Mets News and Morning Links 5/15/2024

 

Good Morning.  Mets drop 2nd straight to Phils, Syracuse hangs on for win, David Peterson pitches Binghamton to win, Brooklyn postponed, St. Lucie falls.

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5/14/2024 Box Score: Philadelphia Phillies 4 New York Mets 0

Brandon Nimmo*: LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Starling Marte: RF 2 for 4; 1 K; Francisco Lindor#: SS 0 for 4; Pete Alonso: 1B 0 for 3; 1 K; J.D. Martinez: DH 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*: 3B 0 for 3; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor: CF 1 for 3; Joey Wendle*: 2B 0 for 2; DJ Stewart*: PH 0 for 1; 1 K; Omar Narváez*: 1 0 for 2; 1 K; Jeff McNeil*: PH 1 for 1; double; José Butto: (L, 1-3) 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 4 walks; 1 HBP; 4 Ks; Yohan Ramírez:  1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 2 Ks; Jake Diekman*:  0.2 inning; no runs; 3 walks; Jorge López:  1.1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;  Sean Reid-Foley:  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 

Aaron Nola dominates Mets with a 4 hit shutout.  Jeff McNeil's pinch hit double in the 9th the only extra base hit.  Jose Butto walked in 1 run and hit a batter with the bases full to score another in the 3rd as he walked 4 on the day while allowing just a single (also in the 3rd).  Tyrone Taylor's leadoff single broke up Nola's perfect game in the 6th.  

From the Phillies 4 Mets 0 Post Game Notes - 5/14/2024

• Mets: Were swept for the third time this season and for the second time at home (Also: 3/29-3/31 vs. Milwaukee)...Were shut out for the fourth time this season and the third time at home.
• José Buttó: Has allowed two runs or fewer in in a start for his career.

MLB YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Phillies Highlights.

SNY on YouTube: Francisco Lindor Post Game Reaction.

Adrian Houser will no longer start tomorrow against the Phillies

The Mets still need to discuss their pitching plan for the day pic.twitter.com/yxTffGdt2c

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 14, 2024

David Peterson (offseason hip surgery) moved up to Double-A Binghamton in his rehab assignment today: 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K.

He has two more rehab starts on the schedule. That will take him to that May 27 eligible-to-return date.

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) May 15, 2024

"If you're going to bring him up here, you have to play him." - @AlbaneseLaura

Laura, @AnthonyMcCarron and @sal_licata react to the news that Mark Vientos is coming back up to the Mets https://t.co/kx2e8hwDF9

➡️ Tri-State @Cadillac pic.twitter.com/SYIZ6eXMQj

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) May 14, 2024

Today's Game:

Mets (19-22) @ Phillies (30-13), 6:40 pm

PHI: Ranger Suárez (#55, 28, LHP, 7-0, 1.50)

Mets have not officially announced the starter, but reports are that Joey Lucchesi will be called up from AAA to pitch.

NY Post:

• Mets stumped again in four-hit loss to Phillies
• Mets make roster shakeup amid horrid offensive stretch  Mets call up Mark Vientos, set to DFA Joey Wendle amid offensive woes
• Mets’ free pass problem coming at a heavy cost
• Mets change pitching plan for Wednesday’s game vs. Phillies "After Carlos Mendoza warmed up Adrian Houser in the ninth inning Tuesday to potentially protect an overused bullpen, the Mets now are planning to start Joey Lucchesi on Wednesday night in Philadelphia, The Post has learned."

Mets.com:

• Walks adding up as Mets struggle to find command
• Mets to call up Mark Vientos (source)
• Injuries & Moves: Lucchesi to start Wednesday (source)
• Diving into the anatomy of Mets' swings
• Lindor looking for breakout vs. Phillies
• Mauricio ranks among top switch-hitting prospects

Metsmerized: 

• Mark Vientos To Get Recalled, Wendle DFA’d
• Mets Offense Stalls Again in 4-0 Loss to Phillies
• Edwin Díaz Blows Second Save in 2024
• Mets Minors Weekly Report: Megill Dominates Rehab, Rosa Shows Off Power

Amazing Avenue: 

• Mets to call up Vientos and Lucchesi, DFA Wendle and Ramírez
• Phillies 4, Mets 0: Mets’ bats lifeless in loss
• Mets Minor League Players of the Week: Week Six
• A Pod of Their Own: Five years, five years

Faith and Fear in Flushing: 

• I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues

Mets360: 

• Gut Reaction: Phillies 4, Mets 0 (5/14/24)
• A handful of moves for the Mets to make right now

Kiner's Korner:

• Phillies Walk Away From Queens With Two-Game Sweep Of Mets

Mack's Mets: 

• Reese Kaplan -- Again, Who Stays and Who Goes From the Roster
• MACK - Some afterthoughts on last Sunday’s “Let’s Blow It Up” post.
• SAVAGE VIEWS – Quarter of the Way

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Syracuse:  

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Brosseau’s three homers power Syracuse to series-opening 8-7 win over Iowa
• 5/14/2024 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 8 Iowa Cubs 7
• Tonight's Syracuse Mets Lineup - 5/14/2024
• Press Release: Syracuse Mets Homestand Highlights: Tuesday, May 14th to Sunday, May 19th

Josh Walker and the @SyracuseMets hold on to win 8-7 after Iowa scores 3 in the 9th on a comebacker that Josh kicks to an alert Acuna. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @FarmToFlushing @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @bronxfanatic @draftniks @TheBaseballHut pic.twitter.com/R6sDcPyudn

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) May 15, 2024

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Binghamton Game Recap: Peterson and Suarez Dazzle, Ponies Shutout Bowie in Series Opener
• 5/14/2024 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 2 Bowie Baysox 0
• Tonight's Binghamton Rumble Ponies Lineup - 5/14/2024
• 5/14/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

David Peterson's rehab assignment continues with a strong outing for the @RumblePoniesBB.

The @Mets southpaw fans 8 over 5 1/3 scoreless frames and has yet to surrender a run in 14 innings. pic.twitter.com/gzJUaOodtX

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) May 14, 2024

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Press Release: Cyclones, Hot Rods Washed Out On Tuesday Night "The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 16."

St. Lucie Mets: 

• St. Lucie Recap: P.B. Cardinals Beat St. Lucie Mets 7-3 in Series Opener in Jupiter
• 5/14/2024 Box Score: Palm Beach Cardinals 7 St. Lucie Mets 3
• Tonight's St. Lucie Mets Lineup - 5/14/2024

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Rick Waits (1952)
• Tyler Walker (1976)
• Brian Dozier (1987)
• Rafael Ortega (1991)

Transactions:

Cleveland Indians claimed Brook Fordyce of the New York Mets on waivers on May 15, 1995.

NationalPastime.com:  

2014

En route to becoming the first Mets rookie to get a hit in his first three games, Jacob deGrom singles in the third inning, ending the team's pitchers' 0-for-64 record-setting streak to start the season. The 25-year-old right-hander, who will collect hits in his next two starts, goes seven innings, taking the 1-0 loss to the Yankees at Citi Field.

Baseball Reference:

1962 - Cubs P Barney Schultz ties Roy Face's major-league record by relieving in his 9th consecutive game for Chicago. Today's effort doesn't help as the Cubs lose, 6 - 5 in 13 innings against the Mets. Roger Craig, en route to a 10-24 year, is the winner, while Tony Balsamo loses to notch his only career decision.

1970 - After the Mets have a day off, ace Tom Seaver matches Gary Gentry by allowing one hit in beating the Phillies and Woodie Fryman, 4 - 0. The two consecutive one-hitters tie a major league record.

1992 - The Mets' newly-acquired Bret Saberhagen pitches five innings before leaving with tendinitis in his pitching hand that will effectively sideline him for the rest of the year. He will not win another game this year following today's 4 - 1 decision over the Dodgers.

1999 - When SS Alex Arias of the Philadelphia Phillies snags Mike Piazza's line drive in the 6th inning, he starts the Phillies' 30th franchise triple play and their 10th against a team from New York City. It is just the second triple play turned in Veterans Stadium. Arias has participated in two triple plays for the Phils; he initiated one last season against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets still win, 9 - 7.

2014 - In his first major league outing, Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom does something no other member of the pitching staff has been able to do yet this season: get a hit. His 3rd-inning single off Chase Whitley of the Yankees breaks a record 0-for-64 drought by Mets pitchers at the plate this season. DeGrom, who had been an infielder his first couple of years in college before becoming a pitcher, also pitches very well, allowing 1 run in 7 innings, but is a hard-luck loser, 1 - 0, as Whitley, Dellin Betances, Adam Warren and David Robertson combine on a three-hit shutout. Whitley, who is also making his big league debut, gives up no runs in 4 2/3 innings and also collects his first hit, off deGrom.

Centerfield Maz: 

• Remembering Mets History (1972) Willie Mays Returns To New York With A Game Winning HR
• Remembering Mets History (1970) Gary Gentry Throws A One Hitter At Wrigley Field
• Remembering Mets History (1968) Nolan Ryan Strikes Out 14 Reds
• Remembering Mets History (1970) Tom Seaver Throws His Second Career One Hitter
• Mark Clark: 1990's Mets Pitcher (1996 - 1997)

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