A loss away from elimination, the New York Mets took control of Game 5 early and never let up, resulting in a 12-6 win over the Dodgers. The Mets became the 11th team in postseason history to not strike out during the duration of a game, the first since the 2002 Anaheim Angels in World Series Game 2. They also became the third team in postseason history to score 10-plus runs in a game and not strikeout.

In addition to the team stats, Starling Marte became the fourth Mets player to record three extra-base hits in a playoff game. Jesse Winker became the first Met to have multiple triples in a single postseason. It was an offensive explosion from the Mets, who recorded 12 runs on 14 hits, to keep their season alive and send the series back to Los Angeles.

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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets had a workout scheduled for Saturday at Dodger Stadium prior to Game 5 even being played.

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The Yankees defeated the Guardians 8-6 in ALCS Game 4, putting the Yankees up 3-1 in the series. It was a sloppy game, but the Yankees capitalized late off an ineffective Emmanuel Clase.

Diamond Sports Group announced a long-term partnership with FanDuel, meaning the Braves will now be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network South and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.

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Jack Markowski writes about how the Mets pitchers’ command issues have hurt the team during the NLCS.

On This Date in Mets History

1999: The Mets lost in a heartbreaker, 10-9, to the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the NLCS. It ended the Mets’ season after they attempted to comeback from a 3-0 series deficit.

2006: Endy Chávez made one of the most memorable catches in team and MLB history, robbing Scott Rolen of a home run with a leaping grab over the left field wall in NLCS Game 7. It kept the game tied in the sixth inning, but unfortunately the Mets couldn’t take advantage in the later innings. The night, and the Mets’ season, ended with a Carlos Beltrán strikeout looking on an Adam Wainwright curveball.

Born On This Date: Rajai Davis (44), José Bautista (44), Joe McEwing (52), Sandy Alomar (81).

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With the Dodgers’ 2-0 win over the Padres on Friday, the Mets are set to face the Dodgers in the NLCS. The Mets struggled against them in the regular season, going 2-4 in six games. They took a series in Los Angeles in April before getting swept at home in May. Game 1 of the series is set for Sunday at 8:15 p.m. ET on FOX.

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Jeff McNeil made an appearance in the Arizona Fall League on Friday, lining a single in his first at-bat.

The St. Lucie Mets are hosting a donation drive at Clover Park next week to help the surrounding community that was affected by Hurricane Milton. People who donate will receive St. Lucie Mets tickets for the 2025 season.

Former Met Kevin Plawecki joined the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast to talk about the Mets’ postseason run and his time with the Mets during their 2015 World Series run.

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Saturday’s win-or-go-home Game 5 between the Guardians and Tigers has moved from an 8:08 p.m. ET first pitch to a 1:08 p.m. ET first pitch due to expected inclement weather in Cleveland.

According to Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com, the Orioles are not returning three members of their major league staff for the 2025 season. This includes co-hitting coach Ryan Fuller, bench coach Fredi González, and major league coach José Hernández.

Per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, third baseman Josh Jung has undergone another wrist surgery after being limited to just 46 games in the 2024 season with a fractured wrist. The 2023 All-Star had seven home runs and a .719 OPS during his brief season.

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Colin Chatto writes about how the Mets could construct their NLCS roster with the return of Jeff McNeil.

Jack Markowski looks into how the Mets will dictate their NLCS Game 1 starter.

On This Date in Mets History

1969: The Mets won their first World Series game in the history of the franchise with a 2-1 win over the Orioles. The Game 2 win tied the series at one game apiece. Jerry Koosman was the winning pitcher, tossing 8 2/3 innings of one-run ball, while Donn Clendenon and Al Weis drove home the Mets’ two runs.

Born On This Date: José Valentín (55), Sid Fernandez (62).

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Carlos Mendoza announced the Mets’ pitching schedule for the first two games of the NLDS on Friday. Mendoza surprisingly announced, rather than Tylor Megill or David Peterson, that Kodai Senga would get the ball for Game 1, making just his second start all year. Mendoza then announced that Luis Severino will pitch Game 2 on the road on regular rest.

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Start times for NLDS Games 3 through 5 were announced:

• Game 3 (Tuesday): 5:08 p.m. ET
• Game 4 (Wednesday): 5:08 p.m. ET
• Game 5 (Friday): 4:08 p.m. ET

Jeff McNeil and his wife, Tatiana, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Serena.

Former Mets first baseman Lucas Duda was hired as the hitting coach for Lipscomb University’s baseball team.

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced that Cristopher Sánchez will pitch Game 2 at home for the Phillies, partly because Thomson expects Citi Field to be a “pretty hostile environment.” Sánchez has been much better at Citizens Bank Park than on the road this year, owning a 2.21 home ERA and a 5.02 road ERA.

Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Joe Musgrove will undergo Tommy John surgery. It’s a brutal blow for Musgrove and the Padres, as Musgrove was pitching brilliantly lately, but he exited his last start in the Wild Card round against the Braves early and he’ll now be out through at least 2025. The Padres will have to continue their World Series hunt without him.

Anthony Rizzo will not be on the ALDS roster for the Yankees. The first baseman has been out with fractured fingers on his right hand.

The Reds officially announced they agreed on a contract with legendary manager Terry Francona to be the team’s next skipper. It is a three-year deal with a club option for the 2028 season.

The Twins announced that Thad Levine, their general manager, is departing the organization to pursue other opportunities, both in and out of baseball. Levine spent the last eight seasons as the Twins’ general manager, serving most of his tenure under president of baseball operations Derek Falvey.

According to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, the Braves plan on picking up the team options on Marcell Ozuna ($16 million), Travis d’Arnaud ($8 million), and Aaron Bummer ($7.25 million). Ozuna had another fantastic season (39 HR, .925 OPS) while d’Arnaud (.739 OPS) and Bummer (3.58 ERA) were both solid.

Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Japanese pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano will sign with an MLB team as an international free agent in the offseason. Sugano, who will be turning 35 next week, went 15-3 with a 1.67 ERA in 24 starts for the Yomiuri Giants in 2024.

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Jack Markowski relives Pete Alonso‘s rollercoaster of a night on Thursday, from his dropped pop-up in foul territory to his season-saving home run in the ninth inning.

Christian De Block recaps the stellar outing from Jose Quintana to help keep the season alive in Thursday’s do-or-die game.

On This Date in Mets History

1986: The Mets capped off their regular season with a 9-0 victory over the Pirates. It was the Mets’ 108th win of the year, finishing with a 108-54 record.

2023: Mets general manager Billy Eppler resigned from his position due to an investigation into his alleged manipulation of the injured list. Eppler was originally set to remain in the organization under new president of baseball operations David Stearns, but he felt it would be unfair to burden Stearns with the investigation.

Born On This Date: Rey Sánchez (1967), Brent Gaff (1958), Dennis Bennett (1939).

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Wild Card Update

Despite the Mets getting shellacked by the Phillies in a 12-2 loss Friday night, they remain two games ahead of the Braves for control of the final Wild Card spot after Atlanta lost to the Marlins 4-3. It’s a painful loss for the Braves, who couldn’t defeat the lowly Marlins to take advantage of New York’s defeat.

While the Mets will take staying two games in front of the Braves, with their loss they fell back behind the Diamondbacks and further behind the Padres, as both teams won Friday night. The Mets are now one game behind Arizona for the second Wild Card spot and three games behind San Diego for the top Wild Card spot.

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The Mets and Phillies play their third game of the four-game series at 4:10 p.m. ET Saturday afternoon. It will be a battle of lefties, with Sean Manaea (11-5, 3.26 ERA) taking the mound against Ranger Suárez (12-7, 3.13 ERA).

Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters before Friday’s game that Kodai Senga will pitch for Syracuse on Saturday and he will throw about 30-35 pitches over one or two innings. The belief is that Senga’s next outing after that will be in the major leagues, which could come in the final series against the Brewers.

Mendoza also mentioned to reporters that Francisco Lindor would resume baseball activities on Friday, and there was a hope he’d be able to return to the lineup for Saturday’s game.

The Mets announced their Player Development Award winners early Friday, given to this season’s top minor league players and staff members. Here are the winners:

• Player of the Year: Nick Morabito (.312/.403/.398/.801, 4 HR, 32 RBI, 59 SB, 74 R, 142 H in 119 games between St. Lucie and Brooklyn)
• Pitcher of the Year: Brandon Sproat (7-4, 3.40 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 130 SO, 116 1/3 IP in 24 appearances between Brooklyn, Binghamton, and Syracuse)
• DSL Player of the Year: Edward Lantigua (.263/.397/.395/.792, 1 HR, 22 RBI, 9 SB, 28 R, 40 H in 45 games)
• DSL Pitcher of the Year: Jose Guevara (3-2, 1.64 ERA, 0.841 WHIP, 52 SO, 44 IP in 10 appearances)
• Minor League Staff Member of the Year: Ches Goodman (Coordinator, Minor League Operations)
• Dominican Academy Staff Member of the Year: Anthony Sambois (Manager, Latin America Baseball Systems)

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Juan Soto was scratched from the Yankees’ lineup Friday night, a day after he injured himself sliding into the outfield wall. Soto experienced soreness and swelling in his knee, prompting his removal from the lineup. Soto’s X-rays came back negative, and he is not expected to undergo additional testing.

The Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the injured list and designated former Met Luis Guillorme for assignment. Gurriel last played September 1, but he’s been a big part of the Diamondbacks offense this year with 17 home runs and a .744 OPS. Guillorme, meanwhile, had just a .563 OPS in 18 games with Arizona, and he has a .574 OPS overall this year between three teams.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer highlights another stellar performance in Syracuse from Jett Williams.

Colin Chatto breaks down the fantastic night at the plate from Brandon Nimmo on Thursday, which helped the Mets defeat the Phillies.

David Melendi writes about how Mark Vientos has earned consideration for the Silver Slugger Award this year. He would become just the third Mets third baseman (Howard Johnson, David Wright) to win the award.

On This Date in Mets History

2001: The Mets played in the first sporting event in New York City following the 9/11 attacks just 10 days prior. Mike Piazza delivered his iconic home run in the eighth inning to help the Mets defeat the Braves 3-2.

Born On This Date: Antonio Bastardo (1985), Joaquín Arias (1984), Greg Burke (1982), Scott Rice (1981), D.J. Dozier (1965).

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Prior to Friday’s game, manager Carlos Mendoza told the media that Paul Blackburn will start for the Mets on Monday in the team’s series opener in Toronto. Blackburn landed on the IL just a couple of weeks ago with a hand contusion thanks to being hit by a comebacker, but he is now set to return to help fortify what has been a strong Mets rotation down the stretch.

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Wild Card Update

The Mets remain tied for the third Wild Card spot after both they and the Braves won on Friday night. The Padres won as well, but the Mets gained a game on the Diamondbacks who were blown out by the Astros. The Mets are tied with the Braves, 1.5 games behind the Diamondbacks, and 3.0 games behind the Padres with 21 games to go.

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The Mets (77-64) defeated the Reds (68-74) 6-4 in 10 innings on Friday night. New York went up 2-0 and then again 4-2, but the Reds responded each time. The game headed to extra innings, where Mark Vientos gave the Mets their eighth straight win with a two-run walk off home run. It was his second two-run homer of the night.

The Mets’ series with the Reds continues on Saturday with Jose Quintana (7-9, 4.27 ERA) on the mound for New York and Cincinnati’s starter still to be determined. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on SNY.

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Former Met Dominic Smith refused an outright assignment to Triple-A and elected free agency after being DFA’d by the Reds. Smith had a .545 OPS in nine games with Cincinnati, however he was much better with the Red Sox earlier in the year, where he posted a .706 OPS in 84 games.

The Red Sox selected the contract of reliever Luis Guerrero from Triple-A and designated Rich Hill for assignment. Hill had recently joined Boston for his age-44 season, but he only got the chance to pitch in four games with the team, allowing two runs in 3 2/3 innings. Guerrero, meanwhile, has been great in Triple-A, owning a 3.31 ERA in 42 relief appearances.

The Red Sox are also planning on activating shortstop Trevor Story on Saturday and have him return to the lineup at shorstop. That will move Ceddanne Rafaela, who had been playing shortstop nearly every day, to second base. Story has not played since April 5 when he suffered a dislocated shoulder. In just eight games this year, he has a .617 OPS.

The Dodgers announced that they placed starter Gavin Stone on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. The team also optioned reliever Michael Petersen and recalled pitchers Landon Knack and Justin Wrobleski. The 25-year-old Stone had been the Dodgers’ best and most reliable starting pitcher this year, but he becomes the latest Los Angeles pitcher to end up on the injured list. In 25 starts, Stone was 11-5 with a 3.53 ERA.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer breaks down a hitless performance from Jonah Tong in his Double-A debut.

Jack Markowski evaluates the current state of the National League Wild Card race.

David Melendi talks about the unexpected contributions Danny Young has made out of the Mets’ bullpen.

On This Date in Mets History

1973: Jerry Koosman‘s scoreless streak came to an end when he allowed his first run in 31 1/3 innings during the third inning of a game against the Expos. Koosman’s streak was a Mets record that stood for nearly 40 years before R.A. Dickey had a stretch of 33 scoreless innings in 2012.

2000: Manager Bobby Valentine received the Branch Rickey Award, which goes to those who contribute unselfishly to their community and are strong role models for others. Valentine became the first non-player to win the award.

Born On This Date: Brian Stokes (1979), David Newhan (1973), Jason Isringhausen (1972), Darren Bragg (1969), Rick Sweet (1952)

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Carlos Mendoza updated reporters prior to Friday’s game on the recovery status of three key pitchers. According to Mendoza, Dedniel Núñez might not get an MRI on his forearm after he landed back on the injured list. Additionally, Christian Scott has started throwing off a mound, while Kodai Senga has started to play catch from 90 feet away.

The Mets would benefit greatly from any kind of contribution from these three pitchers late in the season and into the postseason, but for now they’ll have to rely on their healthy pitchers to get them there.

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Wild Card Update

The Mets remain three games back in the Wild Card race as the Braves and Padres both won on Friday, though they did gain ground on the Diamondbacks who lost. The Mets are three games behind Atlanta, five games behind San Diego, and seven games behind Arizona, each of the three teams currently projected to make the Wild Card round.

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The Mets (71-64) beat the White Sox (31-105) 5-1 on Friday. Jesse Winker recorded three hits and J.D. Martinez had a two-run homer in the victory.

The Mets’ series with the White Sox continues on Saturday in a matchup between former White Sox Jose Quintana (6-9, 4.36 ERA) and Davis Martin (0-2, 2.96 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

Top 10 Mets prospect Jonah Tong was promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The 21-year-old started the year with Low-A St. Lucie and has earned his second promotion after recording a 3.71 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 85 innings with High-A Brooklyn.

Jett Williams rejoined the Binghamton Rumble Ponies after five rehab games with the St. Lucie Mets. Williams went 1-for-5 with four strikeouts in his first game for Binghamton in over four months.

In a recent episode of Foul Territory, former Met Trevor May called Francisco Lindor “one of the most impressive, professional baseball players I’ve ever seen.”

In an article from The Athletic’s Tim Britton, Craig Anderson and Jay Hook, surviving members of the 1962 Mets, said that they hope the White Sox don’t become the team with the most losses in a season, saying they hope they win more “for their sake.”

Per Anthony DiComo of SNY, Matt Allan, who is a former Mets top 100 prospect and still in the organization, will not appear in a minor league game this season. Allan has dealt with constant injury in his career and has not pitched professionally since 2019. Allan has been throwing off a mound but will not see game action until next year.

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Clayton Kershaw exited Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks with left big toe pain. Kershaw’s exit came after he allowed a home run to Corbin Carroll in the second inning.

The Royals announced that Vinnie Pasquantino has a broken right thumb and will be out for six to eight weeks. Pasquantino has a .760 OPS in 131 games for the Wild Card-hopeful Royals. Pham owned a .653 OPS in 23 games with the Cardinals.

Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reported that the Cubs claimed reliever Shawn Armstrong off waivers from the Cardinals. In a corresponding move, they released former Met Tomás Nido.

The Cardinals announced that they recalled outfielder Jordan Walker and designated Tommy Pham for assignment.

A New York Post report on Friday listed the expected value of the qualifying offer this upcoming offseason to be $21.2 million.

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In the latest Mets Minors Report, Sean Kelly highlights impressive performances from Drew Gilbert, Carson Benge, and Jonah Tong.

Michael Famulari breaks down a great outing from David Peterson in the series finale against the Diamondbacks.

On This Date in Mets History

2020: Mets legend Tom Seaver passed away at the age of 75 from Lewy body dementia and COVID-19.

2022: Brandon Nimmo made a phenomenal catch to rob a home run on a ball hit off the bat of then-Dodger Justin Turner. It proved to be the winning catch as the Mets won 2-1 against the Dodgers, with both teams in the middle of a playoff push. Mets announcer Gary Cohen adequately dubbed it “the catch of the year from Brandon Nimmo!”

Birthdays: Ramón Ramírez (43), Hideo Nomo (56), Pat Howell (56)

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Dedniel Núñez was activated prior to Friday’s game, marking the end of a lengthy stay on the injured list. Núñez was one of the Mets’ best relievers prior to getting hurt, owning a 2.43 ERA and a .930 WHIP in 24 games. He hadn’t pitched since July 23 and is set to retake his place as a crucial member of the Mets bullpen.

In a corresponding move, the Mets sent trade deadline acquisition Huascar Brazobán to Triple-A Syracuse. Brazobán has a 6.30 ERA in nine appearances with the Mets since being traded.

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Wild Card Update

• San Diego Padres (73-57) 7-0 New York Mets (67-62)
• Atlanta Braves (69-59) 3-2 Washington Nationals (58-71)
• Arizona Diamondbacks (73-56) 12-2 Boston Red Sox (67-60)

In terms of the Wild Card race, it was worst case scenario for the Mets, who were shut out by the Padres 7-0 on Friday. San Diego, Atlanta, and Arizona all won, making progress in the Wild Card race while the Mets suffered a shutout loss. The Mets are now 2.5 games behind the Braves for the final Wild Card spot, while the Diamondbacks and Padres are 3.5 games and 3.0 games over the Braves respectively.

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The Mets continue the four-game set with the Padres on Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 8:40 p.m. ET. David Peterson (7-1, 3.00) and Michael King (11-6, 3.18 ERA) will take the mound in a battle of a couple of pitchers having really nice seasons.

During Friday’s loss, Paul Blackburn suffered a hand contusion and was removed from the game in the third inning. He will undergo more tests to determine the severity on Saturday.

Prior to last Tuesday’s game between the Mets and Orioles, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports that a Mets staffer approached Corbin Burnes to tell him the Mets have been using Burnes’ mental process as a guideline for the most recent draft class.

Burnes also mentioned that he holds no grudges against Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, from back when the two couldn’t agree on arbitration numbers. Burnes will be a free agent at the end of this season.

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In terms of what Burnes is looking for as a free agent, the ace said he wants to win: “I am going to have to do a lot of research this offseason of farm systems, young guys coming up, groups of core guys that are on a team. Where does it look like teams are going to be competitive? Where are teams just looking to spend some money to make the fan base happy? Whatever it might be.”

According to Grant Paulsen of MLB Network Radio, the Nationals are calling up top prospect Dylan Crews to make his MLB debut on Monday. Crews has just a .799 OPS across Double-A and Triple-A this year, but he was ranked as the third-best prospect in baseball in MLB Pipeline’s midseason update. The 22-year-old will join fellow rookie James Wood in a revamped Nationals outfield.

Per Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, former Met Max Scherzer was scratched from a planned rehab start for Double-A Frisco on Friday. Scherzer has missed most of the year due to injury, his latest ailment being right shoulder fatigue. He is 2-4 with a 3.89 ERA in just eight starts this year.

Speaking of former Mets pitchers on the Rangers, Jacob deGrom made his first rehab start on Thursday night for Double-A Frisco. He pitched two innings, allowing an earned run and striking out three.

Catcher Danny Jansen will catch for Boston in the continuation of a suspended game from earlier this year between the Red Sox and Blue Jays. That will make Jansen the first player in MLB history to technically appear in one game for both teams, as he was actually at the plate for the Blue Jays when the game was suspended.

New Mariners manager Dan Wilson announced that Hall of Famer Edgar Martínez will serve as Seattle’s hitting coach for the remainder of the season.

Red Sox minor leaguer Anthony Felix received a 56-game suspension after testing positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing drug. The 20-year-old had a 3.55 ERA in the Dominican Summer League.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer discusses another poor outing for Blade Tidwell in Syracuse.

Michael Famulari breaks down the three-RBI game from Mark Vientos in Thursday’s victory.

Jack Markowski looks at the state of the Mets bullpen with Dedniel Núñez reactivated from the injured list.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Jamie Callahan (30), Bartolomé Fortunato (50), Butch Benton (67)

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Starling Marte played in nine innings for the Syracuse Mets on Friday in what is likely his final rehab assignment. Manager Carlos Mendoza said that it’s possible Marte is activated on Sunday, which would end his lengthy IL stint. Marte had a .745 OPS prior to his injury and would hopefully provide a jolt for a Mets offense that has generally struggled lately.

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The Mets defeated the Marlins 7-3 in the series opener Friday night. Sean Manaea tossed seven strong innings while Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil both hit long balls.

The series between the two teams continues on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET. Luis Severino (7-6, 4.17 ERA) will try to break out of a skid facing off against Max Meyer (3-2, 5.20 ERA).

Reliever Dedniel Núñez faced live batters on Friday for the first time since his injury. Núñez has been progressing nicely and could begin a rehab assignment soon. Along with Marte, he could be another key addition to the team given his 2.43 ERA and 0.93 WHIP prior to landing on the IL.

In a news conference, David Stearns told reporters that Kodai Senga is about a week to 10days away from upright throwing. Stearns specified that he isn’t sure if Senga will be ready to pitch in October should the Mets make it to the postseason.

Stearns also gleamed about prospect Brandon Sproat, who has risen from High-A to Triple-A in his first season in pro ball, and didn’t deny that he or Luisangel Acuña could be called up in September.

Tim Britton of The Athletic wrote about how the Mets’ marketing team has capitalized on viral moments this season.

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The Dodgers placed pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list with right elbow tendinitis. Glasnow has been great for the Dodgers this year, owning a 9-6 record with a 3.49 ERA.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw 17 pitches in his first live session since going on the injured list. Yamamoto faced five batters and is set to go through at least two more live sessions before potential rehab assignments.

Per Robert Murray of FanSided, the Tigers DFA’d infielder Gio Urshela. Urshela had a .619 OPS in 92 games with Detroit this season. The Tigers also announced that prospects Jace Jung and Trey Sweeney were selected from Triple-A, while Akil Baddoo was optioned.

Murray also reported that the Red Sox DFA’d Dominic Smith. The former Met had a .706 OPS in 83 games in Boston this year.

Rob Bradford of the Baseball Isn’t Boring Podcast reported that the Red Sox officially signed Rich Hill to a minor league deal, and he is expected to report to Triple-A Worcester early next week.

According to Daniel Álvarez-Montes of El Extrabase, the Rockies released catcher Elias Díaz. Díaz was the All-Star Game MVP just a season ago, but he has a .693 OPS this year.

Former MLB pitcher Miguel Batista graduated in the Dominican Republic with a Master’s Degree in Criminal Procedure Law. Batista is a former Met who pitched in 39 games with the team between 2011 and 2012.

A federal judge blocked plans for Venu Sports, which was set to be a joint streaming venture by ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer highlights first-round pick Carson Benge‘s impressive pro ball debut.

Michael Famulari recaps the two-home run day for Mark Vientos in the Mets’ loss on Thursday.

Alexis Farinacci breaks down the latest update to the MLB Pipeline prospect rankings, which has four Mets in the top 100 prospects.

On This Date in Mets History

1967: Bud Harrelson picked up his first career home run in a 6-5 win over the Pirates. Harrelson hit just seven home runs over his 16-year career.

1973: Just six years later, Willie Mays connected for 660th career home run, which would wind up being his last. It occurred in a 2-1 loss against the Reds.

Birthdays: Jesse Winker (31), Mike O’Connor (44), Skip Lockwood (78)

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Prior to Friday’s game, Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Reed Garrett feels “really good,” and the reliever has joined the team in Seattle. Garrett has not pitched since July 9 with elbow inflammation, and he was an integral member of the Mets’ bullpen prior to that, owning a 3.64 ERA in 36 games this year. His return should continue to stabilize a Mets bullpen which has pitched better lately.

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The Mets lost to the Mariners 6-0 in the series opener in Seattle on Friday. Jose Quintana allowed five runs in 6 2/3 innings while the offense failed to score a run.

The Mets and Mariners continue their series on Saturday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Sean Manaea (8-4, 3.30 ERA), who has pitched brilliantly lately, will go up against Logan Gilbert (6-8, 3.05 ERA).

Carlos Mendoza also mentioned when speaking to reporters prior to Friday’s game that Christian Scott is symptom-free in his elbow and could begin a throwing program as early as next week.

Starling Marte is set to continue his rehab assignment on Sunday for Double-A Binghamton. Marte has appeared in two rehab games with Low-A St. Lucie where he went 2-for-5 with a home run.

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The Giants optioned closer Camilo Doval to Triple-A in a surprising move despite having a rough year. Doval, who has been one of the best closers in baseball in recent seasons, has just a 4.70 ERA with a 1.614 WHIP this year; Doval’s ERA in his last 18 games is a brutal 6.48.

The Orioles signed infielder Jean Segura to a minor league deal. Segura has not played with a major league or minor league team yet this year after he recorded a .556 OPS in Miami last year.

The Pirates DFA’d former Met Josh Walker. The reliever was sent to Pittsburgh in a minor deal at the deadline and allowed two runs in his lone appearance for Pittsburgh’s Triple-A affiliate.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer writes about home runs from Starling Marte and Luke Ritter.

Michael Famulari breaks down the two home runs from Pete Alonso that helped propel the Mets to victory on Thursday.

Jack Markowski talks about the Mets’ tough decisions that are coming up with several bullpen arms soon to return from injury.

On This Date in Mets History

Birthdays: Anthony Banda (31), Wilson Ramos (37), Matt den Dekker (37), Brandon Lyon (45)

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Per Mike Puma of the New York Post, outfielder Starling Marte expects to start appearing in minor league rehab games next week, and he will be traveling to Port St. Lucie on Monday. Marte has been sidelined since late June with a knee injury and his recovery has been slow. Marte had a .745 OPS on the year before his injury and was slashing .333/.395/.522/.916 against lefties. If he’s able to return without any setbacks, he could form a strong platoon with Jesse Winker in right field.

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The Mets (58-51) defeated the Angels (47-63) 5-1 on Friday night. Paul Blackburn impressed in his Mets debut, allowing just one run in six innings. Pete Alonso also hit his third home run in the last five games to give him 23 on the year.

The Mets and Angels continue their series on Saturday night with David Peterson (5-1, 3.52 ERA) going up against José Soriano (6-7, 3.69 ERA). The game will be broadcast on SNY with first pitch scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET.

Prior to Friday’s game, the Mets activated Paul Blackburn and optioned Tylor Megill to Syracuse in a corresponding move. Megill is expected to remain stretched out and start in Triple-A. The Mets also outrighted catcher Logan Porter to Syracuse.

Mets’ top prospect Brandon Sproat had an utterly dominant performance for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Friday. Sproat struck out 13 batters in five scoreless innings, including a span where he struck out 11 consecutive batters. He now owns a 2.05 ERA with 110 strikeouts in 87 2/3 innings between High-A and Double-A this year.

Ronny Mauricio underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove scar tissue from his right knee. Per the Mets, “he remains on pace to be back to competition this offseason and will progress his rehab as tolerated.”

Minor league pitcher Matt Allan, who hasn’t appeared in a regular season game since 2019, threw a baseball in Port St. Lucie on Friday. Allan was a 2019 third-round draft pick who has battled numerous injuries since then. Despite this, he is attempting to comeback and continue pitching.

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The Rangers announced that they placed former Met Max Scherzer on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 31 with right shoulder fatigue. Scherzer went just four innings and allowed three runs in his last start against the Cardinals. The Rangers recalled Walter Pennington from Triple-A.

The Sioux City Explorers of the American Association of Professional Baseball had a scary experience late Thursday night into Friday morning when their bus caught on fire on their way to an away game. Thankfully, no one was injured.

A jury reached a split verdict on Friday in a case involving the daughter of Dennis Eckersley. Dennis’ daughter, Alexandra Eckersley, was found guilty of reckless conduct and endangering the welfare of a child and falsifying physical evidence, but not guilty of two felony assault charges. Eckersley was charged for allegedly leaving her newborn child in the woods in subfreezing temperatures.

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In the latest Mets Minors Recap, Michael Mayer discusses Luke Ritter hitting a home run for the third consecutive night.

David Melendi names Francisco Lindor and Jose Quintana as the Mets’ players of the month for July.

Colin Chatto names the Mets’ minor league players of the month for each affiliate for the month of July.

In the latest MMO Roundtable, we discuss whether Francisco Lindor can win the NL MVP.

On This Date in Mets History

1962: In the Mets’ first season as a franchise, Frank Thomas hit a pair of home runs in three consecutive games, tying an MLB record with six home runs in a three-game span. That record was broken in 2007 when Shawn Green hit seven in a three-game span.

1976: Ed Kranepool became the first player in Mets history to record 100 career home runs.

Birthdays: Jonathan Araúz (26), Travis Blankenhorn (28), Kevin Elster (60), Mackey Sasser (62)

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