyatt Young*; SS 1 for 4; double, 1 run scored; 1 walk; 2K; Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 3 for 5; HR (22nd), double, 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1K; Brett Baty*; 3B 1 for 4; HR (10th), 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1K; Carlos Cortes*; LF 0 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1K; Tomás Nido; C 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walks; Brandon McIlwain; CF 2 for 3; 2 doubles, 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 2 walks; Joe Suozzi; RF 3 for 5; 3 RBIs; Mateo Gil; 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2K; José Mena; DH 0 for 4; 2K; Mike Vasil; 6 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 4 hits; 2walks; 4Ks;  José Chacin; 0.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 5 hits; 1walks; 1K; Reed Garrett; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 hit; 1walk; 2Ks; Nate Lavender*; (W,4-3) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit;
• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 8/26/2023

Mike Vasil starts off slow but finishes strong for the @SyracuseMets - retiring the last 7 he faced with no hits to the last 15 batters - 6 innings, 1 run, 1 ER, 4 hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks, 95 pitches - 65 strikes #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09… pic.twitter.com/fqDLGbjO0D

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 27, 2023

Home run No. 22 for Ronny Mauricio! pic.twitter.com/yS41SQvFfE

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 27, 2023

Suozzi! Suozzi! Suozzi! Joe Suozzi doubles in 2 and the @SyracuseMets come back in the 9th to win 8-7 #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/Wwosnhi34A

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 27, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Ponies’ Bats Stay Hot in Saturday Night Victory over Fisher Cats
• Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 9 New Hampshire Fisher Cats 4 Luisangel Acuña; 2B 2 for 4; 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1 walks; Drew Gilbert*; CF 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2K; JT Schwartz*; 1B 3 for 5; 2 doubles, 1 run scored; 3 RBIs; 1K; Jeremiah Jackson; SS 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2Ks; Rowdey Jordan#; DH 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 3Ks; Agustin Ruiz*; RF 2 for 4; HR, 2 runs scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walks; 1K; Hayden Senger; C 1 for 5; 1K; Rhylan Thomas*; LF 2 for 5; 1 runs scored; 1K; Jaylen Palmer; 3B 1 for 5; 1 runs scored; 2Ks; David Griffin; (W,2-1) 5.2 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 4walks; 6Ks; Paul Gervase; 1.1 innings; no runs; 1walks; 3Ks; Daison Acosta; 2 innings; no runs; 1walks; 2Ks;
• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 8/26/2023
• 8/26/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

4 more runs for the @RumblePoniesBB in the 2nd on singles by Drew Gilbert and JT Schwartz and a Sac Fly from Jeremiah Jackson. It's Binghamton 5 Fisher Cats 0 #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/NnjBUuVWi2

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 26, 2023

Paul Gervase with his best AA outing. 1.1 innings, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 3 Ks topping out at 97 MPH as @RumblePoniesBB win 9-4. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/BdJEUeXnf9

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 27, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap: Brooklyn Batters Asheville to Secure Fourth-Straight Win
• Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 8 Asheville Tourists 5 Jett Williams; CF 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 2 walks; 2Ks; Kevin Parada; DH 2 for 5; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; 2Ks; Ryan Clifford*; 1B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1K; Stanley Consuegra; RF 2 for 4; 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1K; William Lugo; SS 2 for 5; 2 RBIs; D'Andre Smith; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1K; Omar De Los Santos; LF 2 for 5; 1 run scored; 2Ks; Christian Pregent; C 2 for 4; double, 1 run scored; 1 walk; Chase Estep*; 3B 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 2Ks; Jordan Geber; (W,3-1) 5.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 6Ks; Joe Joe Rodriguez; 2.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 5Ks; Luis Rodríguez; 1 inning; no runs;
• Today's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 8/26/2022
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 8/26/2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: St. Lucie Mets lose heartbreaker to Blue Jays 6-5 in 11 innings 
• Box Score: Dunedin Blue Jays 6 St. Lucie Mets 5 Marco Vargas*; SS 1 for 6; 1 run scored; 4Ks; Nick Morabito; CF 1 for 3; 2 runs scored; 2 walks; 2Ks; Ronald Hernandez#; C 3 for 5; double, 1 RBI; Wilfredo Lara; 2B 2 for 4; 1 walk; 1K; Kellum Clark*; RF 0 for 3; 2 walks; 1K; Karell Paz*; LF 0 for 5; 1K; Nick Lorusso; 3B 1 for 5; 1K; José Hernández; 1B 0 for 5; 4Ks; Yohairo Cuevas*; DH 1 for 4; HR, 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2Ks; Douglas Orellana; 5 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 5 hits; 3walks; 5Ks; Wilson Esterlin; 2 innings; no runs; 2walks; 1K; Dakota Hawkins; 2 innings; no runs; 3Ks; Eric Foggo; 1.2 innings; 1 runs; 2walks; 1K;
• Today's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 8/26/2023

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com: 

• Each playoff contender's most crucial player
• J-Rod hits milestone at record speed in Mariners' 7-HR rout
• Bill me! Mets' scoreboard trolls Shohei
• O's Bautista to IL with 'some degree of injury' to UCL
• Wicks K's 9, makes Cubs history in 'unbelievable' debut
• Angels GM Minasian clarifies Ohtani injury timeline
• Benches clear after Alonso hit by pitch in neck
• These 13 players could join this winter's free-agent pool
• California to play Curaçao for Little League World Series title
• Balk caps Reds' unlikely comeback over D-backs in 11 innings
• Duvall plays hero again, delivers go-ahead 3-run HR
• Glasnow puts 'effective' in 'effectively wild'
• Don't look now ... Andrés didn't on Saturday's top play
• Fried his toughest critic -- even after quality start
• Wheeler for Cy Young? Don't count out Phillies ace

MLB Trade Rumors: 

• Felix Bautista Placed On Injured List With “Some Degree” Of UCL Injury
• Bobby Witt Jr. Is Reaching His Potential
• AL West Notes: Oakland, Ohtani, Mariners
• Brewers Owner Mark Attanasio Discusses Counsell’s Future, Relocation Rumors
• AL East Notes: Yankees, Kjerstad, Swanson
• Padres Place Jake Cronenworth On 10-Day IL With Wrist Fracture
• Cubs Place Michael Fulmer On 15-Day Injured List
• Cubs To Promote Jordan Wicks
• NL West Notes: Musgrove, Yaz, Brebbia, McLain, D’Backs
• Nationals Select Jacob Young, Transfer Stone Garrett To 60-Day IL
• Dodgers Sign Oscar Mercado To Minor League Contract
• Felix Bautista Leaves Game Due To “Arm Discomfort”
• Twins Reinstate Joe Ryan From Injured List
• Rockies, Charlie Blackmon Have Mutual Interest In New Contract
• Giants Sign Cody Stashak To Minors Deal

Yahoo Sports: 

• Shooting at White Sox game leaves 2 women injured
• How to watch Justin Verlander and Houston Astros face Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park
• Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize shows four-pitch mix to hitters for first time since surgeries
• How Cincinnati Reds say one hot August night in the desert showed the way toward October
• A's manager Kotsay discusses what went wrong for Sears vs. White Sox
• Wheeler deals, offense explodes for 12 runs as the Phillies demolish the Cardinals
• Toussaint keeps White Sox clean through 5 in 6-2 win vs. Athletics
• Lenyn Sosa hits home runs in back-to-back games
• Flores focused on wins despite being offensive fulcrum in recent games
• Gabe Kapler details many challenges in facing ‘hot' Braves team

ESPN:

• MLB Power Rankings: An NL battle for the top spot
• Angels' Silseth struck by throw, taken to hospital
• Orioles put closer Bautista on IL with UCL injury
• GM: Ohtani declined imaging after Aug. 3 exit
• Verdugo's leadoff HR makes Red Sox history
• Brewers owner optimistic about stadium talks
• Reds place LHP Young on IL, activate RHP Lively
• ChiSox: Not initially aware fan at game was shot
• 'Thankful' Betts receives long ovation in Boston

CBS Sports:

• Angels pitcher Chase Silseth exits start after being hit on head by throw
• Julio Rodríguez breaks A-Rod's Mariners franchise record for fastest to 50 career home runs
• 2023 Little League Baseball World Series: Schedule, scores, TV channel, live stream, watch online
• Shohei Ohtani injury timeline: Cramping, cracked nails and a torn UCL as Angels claim star declined prior MRI
• Chicago police investigating 'shooting incident' during White Sox game; two women injured, shooter unknown
• Félix Bautista injury update: Orioles All-Star closer lands on IL with 'some degree of injury' to UCL

FanGraphs:

• Sunday Notes: Giants Prospect John Michael Bertrand Has Irish in Him

Braves.com:

• Fried his toughest critic -- even after quality start
• Game Story: Riley clubs 30th HR in win ▶️
• Braves go for sweep as Acuña nears history
• Injuries & Moves: Albies expected back next week

Marlins.com:

• Marlins come one strike away from reversing recent woes
• Game Story: Jazz shows off glove in CF ▶️
• Bell looks to keep power on vs. former team in finale
• Watch Berry at Double-A FREE tonight
• 'We're better than that': Marlins struggling to attack starters

Phillies.com:

• Wheeler for Cy Young? Don't count out Phillies ace
• Game Story: Phils continue historic month with 3 HRs ▶️
• How Stubbs became 'Mr. Day Games'
• Injuries & Moves: Suárez set to throw live BP

Nationals.com:

• Scrappy Nats rally in 9th: 'This team is just so awesome'
• Game Story: Nats take series vs. Marlins ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Young called up; Garrett moved to 60-day IL
• Nationals look to break out brooms in Miami

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Mike Maddux (1961)
• Brian McRae (1967)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Jerry Koosman on August 27, 1964.

New York Mets traded David Cone to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jeff Kent and Ryan Thompson on August 27, 1992.

New York Mets traded Dan Wheeler to the Houston Astros for Adam Seuss on August 27, 2004.

National Pastime.com:

1974

At Shea Stadium, Benny Ayala becomes the first National Leaguer in 13 years to hit a home run in his first major league at-bat. The Mets rookie goes deep off Astros' hurler Tom Griffin in New York's 4-2 win.

1986

With one out in the bottom of the eleventh inning and the visiting Mets ahead of the Padres, 6-5, Lenny Dykstra's throw nails Gary Templeton at the plate when he tries to score from second base on Tim Flannery's single to center field. Knocked on his back by the runner, catcher John Gibbons, from a prone position, throws a strike to Howard Johnson, who tags out Flannery, trying to get to third base, to end the game with an unusual 8-2-5 double play.

2013

Marlon Byrd is traded by the Mets, along with John Buck and cash, to the Pirates for a player to be named later (Vic Black) and minor leaguer Dilson Herrera. Although the outfielder is no longer on the roster, the team follows through on its planned promotion, giving away Marlon Byrd T-shirts before tonight's game.

Baseball Reference:

1969: New York's 4 - 1 win at San Diego, its 74th of the year, sets a club record; Chicago loses for the 7th time in the last eight games, a 6 - 3 loss to the Reds' Tony Cloninger. Ken Holtzman is the loser. Chicago is now just two games ahead of the Amazing Mets.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (2022) Mets Old Timers Day & Wilie's #24 Retired
• Remembering Mets History (1974) Benny Ayala Becomes First Mets Rookie to HR in His First Career At Bat
• Brian McRae: Former Mets 1990's Out Fielder (1997-1999)
• Remembering Mets History (2015) Bartolo Colon's 31 Scoreless Innings Streak
• Remembering Mets History (1969) Mets Second Six Game Win Streak of August After Another Sweep of the Padres

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