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For most of Thursday night, the Mets were stifled by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ bullpen. However, Francisco Lindor‘s RBI single in the seventh tied the game, and J.D. Martinez‘s solo homer in the eighth landed them a 3-2 victory, a day after the tumultuous events in the previous series. Christian Scott pitched five innings, giving up two runs on four hits, with one walk and four strikeouts, but did not get a decision. For more on the Mets’ win, check out our recap.

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Reliever Jorge López, in a statement on Instagram translated by his agent, clarified: “I had no intention of disparaging the New York Mets organization.” López was designated for assignment by the struggling Mets a day after he threw his glove into the stands following an ejection. This move was intended to signal to the team that such behavior is unacceptable.

On WFAN’s morning show “Boomer & Gio,” Boomer Esiason expresses remorse for López after learning his son is dealing with a serious health issue and is awaiting a transplant.

Darryl Strawberry‘s #18 jersey will be retired by the Mets on Saturday before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He appeared live on MLB Central to share his journey through the minor leagues, discuss the individuals who supported him and much more.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the podcast “Foul Territory” and rebuffed any notion that current Yankees outfielder Juan Soto would consider an offer to join the Mets.

The Mets announced that left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley underwent left elbow UCL reconstruction surgery with internal brace augmentation yesterday under the care of Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, Texas.

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Jeff Butera of Bay News 9 posts about the proposed renderings of the Tampa Bay Rays’ new stadium in St. Petersburg. The estimated cost of the project stands at $1.3 billion, with plans to accommodate 30,000 seats. Notably, approximately 70% of the seating will be distributed across the first and second levels. The design aims to minimize foul territory, providing an optimal viewing experience for fans. Additionally, the stadium will feature a pavilion-style roof, adding to its architectural appeal.

As reported by Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, Wander Franco‘s administrative leave has been extended until July 14. This extension precedes the deadline by nine days, which marks the point at which Dominican prosecutors must formally charge him in connection with an alleged involvement with a 14-year-old girl.

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Christian De Block previews the rest of the series versus the Diamondbacks.

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