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Game Chat: Mets vs Phillies, 6:40 PM

Thursday, May 28, 2024 • 6:40 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA LHP Jose Quintana (1-4, 5.44) vs. RHP Taijuan Walker (3-0, 4.82) SNY • MLBN The Mets look to salvage a game this afternoon after losing three straight to the Phillies. The week started off with the Mets losing to the Phillies after blowing the save in the ninth inning in Queens. Since then, the Mets have not hit well or...

Brandon Nimmo Scratched From Lineup With Stomach Bug

Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was originally scheduled to lead off and play left field on Thursday night against the Phillies, but he was scratched from the lineup. The Mets say Nimmo was scratched with a stomach bug. Nimmo is hitting .215/.361/.396 with seven doubles, six home runs and 27 RBIs in 41 games for the Mets. The Mets are going with this updated lineup.

Steve Cohen Clarifies Deleted Tweet

You never want to be the main character on X, it was once tweeted, and Mets owner Steve Cohen didn’t quite become that, but he did cause a stir Wednesday with a comment on the social media platform. “All in the future, not much we can do until the trade deadline,” Cohen tweeted in response to a fan during the Mets’ 10-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He deleted it...

Lucchesi’s Debut an Unfortunate Walk in the Park

Oh, those base on balls. In his season debut Wednesday, Joey Lucchesi walked Edmundo Sosa to lead off the fifth inning. Then Cristian Pache. A batter later, with the bases loaded, he walked Kyle Schwarber to force in a run. This, maddeningly, has become a recurring theme for Met pitchers all season, the starters in particular. The New York pitching staff leads the majors in walks allowed with...

Jeff McNeil’s Offensive Struggles Continue

Suffering from their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Phillies, the Mets are tumbling further and further, now residing four games below the .500 mark. With May already in full swing, the team needs a spark to reignite its momentum. Enter Jeff McNeil, the former all-star and batting champion whose recent performance has left much to be desired. Despite a 1-for-4 effort at the plate...

Morning Briefing: Mets Drop Third Straight Game

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have hit another lull as of late and are falling behind in the division at a rapid pace as they continue to fall to division foes. Despite Brandon Nimmo heroics salvaging the final game of a three-game set against the Braves, the Amazins have found themselves losers of five of their last six to their division rivals.  After the Mets were shut out and no-hit for...

Walks Haunt Mets in 10-5 Loss to Phillies

After playing two games in New York, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies traveled to Philadelphia to continue their four-game series on Wednesday night with game three at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies swept the Mets in New York to take a two-game series lead back to Philly. Looking to get back on track, the Mets sent left-handed pitcher Joey Lucchesi to the mound for his 2024 debut...

Megill Will Pitch Sunday or Monday; Smith, Raley to Miss More Time

The New York Mets yet again are making some roster moves. Tylor Megill has rejoined the team in Philadelphia, and though he hasn’t been activated yet, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that “[Carlos] Mendoza’s plan is to start Megill on Sunday or Monday.” Megill was initially put on the 15-day injured reserve due to a strain in his right shoulder back on March 31...

Game Chat: Mets vs Phillies, 6:40 PM

Wednesday, May 28, 2024 • 6:40 PM Citizens Bank Park • Philadelphia, PA LHP Joey Lucchesi (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Ranger Suarez (7-0, 1.50) SNY • MLBN Changes are coming to the New York Mets tonight in Philadelphia. The Mets lost a rare Tuesday afternoon game / Tuesday getaway day game to the Phillies 4-0, with the Mets barely putting up much of an offensive threat the afternoon. Before today’s...

Mets Expected to Give Elian Peña Around $5 Million Bonus

Elian Peña, a highly touted infielder from the Dominican Republic, is expected to sign with the Mets to the largest bonus among his peers when the next international signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2025, according to a Baseball America report on Wednesday. Peña’s bonus will likely be around $5 million, according to the report, which highlighted a dozen international players expected to...

Mets Announce Flurry of Roster Moves

Updated Post: 5/15/24, 12:00 p.m.  Ahead of their game on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Mets announced the following roster moves: RHP José Buttó optioned to Triple-A RHP Yohan Ramírez and UT Joey Wendle designated for assignment RHP Grant Hartwig, INF Mark Vientos and LHP Joey Lucchesi were recalled from Triple-A. Lucchesi will start for the Mets on Wednesday, and...

Morning Briefing: David Peterson Has Another Strong Rehab Start

Good morning Mets fans!  David Peterson continues to have a strong rehab assignment as he returns from offseason hip surgery. The 28-year-old threw 5 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball and struck out eight batters on Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton in a game against the Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles affiliate.  Peterson gave up five hits and did not walk a batter as the Rumble Ponies won...

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