Mets News and Morning Links - 10/15/2024

 


Good Morning.  Lindor's Homer and Vientos' Grand Slam lead Mets to 7-3 win over Dodgers, Brandon Nimmo dealing with foot pain and Baseball America names Jett Williams as one of the hottest in the AFL.

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10/14/2024 Playoff Box Score: New York Mets 7 Los Angeles Dodgers 3

Lindor SS;  1 for 4; HR; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Vientos 3B;  2 for 5; HR; 1 run; 4 RBIs; Acuña 2B;  0 for 0; Nimmo LF;  0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Bader CF;  0 for 0; Alonso 1B;  1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Marte, S RF;  3 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; Winker DH;  1 for 3; 1 run; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Iglesias, J 2B-3B;  1 for 5; 1 K; Taylor, TCF-LF;  1 for 3; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Alvarez, F C;  0 for 3; 1 walk; Manaea (W, 2-0); 5 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 HR; 4 walks; 7 Ks; Maton, P (H, 1); 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; Stanek (H, 2); 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Díaz (S, 2); 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; 


Brian Joura Mets 360: "After getting blown out in Game 1 of the NLCS, the Mets roared back with a not-as-close-as-it-sounds, 7-3 win over the Dodgers in L.A. The Series now moves to New York for the next three games."


NY Post: Francisco Lindor ends Dodgers’ scoreless streak with Game 2 leadoff homer. "History be damned. The Mets ended the Dodgers’ scoreless steak at 33 innings as Francisco Lindor crushed a leadoff homer after an eight-pitch at bat. The 2-2 pitch was sent into the right field stands and into the Mets bullpen, which elicited a celebration as he rounded first base."


Jared Schwartz NY Post: Mark Vientos created his own motivation after crucial Dodgers decision: ‘Personal’. "With runners on second and third base in the second inning — and the Mets leading 2-0 at the time — the Dodgers opted to intentionally walk Francisco Lindor in order to face Vientos. Vientos promptly hit an emphatic grand slam to give his team a 6-0 lead in the second inning of their 7-3 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles."


Mike Vaccaro New York Post: Mets had a perfect response after getting bullied in NLCS opener. "The Mets needed to react to the [1st game] bullying the way we’re always taught you’re supposed to from the first day of kindergarten: bully the bully. He throws an uppercut, you throw a straight right...they did send a message back to the Dodgers, seizing a 6-0 lead after two innings and grinding out a 7-3 win that ties the NLCS at 1 and 1, sends the teams back to Citi Field, which promises to be a madhouse Wednesday, with the Mets presently owning home-field advantage." 


Tim Healey Newsday: Edwin Diaz, Mets' bullpen hang on in NLCS Game 2 win over Dodgers. "Twelve outs remained when Carlos Mendoza turned to his bullpen earlier than desired...Phil Maton recorded the first four outs, allowing a pair of inherited runners to score. Ryne Stanek got the next four, yielding several hard-hit batted balls but no real damage. And Edwin Diaz, combustible closer, contributed the final four, locking up the Mets’ 7-3 win over the Dodgers in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series."


Tim Healey Newsday: Mets' Brandon Nimmo playing through foot injury in NLCS. "Nimmo is playing through plantar fasciitis in his left foot despite a level of pain significant enough that if it weren’t the postseason, he probably would be on the injured list, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday."


MLB YouTube Channel: Mets 7 Dodgers 3 Game Highlights 10/14/24




Mets are off today.  They resume the NLCS on Wednesday.

Kiner's Korner:

From the Mets Daily Clips:

Mets Defeat Dodgers 7-3

  1. Dodgers' playoff scoreless innings record ends on Lindor's leadoff HR (MLB) 
  2. The Mets are exposing this glaring Dodgers mess (New York Post) 
  3. Mets lacked energy in NLCS Game 1 loss to Dodgers, but do they buy the excuse? (NJ.com)
  4. Yankees legends shook their heads at Mets' move against Dodgers: ‘Surprising’ and ‘unfair’ (NJ.com) 
  5. Instant analysis: Mets ride fast start to take NLCS Game 2 over Dodgers (The Record) 
  6. Mets start fast, then hang to even NLCS against Dodgers (NJ.com) 
  7. NLCS 2024: Dodgers' bullpen gambit backfires in letdown loss vs. Mets (USA Today)
  8. Dodgers crush Mets in NLCS Game 1, tie MLB record with scoreless streak: Highlights (USA Today)
  9. Mets’ Pitching Risk Fails in Dodgers’ Blowout NLCS Game 1 Win (SI.COM)
  10. Heroes, zeros from Mets’ Game 2 win: Landon Knack gave Dodgers no chance (New York Post) 
  11. Mets veteran confesses to ‘stressful’ time late against Dodgers (NJ.com)

 

Brandon Nimmo News:

  1. Injuries & Moves: Nimmo in lineup despite plantar fasciitis (MLB) 
  2. Mets' Brandon Nimmo playing through foot injury in NLCS (Newsday) 
  3. Mets’ Brandon Nimmo playing through ‘uncomfortable’ injury during playoff run (New York Post) 
  4. Mets Notebook: Brandon Nimmo playing through plantar fasciitis (New York Daily News)
  5. Here’s how Mets feel about Brandon Nimmo’s latest issue (NJ.com) 
  6. Brandon Nimmo in Mets’ lineup for Game 2 of NLCS despite left foot issue (AP)
  7. Mets' Brandon Nimmo Reveals He's Dealing With 'Uncomfortable' Injury (SI.COM)

 

Mark Vientos News:

  1. Mark Vientos makes Dodgers pay with grand slam as he again shows he's ready for bright playoff lights (Newsday) 
  2. Mark Vientos’ grand slam helps Mets break through to knot NLCS in tense Game 2 win (New York Post) 
  3. Mark Vientos created his own motivation after crucial Dodgers decision: ‘Personal’ (New York Post) 
  4. Mark Vientos, Sean Manaea deliver as Mets take Game 2 of NLCS vs. Dodgers (New York Daily News)
  5. 'You want me up? I'm gonna show you': How Mark Vientos, Mets flipped NLCS script on Dodgers (The Record) 
  6. Mark Vientos slam lifts Mets to Game 2 win, ties NLCS vs. Dodgers (ESPN)
  7. Behind Mark Vientos and Francisco Lindor, the Mets punch back to even the NLCS (The Athletic)
  8. Vientos makes it personal with grand slam to help Mets get even in NLCS (AP)
  9. Mark Vientos 'took it personal' and made the Dodgers pay in Mets' NLCS Game 2 win (USA Today)
  10. Mets’ Mark Vientos Felt Slighted by Dodgers’ Intentional Walk Before Grand Slam (SI.COM)
  11. Mets' Mark Vientos 'took it personal' when Dodgers walked bases loaded ahead of his game-winning grand slam (CBS)
  12. NLCS Game 2: Mark Vientos grand slam launches Mets past Dodgers to tie series 1-1 (Yahoo! Sports)
  13. Mets, Mark Vientos punch back in NLCS Game 2 vs. Dodgers to tie series — 'I took it personal' (Yahoo! Sports).’
  14. Mark Vientos' grand slam lifts Mets to 7-3 NLCS Game 2 win over Dodgers (SNY.TV)
  15. 'He looks like a 10-year veteran' — Mets icon David Wright praises emerging star Mark Vientos (SNY.TV)
  16. Mets' Mark Vientos Had Perfect Response to Dodgers Intentional Walk (SI.COM)
  17. Mets' slugger admits he didn’t like Dodgers' NLCS Game 2 ploy: ‘I took it personal’ (NJ.com) 

 

Sean Manaea News: 

  1. Sean Manaea shutting down Shohei Ohtani helps Mets quiet Dodgers bats in Game 2 (New York Post) 
  2. Mets’ bullpen seals deal after Sean Manaea’s strong start in Game 2 vs. Dodgers: ‘Stressful’ (New York Daily News)
  3. As Mets' Sean Manaea dominates, Dodgers manager tells America something different (NJ.com) 
  4. With a Heavy Heart, Sean Manaea Now Carries Mets' NLCS Hopes After Game 1 Rout (SI.COM)
  5. Mets' NLCS Game 2 star dazzled with late loved one on his mind (NJ.com) 

 

Francisco Lindor News: 

  1. Inside the Hall of Fame case for Francisco Lindor, improving with every signature Mets moment (New York Post) 
  2. Francisco Lindor gifted the Mets a gutsy Game 2 guideline (New York Post) 
  3. Francisco Lindor ends Dodgers’ scoreless streak with Game 2 leadoff homer (New York Post) 
  4. Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers' scoreless streak in 7-3 win, head to NY with NLCS tied 1-1 (ESPN)
  5. Francisco Lindor’s home run snaps Dodgers’ scoreless streak at record-tying 33 innings (The Athletic)
  6. Francisco Lindor a Dodger? ‘He was definitely on our target list of guys’ (The Athletic)
  7. Lindor homers as Mets stop Dodgers’ scoreless streak in 7-3 win, head to NY with NLCS tied 1-1 (AP)
  8. Behind the Lindor Effect, Mets Ride Chaos to NLCS Game 2 Win (SI.com)
  9. Francisco Lindor’s Legend Grows in Mets’ Momentum-Shifting Game 2 Win (SI.COM)

 

Shohei Ohtani News: 

  1. Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview (The Athletic)
  2. Shohei Ohtani Didn’t Get ‘Caught Stealing’ By The Mets (The Forbes)
  3. Mets’ Grand Slam Fever, Dodgers’ scoreless streak, Ohtani’s latest oddity: NLCS Weird & Wild (The Athletic)

 

Other Mets News: 

  1. Mets' bullpen strikes right chord in jam sessions (MLB) 
  2. 'Swaggy V,' Mets answer in grand fashion to knot NLCS (MLB) 
  3. Edwin Diaz, Mets' bullpen hang on in NLCS Game 2 win over Dodgers (Newsday) 
  4. Mets closer Edwin Díaz is having trouble with his slider, and it's leading to some nervous ninth innings (CBS)
  5. How Mets survived a brief defensive meltdown in Game 2 of NLCS (New York Post) 
  6. Mets had a perfect response after getting bullied in NLCS opener (New York Post) 
  7. Mets bullpen delivers in most ‘stressful’ moments of NLCS win (New York Post) 
  8. The Mets are playing with the big boys now (New York Post) 
  9. Eric Adams seen wearing cap with both Mets, Yankees logos — sparking firestorm from fans: ‘Should be indicted just for this’ (New York Post) 
  10. Nets Notebook: How Jordi Fernandez has embraced the Brooklyn community (New York Daily News)
  11. NLCS history: Winners, key stats on the MLB playoff series (ESPN)
  12. Snake appears in Dodgers dugout during NLCS loss to Mets (ESPN)
  13. What we’ve learned about MLB’s playoff format: Would changes make it more ‘fair’? (The Athletic)
  14. Mets relievers navigate nervous moments in Game 2, but is it sustainable? (The Athletic)
  15. When MLB playoffs arrive, sidelined local broadcasters ache as they listen to the national call (The Athletic)
  16. Winningest Farm Systems In 2024: Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians (The Forbes)
  17. An Actual Snake Invaded the Dodgers' Dugout in Game 2 of NLCS vs. Mets (SI.COM)
  18. Mets' Jesse Winker Blasted for Brutal Baserunning Blunder vs. Dodgers in NLCS Game 1 (SI.COM)
  19. Dave Roberts Announces Dodgers' Pitching Plans for NLCS Game 2 vs. Mets (SI.COM)
  20. Mets, defined by their fight all season, bounce back yet again in Game 2 (SNY.TV)
  21. Could Mets Pursue Elite Hurler Via Offseason Trade? (SI.COM)
  22. Mets’ Kodai Senga Decision Raises Questions For Rest of NLCS (SI.COM)

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Arizona Fall League:

Baseball America Posted their "Hot Sheet" for players in the Arizona Fall League.  #7 on the list - Jett Williams, SS, Mets, "Why He’s Here: .364/.462/.818 (4-for-11), 2 R, 1 2B, 2 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBIs, 2 BB, 3 SO, 0-for-1 SB...After an injury-plagued season, Williams is looking to leave 2024 in the past. Williams showed off his contact, approach and speed this week, finishing tied for the league lead in triples (2)...The extra reps in the AFL will do Williams good as he looks to put himself in the picture for the Mets active roster at some point in 2025." 

The Scottsdale Scorpions return to action tonight at 9:30.  You can follow the action here at Mets News and Links.  

Mets Pitching Prospect, RHP Jonathan Pintaro has been named the starting pitcher for Wednesday Night's game, 9:30.

Winter Baseball:

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

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New York Mets purchased Amado Samuel from the Milwaukee Braves on October 15, 1963.

New York Mets traded Dick Smith to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Larry Miller on October 15, 1964.

New York Mets released Norm Sherry on October 15, 1964.

Bob Gibson granted free agency on October 15, 1987.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1988.

Lou Thornton granted free agency on October 15, 1990.

Mickey Weston granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Jeff Kaiser granted free agency on October 15, 1993.

Mauro Gozzo granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jeff McKnight granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Eric Hillman granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Jonathan Hurst granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

Doug Linton granted free agency on October 15, 1994.

New York Mets released Rob MacDonald on October 15, 1996.

Chicago Cubs claimed Jason Hardtke of the New York Mets on waivers on October 15, 1997.

Donne Wall granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

Brett Hinchliffe granted free agency on October 15, 2001.

McKay Christensen granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Kane Davis granted free agency on October 15, 2002.

Mike Glavine granted free agency on October 15, 2004.

Orber Moreno granted free agency on October 15, 2005.

Kelly Stinnett granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

Jose Offerman granted free agency on October 15, 2006.

National Pastime.com:

1969

In Game 4 of the Fall Classic at Shea Stadium, Tom Seaver and the Mets beat the Orioles in ten innings, 2-1. The game features an outstanding run-saving diving catch of Brooks Robinson's sinking line drive with two on in the ninth inning by right fielder Ron Swoboda and a controversial play in the tenth when J.C. Martin unquestionably gets in the way of Pete Richert's throw, without the umpire not calling interference on the baserunner.

1986

In the longest postseason game ever played (4 hours and 42 minutes), the Mets clinch their third National League crown, beating Houston in sixteen innings at the Astrodome, 7-6. Trailing 3-0, Lenny Dykstra and Ray Knight spark a ninth-inning rally, which sends the game into extra innings.

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Baseball Reference:

2015 - The Mets eliminate the Dodgers with a 3 - 2 win in Game 5 of the NLDS. Los Angeles takes a 2 - 1 lead against Jacob deGrom in the 1st, but Daniel Murphy, who had doubled in a run in the top of the 1st, steals third base by taking advantage of a defensive shift in the 4th and scores the tying run, then wins it with a solo homer off Zack Greinke in the 6th.



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