Tag: Tampa Bay Rays

Morning Briefing: Frankie Montas’ Rehab Struggles Continue

Good morning, Mets fans! Frankie Montas struggled yet again on Wednesday, making his place in the Mets’ rotation a point of contention. The newly acquired Montas had a line of 5.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 BB, 2 K (80 pitches, 47 strikes) in his sixth rehab start since returning from a high grade lat strain. This outing actually lowered his ERA in rehab starts this season to 13.19 as he has given up...

Mets Swept By Red-Hot Rays At Citi Field

An ugly weekend ended with an even uglier loss, as the New York Mets were shutout 9-0 on Father’s Day and swept at home by the Tampa Bay Rays. Griffin Canning endured a rough outing, walking five and giving up six runs on just four hits—his third time allowing more than three runs in his last four starts. His command issues loomed large, as free passes and a wild pitch opened the door for Tampa...

Game Chat: Rays vs. Mets, 1:40 P.M.

Sunday, June 15, 2025 • 1:40 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Shane Baz (5-3, 4.97) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (6-2, 3.22) WPIX The New York Mets look to avoid being swept this afternoon at Citi Field. Friday night, New York had a solid lead for about half the game until the Rays had a huge sixth inning, scoring six runs to get the lead. The Mets would end the night going 2-for-16 with runners in...

Bullpen Dooms Mets in Loss to Rays

The mood was festive at Citi Field on Friday night before a pitch was even thrown, thanks to Pride Night at the park and a six-game Mets winning streak. But in a rare instance, the club’s bullpen was not able to keep the good vibes going, blowing a four-run lead in a 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Carlos Mendoza made what at the time was a controversial decision to pull Mets...

Game Chat: Rays vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Friday, June 13, 2025 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY RHP Taj Bradley (4-5, 4.58) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (7-3, 2.95) SNY The Mets look to stretch their win streak to seven games as they welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to Citi Field tonight! The Mets are rolling right now coming off of consecutive sweeps against the Rockies and Nationals, the latter of which they capped off with a victory on Thursday...

Series Preview: Surging Mets Host Rays

The New York Mets (45-24) remain the best team in baseball following their sweep of the Washington Nationals. It did come at a cost though, as Kodai Senga suffered a hamstring strain that has put him on the injured list. Losing a front end starter with the best ERA (1.47 ERA) in the National League certainly hurts. Luckily for the Mets, their rotation is deep and has reinforcements on their way...

Blade Tidwell’s Immaculate Inning Punctuates Superb Apperance

Blade Tidwell didn’t do what you think he did — but he also did. One of New York’s top pitching prospects struck out five batters over two innings in the Nee York Mets’ 10-2 spring training win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. And in the process, he put together an immaculate inning. There was some debate as to whether all nine strikes were swinging. It turns out they...

Report: Mets Expressing Interest in Yandy Díaz, Ryan Brasier

As the Mets’ staring contest with Pete Alonso continues, they continue to put out feelers for other first basemen on the trade market. According to On SI’s Pat Ragazzo, New York has “checked in on” Yandy Díaz of the Tampa Bay Rays. Ragazzo added that this isn’t the first conversation the clubs have had regarding Díaz this offseason. The 33-year-old hit...

Morning Briefing: Arenado Blocks Trade To Astros

Good morning, Mets fans! In an offseason that has seen many high-level trades, another one seemed to be on the precipice as Nolan Arenado was potentially being moved to the Houston Astros. However, the platinum glove winner used his no-trade clause to stop those trade talks dead in their tracks, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Houston is looking at other third-base options as their All-Star at the...

Morning Briefing: Boras Holds Court on Clients

Good morning, Mets fans! Scott Boras had his annual appearance where he fielded questions from reporters on his clients during this free agency period, and the Boras zingers were out in full force. While the super agent made sure to pump up his clients, there were a lot of Mets related reports to come from his rebuttals. One being on Juan Soto, as Boras mentioned that Soto will go through a...

Morning Briefing: Dedniel Núñez Progressing Well

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday afternoon, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media for his post-season press conference. While there were plenty of quotes regarding pending free agents, including the mention of wanting to bring back both Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker, Stearns also gave updates regarding injured Mets. First was right-handed relief pitcher...

Morning Briefing: Mets Face Elimination in Game 3

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets came into Game 2 of their Wild Card Series with Sean Manaea on the mound and looking to win their first postseason series since 2015. Things looked promising early on as the Amazin’s bats seemed to be alive, scoring a run in the first inning and two in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead. However, the Brewers bullpen would turn the lights out on the Mets...

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