Mets News and Morning Links - 4/10/2023

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday to Former Brooklyn Cyclones Yoel Romero. Mets lose to Marlins, Syracuse and Brooklyn win, St. Lucie falls.

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Box Score: Marlins 7 Mets 2

From Yesterday's Post Game Notes: 

• Francisco Álvarez (1-4, RBI): Lofted an RBI single in his first at-bat of the season in the second.
• Pete Alonso (1-4, RBI): Had an RBI single in the fifth...Has nine RBIs over his last four games.
• Carlos Carrasco (4.2 IP, 6 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, K): Allowed six runs for the first time since June 28, 2022 vs. Houston.
• Starling Marte (1-1, 2B, SB): Was removed from today’s game with a neck strain...Considered day-to-day.

Today's Game: Padres (6-4) @ Mets (5-5), 7:10 pm

NYM: Max Scherzer (#21, 38, RHP, 1-1, 6.35)
SDP: Yu Darvish (#11, 36, RHP, 0-0, 1.80)

Mets YouTube Channel: Game Highlights:

SNY on YouTube: Francisco Alvarez discusses his Mets Season Debut:

"I feel really good [physically.] More important is giving the team an opportunity to win some games."

- Carlos Carrasco pic.twitter.com/yRyp5QsBBs

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 9, 2023

"He didn't really have a feel for his split all day. He'll be better."

Buck Showalter on Carlos Carrasco: pic.twitter.com/EsdsH1FqhW

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 9, 2023

Buck Showalter says Starling Marte appears to have tested well and has avoided any concussion issues: pic.twitter.com/vm1sUmNfMq

— SNY (@SNYtv) April 9, 2023

Brian Joura Mets360: "Carlos Carrasco gave up six runs, five of which came on homers, as the Mets failed to finish the sweep, falling to the Marlins, 7-2, Sunday afternoon at Citi Field." 

Metstradamus: How Many Cookies Throw I? "Well, it was a good run while it lasted, but the streak of two straight good starts by Mets starting pitching has gone up in smoke. Carrasco was in a 3-0 hole after four batters on Sunday, giving up a three run dinger to Bryan De La Cruz..."

David Lennon Newsday: Mets can't put all their eggs in one basket with Francisco Alvarez. "The Mets still put together a few sporadic threats without Marte, though Pete Alonso’s fifth-inning single was the lone RBI after Alvarez. They stranded 10 and went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position, a pitiful performance against a bad Marlins team."

NY Post:

• Francisco Alvarez’s defense lacking in 1st Mets start, but bat shows potential
• Mets’ concerns outweighing the positives so far

Mets.com:

• Álvarez's promise evident in 2023 debut "Álvarez looked solid with his pitch framing, catching out of the one-knee stance that he's used to improve his ability to steal strikes at the bottom of the zone...The Marlins went 5-for-5 stealing bases, with Álvarez making a throwing error into center field on the last of those steals...Aside from his one airmail, Álvarez really didn't have much of a chance with the Marlins getting big jumps against the Mets' pitchers."
• 'That's just not him': Changeup eludes Carrasco
• Game Story: Álvarez, Alonso pick up RBIs vs. Fish ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Marte (neck strain) day to day

Metsmerized:

• Quick Takes: Carlos Carrasco Struggles Again, Francisco Álvarez’s Debut
• Mets Squander Opportunities As Carlos Carrasco Struggles In 7-2 Loss
• Starling Marte Has Neck Strain, Listed As Day To Day
• Mets Minors Recap: Kevin Parada Hits Homer In Brooklyn’s Loss
• Kodai Senga Continues To Shine In First Citi Field Outing
• Eduardo Escobar Clubs Much Needed Home Run Saturday

Amazing Avenue:

• Marlins 7, Mets 2: Fish dingers dunk Cookie

Mets360:

• Trouble in the middle innings, the stingy John Curtiss, Francisco Alvarez’ 2023 debut

Mack's Mets:

• The Mack Report - Shohei Ohtani, New Rules, Relief Pitchers, Nick Morabito, Joey Lucchesi

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game recap and Highlights: Syracuse dominates Rochester on Sunday, 9-1, Mets win five out of six games in series
• Box Score: Syracuse Mets 9 Rochester Red Wings 1 Carlos Cortes 2 for 5, double, 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, 1 K; Brett Baty 0 for 3, 2 walks, 1 K; Danny Mendick 2 for 3, HR, Double, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 K; Ronny Mauricio 2 for 3, double, 2 RBIs, 2 walks;  Jose Butto (W,1-1) 6 innings, no runs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 5 Ks; 

Ronny Mauricio’s big birthday week continues! This double puts us up 2-0 in the bottom of the second 🎉 pic.twitter.com/YFHRhN2pch

— Syracuse Mets (@SyracuseMets) April 9, 2023

Brett Baty covers all of the ground and falls over for this catch for the @SyracuseMets!

And fellow @Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio is right there to help him up. pic.twitter.com/vdEZh77drW

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 9, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• MiLB.com/Brooklyn: Cyclones Take Rubber Game from Jersey 4-2 on Sunday. Brooklyn’s four-run seventh propels Cyclones to win...Brooklyn starter RHP Tyler Stuart was strong in his first outing of the year. The righty allowed just one hit through four frames, keeping the BlueClaws off the scoreboard. He struck out five Jersey Shore batters, and walked only two."
• Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 4 Jersey Shore Blue Claws 2 Kevin Parada DH 0 for 3, 1 walk, 2 Ks; Alex Ramirez CF 2 for 4, 2 RBIs;  Omar De Los Santos LF 2 for 3, 1 run scored, 1 walk; Tyler Stuart 4 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 2 walks, 5 Ks; Jordan Geber (W,1-0) 4.1 innings, 1 run - earned, 3 hits, 2 walks, 4 Ks; Daniel Juarez (S,1) 2/3 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K;

After a Kevin Kendall bases-loaded walk opened the scoring, Alex Ramirez extended Brooklyn's lead to 3-0 with this two-RBI knock.

Brooklyn now leads 4-0 as we head to the 8th here on Coney Island. #amazinstartshere #LGM pic.twitter.com/EfyKXvKLHk

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) April 9, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: Daytona Beats St. Lucie 6-3 to Complete Series Sweep
• Box Score: Daytona Tortugas 6 St. Lucie Mets 3 Jett Williams SS 1 for 4, 1 walk, 1 K; Carlos Dominguez 1 for 4, 1 run scored, 1 RBI; Robert Colina 3.2 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 3 Ks; Javier Atencio (L,0-1) 1,2 innings, 5 runs - all earned, 5 hits, 2 walks, 3 Ks; 

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

AP Sports:

• Rays at 9-0, best MLB start since 2003, after 11-0 rout
• McCormick 4 RBIs as Astros beat Twins 5-1, avoid sweep
• Fraley leads Reds to 6-4 comeback victory over Phillies
• Cruz’s injury dampens Pittsburgh’s 1-0 win over White Sox

MLB.com:

• No. 1 in Power Rankings is no shock. But after that ...
• Rays (9-0) match MLB's best start of Wild Card era
• Oneil fractures ankle on collision, benches clear around him
• Judge mashes 2 HRs against -- who else? -- the O's
• Padres Cruz to statement-making series win
• Walker ties Ted Williams with 9-game hitting streak to open career
• Masters of friendly trash talk, Soto and Acuña go jab for jab
• One site's mission to unearth baseball history
• Here are 7 series you won't want to miss this week
• Jays win after erasing 6-run deficit, blowing 4-run lead
• D-backs enjoy some role reversal against Dodgers
• Rutschman (4-for-4) rolling in hot start to second year
• Dodgers, Giants renew rivalry FREE on MLB.TV
• Daring dive secures victory, spot atop top plays
• 52-year age gap a boon for Royals broadcast duo

MLB Trade Rumors:

• Oneil Cruz Leaves Game Due To Leg Injury
• MLBTR Poll: Braves’ Fifth Starter
• Rays Notes: Glasnow, Fleming, Walls
• West Notes: Musgrove, Rodriguez, Phillips, Sborz
• NL East Notes: Braves, Mets, Phillies
• NL Central Notes: Wainwright, Reds, Cubs
• Injury Notes: Duvall, Marte, Marlins
• Athletics To Recall Kevin Smith, Place Seth Brown On IL
• Diamondbacks Place Zach Davies On 15-Day IL, Select Peter Solomon
• Padres Place David Dahl On 10-Day Injured List
• Diamondbacks Acquire Jose Ruiz From White Sox
• Cardinals Place Packy Naughton On 15-Day IL Due To Left Forearm Strain
• Brewers Acquire Bennett Sousa
• Mariners Place Andres Munoz On 15-Day IL, Select J.B. Bukauskas
• California Notes: Walsh, Padres, Dahl, Engel, Cruz, Morejon, Pomeranz, A’s, Blackburn, Rucinski

Yahoo Sports:

• Benches clear after Cruz fractures ankle
• Nelson Cruz second-oldest Padre to homer in 10-2 rout of Braves
• Kiermaier, Chapman both drive in five as Jays beat Angels in 10
• D-backs get 16 hits, rout Dodgers 11-6, to take three of four
• Padres vs. Braves Highlights
• Oviedo bests Kopech, Cruz injured as Pirates top White Sox
• Padres vs. Braves Recap
• Juan Soto stole Ozzie Albies’ batting gloves for some cheeky revenge after a force out
• Acuña brings in a run
• Blue Jays vs. Angels Highlights

ESPN:

• Pirates shortstop Cruz breaks ankle in collision
• Cruz, 42, becomes 3rd-oldest with 6-RBI game

CBS Sports:

• Padres' ageless slugger Nelson Cruz, at 42 years old, joins elite company in romp over Braves
• Former top prospect Jo Adell homers for sixth straight game with Angels' Triple-A Salt Lake Bees

FanGraphs:

• Sunday Notes: Carlos Santana and Andrew McCutchen Have Played a Lot of Games

Braves.com:

• Braves know tide will turn: 'You've just got to keep fighting'
• Masters of friendly trash talk, Soto and Acuña go jab for jab
• Game Story: Acuña throws out Machado ▶️

Marlins.com:

• Tides turning? Offense wakes up in series finale victory
• Game Story: De La Cruz's 4-RBI day powers Marlins to win ▶️
• Injuries & Moves: Updates on Chargois and García 

Phillies.com:

• Whether playing 1st or 3rd, Bohm still mashes
• Game Story: Bohm hits towering homer ▶️
• The Phillies' National League Championship culminates with ring ceremony
• Injuries & Moves:  Sánchez set to pitch at Triple-A

Nationals.com:

• Robles catches 'tough break' in OF, but displays potential 
• Game Story: Six runs not enough in series finale ▶️

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Frank Lary (1930)
• Phil Hennigan (1946)
• Leroy Stanton (1946)
• Yoel Romero (1998)

Transactions:
Mets drafted Mike Bruhert from the Philadelphia Phillies on April 10, 1973.

Pittsburgh Pirates signed Mike Maddux of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 10, 1995.

New York Mets signed free agent Sean Henn on April 10, 2013.

National Pastime.com:

1969	Tommy Agee hits a monster shot into the into the top tier of the stadium in left field, making the blast the longest home run to reach the seats in Shea Stadium history. The Mets place a disc in the upper deck at the Flushing ballpark to commemorate the Mets center fielder's historic homer.

Baseball Reference:

2010: Jose Reyes returns to the line-up for the first time since May of last year as the Mets lose to the Nationals, 4 - 3. His injury was one of those that torpedoed the Mets' 2009 season after a good start. 

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Hobie Landrith: The Mets First Ever Draft Pick (1962) On His Passing
• Remembering Mets History (1969): Tommie Agee Hits Longest HR Ever Hit at Shea Stadium
• Remembering Mets History: (2001) Mike Piazza Hits Two HRs As the Mets Raise the NL Champion Flag

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