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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Edwin Díaz has progressed to throwing from the base of the mound as he continues to rehab from a torn patellar tendon. DiComo reports that Díaz could progress to throwing from the pitching rubber as soon as a week from now.
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Rafael Ortega and Jeff McNeil both collected three hits, and the Mets scored six times in the fifth inning to salvage the series finale against the Braves, 7-6. Kodai Senga allowed a bases-clearing double to Marcell Ozuna in the first inning but settled down and retired 17 of the last 19 batters he faced, including 13 in a row at one point.
The Mets welcome the Pirates to town for a three-game series beginning this evening. Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.42 ERA) will look to build off his solid start against the Cubs, where he allowed just two runs and three hits in five innings. The Pirates have yet to announce a starter. Back in June, the Pirates took two of three games from the Mets at PNC Park. Last September, the Mets swept Pittsburgh in a four-game series at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.
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The Rays released a statement to rumors about Wander Franco’s relationship with a minor, stating they were aware of the accusations and in close correspondence with MLB on its investigation. Nothing has been confirmed as of now.
Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday collected two more hits on Sunday, raising his slash line to .380/.443/.582 in Double-A. The 19-year-old was drafted first overall by Baltimore out of Stillwater High School in 2022 and is currently ranked the number-one prospect in baseball.
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Christian De Block looks at José Quintana‘s strong start on Saturday.
James Villani breaks down the improved play of Trevor Gott.
On This Date in Mets History
2008: Brian Schneider and Carlos Delgado both hit homers, and the Mets score four times in the ninth inning to run away with a 9-3 victory over the Nationals. With the win, the Mets move into first place in the NL East.
2016: Steven Matz carries a no-hitter in the eighth inning against the Padres before Alexei Ramírez breaks it up with a one-out single. Neil Walker and Wilmer Flores both homer in support of Matz in a 5-1 victory.
2022: The Mets batter around Zack Wheeler for six runs and Chris Bassitt, Trevor Williams, Mychal Givens, Joely Rodríguez, and Adam Ottavino combine to shut out the Phillies for the second day in a row. The Mets have now won 11 of their first 15 matchups against Philadelphia.
Birthdays: Eric Cammack (48), McKay Christensen (48)
