Mets News and Morning Links - 5/20/2024

 

Good Morning.  Mets win in Miami, Syracuse, Binghamton, and Brooklyn win, St. Lucie falls.

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5/19/2024 Box Score: New York Mets 7 Miami Marlins 3 

Francisco Lindor#; SS 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 K; Pete Alonso; 1B 1 for 5; double; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo*; DH 1 for 4; HR; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; DJ Stewart*; RF 1 for 3; 1 run; Starling Marte; PH-RF 0 for 1; 1 run; Tyrone Taylor; LF 2 for 5; double; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*; 3B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 walks; Jeff McNeil*; 2B 1 for 5; Harrison Bader; CF 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Omar Narváez*; C 1 for 4; Sean Manaea*; (W, 3-1) 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 5 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Sean Reid-Foley; (H, 3) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jake Diekman; (H, 4) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 K; Reed Garrett; (S, 2) 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 4 Ks; 

Brian Joura Mets360: "The road Mets offense showed up, as they put up four runs in the first inning and tacked on three more in the ninth, to salvage the last game of the series with a 7-3 win over the Marlins Sunday afternoon. The victory upped the Mets’ record in series finales to 12-4. Unfortunately, they are 9-21 in other games."

NY Post: Mets use fast start to salvage finale against Marlins. "For a second straight game, Francisco Lindor was hit by a pitch leading off the game. The Mets proceeded to load the bases, on a walk to Brandon Nimmo and DJ Stewart’s single, before Tyrone Taylor smashed a two-run double. Brett Baty followed with a walk and Harrison Bader’s single brought in two additional runs."

NY Daily News: Brandon Nimmo, Mets bounce-back to salvage series vs. Marlins in 7-3 win. "Manaea tossed five innings allowing two runs on five hits while striking out four. The left-hander continues to impress this season as his ERA is down to 3.11 on the season."

John Harper SNY.TV: GAME MVP: REED GARRETT "Garrett was excellent on Sunday, racking up four strikeouts and 10 swings-and-misses, many on his signature splitter, while pitching the final two innings of the game. The two scoreless innings lowered Garrett’s ERA to 0.72 for the season. He has 41 strikeouts in 25 innings."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets Vs. Miami Highlights. 

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Press Conference.

"Threw the pitches I wanted and got the result"

Reed Garrett joins @SteveGelbs postgame to discuss his 6-out save, trusting his stuff, and the ease of pitching in the 9th with a four-run lead pic.twitter.com/8I0ZciX9Qc

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 19, 2024

Reed Garrett on the closer situation with the struggles of Edwin Díaz

"We all know that he's gonna be back. We all know that he's elite when he's right & we're going to do everything we can to get him right. As a collective unit we all believe in Edwin & we know what he can do" pic.twitter.com/m5HGhNyuif

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 19, 2024

Sean Manaea on his defensive gem today:

"By far the most athletic, coolest - I don't know what happened there. It was literally just a hope and a prayer" 😂 pic.twitter.com/6XYveT2q1P

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 19, 2024

Brandon Nimmo talks about his battle with the stomach bug and hitting a home run today:

"Just glad I was able to help out there at the end" pic.twitter.com/80SAPPpVWJ

— SNY (@SNYtv) May 19, 2024

Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Report: Blade Tidwell, Rhylan Thomas to Syracuse; McLean, De Los Santos to Binghamton

Today's Game:

Mets (21-25) @ Guardians (30-17), 6:10 pm

CLE: Ben Lively (#39, 32, RHP, 2-2, 3.06)
NYM: Tylor Megill (#38, 28, RHP, 0-1, 2.25)

Mets.com:

• Nimmo and Lindor's lineup swap pays dividends in 'huge win'
• Díaz's closer duties 'fluid' amid recent struggles
• Megill set to return off IL in Cleveland
• Injuries & Moves: Senga scheduled for a bullpen session

Metsmerized: 

• Blade Tidwell, Rhylan Thomas Promoted To Triple-A Syracuse
• Nolan McLean Promoted To Double-A Binghamton
• Led By Offense, Mets Avoid Sweep In Miami Via 7-3 Victory
• Mets’ Offense Show Signs of Life Despite Heartbreaking Loss
• Weekly Statistical Spotlight: Jeff McNeil
• Edwin Díaz’s Struggles Continue As He Blows Third-Straight Lead

Amazing Avenue: 

• Mets 7, Marlins 3: Reed Garrett and the Mets salvage a win in Miami

Faith and Fear in Flushing: 

• It’s Not Going Well

Mets360: 

• Gut Reaction: Mets 7, Marlins 3 (5/19/24)
• Sean Manaea rewards David Stearns’ faith with a strong start to 2024

Kiner's Korner: 

• Mets get one they absolutely had to have thanks to a big first and an essential save

Mack's Mets: 

• MACK - Prospects Live - 2024 MLB MOCK DRAFT 2.0
• MACK - Draft Notes
• MACK - Sunday Morning Observations

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Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse: 

• Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Report: Blade Tidwell, Rhylan Thomas to Syracuse; McLean, De Los Santos to Binghamton
• Syracuse Game Recap: Syracuse Mets Stay Hot With Sunday Matinee Win Over Iowa
• 5/19/2024 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 5 Iowa Cubs 3 
• Luisangel Acuña; 2B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Ben Gamel*; CF 1 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Mike Brosseau; 1B 0 for 1; Rylan Bannon; SS 2 for 4; double;  3 RBIs; Luke Ritter; 3B 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Trayce Thompson; RF-CF 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 3 Ks; Ji-Man Choi; DH 0 for 4; Yolmer Sahchez; 3B-RF 1 for 3; double; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Carlos Cortes*; LF 1 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 K; Hayden Senger; C 0 for 4; 2 Ks; David Peterson*; (W, 1-0) 5.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 5 hits; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Matt Festa;  1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Tyler Jay*;  1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 1 K; Yacksel Ríos;  0.2 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 walks; Danny Young*;  (S, 2) 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 5/19/2024

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Palmer’s Two-Run Homer Propels Ponies to Series Finale Win over Baysox
• 5/19/2024 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 Bowie Baysox 3
• Matt Rudick*; CF 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 2 Ks; Wyatt Young*; 3B 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Rhylan Thomas*; LF 2 for 4; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Alex Ramírez; DH 0 for 4; Ryan Clifford*; 1B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Kevin Parada; C 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Brandon McIlwain; RF 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Jeremiah Jackson; SS 1 for 4; Jaylen Palmer; 2B 2 for 4; HR; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Joander Suarez;  2.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Carlos Guzman;  2.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Cam Robinson;  1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Junior Santos; (W, 3-0) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 walks; 2 Ks; Trey McLoughlin; (S, 3) 1 innings; no runs; 1 hits; 1 walks; 3 Ks; 
• 5/19/2024: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Brooklyn Game Recap: Brooklyn Blasts Three Homers, Snag Finale From Bowling Green
• 5/19/2024 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 8 Bowling Green Hot Rods 5 
• Stanley Consuegra; CF 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Nick Lorusso; 1B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; Junior Tilien; 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 walks; William Lugo; 3B 2 for 4; 3 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Wilfredo Lara; SS 2 for 5; triple:2 RBIs; Jefrey De Los Santos*; RF 2 for 5; double; 2 RBIs; Omar De Los Santos; RF 0 for 0; Nolan McLean; DH 1 for 3; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Karell Paz*; LF 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jawilme Ramirez;  3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 4 Ks; Jake Stevenson; (W, 2-0) 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Justin Lawson;  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Victor Castaneda;  1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 1 K; Joshua Cornielly; (S, 5) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 5/19/2024

St. Lucie Mets: 

• St. Lucie Game Recap: P. B. Cardinals Win Slugfest 10-6 Over St. Lucie Mets in Series Finale
• 5/19/2024 Box Score: Palm Beach Cardinals 10 St. Lucie Mets 6

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Ken Boyer (1931)
• Wayne Housie (1965)
• Wilson Valdez (1978)

Died on this date:

• Phil Lombardi (2021)

Transactions:

New York Mets purchased Gerry Arrigo from the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, 1966.

New York Mets signed free agent David Aardsma on May 20, 2013.

National Pastime.com: 

1999

In a twin bill sweep of Milwaukee, Mets' third baseman Robin Ventura becomes the first major league player to hit a grand slam in both ends of a doubleheader. The infielder also hit a pair of 'grand salamis' in a game against Texas while playing for the 1995 White Sox.

2000

After being released earlier in the month by the Mets for not hustling, Rickey Henderson, in his first at-bat for the Mariners, hits his record 76th career leadoff home run, a shot off Esteban Yan in the team's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay at Safeco Field. With the round-tripper, the future Hall of Fame outfielder joins Ted Williams and Willie McCovey as the third major leaguer to have homered in four different decades.

2017

Terry Collins, a 67 year-old baseball lifer, passes Davey Johnson (1984-1990) to become the longest-tenured manager in Mets history, reaching 1,013 games with the team. The oldest skipper in the majors, sees his charges hang on to a 7-5 victory when Addison Reed strikes out Angel pinch-hitter Danny Espinosa on a 3-2 count with the bases loaded after three runs have scored in the top of the ninth inning at Citi Field.

Centerfield Maz: 

• Turk Wendell: 2000 NL Champion Mets Eccentric Relief Pitcher (1998 - 2001)
• Nelson Figueroa: Former Mets Pitcher (2008 -2009) & Former SNY Analyst (2015 -2019)
• Dick Smith: The First Met to Collect Five Hits In A Game (1963-1964)

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