Mets News and Morning Links - 9/9/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Todd Zeile, Mike Hampton, and Junior Tilien. Mets fall to Twins, Binghamton jumps out to lead before game is suspended, Brooklyn wins, Syracuse falls and St. Lucie is cancelled.

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Box Score: Twins 5 Mets 2

• Brandon Nimmo*; CF 0 for 4;
• Francisco Alvarez; C 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk;
• Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk;
• Francisco Lindor#; SS 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks;
• Mark Vientos; DH 0 for 4; 3 Ks;
• Jeff McNeil*; RF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Ronny Mauricio#; 2B 0 for 3; 1 K;
• Brett Baty*; 3B 0 for 3; 2 K;
• Tim Locastro; LF 1 for 2; 1 K;
• Rafael Ortega*; PH-LF 0 for 1; 1 K;
• Kodai Senga; 6 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 4 walks; 5 Ks;
• Sean Reid-Foley; (L, 0-1) 0.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Grant Hartwig; 0.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits;
• Sam Coonrod; 1 innings; no runs; 1 K; 

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets @ Twins game Highlights.

SNY On YouTube: Kodai Senga Post Game Reaction.

Kodai Senga is now second on the Mets all-time list for strikeouts by a rookie 👏 pic.twitter.com/oamawnpULC

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 9, 2023

On Friday, @Todd_Zeile and John Franco visited Engine 16/Ladder 7 in Manhattan prior to the anniversary of September 11 in honor of the first responders that answered the call 22 years ago pic.twitter.com/MGqkOwXmbE

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) September 9, 2023

National League East Standings

Rk	Tm	W	L	W-L%	GB	Strk
1	Atlanta Braves	92	48	.657	--	W 2
2	Philadelphia Phillies	77	63	.550	15.0	L 1
3	Miami Marlins	73	68	.518	19.5	W 1
4	New York Mets	64	76	.457	28.0	L 2
5	Washington Nationals	63	78	.447	29.5	L 1
	Average	73	66	.526

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

Today's Game:

Mets (64-76) @ Twins (74-67), 2:10 pm

MIN: Kenta Maeda (#18, 35, RHP, 3-7, 4.73)
NYM: David Peterson (#23, 27, LHP, 3-7, 5.40)

PRESS RELEASE: FRANCISCO LINDOR NAMED NEW YORK METS NOMINEE FOR THE 2023 ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE

NY Post: 

• Mets waste another strong Kodai Senga outing in loss to Twins

Mets.com:

• Senga shows off grit, battles way to another quality start
• Game Story: Lindor delivers sole runs as Mets lose ▶️
• Members of '01 Mets visit Engine 16/Ladder 7 to honor 9/11 heroes
• Mets could hire 1st president of baseball ops
• Mets angling to bounce back vs. Twins

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• These Mets aren't as bad as the original version, but that's not saying much
• Latest on Mets' top prospects: Jett Williams stays hot for High-A Brooklyn
• Mets Injury Tracker: DJ Stewart remains out with soreness; plan is to play outfielder on Saturday
• Deep Dive on Mets prospect Ryan Clifford, who has the best raw power in the system
• 5 things to watch as Mets and Twins play three-game series in Minnesota

Metsmerized:

• Bullpen Blows Game Late as Mets Fall to Twins 5-2
• MLB Executive: Ohtani to Prioritize Winning Over Location in Free Agency
• Series Preview: Mets Head to Minnesota
• How Mets And Twins Have Fared Following Correa Saga
• Francisco Lindor Named Mets’ Roberto Clemente Award Nominee
• Baby Mets Key to Mets Sustained Success
• Mets Minors Recap: Suarez Throws No-No, Gilbert Homers Twice

Amazing Avenue:

• Twins 5, Mets 2-Mets drop series opener against the Twins
• This Week in Mets Quotes: Pete says NYC has been special to him, Lindor wants 30-30
• Mets take on first-place Twins in three-game series in Minnesota

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Twins 5, Mets 2 (9/8/23)
• Digging into Mark Vientos’ performance since returning from wrist tendinitis

Metstradamus: 

• Learning In The Minnesota

Kiner's Korner:

• Mets waste Senga's gutsy performance as a sloppy 7th inning sends them to defeat in Minnesota

Mack's Mets: 

• Tom Brennan - Two Pitchers, One in the Highlight Zone, the Other in the Twilight Zone
• Reese Kaplan -- A Blockbuster Story Based in Fact, Not Fiction

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse Mets comeback runs out of steam in 11-6 loss on Friday night
• Box Score: Rochester Red Wings 11 Syracuse Mets 6
• Wyatt Young*;2B 2 for 4; 1 run scored; 1 K;
• Danny Mendick;SS 4 for 4; 1 run scored; 2 RBIs;
• Daniel Palka*;1B 0 for 5; 1 run scored; 1 K;
• Abraham Almonte#;DH 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 walks;
• Carlos Cortes*;LF 0 for 5; 1 K;
• Brandon McIlwain;RF 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 K;
• Michael Perez*;C 0 for 5; 3 Ks;
• Lorenzo Cedrola;CF 0 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 walk; 1 K;
• Jaylen Palmer;3B 1 for 3; 2 run scored; 1 walk;
• Mike Vasil; (L,3-4) 5 innings; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 6 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks;
• Nolan Clenney; 2 innings; 1 runs; 1 ERs; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
• Nate Lavender*; 0.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks;
• Dedniel Núñez; 1.1 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 

• Today's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 9/8/2023

Brandon McIlwain: deuces wild
2 strikes
2 outs
💥
2 bases
2 RBI
We’re back within 2 pic.twitter.com/6UzZDLcgjn

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) September 9, 2023

Nolan Clenney Ks 4 in 2+ innings for the @SyracuseMets - 1 run, 1 ER, no hits, 1 walk. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/L9DVyVuRPK

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 9, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Press Release: Friday’s Rumble Ponies Game at Hartford Suspended "The game will resume at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday with the start of the fourth inning and the Rumble Ponies leading 7-0. It will be played to completion as a nine-inning game. Following the completion of the suspended game, the regularly scheduled contest will be played as a seven-inning game. It will begin approximately 30 minutes after the completion of the first game."

Jeremiah Jackson - a 3 run HR @RumblePoniesBB go up 4-0 #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/zSU6MrDqgd

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 9, 2023

Before tonight's @RumblePoniesBB game was suspended, Dom Hamel Dom-inated. 3 innings, no runs, no hits, 1 walk, 5 Ks, 40 pitches - 27 strikes. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/eCtMrPeaGF

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 9, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Comeback ‘Clones Walk It Off Over Wilmington On Osborn’s Sacrifice Fly
• Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 4 Wilmington Blue Rocks 3
• Luis Guillorme*; 3B 0 for 3; 3 K;
• Drake Osborn; 1B 0 for 1; 1 RBIs;
• Jett Williams; CF 2 for 4; 2 K;
• Alex Ramírez; RF 1 for 4; 3 K;
• Chase Estep*; 1B-3B 0 for 4; 1 run scored; 2 K;
• Ryan Clifford*; LF 1 for 4;
• Jacob Reimer; DH 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; 1 K;
• William Lugo; SS 1 for 3; 1 run scored; 1 RBIs; 1 walks; 1 K;
• José Mena; C 2 for 4; 1 run scored;
• D'Andre Smith; 2B 1 for 3; 1 walks; 2 K;
• Layonel Ovalles; 5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 7 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks;
• Benito García; (W,3-1) 4 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 4 Ks; 
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 9/8/2023

Luis Guillorme’s day is done in his first MLB rehab game with the @BKCyclones.

The 28-year-old struck out three times and made this stellar defensive play in the field.

Brad Lord has punched out 11 through 5 for Wilmington. #LGM | #AmazinStartsHere pic.twitter.com/OPuPT61fZx

— Justin Rocke (@JustinRocke) September 9, 2023

William Lugo doubles in Jacob Reimer and Drake Osborn with the Sac Fly to drive in Lugo - @BKCyclones win 4-3 and move back into 1st place a half game up on Jersey Shore #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic pic.twitter.com/JERrRTFihJ

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) September 9, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

Tonight's game has been CANCELLED due to inclement weather. We will play a single 9-inning game on Saturday starting at 6:10 p.m. pic.twitter.com/jnAG2mr4Dv

— St. Lucie Mets (@stluciemets) September 8, 2023

• Before the game was postponed, St. Lucie announced a number of roster moves including RHP Calvin Ziegler being activated from the 60-day injured list.

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• 7 unlikely players contributing for playoff contenders
• 'One word: MVP': Acuña dominates in 3-hit performance
• 3,000 stolen bases recorded for 1st time since 2012
• Freeman's record-setting 2B comes in typical Freddie fashion
• For these 7 hurlers, the moment is truly upon them
• 'Ready to hit at all times,' O'Hearn sparks O's 6th straight win
• 'Instant shot of energy:' Bichette sparks comeback in return
• VOTE: Roberto Clemente Award nominees
• Postseason Watch: Bracket, tiebreakers and more
• Correa, Lewis supply the pop, Griddy their way to Twins comeback win
• Total team effort drives Brewers to romp in Bronx
• Gallen boosts D-backs' WC hopes with first career 9-frame shutout
• An Oriole takes flight to land in top plays
• Injuries: Betts, Buehler, Ohtani, Adolis, Severino
• Another injury clouds Severino's future with Yankees

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Rockies Extend Germán Márquez
• A’s Outright Spencer Patton
• Luis Severino Being Evaluated For Side Injury
• Rob Zastryzny Elects Free Agency
• Danny Jansen Undergoes Finger Surgery
• Marlins Outright Geoff Hartlieb
• Stephen Strasburg’s Retirement Press Conference Canceled
• Rangers Promote Evan Carter, Place Adolis García On IL
• Tigers To Select Sawyer Gipson-Long
• Rockies Select Victor Vodnik
• White Sox To Select José Ureña
• Reds Designate Kevin Herget For Assignment
• Walker Buehler Won’t Return This Year
• MLB Places Julio Urias On Administrative Leave
• Padres Select Jurickson Profar

Yahoo Sports:

• Bad break: Dodgers won't have Buehler for playoffs
• Yoán Moncada breaks up pitching duel with 2-run homer
• Ex-Red Sox Bob Stanley, Skip Lockwood share "Major League Memories" at Rye senior home

ESPN:

• Power Rankings: Which NL wild-card team has the advantage?
• Owner: Nats not hosting Strasburg retirement
• Follow-up tests on Betts' foot come back clean
• Yanks' Severino exits in fifth with left side injury
• Dodgers' Buehler won't return to rotation in '23
• Bichette returns with 'instant' impact as Jays win
• Twins reinstate Kirilloff, place Gallo (toe) on IL
• Sources: Rockies reach extension with Márquez

CBS Sports:

• Mariners All-Star starter George Kirby was unhappy to still be in game when allowing game-tying home run
• Yankees' Jasson Dominguez makes history with HR, but Brewers' hit parade steals the show
• Rangers top prospect Evan Carter records single in first MLB at-bat
• Freddie Freeman sets Dodgers record with 53rd double; 60 still within reach
• Nationals cancel Stephen Strasburg's retirement press conference over financial disagreements, per reports
• Zac Gallen throws complete game shutout vs. Cubs as Diamondbacks pitcher gets into ninth inning for first time

FanGraphs:

• Effectively Wild Episode 2057: Unlimited Power/Speed
• The NL Cy Young Race Is Still Wide Open
• The Baserunners That Sprint Speed Overlooks
• Abner Uribe, or Else
• Five Things I Liked (Or Didn’t Like) This Week, September 7
• Effectively Wild Episode 2056: Just-Noticeable Defense
• Even as the Rangers Slide, Corey Seager Is Raking
• Does Ronald Acuña Jr. Help His Teammates See More Fastballs?
• Just How Much Do Aaron Judge’s Teammates Depend on Him?
• Catchers Can’t Catch a Break Anymore

Braves.com:

• 'One word: MVP': Acuña dominates in 3-hit performance
• Braves fighting for home-field advantage
• Game Story: Acuña puts on a show in series opener ▶️
• 'Everything is possible': Acuña inches closer to 40-40 club

Marlins.com:

• With 'a lot of energy,' Marlins ride unlikely heroics to victory
• Game Story: Sánchez, Stallings blast homers to top Phils ▶️
• For these 7 hurlers, the moment is truly upon them
• Injuries & Moves: Alcantara travels with club, reports feeling good

Phillies.com:

• Sánchez solid but Domínguez's down season continues vs. Fish
• Game Story: Trea has big day in return from son's birth ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Turner reinstated from paternity list
• Phils look to even series behind Nola
• VOTE: Schwarber named Phillies’ nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Nationals.com:

• Nats slug big homers but can't get key outs vs. Dodgers
• Game Story: Ruiz, Abrams belt homers ▶️
• Lerner releases statement on Strasburg's retirement press conference
• Injuries & Moves: Adams (broken left hamate bone) placed on IL

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Todd Zeile (1965)
• Mike Hampton (1972)
• Kaz Ishii (1973)
• Billy Hamilton (1990)
• Junior Tilien (2002) 

Died on this date:

• Richie Ashburn (1997)

Transactions:

New York Mets released Darren Reed on September 9, 1993.

National Pastime.com:

1997

Hall of Famer and beloved Phillies announcer Richie Ashburn, an excellent contact hitter who once fouled off 14 pitches in one at-bat, passes away of an apparent heart attack in his New York hotel room after broadcasting a Mets-Phillies game last night. 'Whitey' collected the most hits by any major leaguer during the decade of the 1950's.

2004

Lino Urdaneta's first major league appearance results in an earned run average of infinity when the Tigers rookie does not retire a batter, giving up five hits, one walk, and six earned runs. Fortunately for the right-hander, the Mets will give him the opportunity to appear in two games in 2007, in which he allows one run in one inning of work, to bring down his ERA to a much more respectable 63.00.

Baseball Reference:

1969: With a 7 - 1 win, Tom Seaver hands Chicago its 6th straight loss, giving the Mets a sweep of two games. New York now trails the Cubs by one-half game.

9/9/1969 : A Magical and Memorable Day In New York #Mets History. The "Black Cat Game." At The Start Of The 4th Inning With The Cubs At Bat, A Black Cat Emerged From The Open Doors Behind Home Plate. It Peered Into The Cubs Dugout As If To Apply A Hex #LGMhttps://t.co/ujBigTrPq5

— James Piccoli (@JamesPiccoli) September 9, 2019

2013 - In a rare highlight for the Nationals this season, Gio Gonzalez pitches a one-hitter and is backed by five homers as the team rolls to an easy 9 - 0 win over the Mets. The Nats start off with a bang as Denard Span and Ryan Zimmerman greet Mets starter Carlos Torres with back-to-back long balls. Pinch-hitter Zach Lutz has the Mets' only hit, a soft single that lands on the first base foul line to open the 7th.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (1969) The Black Cat Game
• Mike Hampton: 2000 NLCS MVP Mets Pitcher (2000)
• Remembering Mets History (1969) Bean Balls Fly at Shea as Koosman Ks 13 & Agee's HR Brings Mets Within 1.5 Games of the Cubs
• Todd Zeile: 2000 NL Champion Mets First Baseman (2000 - 2001 /2004) & SNY Studio Analyst (2019 -2023)
• Bobby Parnell: Former Mets Relief Pitcher (2008-2015)

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