Mets News and Morning Links - 9/4/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Mike Piazza and Andres Gimenez. Pete Homers twice as Mets win, Binghamton wins 7th straight, St. Lucie wins final 2023 road game while Syracuse and Brooklyn fall.

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Box Score: Mets 6 Seattle Mariners 3:

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 2 for 3; 1 walk;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 0 for 4; 1 run scored; 1K;
• Jeff McNeil*; LF 2 for 4; HR (7th), 2 runs scored; 1 RBI;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 3 for 4; 2 HRs (40th and 41st), 2 runs scored; 4 RBIs; 1K;
• Daniel Vogelbach*; DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2K;
• DJ Stewart*; RF 0 for 4; 3K;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run scored;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 1 for 4;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1K;
• Tylor Megill; (W,8-7) 5.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 2 walks; 6Ks;
• Brooks Raley*; 1.2 innings; no runs; 2Ks;
• Trevor Gott; 1 inning; no runs; 1walk; 1K;
• Adam Ottavino; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 3Ks; 

From the Mets 6 Mariners 3 Post Game Notes:

• Mets: Won their first series since winning three out of four against St. Louis from August 17-20...Had lost their previous three series...Was their second ever series victory over the Mariners (Also: July 21 - 23, 2014 at Seattle)...Mets pitchers combined to record 36 strikeouts this series...Are the most by the club in a three-game series this season.
• Jeff McNeil: Smacked a solo home run in the fifth...Is hitting .339 (38-112) with three homers, 12 RBI, 18 runs and an .893 OPS in his last 28 games...Has 10 multi-hit games during that span.
• Pete Alonso: Belted a two-run homer to left in the third inning...Became the fifth player in major league history with three or more seasons of 40 or more homers in their first five years, joining Ralph Kiner (four), Ryan Howard (three), Albert Pujols (three) and Eddie Mathews (three)...Has five multi-homer games this season, tied for the third-most in the majors and tied for the fourth-most by a Met in a single season...Has 19 multi-homer games in his career, the third-most in franchise history...His 41 home runs are tied with Todd Hundley (1996) and Carlos Beltrán (2006) for the second-most in a single season in franchise history...Became the fourth player in Mets history to record three or more seasons with 100 or more RBI...David Wright is the franchise leader with five such seasons...Carlos Beltrán and Darryl Strawberry recorded three seasons each.

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Mariners Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Locker Room reaction.

"He's special. Through thick and thin, we know one thing and that's that Pete will walk through the door the same guy every day... he cares about his teammates and he cares about the Mets"

- Buck Showalter on Pete Alonso pic.twitter.com/cSMrRz3a9K

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2023

Francisco Lindor was asked if it's surprising that Pete Alonso's name comes up in trade talks:

"We've all been part of trades. It's going to happen again and it will probably happen to me. If you're knowledgeable and understand the game, everybody knows that's part of the game" pic.twitter.com/IPFelXLMN7

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2023

Ronny Mauricio talks about his comfort level at second base: pic.twitter.com/3rOZnqBX9P

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2023

Ronny Mauricio was asked why Francisco Alvarez keeps asking him to smile:

"I think he tells me to smile a lot because he's always smiling and he wants me to break out a smile. I think he thinks I'm a little too serious when I'm out on the field" pic.twitter.com/acgKrpXRXX

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2023

On Mets Pre Game, DJ Stewart joined @SteveGelbs to discuss what's led to his offensive surge, the reasons he chose to sign with the Mets, how much he loves New York, and how much he's connected with Mets fans pic.twitter.com/S7151PGXAA

— SNY (@SNYtv) September 3, 2023

A scale back in 2024 for the @Mets does not mean that they will not compete. #LGM | #BillyEppler | @JimDuquetteGM | @JimBowdenGM pic.twitter.com/6uP21HvzGQ

— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) September 3, 2023

National League East Detailed Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	90	46	.662	--	L 1
2	Philadelphia Phillies	75	61	.551	15.0	W 1
3	Miami Marlins	70	67	.511	20.5	W 4
4	New York Mets	63	74	.460	27.5	W 1
5	Washington Nationals	62	76	.449	29.0	L 5
	Average	72	64	.526

Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 9/4/2023.

Mets and all of the Mets Minor League teams are off today on Labor Day.  Mets begin a series with the Nationals on Tuesday in DC.

NY Post:

• Pete Alonso celebrates historic homers with Mets teammates at US Open
• Pete Alonso’s historic home run prowess makes Mets contract situation trickier
• Pete Alonso’s historic homers spark Mets’ win over Mariners to take series
• Mets’ Starling Marte might need same surgery as last year: ‘Really frustrating’
• Mets’ Pete Alonso secures another 40-homer season to join exclusive group

Newsday:

• Mets cannot seriously consider trading Pete Alonso
• Pete Alonso achieves another statistical feat in Mets' win over Mariners
• Mets' Starling Marte trying to avoid another groin surgery

Mets.com:

• Alonso stands alone in Mets history with 3rd 40-HR season
• Game Story: Alonso crushes 40th, 41st homers ▶️
• Surgery still an option, but Marte hopes to return in '23
• Injuries & Moves: Vientos to play through foot discomfort
• Quintana leads Mets into divisional set

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Alonso goes deep twice to reach 40 homers and 100 RBIs as Mets beat 1st-place Mariners 6-3
• Ronny Mauricio recaps 'great' debut weekend with Mets
• Mets Notebook: Starling Marte hopes to return in 2023, but doesn’t rule out another groin surgery
• How Mets can improve their pitching staff behind Kodai Senga in 2024

Metsmerized:

• Alonso Makes Mets History Again With Another 40-Homer Season
• Alonso’s Two Homers Help Mets to 6-3 Rubber Game Victory
• MMO Game Chat: Mariners vs. Mets, 1:40 P.M.
• Francisco Lindor First Met To Hit 25-25 Plateau Since 2008
• Mets Minors Recap: Kevin Parada Hits First Double-A Home Run

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets 6, Mariners 3—Mets top Mariners, take series
• Open thread: Mets vs. Mariners, 9/3/23
• Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series: September Storylines

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Mets 6, Mariners 3 (9/3/23)

Metstradamus:

• The Mets Stop The Unstoppable (Or At Least Slightly Annoy The Unstoppable)

Kiner's Korner:

• Alonso's two home runs pace Mets to 6-3 win against Mariners

Mike's Mets:

• The Mets Are Still Searching for Stability

Mack's Mets:

• Tom Brennan - Mark, Ronny, DJ, Stanley, Kevin, Paul, and Jordan
• Tom Brennan - Your Division Greatly Matters

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse Mets:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Mets drop series finale to IronPigs, 9-2, on Sunday night
• 9/3/2023 - Box Score: Lehigh Valley IronPigs 9 Syracuse Mets 2
• Wyatt Young*; SS 0 for 4; 1K;
• Danny Mendick; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1K;
• Daniel Palka*; DH 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1K;
• Carlos Cortes*; LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2Ks;
• Nick Meyer; 1B 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• Michael Perez*; C 0 for 4; 1K;
• Joe Suozzi; RF 0 for 4; 2Ks;
• Chase Estep*; 3B 2 for 3;
• Jaylen Palmer; CF 0 for 3; 2Ks;
• Justin Jarvis; (L,0-5) 2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 3 hits; 4 walks; 3Ks;
• Nolan Clenney; 3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 3Ks;
• William Woods; 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 2Ks;
• Reed Garrett; 1 inning; 2 runs; 3 hits; 1K;
• Nate Lavender*; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 3Ks;

• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/3/2023

Danny Mendick and Daniel Palka go back to back on 2 consecutive pitches for the @SyracuseMets. They now trail 6-2 in the 6th. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/JR8yquxdOM

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 4, 2023

Nate Lavender shines in last night's @SyracuseMets loss, 1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 3Ks; Nate now has 72 Ks in 48 AA and AAA innings - 2.81 ERA, 1.125 WHIPhttps://t.co/3a4AvKub3o#Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO… pic.twitter.com/ihiZguques

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 4, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Binghamton Defeats Harrisburg for First Six-Game Series Sweep in Franchise History
• 9/3/2023 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3 Harrisburg Senators 1
• Luisangel Acuña; 2B 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1K;
• Drew Gilbert*; CF 1 for 3;
• Kevin Parada; DH 0 for 4; 1K;
• JT Schwartz*; 1B 1 for 4; HR, 1 run scored; 1 RBI;
• Jeremiah Jackson; SS 1 for 3; 2K;
• Rowdey Jordan#; RF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2Ks;
• Mateo Gil; 3B 0 for 3; 1K;
• Hayden Senger; C 0 for 2; 1 run scored; 1K;
• Rhylan Thomas*; LF 1 for 2; 1 run scored; 1K;
• Joey Lancellotti; 3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3Ks;
• Benito García; (W,1-0) 3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
• Wilkin Ramos; 2 innings; no runs; 1walk; 3Ks;
• Daison Acosta; 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1walk; 2Ks; 

• Today's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 9/3/2023
• 9/3/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• 9/3/2023: Mets Roster Moves - Benito Garcia and Kolby Kubichek to Binghamton

The Schwartz is with the @RumblePoniesBB. JT Schwartz goes deep to make it a 3-1 Ponies lead. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/LmnxmWPvx9

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 3, 2023

Daison Acosta gets out of trouble with 2 straight 3 pitch Ks - the @RumblePoniesBB win 3-1. It is their 7th straight - their first ever 6 game series sweep. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/jdVwO4QmRX

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 4, 2023

Tonight's star of the game, JT Schwartz, spoke to @MattLevine__. As the @RumblePoniesBB win 3-1 #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/h4vj7yMPLH

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 4, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Greenville Grabs Series Finale From Brooklyn, 9-8
• 9/3/2023 Box Score: Greenville Drive 9 Brooklyn Cyclones 8
• Jett Williams; SS 0 for 2; HR, 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 2 walks;
• Alex Ramírez; CF 0 for 4; 2K;
• Ryan Clifford*; 1B 0 for 3; HR, 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2K;
• Stanley Consuegra; RF 3 for 4; 2 runs scored; 3 RBIs; 1K;
• William Lugo; 3B 0 for 2; 2 RBIs; 1 walk;
• Jacob Reimer; 2B 2 for 4; 1K;
• Drake Osborn; C 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1K;
• D'Andre Smith; DH 2 for 4; HR, 1 run scored; 2K;
• Omar De Los Santos; LF 2 for 3; 1 run scored; 1K;
• Saul García; 5 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 7 hits; 1walk; 3Ks;
• Miguel Alfonseca; 2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 2walks;
• Bailey Reid; (L,0-1) 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 

• Today's Brooklyn Cyclones Lineup - 9/3/2022 Jacob Reimer returns

Ryan Clifford with a no doubt 3 run HR puts the @BKCyclones up 4-3 in the 5th. @JustinRocke #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/aCIL2gDm2D

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 3, 2023

Jett Williams with his 6th HR for the @BKCyclones as they get closer in the 9th, but they fall 9-8 on Sunday. https://t.co/UlTzAmAvGX#Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/IRrrGgLdnM

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 4, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: St. Lucie Mets win final road game of season 7-4 over Tarpons
• 9/3/2023 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 7 Tampa Tarpons 4
• Diego Mosquera; SS 2 for 5; 1 run scored;
• Nick Morabito; CF 1 for 2; 2 runs scored; 1 RBI; 1 walks;
• Ronald Hernandez#; C 0 for 2; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1K;
• Vincent Perozo*; PR-C 0 for 0; 0K;
• Wilfredo Lara; 2B 1 for 5; 1 run scored; 1 RBI; 3K;
• Nolan McLean; DH 0 for 2; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2K;
• Yohairo Cuevas*; PH-DH 0 for 1; 1K;
• Kellum Clark*; RF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1K;
• Karell Paz*; LF 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 2K;
• Nick Lorusso; 3B 0 for 5; 3K;
• José Hernández; 1B 3 for 4; 3 runs scored;
• Ernesto Mercedes; (W,1-1) 5 innings; 1 run; 3 hits; 5Ks;
• Jean Calderon; 0.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 4walks; 1K;
• Jose Gomez; 0.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 2walks;
• Ramon Henriquez; 2.2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2walks; 3Ks; 

• Today's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 9/3/2023

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Drafting the best potential October matchups
• Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more
• 4 K's? Who cares?! Adolis belts mammoth walk-off homer
• 'Unfazed' Miller helps Dodgers take one back from Braves
• Ohtani steals his way to more Angels history
• A Backstreet Boy played for the Savannah Bananas
• Martian's HR helps Yankees pull off rare sweep of Astros
• 5 series to watch as September gets into gear
• Cubs break out for 10 runs in last 2 innings to best Reds
• Alonso stands alone in Mets history with 3rd 40-HR season
• No. 1 overall prospect Holliday promoted to Triple-A (source)
• 'We can do damage': Phils continue historic HR surge
• Frankie is all smiles on Sunday’s top play
• Who are MLB’s best second basemen in 2023?
• Siri, Walls manufacture go-ahead run in 'huge' finale win

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Angels Place Max Stassi On Restricted List
• AL Central Notes: Faedo, Robert, Varland, Bieber
• Outright Assignments: Haase, Barlow, Lopez, Johnson
• MLBTR Poll: The Crowded NL Wild Card Race
• New York Notes: Marte, Mets, Hamilton, Rizzo
• AL East Notes: Means, Bautista, Verdugo, Bradley
• NL Central Notes: Stroman, Cubs, McLain, India, Matz
• Nationals Sign Rico Garcia To Two-Year Minor League Deal
• Astros Claim Bennett Sousa Off Waivers
• Guardians Activate Josh Naylor From 10-Day Injured List
• Twins Place Michael A. Taylor On 10-Day IL, Activate Willi Castro
• Rockies Place Daniel Bard On 15-Day IL, Activate Chase Anderson
• Orioles Make Four Roster Moves
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Unusual, Replacement-Level Season
• The Padres’ Underrated Team MVP

Yahoo Sports:

• Nothing guaranteed in October — except maybe the Braves
• Cobb: Giants in must-win mode as NL wild-card race grows chaotic
• Twins-Cleveland series preview: Guardians get some reinforcements
• Kapler optimistic about Giants' offense despite shutout loss to Padres
• Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells bring hope and energy to Yankees during sweep at Houston
• Giants tag out Padres' Xander Bogaerts at home on wild play
• White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech had his second-shortest start on Sunday

ESPN:

• Alonso passes 40-HR mark, joins exclusive club
• Angels catcher Stassi won't return in '23 season
• Guardians get Naylor back ahead of playoff push
• Rays recall Bradley, place Adam (oblique) on IL
• Twins activate Castro; OF Taylor heads to IL
• Rockies' Bard put on IL; Anderson returns, starts

CBS Sports:

• Jasson Domínguez hits second career home run as Yankees sweep Astros for first time since 2013
• Walker Buehler injury: Dodgers righty throws two perfect innings in first rehab game since Tommy John surgery
• Catcher Max Stassi will miss rest of 2023, helping the Angels get under the competitive balance tax threshold
• MLB playoff picture, standings, 2023 postseason projections: Rangers, Astros, Mariners battling in AL West

FanGraphs:

• Sunday Notes: Steve Sparks Played With Troy O’Leary and Dave Nilsson

Braves.com:

• After nearly sweeping LA, Atlanta asserts itself as NL's team to beat
• Raisel Iglesias named NL Reliever of the Month
• Game Story: Olson blasts HR No. 44 ▶️
• Braves head home to host Cardinals

Marlins.com:

• Marlins keep swimming in WC race, sweep Nats
• Game Story: Arraez cranks leadoff HR en route to sweep ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Soler (right hip) out for 5th game in a row
• Every game 'like Game 7 of the World Series' for Marlins
• Back home, Luzardo opens series vs. Dodgers

Phillies.com:

• 'We can do damage': Phils continue historic HR surge
• Game Story: Bohm, Realmuto go B2B ▶️
• Harper looks to continue success vs. Padres
• How this Phillie turned his season around

Nationals.com:

• Nats' hot stretch at home quenched by Marlins 
• Game Story: Thomas homers in 3rd straight game ▶️
• Harvey takes first step in father's footprints
• Injuries & Moves: Garrett returns to Nats Park; Rainey update

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Mike Piazza (1968)
• Luis Lopez (1970)
• Joe DePastino (1973)
• Chris Beck (1990)
• Andres Gimenez (1998)

Transactions:

New York Mets released Barry Lyons on September 4, 1990.

Boston Red Sox claimed Geoff Hartlieb of the New York Mets on waivers on September 4, 2021.

National Pastime.com: 

1978	In his first major league at-bat, Dorian Boyland strikes out sitting on the bench. The Pirate rookie is removed with a 1-2 count when the Mets make a pitching change and pinch-hitter Rennie Stennett takes the third strike.
1985	Following a three-homer performance last night, Gary Carter ties a major league record by hitting two solo round-trippers, becoming the 11th player in major league history to hit five home runs in two games. The future Hall of Fame catcher's offensive output, which also includes a run-producing single, contributes to the Mets 9-2 victory over the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium.

Baseball Reference:

1966: Chris Short shuts out the Mets, 5 - 0, the 5th complete game win in a row for the Phillies' pitchers. 

1972: The Cubs top the Mets, 2 - 0, as Fergie Jenkins posts his 19th win. The Cubs then drop the second game, 7 - 2, to Gary Gentry, who strikes out 8.

Centerfield Maz:

• Mike Piazza: Mets Hall of Famer (The Mets Years 1998 - 2005)
• Mike Piazza: New York Mets Hall of Famer (Part Two)
• Remembering Mets History (1985) Gary Carter Hits Five HRs & Drives In Nine Runs Over Two Games
• Remembering Mets History (1988) Ron Darling Shuts Out the Dodgers as the Magic Number Gets Smaller
• Remembering Mets History (1965) Jim Hickman Becomes the First Met to Hit Three HRs In A Game

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