Mets News and Morning Links - 9/21/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday D. J. Dozier, Scott Rice and Antonio Bastardo.  Mets win, Syracuse wins, Jett Williams named Mets Minor League player of year, Christian Scott named top minor league pitcher, and the Binghamton playoffs resume tonight. 

 

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Box Score: Mets 8 Marlins 3

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 3 for 4; HR (24^th); double; 3 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 1 for 3; 2 runs scored; 2 walks;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 5; 1 RBI;
• Jeff McNeil*; RF 0 for 4; 1 walk;
• Rafael Ortega*; LF 0 for 4; 1 K;
• Mark Vientos; DH 2 for 4; 2 HRs (6^th and 7^th); 2 runsscored; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 1 for 4; HR (8^th); 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2 Ks;
• Omar Narváez*; C 1 for 4; double; 1 K;
• Kodai Senga; (W, 12-7) 6 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 7 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks;
• Drew Smith;  1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Brooks Raley*;  0.2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 Ks;
• Phil Bickford;  0.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit;
• Trevor Gott;  1 inning; no runs; 1 K; 

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets @ Marlins Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Mark Vientos Post Game Comments.

Mark Vientos joins @SteveGelbs to discuss his two-homer night in Florida in front of his family & friends and his roll at the plate of late pic.twitter.com/MFXwR88Z9W

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 21, 2023

Brett Baty says him, Ronny Mauricio & Mark Vientos "go back and forth" on exit velocities

"We push each other to hit the ball hard" pic.twitter.com/LRShsggHm0

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 21, 2023

Kodai Senga says he would like to have his ERA under 3.00 for the season with one more start to go in the season:

"Hopefully next time, I can get out there, go deeper into the game and keep the ERA under 3.00" pic.twitter.com/hKPSxBHvvd

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 21, 2023

The Mets are having the rookies wear costumes for their trip to Philadelphia tonight. Kodai Senga was asked about it:

"As long as my teammates and I can have some fun, I'm all for it" pic.twitter.com/r7tPlqiMEM

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 21, 2023

Buck Showalter says Kodai Senga's last start of the season will come next Wednesday at Citi Field vs. the Marlins pic.twitter.com/rSsqF2drW2

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 21, 2023

"I love New York. It's been such a blessing and an honor to be part of this organization. New York doesn't [just] feel like home...it is home."

Pete Alonso talks about how much he enjoys being in New York playing with the Mets: pic.twitter.com/rIZSA5a8Yu

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 20, 2023

"I've been fully concentrating on the season and performing at the highest level I can perform. Anything off the field, I haven't really thought about."

- Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/HnW8UbhaOG

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2023

From the Mets, this statement from Billy Eppler: “While we understand the media and public interest in player contract situations, we strongly believe in keeping those conversations private. Any circulating reports do not accurately reflect our conversations with Pete."

— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) September 20, 2023

Starling Marte (groin strain) is scheduled to play simulated games at Class A St. Lucie tomorrow and Friday, followed by Triple-A games on Saturday and Sunday.

If all goes well, Marte is still in line to return to the Mets on their final homestand next week.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) September 20, 2023

Does Kodai Senga have a strong case to win NL Rookie of the Year? Is he the Mets MVP this year?@JerryBlevins, @NYNJHarper, @HannahRKeyser & @sal_licata discuss on Baseball Night in New York https://t.co/hr62Uice8l

▶ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/PaoL5JIA4E

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2023

"He’s been through good things and bad things and I think he’s an amazing manager, a Hall of Fame manager"

Francisco Lindor reiterates his desire to have Buck Showalter return as Mets manager next season https://t.co/Y6bvbEXDYy pic.twitter.com/nPtwg2jzRn

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2023

"Still today, I talk about his approach as a hitter, how phenomenal it was."

DJ Stewart is changing his career narrative with the Mets, which comes as no surprise to his early supporters (via @AnthonyMcCarron) https://t.co/DKxPvLNcEj pic.twitter.com/BPUIpb6cUV

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2023

Yeah, three too many.

— Howie Rose (@HowieRose) September 21, 2023

#FormerMetWatch

Edgardo Alfonzo is the new manager for the Tiburones de la Guaira in the Venezuelan Winter League (LVBP). He was hired in May to replace another former Met, Henry Blanco, who was hired by the Cardenales de Lara. https://t.co/LX17GwWdPb

— Christopher Soto (@SotoC803) September 20, 2023

National League East Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	97	55	.638	--	L 1
2	Philadelphia Phillies	83	69	.546	14.0	W 1
3	Miami Marlins	79	74	.516	18.5	L 1
4	New York Mets	71	81	.467	26.0	W 1
5	Washington Nationals	68	85	.444	29.5	W 2
	Average	79	72	.522

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/21/2023.

Today's Game:

Mets (71-81) @ Phillies (83-69), 7:15 pm

PHI: Ranger Suárez (#55, 27, LHP, 3-6, 3.80)
NYM: David Peterson (#23, 27, LHP, 3-8, 5.22)

NY Post:

• Prospect Jett Williams walks way to Mets’ top minor league honor
• Mark Vientos bashes two homers in Mets’ win in sign his bat can be legit
• Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez rip ‘sparse’ Marlins crowd during playoff race

Mets.com:

• Vientos flashes team-best exit velo with twin homers
• Game Story: Mets slug four homers, win series ▶️
• Eppler: Potential Alonso extension talks to stay 'private'
• Injuries & Moves: Marte to begin rehab assignment
• Each team's prospect whose stock improved most in '23
• Watch loaded Double-A lineup vs. Yankees in playoffs FREE tonight
• Peterson looks for more vs. Phils after 10 K's

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mark Vientos homers twice, Kodai Senga goes 6 innings, Mets beat Marlins 8-3
• Phillies-Mets won't air on NBC Sports Philadelphia the next few nights
• Prospect Jett Williams walks way to Mets' top minor league honor
• Takeaways as rough Eury Perez start sets stage for Marlins' 8-3 loss to Mets
• Former LSU pitcher named to MILB All-Star team

Metsmerized:

• Mark Vientos Blasts Two Homers As Mets Knock Off Marlins, 8-3
• 2023 Bowman Chrome Now Available
• Jett Williams, Christian Scott Win Top Mets’ Minor League Awards
• Kodai Senga’s Rookie Season Has Been Even Better Than Mets Could Have Hoped
• Report: Pete Alonso, Mets Discussing Contract Extension
• Lindor Strongly Endorses Showalter, Says He Should Return Next Season
• Jett Williams’ First Double-A Homer Propels Binghamton to Game 1 Win
• Mets’ Medical Director Talks About Ohtani’s Surgery

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets 8, Marlins 3—Don’t run on The Squirrel!
• Player Meter: Pitchers, September 11-17
• Flushing is Burning: TTFN, LFGM
• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 9/20/23: Binghamton takes game one

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• Well Look What We Hooked
• A Truly Golden Anniversary

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Mets 8, Marlins 3 (9/20/23)

Metstradamus:

• The Ballad Of D.J. Stewart’s Ice Pack

Kiner's Korner:

• Mets homers, McNeil's fielding heroics fry Fish

Mack's Mets:

• Mike's Mets - A Step Back Might Be the Best Way Forward
• Tom Brennan - Mark Vientos Is On The Up Escalator
• Reese Kaplan -- Lesser Pitcher Makes Major Contribution Outside of Baseball

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Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap: Brilliant Denyi Reyes propels Syracuse to 14-3 win Wednesday
• 9/20/2023 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 14 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 3
• Danny Mendick; 2B 2 for 6; HR; double; 1 run scored; 3 RBIs;
• Jonathan Araúz#; SS 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 3 RBIs; 2 walks; 1 K;
• Daniel Palka*; 1B 1 for 5; 2 runs scored; 1 K;
• Brandon McIlwain; CF 1 for 4; 2 runs scored; 1 K;
• Carlos Cortes*; LF 1 for 2; double; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 3 walks;
• José Peroza; 3B 2 for 5; 1 run scored; 3 RBIs;
• Michael Perez*; C 2 for 3; HR; double; 3 runs scored; 2 RBIs; 1 walk;
• Joe Suozzi; DH 2 for 5; 2 run scored; 1 RBI; 2 K;
• Jaylen Palmer; RF 1 for 4; double; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Denyi Reyes; (W, 2-3) 6 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks;
• Sam Coonrod;  1 inning; no runs; 1 walk;
• Nolan Clenney;  1 inning; no runs;
• Nate Lavender*;  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 

• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/20/2023

Danny Mendick with the leadoff home run! We’re up 1-0 early 💪 pic.twitter.com/XzbQQlo4bX

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 20, 2023

Jaylen Palmer: insurance
This RBI double gives us a 3-1 lead in the sixth! 👏 pic.twitter.com/soOqmOKIMm

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 21, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton resumes their playoff series tonight at 6:35 in Somerset NJ.  Dom Hamel the scheduled starting pitcher.  
• Press Release: Jett Williams, Christian Scott Headline 2023 Mets Minor League Awards
• PRESS RELEASE: METS ANNOUNCE PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

"The intensity is contagious - I have been nothing but impressed"@JacobWilkins joins @ConnorJRogers & @PSLToFlushing on The Mets Pod to talk Drew Gilbert: https://t.co/pPtQPn2wjn

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/JJWhACmGLK
Spotify: https://t.co/huFpcKBayt

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/WwvP9wRnSl

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 20, 2023

.@jettwilliams04 is the @Mets 2023 Minor League Player of the Year! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/oIp3A3fS9k

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

Your 2023 @Mets Minor League Pitcher of the Year: @chscott8! 👊 pic.twitter.com/6xc2F1WHXK

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

Congrats to the @Mets DSL Complex Player and Pitcher of the Year, Jeffry Rosa and Franklin Gómez! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/U2hauszB5W

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

.@Senger15 has been awarded the 2023 @Mets Platinum Glove! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/EMhJMBjX2n

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

The 2023 @Mets Infield Gold Glove Award winner: William Lugo! pic.twitter.com/172Beg9a2m

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

Eli Ankeney gets his first save of the year for the @BKCyclones - he gets the final two outs on a K and a great play by William Lugo - Cyclones win 8-7 #Mets #LGM @Mets #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @JustinRocke pic.twitter.com/oBdTJkLwsI

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) July 22, 2023

Congrats to Rhylan Thomas for being awarded the 2023 @Mets Outfield Gold Glove! 👏 pic.twitter.com/JsDOX0GsQv

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

.@RumblePoniesBB pitching coach A.J. Sager has been named the 2023 @Mets Minor League Staff Member of the Year! pic.twitter.com/RC6LWx4NOO

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

Congratulations to Diana Perez, the 2023 @Mets DSL Complex Staff Member of the Year! pic.twitter.com/ti8MuLFcsw

— Mets Player Development (@MetsPlayerDev) September 20, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Press Release: Reliever Paul Gervase Named to SAL All-Star Team

Jett Williams has been named the Mets Organizational Player of the Year. The 19-year-old had a .451 OBP with nine doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 18 RBI in 36 games with the Cyclones to close out our season.#AmazinStartsHere #LGM pic.twitter.com/gur4pNOFV4

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) September 20, 2023

Congratulations to Paul Gervase who has been named to the South Atlantic League All-Star Team after posting a 1.72 ERA with the Cyclones across 47.0 innings of relief. The former LSU Tiger struck out 76 in 47.0 innings. #AmazinStartsHere

🔗 - https://t.co/jMB7Pj8rwB pic.twitter.com/BrtEAAcrgm

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) September 20, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

One year ago today.🍾🏆 pic.twitter.com/MGD8GXJpHH

— St. Lucie Mets (@stluciemets) September 20, 2023

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Tom Meany (1903)
• D. J. Dozier (1965)
• Scott Rice (1981)
• Greg Burke (1982)
• Joaquin Arias (1984)
• Antonio Bastardo (1985)

Transactions:
New York Mets sold Dock Ellis to the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 21, 1979.

National Pastime.com:

1973

On the day they get to .500, the Mets move into first place for the first time since May 27th, a half a game ahead of Pittsburgh in the 'NL Least.' Thanks to Tom Seaver's complete-game five-hitter, New York evens its record at 77-77 with a 10-2 victory, the team's 21st in the last 29 games.

1987

Darryl Strawberry and Howard Johnson become the first teammates to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season when the 'Straw' steals two bases in the Mets' 7-1 victory over Chicago at Wrigley Field. The southpaw swinger is only the tenth member of the 30-30 club, but is the fourth player, along with HoJo, Indians' right fielder Joe Carter, and Reds center fielder Eric Davis, to accomplish the feat this season.

1987

Howard Johnson breaks a 53 year-old National League record when he strokes his 36th home run as a switch hitter in the Mets' 7-1 victory over Chicago at Wrigley Field. The New York third baseman's historic homer, the team's franchise-high seventh grand slam of the season, surpasses the mark established by Cardinals' first baseman Ripper Collins in 1934 but is far less than the major league record of 54 set in 1961 by Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle.

2001

The Mets donate their day's pay, which totals approximately $500,000, from tonight's game with the Braves at Shea to a rescue fund for the families of the firefighters and policemen killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attacks. The contest is the first professional baseball game played in New York since the tragedy.

2001

A crowd 41,235 at Shea Stadium witnesses the return of baseball to New York City for the first time since the terrorist attacks of September 11. Uplifting ceremonies before and during the game, which include singers Diana Ross, Marc Anthony, Lisa Minnelli as well as bagpipers, pay tribute to victims of the tragedy. Mike Piazza's eighth-inning home run gives the Mets a 3-2 dramatic victory over the Braves.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (1973) Seaver Win 18th as Mets Take Over First Place
• Remembering Mets History (2001) Mike Piazza's Post 911 HR

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