Mets News and Morning Links - 5/19/2025

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Rick Cerone and Turk Wendell.  Mets lose game and 3-game series to Yanks, Binghamton wins, Brooklyn wins, St. Licie wins while Syracuse falls.

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5/18/2025 Box Score: New York Yankees 8 New York Mets 2

Francisco Lindor# SS 0 for 4; Juan Soto RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Mark Vientos 3B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor CF 0 for 0; Brandon Nimmo* LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Starling Marte DH 1 for 2; double; 1 K; Brett Baty* PH-DH 0 for 2; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez  C 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Jeff McNeil* CF-2B 1 for 1; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; Luisangel Acuña  2B-3B 0 for 2; David Peterson  6 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 4 walks; 4 Ks; Huascar Brazobán 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 1 K; Ryne Stanek (L, 1-4) 0.1 inning; 4 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Génesis Cabrera*  0.2 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 1 HR; 1 walk; 1 K; 

Mets get only 3 hits make two key errors.  Mark Vientos makes a error on Paul Goldschmidt's grounder, the Yanks leadoff batter in the 1st.  After 1 out, Aaron Judge hit a ground rule double and Cody Bellinger doubled in 2 runs giving the Bronx team a 2-0 lead.  Jeff McNeil singled in a run in the 2nd, and the Mets scored another in the 5th thanks to a Max Fried wild pitch.  

Mets were lucky to have the game tied at 2 heading to the 8th despite allowing a lot of baserunners.  Anthony Volpe twice K'd with the bases loaded (to end the 5th and the 7th).

NY Post: Cody Bellinger, Yankees break open rout of Mets after brutal Pete Alonso error to take Subway Series. "Round 1 of maybe 30 Juan Soto Bowls over the next 15 years went to the home team largely because of three surprises: the most impressive at-bat of Jorbit Vivas’ career, Pete Alonso taking his slump to the field and a stunning, six-run bottom of the eighth."

Brian Joura Mets360: "With a runner on third base, a ball was hit to Pete Alonso, who tried to make the play at home. And we were reminded once again how poor of a thrower Alonso is, as his throw was nowhere near the plate. And that opened up the floodgates, capped by a grand slam give up to a lefty batter by lefty Genesis Cabrera."

NY Post: Heros, zeros of Subway Series clincher: Mets’ biggest stars fail miserably. Key Stat - 0-for-12: The top three batters in the Mets lineup —Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso — didn’t get a hit all night.

MLB YouTube Channel: Yankees 8 Mets 2 Game Highlights - 5/18/25

SNY on YouTube: Pete Alonso, David Peterson, Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reactions - 5/18/25

Up Next:

Mets travel to Boston to take on the Red Sox - 

• May 19 RHP Kodai Senga (4-2, 1.02) vs. RHP Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 3.90) 6:45 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 
• Tue., May 20 RHP Clay Holmes (5-2, 3.14) vs. TBD 6:45 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 
• Wed., May 21 RHP Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.74 s. LHP Garrett Crochet (4-3, 2.00) 6:45 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

5/18/25 Syracuse Mets Roster Moves - Mauricio activated, McKinney Cut

Mets Daily Clips 

Mets Fall to Yankees, 8-2:

• Yankees take Subway Series behind Cody Bellinger's grand slam, Pete Alonso's error in eighth inning (Newsday) 
• Heros, zeros of Subway Series clincher: Mets’ biggest stars fail miserably (New York Post)
• Juan Soto reconnects with Aaron Judge, goes 0-for-4 as Yankees beat Mets in Subway Series finale (NYDN) 
• NY Mets' mistakes plus Juan Soto's 1-for-10 weekend equals Subway Series loss to Yankees (The Record)
• Defense betrays Mets in big series against Yankees: ‘We have to get better’ (NJ.com)
• Bellinger powers Yankees past Mets 8-2 with grand slam and 6 RBIs (AP)

 

Subway Series Takeaways:

• Where Mets stand after supercharged Subway Series (MLB.com)
• Three Mets takeaways from Subway Series vs. Yankees (Newsday)
• Subway Series was drama-filled thrill ride of the highest order (New York Post)
• This Week in Mets: The key difference in how this Subway Series felt (The Athletic)

 

Juan Soto News:

• Subway Series: Juan Soto cancels in-game mic appearance on ESPN Sunday Night Baseball (Newsday)
• Juan Soto’s brutal Subway Series doesn’t change these Mets, Yankees realities (New York Post)
• Juan Soto changing mind on ESPN mic’d-up segment led to Brandon Nimmo replacement at Subway Series (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Juan Soto’s work to improve his baserunning is turning into steals (NYDN)
• Pinstriped pitching quiets Juan Soto, Yankees capture Bronx end of Subway Series (The Record)
• Juan Soto had a chance to silence Yankees fans: Now he’s Jose Altuve | Klapisch (NJ.com)
• Mets’ Juan Soto can’t save club in sloppy loss to Yankees (NJ.com)
• Mets’ Juan Soto makes last-minute switch with ESPN (NJ.com)
• Mets legend assesses Juan Soto's response to Yankee Stadium boos (SI.com)

 

Pete Alonso News:

• Pete Alonso’s key error part of porous defense that let down Mets (New York Post)
• Instant analysis: Pete Alonso error marks miserable 8th inning as Mets fall to Yankees (The Record)
• 'It's On Me': Pete Alonso Takes Full Responsibility for Mets' Late Collapse vs. Yankees (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Here are Sunday's top prospect performances from the Minors (MLB.com)
• Frenzied Yankees-Mets atmosphere makes World Series matchup feel like a reality (Newsday)
• Mets not yet giving up on struggling Starling Marte (New York Post)
• The Edwin Diaz change that’s made him Mets’ indispensable bullpen edge again (New York Post)
• Mets’ Edwin Diaz flashes trademark velocity in dominant inning vs. Yankees (NYDN)
• Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals pitcher’s ailment after bullpen collapse (NJ.com)
• Mets defensive lapses starting to add up: ‘We’re not finishing plays’ (The Athletic)
• 'Hey, this is what we do': How Starling Marte is Mets' secret weapon in helping Juan Soto acclimate (SNY.tv)

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Syracuse:

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets comeback falls short in 8-6 loss to Lehigh Valley on Sunday afternoon
• 5/18/2025 - Gameday: Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8 Syracuse Mets 6
• Gilberto Celestino  CF 3 for 5; triple; 1 run; Ronny Mauricio#  2B 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 K;  Stolen Base; Yonny Hernández  PH-2B 0 for 1; 1 K; Jared Young  LF 3 for 5; 4 RBIs; Jon Singleton  1B 1 for 5; double; 1 RBI; 1 K; Joey Meneses  DH 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Hayden Senger  C 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 Ks; Stolen base;Donovan Walton  3B 2 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K; Luis De Los Santos  SS 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Luke Ritter  RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Brandon Waddell*  (L, 1-3) 0.2 inning; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 5 hits; 1 walk; Sean Reid-Foley   2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Austin Warren   1.1 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Dom Hamel   2 innings; 2 runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Felipe De La Cruz   2 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; Chris Devenski   1 inning; no runs; 1 K;
• Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 5/18/2025
• 5/18/25 Syracuse Mets Roster Moves - Mauricio activated, McKinney Cut

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Win Series Finale and Takes Pivotal Series in Hartford
• 5/18/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 Hartford Yard Goats 4
• Jett Williams  SS 3 for 5; double; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; Nick Morabito  CF 3 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Ryan Clifford  RF 2 for 3; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; JT Schwartz*  1B 2 for 4; 2 doubles; 1 RBI; William Lugo  3B 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; D'Andre Smith  LF 1 for 4; 2 Ks; Kevin Parada  DH 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Matt O'Neill  C 2 for 4; 2 doubles; 1 run; 1 K; Wyatt Young  2B 0 for 4; 1 K; Zach Thornton*  (W, 1-0) 5 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 6 Ks; Ryan Lambert  (H, 3) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Dylan Ross  (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Douglas Orellana  (H, 3) 1 inning; 2 runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; TJ Shook  (S, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks;
• 5/18/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Benge Blasts 3-Run Shot, Hernandez's Walk-Off Fielder's Choice Gives Brooklyn First 6-game Sweep Since '22
• 5/18/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 7 Winston-Salem Dash 6
• A.J. Ewing*  CF 3 for 5; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Marco Vargas*  SS 1 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; Carson Benge*  LF 2 for 3; HR; doubel;  2 runs; 4 RBIs; 2 walks; Jesus Baez  2B 1 for 4; Chris Suero  C 0 for 4; Boston Baro*  3B 0 for 5; 2 Ks; Ronald Hernandez#  DH 0 for 5; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Estarling Mercado*  1B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Jefrey De Los Santos*  RF 2 for 4; double; 1 run; Matt Allan   0.2 inning; 2 runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Alfred Vega   1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Joel Díaz   5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 6 Ks; Eduardo Herrera   1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Ben Simon  (W, 2-0) 2 innings; 1 run; 1 walk; 4 Ks;
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 5/18/2025

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: St-L Mets pounce early, hold off Tortugas late to win finale 9-7
• 5/18/2025 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 9 Daytona Tortugas 7
• Trey Snyder  3B 1 for 3; double; 1 run; 2 walks; Jeremy Rodriguez*  2B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; Colin Houck  SS 1 for 5; double; 1 run; 2 Ks; Corey Collins*  DH 1 for 2; double; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 3 walks; Daiverson Gutierrez  C 1 for 4; 2 runs; 1 walk; Vincent Perozo*  1B 0 for 5; 2 RBIs; 3 Ks; Simon Juan  RF 1 for 4; double; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#  CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; Kevin Villavicencio  LF 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Edgar Moreta   2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Oliver Ortega   0.2 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Cristofer Gomez  (H, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; Brett Banks  (W, 1-0) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Ernesto Mercedes   1.2 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Hoss Brewer  (H, 1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks; Josh Blum  (S, 2) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits;

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Rick Cerone (1954)
• Turk Wendell (1967)
• Angel Manzanarez (1997)
• Jiman Choi (1991)

Transactions:

New York Mets traded Ken Henderson to the Cincinnati Reds for Dale Murray on May 19, 1978.

New York Mets signed free agent Abraham Nunez on May 19, 2008.

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1993      With the team record mired at 13-25, Jeff Torborg is replaced by Dallas Green as the Mets skipper. The 1990 American League Manager of the Year with the White Sox posted an 85-115 record (.425) during his brief stint with New York.

2010      Mets center fielder Angel Pagan initiates the tenth triple play in franchise history when he snags Nationals' Cristian Guzman's sinking liner with first and second base occupied. After making a catch that totally surprises baserunners, the outfielder overthrows the infield, but catcher Henry Blanco takes the errant toss and throws the ball to Jose Reyes at second base to double off Livan Hernandez, who relays the ball to first baseman Ike Davis to triple up Nyjer Morgan, making it the first 9-2-6-3 triple killing in major league history.

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2006: In interleague play, David Wright wins the first Subway Series game of the year between the two New York City teams when he hits a two-out RBI single off Mariano Rivera in the bottom of the 9th inning to give the Mets a 7 - 6 victory over the Yankees. You Tube Link.

2012 - Brandon Morrow pitches a three-hit shutout for the Blue Jays, who beat the Mets, 2 - 0. Morrow is now 5-2 with a pair of shutouts and a 2.63 ERA after signing a long-term contract in the off-season.

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