Mets News and Morning Links - 9/13/2023

 

Good Morning.  Born Today Frank Cashen, Happy Birthday to Grant Roberts  and Daisuke Matsuzaka.  Mets to sign David Stearns, Mauricio, Alvarez and Butto lead Mets over D'Backs, Jett and Blade shine for Binghamton while Syracuse falls.

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Box Score: Mets 7 Diamondbacks 4

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 3 for 4; 2 doubles; triple; 2 runs scored; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 K;
• Jeff McNeil*; LF 0 for 4; 1 run scored;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 2 for 5; HR (44th); 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• DJ Stewart*; RF 3 for 5; double; 1 run scored;
• Rafael Ortega*; RF 0 for 0;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 1 for 4; HR (1st), 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• Mark Vientos; DH 2 for 4; 1 K;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 1 for 3; HR (23rd); 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Stolen Base (2nd); 1 K;
• José Butto; (W, 1-2) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 3 walks; 7 Ks;
• Grant Hartwig;  1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk;
• Phil Bickford;  1 innings; no runs; 1 walk;
• Sam Coonrod;  0.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 2 walks;
• Adam Ottavino; (S, 10) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 K; 

From the Mets 7 Diamondbacks 4 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Clinched their fifth straight season series against the Diamondbacks...Are 17-4 over their last 21 games against the Diamondbacks...For the fourth time in franchise history, the club has hit 100 or more home runs at home in a single season (Also: 2016, 2017, 2019).
• Brandon Nimmo: Smacked a triple down the right field line in the third inning...Moved into seventh place all-time in franchise history with 28 career triples, breaking a tie with Lance Johnson...Was his fifth career game with three extra-base hits and his first such game since August 15, 2018 at Baltimore.
• Ronny Mauricio: Blasted his first career major league home run with a two-run shot in the fourth inning...Has recorded multiple RBI in back-to-back games...Had one RBI through his first eight major league games.
• Pete Alonso: Slugged a two-run homer in the fifth...His 44 homers are tied with Shohei Ohtani for the second-most in the majors...Has 18 home runs since the All-Star Break, tied for third-most in the majors...Is two homers shy of tying Howard Johnson (192) for fourth all-time in franchise history.
• DJ Stewart: Recorded his first three-hit game since June 6, 2021 vs. Cleveland with Baltimore...Has a 1.244 OPS since August 15, the fifth-best mark in the majors during that span (Min. 70 Plate Appearances)...Has doubled in three straight games.
• Francisco Alvarez (1-3, HR, RBI, R, BB, SB): Belted a solo home run in the eighth...His 23 home runs are the fourth-most by a rookie and the second-most by a catcher this season.
• José Butto: Fanned a career-high seven batters to earn his first career major league win...Has 18 strikeouts over his last 14.0 innings.

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Diamondbacks Game Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room Reaction.

9/12/2023: Mets MLB Roster Moves - Reid-Foley to IL, Reed Garrett recalled

9/12/2023: Mets Roster Moves - Luis Guillorme to Rehab in Binghamton, Matt O'Neill to Syracuse

Edwin Diaz posts a video on Instagram of him throwing off a mound:

"Thank God we keep getting better and working hard"

(via IG/sugardiaz39) pic.twitter.com/IYZOzhzJjs

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 12, 2023

The Mets are set to hire David Stearns as their president of baseball operations.@martinonyc with more on the news, which is expected to be announced shortly after the regular season: https://t.co/ccWhJOoPzd pic.twitter.com/rPPnJtHBXi

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 12, 2023

On Baseball Night in New York, @sal_licata, @martinonyc & @JimDuquetteGM discuss more on David Stearns and what it means for the Mets' potential contention in 2024 https://t.co/Jal74D8Z4Z

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

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 12, 2023

Buck Showalter said he hasn't had any conversations with Steve Cohen nor Billy Eppler about his future with the team:

"This is not the time and place for my mind to be going there. If you choose to and your job description tells you you should, then God bless you. Go ahead" pic.twitter.com/PxgYsloLZu

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 12, 2023

National League East Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	95	50	.655	--	W 1
2	Philadelphia Phillies	79	66	.545	16.0	L 1
3	Miami Marlins	74	71	.510	21.0	L 2
4	New York Mets	66	78	.458	28.5	W 1
5	Washington Nationals	65	80	.448	30.0	L 1
	Average	75	69	.523

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/13/2023.

Today's Game: 

D'backs (76-70) @ Mets (66-78), 7:10 pm

NYM: Joey Lucchesi (#47, 30, LHP, 2-0, 3.54)
ARI: Zac Gallen (#23, 27, RHP, 15-7, 3.31)

NY Post:

• Buck Showalter not thinking about future after Mets’ David Stearns hire
• Ronny Mauricio belts first major league homer in Mets’ win over Diamondbacks

Newsday:

• Ronny Mauricio hits first major-league homer as Mets top D-backs
• David Stearns hiring finally makes Steve Cohen's vision visible

Mets.com:

• Mauricio clears fences -- and then some -- with 1st homer
• Game Story: Alonso cranks 44th homer ▶️
• Mets hiring Stearns as president of baseball ops (source)
• Injuries & Moves: Reid-Foley to IL with right lat strain
• Alvarez aims to continue success vs. D-backs
• Could Díaz return this year? Should he?
• Watch Mets' top three prospects at Double-A FREE tonight

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Jose Butto, Ronny Mauricio get career first in Mets' win
• D-backs need of strong start from Zac Gallen vs. Mets
• Phillies / Rays playoff bandwagons & Mets hire Stearns | The Bandwagon
• Despite loss to Mets, Diamondbacks hold onto wildcard spot
• 'Ball on the Wall': Cleon Jones, 1973 Mets recall one of the most remarkable plays in franchise history
• 5 reasons to keep paying attention to Mets this season with playoff hopes vanishing

Metsmerized:

• Mauricio Hits First MLB Homer In Mets’ 7-4 Win Over D-Backs
• Watch: Ronny Mauricio Launches First Career Home Run
• MMO Game Chat: Diamondbacks vs Mets, 7:10 PM
• Mets Hire David Stearns
• Ronny Mauricio Doing it All on the Field
• Jett Williams Soars Through Three Levels in Age-19 Season
• Brandon Nimmo Talks Power Surge, Pitch Clock & More

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets, 7, Diamondbacks 4—Alonso and the Baby Mets power the Mets past the snakes
• Mets hire David Stearns
• Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Twenty Three

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• Team Building Man
• Middling Highs, Middling Lows

Metstradamus: 

• Hail To The Chief

Kiner's Korner:

• Strong Butto Start As Well As Rookies and Alonso Going Deep Lead To Mets Victory

Mets Minors:

• Mets Minors August Top Performers

Mack's Mets:

• Tom Brennan - St Lucie Mets Season Recap

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Worcester slugs Syracuse 10-2 on Tuesday night
• 9/12/2023 - Box Score: Worcester Red Sox 10 Syracuse Mets 2
• Danny Mendick; SS 2 for 3; 2 walks;
• Nick Meyer; 2B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Daniel Palka*; 1B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Abraham Almonte#; DH 0 for 5;
• Brandon McIlwain; LF 0 for 3; 1 walk;
• Joe Suozzi; RF 2 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Jaylen Palmer; 3B 0 for 4; 3 Ks;
• Michael Perez*; C 0 for 3; 2 Ks;
• Matt O'Neill; PH 0 for 0; 1 run scored; 1 walk;
• Lorenzo Cedrola; CF 1 for 3; HR, 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk;
• Denyi Reyes; (L, 1-3) 3.2 innings; 7 runs; 7 ERs; 7 hits; 4 walks; 3 Ks;
• Nolan Clenney;  2.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 4 Ks;
• Nate Lavender*;  0.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 K;
• Tyler Jay*;  1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 

Tough night for the @SyracuseMets as they fall 10-2. Lorenzo Cedrola made a nice play in CF and hit a 2 run HR in the losing cause. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/qw5M9AjgLg

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 13, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap: Williams Helps Lead Ponies to Win Over Reading in Double-A Debut
• 9/12/2023 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8 Reading Fightin Phils 1
• Luis Guillorme*; 3B 0 for 4; 1 walk;
• José Peroza; 3B 0 for 0;
• Jett Williams; SS 2 for 4; double, 3 run scored; HBP, 1 K;
• Drew Gilbert*; CF 2 for 2; double; 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Kevin Parada; C 2 for 5; double, 1 RBI; 1 K;
• JT Schwartz*; DH 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Rowdey Jordan#; 2B 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Agustin Ruiz*; RF 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• Mateo Gil; 1B 0 for 4;
• Rhylan Thomas*; LF 1 for 4; double, 1 K;
• Blade Tidwell; (W, 3-3) 5 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 9 Ks;
• David Griffin; (H, 1) 3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 3 Ks;
• Daison Acosta;  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; 

• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 9/12/2023: Jett starts at SS
• 9/12/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Jett Williams with a hustle double for the @RumblePoniesBB - his 2nd AA hit - 1st AA Extra Base hit. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/b3njgyg3Kg

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 13, 2023

Blade Tidwell slices up the Fightin Phils - 5 innings, No runs, 3 hits, No Walks, 9 Ks. The @RumblePoniesBB lead 7-1 going to the bottom of the 6th.
#Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks pic.twitter.com/Ub3QdBNV3T

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 13, 2023

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Frank Cashen (1925)
• Tom Parsons (1939)
• Rodney McCray (1963)
• Grant Roberts (1977)
• Daisuke Matsuzaka (1980)

Transactions:

New York Mets sold Chuck Taylor to the Milwaukee Brewers on September 13, 1972.

Cincinnati Reds claimed Pedro Martinez of the New York Mets on waivers on September 13, 1996.

National Pastime.com:

1963	On Friday the 13th, hard luck hurler Roger Craig, en route to his 21st loss of the season, allows the lone run of the game to score after getting the first two outs in the ninth inning in the Mets' 1-0 loss to Houston at the Polo Grounds. The defeat marks the fifth time the New York right-hander has dropped a 1-0 decision this season.
1968	Jerry Koosman ties the National League rookie record when he hurls his seventh shutout of the season, blanking Pittsburgh on just three singles. The left-hander's 2-0 victory, the Mets' 67th win of the season - a franchise high, equals the mark shared by Irving Young (Braves, 1905) and Grover Cleveland Alexander (Phillies, 1911).

1983	Mike Fitzgerald becomes the 48th major leaguer to hit a home run in his first big-league at-bat. The Mets rookie backstop's second-inning homer of Tony Ghelfi contributes to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium.
2015	The Braves extend their franchise-record home-game losing streak, dropping a dreadful 10-7 ten-inning decision to the Mets for their 12th consecutive loss at Turner Field. Atlanta was leading 7-4 before Daniel Murphy's three-run tied the game after the first two batters were retired in the top of the ninth inning.

Baseball Reference:

1997: The Mets, down 6 - 0 with one strike to go in the bottom of the 9th, rally to tie the Expos. Carl Everett ties the game with a grand slam. Two innings later, Bernard Gilkey hits a three-run homer to end it, 9 - 6. Facing Dustin Hermanson, the Mets manage just one hit through the first eight innings, and that is a blooper by Carlos Mendoza, his first major league hit. Two singles and two relievers later the Mets tie it. John Franco is the winner over Steve Kline.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (1973) An Extra Inning Win at the Vet Gives Seaver His 17th Win
• Remembering Mets History (1969) Mets Pitchers Shut Out & Drive in Only Runs of 1-0 Twin Bill Sweep
• Chad Bradford: 2006 NL Eastern Champion Mets -Side Armed Relief Pitcher (2006)
• Remembering Mets History (1973) Tug McGraw Saves a Jon Matlack Win as Mets Move Within 2.5 Games of First Place
• Remembering Mets History (1984) Dwight Gooden Sets Rookie Record For Most Strikeouts In a Season

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