Author: Michael Mayer

Senga Strikes Out 12 Rays With Family at Citi Field

The Mets’ rotation has arguably been New York’s biggest fault to start the 2023 season, but Kodai Senga hoped to turn that around on Wednesday night with family in attendance at Citi Field. Facing the best lineup in baseball, Senga delivered for the Mets with six innings of one-run ball with a career-high 12 strikeouts. With Senga’s parents and sister in attendance, the...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vasil Twirls Gem, Sánchez Hits Homer

Triple-A: Buffalo (15-21) 6, Syracuse (16-20) 5 Box Score DH Danny Mendick 1-for-3, 2 BB, R, 2B, .744 OPS 2B Ronny Mauricio 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 2B (14), SB (7), CS (4), R, .963 OPS 3B Mark Vientos 0-for-5, 3 K, 1.114 OPS C Gary Sánchez 2-for-3, HR (1), BB, 1.667 OPS (two games) RF Lorenzo Cedrola 1-for-3, SB (12), BB, R, .868 OPS Mauricio hit his league-leading 14th double at 111.5 mph and his...

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Quick Takes: Where Are The Runs?

The Mets were shut out for their major league-leading seventh time on Thursday when the Reds beat them 5-0 using a bullpen game. Yes, you read that right; the Reds’ powerhouse pitching staff got three scoreless innings from a 31-year-old pitching in the majors for the first time since 2019 and three more scoreless innings from a 32-year-old rookie.  The Mets have now lost five straight...

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Mets Minors Recap: Vientos Homers Again, Peroza Has Huge Night

It was a big night in the Mets minor leagues with the home run ball led by Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies infielder Jose Peroza with three. Triple-A: Buffalo (14-20) 10, Syracuse (15-19) 9, F/10 Box Score 2B Ronny Mauricio 2-for-5, 2B (11), .953 OPS 1B Mark Vientos 1-for-3, HR (11), HBP, BB, 2 RBI, 1.144 OPS SS Jonathan Araúz 2-for-4, HR (2), BB, 2 R, .713 OPS Mauricio had five batted balls...

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Max Scherzer Scratched From Tuesday Start Against Reds

The Mets have scratched Max Scherzer from his start Tuesday night against the Reds in Cincinnati because of neck spasms. Scherzer acknowledged Monday that he’s also still dealing with discomfort in his right scapula near his shoulder blade. Scherzer showed diminished velocity and spin rates in his most recent start against the Tigers last week. In that start, Scherzer allowed six runs in...

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