Mets News and Morning Links - 8/30/2023

 

Good Morning.  Born Today Tug McGraw. Happy Birthday to Marlon Byrd. and Sean Reid-Foley. Mark Vientos Homers in Mets 2-1 loss to Rangers, Blade Tidwell leads Binghamton to win, Syracuse and Brooklyn fall.

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Box Score: Rangers 2 Mets 1 

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 1 for 4;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 0 for 4; 1K;
• Jeff McNeil*; RF 2 for 4; 1K;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2Ks;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• Mark Vientos; DH 2 for 4; HR (3^rd), 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2Ks;
• Danny Mendick; 2B 1 for 4;
• Jonathan Araúz#; 3B 0 for 3; 2Ks;
• Tim Locastro; LF 1 for 3; 1K;
• José Quintana*; 6 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 3walks; 5Ks;
• Drew Smith; (L,4-5) 1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1walk; 1K;
• Phil Bickford; 1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1walk; 2Ks;
• Sam Coonrod; 0.2 innings; no runs; 

From the Rangers 2 Mets 1 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Are 20-21 in one-run games.
• José Quintana (6.0 IP, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 K): Has six quality starts through first eight starts as a Met...His six quality starts since July 26 are tied with Graham Ashcraft for the most in the majors during that span...Was his first start with the Mets with zero runs allowed and was his first start of 6.0 or more scoreless innings since September 23, 2022 at Los Angeles-NL with St. Louis (6.2 IP).
• Mark Vientos (2-4, HR, RBI, R): Put the Mets on the board with a solo home run in the ninth...Was his fifth multi-homer game of the season.
• Abraham Almonte and Adam Kolarek: Cleared waivers, and were outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse...Kolarek elected free agency.

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Rangers Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Jose Quintana's Post Game Comments.

Mark Vientos said his home run tonight off of Aroldis Chapman "felt good" and that his parents were in attendance tonight pic.twitter.com/udBwWo3sqp

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 30, 2023

Mark Vientos’ HR came on a 100.8 mph pitch, the fastest pitch a Mets player has homered off of under pitch tracking (2008)

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) August 30, 2023

The Mets have reportedly placed Carlos Carrasco on waivers https://t.co/wf2ALCfDFa pic.twitter.com/xqwW0eaHOC

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 29, 2023

What's the best course of action for Pete Alonso this offseason?@mmargaux8, @JimDuquetteGM, @EliseMenaker & @AnthonyMcCarron discuss it on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/5u7rR59Nog

▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/KZvfP3XbnA

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 29, 2023

With Kevin Parada's promotion to Double-A Binghamton, @JimDuquetteGM gives us a prospect profile of the catcher on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/54hnWp9Mx7 pic.twitter.com/LWaWbC24dA

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 29, 2023

On Mets Pre Game, @Lindor12BC joined @SteveGelbs to discuss his offensive surge since the birth of his second daughter, how much he's enjoyed playing shortstop with this year's rules, the reasons he stays motivated this season and his thoughts on the direction of the Mets pic.twitter.com/aKS2Vq1TSP

— SNY (@SNYtv) August 29, 2023

National League East Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	86	45	.656	--	W 2
2	Philadelphia Phillies	74	58	.561	12.5	W 5
3	Miami Marlins	66	66	.500	20.5	L 1
4	Washington Nationals	62	71	.466	25.0	W 1
5	New York Mets	60	73	.451	27.0	L 2
	Average	69	62	.526

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 8/30/2023.

Today's Game:

Rangers (75-57) @ Mets (60-73), 6:40 pm

NYM: Denyi Reyes (#72, 26, RHP, 0-2, 7.50)
TEX: Dane Dunning (#33, 28, RHP, 9-6, 3.36)

213 Miles From Shea

• Game Preview: Rangers vs Mets

NY Post:

• Mets’ Denyi Reyes will get spot start after Carlos Carrasco was put on waivers
• Mets waste Jose Quintana’s gem in loss to Rangers

Newsday:

• Mets shut down by Rangers in another loss
• Former Stony Brook stars (and roommates) Travis Jankowski, Pat Cantwell united in MLB with Rangers
• Is Buck Showalter right man to lead Mets in 2024?

Mets.com:

• Quintana has Mets wishing 'we had him since the beginning of the year'
• Game Story: Vientos goes deep in loss ▶️
• Jeff McNeil checks another item off his MLB bucket list Jeff played 1B when Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch this past weekend.  He'd like to play all 9 positions.
• Injuries & Moves: Carrasco placed on waivers (source)

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Rangers aim to sweep 3-game series against the Mets
• Garver homers, Heaney throws shutout ball in the Rangers' 2-1 win over the Mets
• Mets takeaways from Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Rangers, including no run support for Jose Quintana once again
• Mark Vientos' home run off Aroldis Chapman should not be overlooked

Metsmerized:

• Mets Waste Quintana’s Gem, Lose 2-1 To Rangers
• Mets Place Carrasco on Waivers; Angels Do Same For Leone, Giolito
• MMO Roundtable: Should Noah Syndergaard Be A Met Again?
• Kevin Parada Promoted to Double-A Binghamton
• Has Brandon Nimmo’s Homer-First Approach Led To More Success?
• Tylor Megill Delivers Best Start of Season
• Mets Minors Weekly Report: Jett Williams Shines, Awards Abound in Binghamton

Amazing Avenue:

• Rangers 2, Mets 1 - Bullpen blows quality Quintana start
• Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty One
• A Pod of Their Own: A little Narco as a treat?

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Rangers 2, Mets 1 (8/29/23)
• Gold Gloves, perhaps?

Metstradamus:

• We All Deserve A Nice Cool Drink

Kiner's Korner:

• Great Quintana Outing Had No Support As Mets Can't Seem to Send Men Home In Loss

The 7 Line:

• Pregame with The 7 Line Army in Minnesota!

Mack's Mets:

• Rumble Ponies momentum builds
• Tom Brennan - DSL Season Recap

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Carlos Cortes crushes two home runs, but Syracuse falls 9-8
• Box Score: Lehigh Valley IronPigs 9 Syracuse Mets 8

• Wyatt Young*; SS 1 for 4; 2 runs scored; 1 walk; 2K;

• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 3 for 5; HR (23^rd), 2 runs scored; 2 RBIs;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 5; 3K;
• Daniel Palka*; DH 3 for 5; 2 doubles; 2 runs scored; 1K;
• Carlos Cortes*; LF 2 for 3; 2 HRs (14^th and 15^th), 2 runs scored; 6 RBIs; 2 walks;
• Brandon McIlwain; CF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1K;
• Michael Perez*; C 0 for 4; 1 walks; 1K;
• Joe Suozzi; RF 1 for 4; double;
• Nick Meyer; 1B 1 for 4; 1K;
• Justin Jarvis; 3 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 3walks; 3Ks;
• Tyler Thomas*; 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 1K;
• Eric Orze; 0.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 1 hit; 3walks;
• Dedniel Núñez; 1.2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1K;
• Grant Hartwig; (L,4-3) 1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 1walk; 1K; 

A grand slam for Carlos Cortes is a pretty good way to start the week at Lehigh Valley, don't you think? pic.twitter.com/5ud4QjKnN1

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) August 29, 2023

Carlos Cortes does it again! His 2nd HR of the night - a 2 run shot. He has now driven in all 6 @SyracuseMets runs as they now lead 6-4. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/94AJNXx8xo

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 30, 2023

Who says Carlos Cortes gets to have all the fun? Ronny Mauricio hits his 23rd HR, 70th and 71st RBIs of the year 105 MPH off the bat - 395 feet the opposite way. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/UAPxDN0lXg

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 30, 2023

• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 8/29/2023
• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 8/29/2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Ponies Shutout Harrisburg in Series Opener on Tuesday
• Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1 Harrisburg Senators 0
• Luisangel Acuña; SS 2 for 4;
• Drew Gilbert*; CF 1 for 2; 2 walks;
• Kevin Parada; C 0 for 4; 2K;
• JT Schwartz*; 1B 1 for 3;
• Jeremiah Jackson; 2B 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1K;
• Rowdey Jordan#; RF 0 for 3; 1K;
• Agustin Ruiz*; DH 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1K;
• Rhylan Thomas*; LF 1 for 2; 1 walk;
• Jaylen Palmer; 3B 0 for 3; 2K;
• Blade Tidwell; 5.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 3walks; 6Ks;
• Wilkin Ramos; (W,2-0) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 1K;
• Junior Santos; 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2walks; 1K; 

Kevin Parada makes his presence felt right away for the @RumblePoniesBB - catching the first guy trying to steal against him in the 1st. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/T80b6m3eX5

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 29, 2023

Blade Tidwell's night is done for the @RumblePoniesBB 5.1 innings, no runs, 3 hits, 2 walks, 6 Ks, 88 pitches - 57 strikes. Ponies and Senators are scoreless after 5. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/POqBOyjYMV

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 30, 2023

Agustin Ruiz with an RBI double as the @RumblePoniesBB take a 1-0 lead in the 7th. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/X7fIYkMKkP

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 30, 2023

A 2-hit game for Luisangel Acuña tonight pic.twitter.com/1Q8UNQxxAk

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 30, 2023

• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 8/29/2023 - Parada Catching
• 8/29/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• 8/29/2023: Mets Roster Moves - Joander Suarez to Binghamton, Tyler Stuart to IL, Saul Garcia to Brooklyn,
• Press Release: Mets Promote Catcher Kevin Parada to Double-A Binghamton

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Drive Dispatch Cyclones, 6-1, in Damp Series Opener
• Box Score: Greenville Drive 6 Brooklyn Cyclones 1
• Jett Williams; SS 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 2 walks;
• Alex Ramírez; CF 0 for 4;
• Ryan Clifford*; 1B 0 for 1; 3 walks;
• Stanley Consuegra; RF 1 for 3; Triple, 1 RBIs; 1K;
• William Lugo; DH 1 for 3; 1 walks;
• D'Andre Smith; 2B 0 for 4; 2K;
• Omar De Los Santos; LF 0 for 4; 1K;
• Drake Osborn; C 0 for 4; 1K;
• Chase Estep*; 3B 0 for 3;
• Jordany Ventura; (L,3-2) 4.1 innings; 5 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 5walks; 3Ks;
• Dylan Hall; 0.2 innings; no runs; 2Ks;
• Saul García; 3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 2walks; 2Ks; 

• Today's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 8/29/2022
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 8/29/2023

Jett Williams walks and Stanley Consuegra triples as the @BKCyclones break up the shutout - they trail 6-1 in the 9th.#Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @JustinRocke pic.twitter.com/zPfNQhSaNE

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) August 30, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• The first two games against Tampa were postponed due to Hurricane Idalia.  St. Lucie will start a 4 game series beginning on Thursday.

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• If the playoffs started today, these would be the matchups
• Cobb comes 1 out shy of hurling no-hitter vs. Reds
• Pitchers who've lost no-hitters on the final out
• Kershaw collects 209th win, tying Drysdale
• What execs are saying about the chances of Pete Alonso getting traded
• Garver's clutch HR propels Rangers into 3-way tie for first
• At full strength, Astros' bats heating up at right time
• Taking stock of the chaotic three-team AL West race
• Nerves (and leg) of Steele: Cubs' ace guts out clutch win over Crew
• O’s aren't content after 83rd win matches last season's total
• Carter celebrates 21st birthday, Triple-A debut with 4-hit peformance
• Freddie has a shot at feat not seen in 87 years
• No-hitter would've ended earlier if not for Slater's top play
• Five homers, six-run rally lift Phils to fifth straight win
• Morton joins a list of legends with stellar gem at Coors Field

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Angels Place Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, Reynaldo López, Hunter Renfroe, Randal Grichuk On Waivers
• White Sox Reportedly Place Mike Clevinger On Waivers
• Yankees Place Harrison Bader On Waivers
• Yankees Release Josh Donaldson
• Diamondbacks Outright Nabil Crismatt
• Nationals Sign Junior Fernandez To Minor League Contract
• Josh Bell’s Turnaround Started Before His Trade To Marlins
• Rays Sign Chris Devenski To Major League Deal
• Mets Reportedly Place Carlos Carrasco On Waivers
• Reds Designate Tony Santillan For Assignment
• Guardians Designate Daniel Norris For Assignment
• Giants Reinstate Mitch Haniger, Designate Bryce Johnson
• Tigers Place Jose Cisnero On Waivers
• Royals Select Steven Cruz
• Jarren Duran To Undergo Season-Ending Toe Surgery

Yahoo Sports:

• Spiraling Angels throw in the towel, waive trade additions
• Phillies explode for five homers, twelve runs, as they continue their HOT August
• Paul Skenes mania: Pirates' No. 1 overall pick to pitch against the SeaWolves at UPMC Park
• Santander's bases-clearing double opens flood gates on White Sox
• White Sox' fundamental mistakes vs. Orioles a reoccurring issue for Grifol
• Pete Rose coming to Mansfield for Ontario baseball fundraiser
• With Haniger healthy, Kapler looking forward to seeing lineup at full strength soon

ESPN:

• Giants' Cobb loses no-hit bid with 2 outs in ninth
• Sources: Giolito among 6 Angels put on waivers
• Yanks cut Donaldson amid career-worst season
• Marlins' Soler exits vs. Rays with hip tightness
• Toe surgery will end Red Sox OF Duran's season

CBS Sports:

• Harrison Bader, Carlos Carrasco, more land on waivers with chance to make playoff rosters, per report
• Angels salary dump: Why Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe, more were reportedly placed on waivers and what's next
• Jasson Domínguez promotion: Yankees considering calling up 20-year-old outfield prospect, per report
• Jarren Duran injury update: Red Sox center fielder undergoes surgery for turf toe, out for rest of 2023 season

FanGraphs:

• Effectively Wild Episode 2052: New Kids on the Block
• Free Lucas Giolito. And Reynaldo López. And Matt Moore. And…
• Q&A: What the Heck Did the Angels (and Some Other Teams) Just Do?
• Bryce Harper Is Finally Crushing the Ball Again
• Jay Jaffe FanGraphs Chat – 8/29/23
• Yes, Hitter xStats Are Useful
• Dodgers Rookie Gavin Stone Has a Plus Changeup (and Now, a Big League Win)
• Is Nobody Hitting for Average, or Is Every Hitter Average Now?
• The Rangers Picked a Bad Time to Slow Down
• Ben Clemens FanGraphs Chat – 8/28/23

Braves.com:

• Morton joins a list of legends with stellar gem at Coors Field
• Game Story: Ozuna powers Braves to series win over Rockies ▶️
• Braves go for series sweep at Coors

Marlins.com:

• Familiar second-half woes sink Marlins again
• Game Story: Chisholm homers, drives in both Marlins runs ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Soler day to day with hip injury

Phillies.com:

• Five homers, six-run rally lift Phils to fifth straight win
• Game Story: Phils crush five homers to win series ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Suárez, Pache to return this weekend
• Harper, Phils eye sixth straight win

Nationals.com:

• Cold-blooded Finnegan earns huge save in 'playoff' atmosphere
• Game Story: Kieboom, Ruiz homer in win ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Crews leaves Double-A game after HBP
• Corbin, Nats close out road trip

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Tug McGraw (1944)
• Jon Adkins (1977)
• Marlon Byrd (1977)
• Sean Reid-Foley (1995)

Transactions:
New York Mets sold Dale Murray to the Montreal Expos on August 30, 1979.

New York Mets traded Julio Machado and Kevin Brown to the Milwaukee Brewers for Charlie O'Brien and Kevin Carmody on August 30, 1990.

Montreal Expos claimed Orlando Mercado of the New York Mets on waivers on August 30, 1990.

New York Mets traded Nikco Riesgo and Rocky Elli to the Philadelphia Phillies for Tom Herr on August 30, 1990.

New York Mets traded Archie Corbin to the Kansas City Royals for Pat Tabler on August 30, 1990.

New York Mets traded Nelson Cruz to the Oakland Athletics for Jorge Velandia on August 30, 2000.

New York Mets traded Victor Diaz to the Texas Rangers for Mike Nickeas on August 30, 2006.

New York Mets traded Matt Koch and Miller Diaz to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Addison Reed on August 30, 2015.

National Pastime.com:

1965

Casey Stengel, who is recovering from a fractured hip suffered a month ago, officially announces his retirement as the skipper of the Mets, ending a 56-year career in baseball as a player, coach, and manager. At an hour-long press conference held at the Essex House, Casey's N.Y. residence, the "Old Perfessor' shares his disappointment in the team's performance during their first four and a half seasons in the National League and praises his interim replacement, Wes Westrum, the club's former pitching coach.

1966

Sandy Koufax, in his final decision facing the Mets, lasts only two innings, losing to Bob Friend at Shea Stadium, 10-4. The Dodgers Hall of Fame southpaw has compiled a 17-2 record against the lowly expansion team since their inception in 1962.

1973	The Mets lose to the Cardinals, 1-0, thanks to a Jose Cruz tenth inning walk-off single off Tom Seaver at Busch Stadium. The defeat drops the eventual National League champs into last place, 6.5 games behind the first-place Redbirds.
1986	New York releases Let's Go Mets Go!, a music video that features players, coaches, and fans, along with a cameo appearance by Joe Piscopo. Shelly Palmer, known professionally as Shelton Leigh Palmer, composed and produced the official team's theme song, that becomes a Gold Record, as well as directing and producing the accompanying music video, which will go triple platinum.

1999	At the Astrodome, Edgardo Alfonzo becomes the first player in the Mets' 38-year history to go 6-for-6, scoring six times, and drives in five runs. The second baseman hits three homers, two singles, and a double for a team-record 16 total bases in New York's 17-1 rout of Houston.

Baseball Reference:

1992: Trailing 3 - 1 to the Reds in the 9th, Bobby Bonilla hits a dramatic 3-run homer off Rob Dibble to give the Mets a 4 - 3 win.

Centerfield Maz:

• Tug McGraw: 1973 N.L. Champion Mets Fireman (Part One 1965 - 1972)
• Remembering Mets History (1999) Edgardo Alfonzo's Record Setting Night
• "Thor" Noah Syndergaard: Former 2015 NL Champion Mets Pitcher (2015 - 2021)
• Remembering Mets History (1965) Casey Stengel Retires from Managing
• Joel Youngblood: Late Seventies / Early Eighties Mets All Star (1977-1982)

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