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The Cubs have called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to their major league roster. A former first-round pick by the Mets, Crow-Armstrong was dealt to Chicago at the 2021 trade deadline in exchange for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong is the 12th-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline and is hitting .283/.365/.511 with 20 homers, 26 doubles, seven triple, and 37 steals in 107 games between Double-A and Triple-A this year. To make room for Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs designated another former Mets first-rounder, Anthony Kay, for assignment.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Photo by Ed Delany of MMO
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Ronny Mauricio hit a two-run double, and José Quintana tossed five solid innings, but former Met Tommy Pham blasted a game-tying homer in the eighth inning. Ketel Marte‘s RBI double against Drew Smith in the ninth inning gave the Diamondbacks a 4-3 victory. Pham finished a triple shy of the cycle in his first game facing the Mets since getting dealt.
Mike Piazza and Al Leiter were among those on hand for Monday’s September 11 remembrance at Citi Field. Piazza spoke highly of Pete Alonso, saying he’s displayed great leadership, including campaigning for the Mets to wear first-responder caps.
The Mets continue their series with the Diamondbacks this evening with José Butto (0-2, 3.86 ERA) taking the hill against Ryne Nelson (7-7, 5.30 ERA). Butto was strong in his last outing, getting charged with just two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings against the Nationals. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
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After the returning from their recent road trip, the Dodgers have removed Julio Urias‘ locker from their clubhouse. Kolten Wong now occupies that cubicle. Urias is currently on administrative leave due to an investigation for domestic abuse.
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Michael Famulari previews the Mets’ series against the Diamondbacks.
Andrew Steele-Davis looks at the highs and lows from the Twins series in the latest 3 Up, 3 Down.
Jack Markowski looks at the strong performances of José Quintana and Brandon Nimmo, who are the MMO Players of the Week.
Johnluke Chaparro breaks down Tylor Megill‘s solid outing on Sunday.
On This Date in Mets History
1969: Jerry Koosman and Don Cardwell each toss gems and drive in the lone runs of their respective starts as the Mets sweep the Pirates in a doubleheader with a pair of 1-0 victories. The Mets now lead the Cubs by 2.5 games in the NL East.
1984: Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters and breaks Herb Score‘s rookie strikeout record in the Mets’ 2-0 victory over the Pirates. Gooden fans Marvell Wynne for his 246th punchout of the season, setting the new record.
2006: Carlos Delgado cranks a game-tying three-run homer in the eighth inning off Taylor Tankersley and Cliff Floyd smacks a two-run double later in the frame as the Mets erase a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Marlins, 6-4. With the win, the Mets reduce their magic number to clinch the NL East to 2.
2015: After the Braves tie the game in the eighth inning, the Mets score two runs in the top of the ninth inning to win their six straight game, 6-4. Yoenis Céspedes hits his 15th homer as a Met, Noah Syndergaard strikes out eight over seven strong innings, and Jeurys Familia records his 40th save of the year.
Birthdays: Mickey Lolich (83). Keith Hughes (60), Tito Navarro (50), Luis Castillo (48)
