Mets News and Morning Links - 6/23/2023

 

Good Morning.  Mets option Tylor Megill to AAA, Syracuse, Binghamton, Brooklyn and St. Lucie all win behind great pitching.

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Mets Links: 

Today's Game: 

Mets (34-40) @ Phillies (38-36), 7:05 pm

PHI: Taijuan Walker (#99, 30, RHP, 7-3, 4.31)
NYM: Kodai Senga (#34, 30, RHP, 6-4, 3.53)

The Mets have optioned Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse, according to their transactions page. A not-unexpected rotation shakeup for a team that had considered skipping Megill earlier this month. He has a 7.56 ERA over his last six starts.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 23, 2023

The Mets intend to call up right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli before Friday's game against the Phillies, per source.

Nittoli, whom the Mets acquired in a trade with the Cubs earlier this month, has thrown three straight scoreless outings at Syracuse. He's already on the 40-man.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 22, 2023

Could the Mets be sellers at the trade deadline?@mmargaux8, @DPLennon and @TimBritton discuss on Mets Off Day Live: https://t.co/5jAlZhRtV3 pic.twitter.com/JWAL0xOO0g

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 23, 2023

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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 23, 2023

Francisco Lindor is the only Mets player to advance to Phase 2 of MLB All-Star voting. That doesn't mean he'll be the only Met at the All-Star Game -- it doesn't even mean he'll make it -- but he's the only one with a chance to start.

Pete Alonso can only make it as a reserve.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 22, 2023

NY Post:

• These teams could shake up MLB market if they say goodbye to top talent
• Mets’ high-priced rotation is one of MLB’s worst: ‘We have to be better’
• Mets’ Daniel Vogelbach, Tommy Pham have regained offensive punch
• Mets demote Tylor Megill to Triple-A Syracuse after latest clunker

Mets.com:

• Lindor advances to Phase 2 of All-Star vote

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Scuffling Mets look for answers in visit to Phillies
• Latest on Mets' top prospects: Mark Vientos launches 14th home run for Triple-A Syracuse
• Mets’ Francisco Lindor named finalist for 2023 MLB All-Star Game
• YouTube TV to drop SNY, broadcast home of the NY Mets
• In need of sync-up, Mets remain adamant that 'winning streak' is around the corner
• Mets Players With Most to Prove for Rest of 2023 Season

Metsmerized:

• It’s Time for Joey Lucchesi to Replace Tylor Megill
• Jeff McNeil’s Puzzling Season Continues
• FOCO Releases New York Mets Peanuts Charlie Brown Bobblehead
• 3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Drop Another Series Behind Pitching Struggles
• Mets Minors Recap: Christian Scott Excels in Second Double-A Start

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 6/22/23: The Duality of the Minor Leagues

Mets360:

• The average age at various levels of Mets prospects who amassed at least 2,000 PA in the majors
• It’s finger-pointing season for the Mets’ 2023 pitching staff

Elite Sports NY:

• Mets games, SNY set to get yanked from YouTube TV
• Will Ex-Mets ace Jacob deGrom ever be the same? This surgeon has doubts

Mets Daddy:

• Mets Should Start Selling

Mack's Mets: 

• The Daily Mets Minor League Update - June 21st
• Paul Articulates – Some thoughts about the path forward
• Tom Brennan - Puzzling Mets Prospect Rankings; and So Much More!

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Syracuse slugs five homers en route to 11-1 win over Durham on Thursday night
• 6/22/2023 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 11 Durham Bulls 1
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 6/22/2023

SNY on YouTube: Syracuse Mets Game Highlights

Good bounce back night for @SyracuseMets Mike Vasil - 3.2 innings, 1 Run, 1 ER, 2 hits, 3 walks, 5 Ks - 72 pitches, 43 strikes. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 @WexlerRules pic.twitter.com/zCQjy5MkHk

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) June 23, 2023

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Hamel, Two-Out Hits Lead Ponies over Ducks’ for Fourth Straight Victory
• Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8 Akron RubberDucks 2
• 6/22/2023: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes - Dom Hamel Starting

Dom Hamel (W,3-4) was back to his Dominant ways for @RumblePoniesBB - 6 innings, 2 Runs, 2 ER, 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 walks, 7 Ks @MattLevine__ @JacobWilkins #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 pic.twitter.com/aFJwfqtvl2

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) June 23, 2023

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Game Recap and Highlights: Stuart's Stupendous Day Guides Cyclones Past Renegades
• Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 5 Hudson Valley Renegades 1
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 6/22/2023

Tyler Stuart gets his 2nd win for @BKCyclones 7.2 innings, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 hits, 1 HR - 11 Ks - Career High for Stuart & according to @JustinRocke the most since for Brooklyn since Carson Seymor K'd 11 in July '22#Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @MiLBMetsMadness @bkfan09 pic.twitter.com/ElANoPLM5F

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) June 23, 2023

St. Lucie Mets:

• Game Recap: St. Lucie Mets bounce back, come from behind late for 2-1 win
• 6/22/2023 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 2 Jupiter Hammerheads 1

FCL Mets:

• Box Score: FCL Nationals 15 FCL Mets 8

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Latest mock draft: There's a new top pick
• Here are the All-Star Ballot finalists moving on to Phase 2
• Need a reliever? Trade market has plenty to offer
• Rays bench Wander Franco for multiple games
• Ambushes, blasts and chaos: Mariners' bats overwhelm Yankees
• Buxton makes Statcast history with tape-measure blasts
• Was this the best pitching duel in MCWS history?
• Twins' next top prospect: Louisa Baldelli, age 1 3/4
• ‘We bleed black and gold’: Bucs unveil City Connect uniforms
• Braves sluggers, Ohtani, red-hot Reds among 10 standout stats
• McClanahan (back tightness) hopes to make next start
• Ejected Martinez gets theatrical arguing balls and strikes
• Inside the Draft Combine strength and conditioning segment
• Elder bolsters All-Star résumé in Braves' 8th straight win
• Top vote-getter Acuña to start in ASG; 6 other Braves in voting Phase 2

MLB Trade Rumors:

• The Braves’ Shortstop Gamble Is Paying Off
• Bobby Bolin Passed Away
• Rays Notes: McClanahan, Raley, Franco
• Rockies’ Prospect Zac Veen Undergoes Season-Ending Hand Surgery
• Yoshi Tsutsugo Opts Out Of Deal With Rangers
• Giants Acquire Dalton Guthrie From Phillies
• The Silver Lining Of The Angels’ Catching Injuries
• Pirates Place Bryan Reynolds On IL
• Yankees Place Willie Calhoun On IL With Quad Strain
• Astros To Select Bligh Madris
• Kevin Herget Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds
• Best Deadline Rental Returns In Recent History, No. 1: Twins Land A Rotation Cornerstone
• Red Sox Acquire Tayler Scott From Dodgers
• Twins Sign Dallas Keuchel To Minor League Deal
• Red Sox Make Several Roster Moves

Yahoo Sports:

• Are Giants conjuring that 2021 magic again?
• Former Phillies pitcher Jerad Eickhoff falls in Columbus Clippers debut

ESPN:

• Wild West: D-backs up, Dodgers down in MLB Power Rankings
• Acuna Jr., Ohtani elected All-Star Game starters
• Rays ace McClanahan exits with back tightness
• Rays bench SS Franco for at least two games
• Manfred: Astros immunity 'not my best decision'
• Pirates outfielder Reynolds (back) placed on IL
• Nationals' Martinez ejected, kicks dirt near plate

CBS Sports:

• LSU defeats Wake Forest in epic extra-inning game to advance to 2023 Men's College World Series Finals
• 2023 College World Series schedule, scores, TV channel, live stream, bracket with LSU, Florida in finals
• Yankees' Domingo Germán allows 10 runs vs. Mariners in second consecutive disaster start
• Shane McClanahan injury update: Rays pitcher leaves start vs. Royals with back tightness
• Pirates' Henry Davis, No. 1 pick in 2021 draft, hits first MLB home run vs. Marlins
• 2023 MLB All-Star Game voting results: Finalists for starting spots unveiled, Ohtani, Acuña Jr. voted in

FanGraphs:

• Luis Arraez Really Could Hit .400
• Charlie Blackmon Revisits Launch Angle
• Everybody (In Canada) Loves Jordan
• Effectively Wild Episode 2023: What’s Past Blast is Prologue

Braves.com:

Marlins.com:

Phillies.com:

Nationals.com:

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• George Weiss (1895)
• Hensley Meulens (1967)
• Juan Castillo (1970)

Died on this date:

• Marv Throneberry (1994)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Jerry Morales on June 23, 1966.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Hansel Robles of the New York Mets on waivers on June 23, 2018.

NationalPastime.com: 

 

1963	After taking Phillies right-hander Dallas Green deep, Jimmy Piersall runs around the bases in the correct order, but backward, to celebrate his 100th career home run. The Mets' outfielder, who thought of the stunt after being disappointed by the lack of attention Duke Snider's 400th round-tripper received, will be released two days later by manager Casey Stengel.
2006	The Mets, defeating the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, 6-1, set a club record, winning their ninth straight decision on the road. The team had won their eight decisions on a ten-game road trip, including stops in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Philadelphia.

2008

In an interleague contest against the Mets at Shea Stadium, Mariners' right-hander Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the franchise to hit a home run. The round-tripper, which comes off fellow Venezuela ace Johan Santana, is also the first grand slam hit by an American League pitcher since Steve Dunning of the Indians homered off A's moundsman Diego Segui in 1971.

Baseball Reference:

2000: The Mets roll over the Pirates, 12 - 2, scoring nine runs in the 3rd inning.

2019: Tensions boil over in the clubhouse of the struggling Mets after a 5 - 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field as manager Mickey Callaway accuses Newsday beat reporter Tim Healey of antagonizing people. The exchange quickly degenerates as P Jason Vargas also gets involved and threatens to knock out the journalist while Callaway shouts for him to leave the clubhouse, using choice profanities.

Centerfield Maz:

• Remembering Mets History (1963) Jimmy Piersall Rounds the Bases Backwards as the Mets Sweep a Doubleheader
• Remembering Mets History (2000) Mets Batter Pirates Scoring a Season High Nine Runs In the 3rd Inning
• Carl Hubbell- "The Meal Ticket": New York Giants Hall Of Fame Pitcher (1928-1943)
• Ron Hodges: 1973 N.L. Champion Mets Reserve Catcher (1973-1983)
• Remembering Mets History: (1994) John Franco Sets All Time Save Mark For Lefties

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