Author: Tyler Antonelle

Minors Weekly Report: It’s All Jonah Tong

A perfect game was thrown for the first time in Mets minor league history. There were some caveats, as it was a seven-inning game, and it was technically a combined perfect game. However, Jonah Tong pitched for 6 2/3 of the seven innings, only being removed because he was at 99 pitches. TJ Shook recorded the final out to clinch the first-ever Mets minor league perfect game for the Binghamton...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Look to Clinch Series Over Cubs

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets (25-14) defeated the Cubs (22-17) 7-2 in Friday’s series-opening win. Clay Holmes threw six strong innings while four Mets, including Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, homered in the victory. They’ll look to clinch the series Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET with Tylor Megill on the mound against Brad Keller. Latest Mets News Nolan McLean made his Triple-A...

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Minors Weekly Report: Felipe De La Cruz Shines in Triple-A Debut

Multiple Mets minor leaguers received accolades this week for their play, whether it was for the month of April or just for the most recent series. One of those players, Felipe De La Cruz, was named International League Pitcher of the Week. A relatively overlooked lefty pitching prospect who had an ERA above 4.00 for High-A Brooklyn last year, De La Cruz shined by tossing six scoreless innings...

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Mets Survive Late Comeback Attempt to Defeat D-Backs 5-4

The Mets’ (23-13) bullpen, which was so good to start the year, has not looked the same lately. A near meltdown in the eighth inning almost sunk the Mets in their series opener against the Diamondbacks (18-17), but they were able to hang on for a 5-4 win. The Mets entered the eighth inning with a seemingly comfortable 5-1 lead, but Dedniel Núñez was called on to pitch for his 2025 debut...

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Morning Briefing: Paul Blackburn Makes Rehab Start

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets announced that Paul Blackburn would begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn. Blackburn made that start Friday night, and he allowed two runs in three innings while striking out six batters. Blackburn has yet to appear in a major league game this year but he’s on his way, and he will certainly be counted on for innings either as a sixth...

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