Mets News and Morning Links - 5/20/2025

 

Good Morning.  Mets don't hit and fall out of 1st, Tong, Morabito and Ewing win Weekly Awards.

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5/19/2025 Box Score: Boston Red Sox 3 New York Mets 1

Francisco Lindor# SS 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Juan Soto RF 1 for 4; Pete Alonso 1B 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo*  LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Mark Vientos DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Brett Baty* 3B 0 for 3; 1 K; Starling Marte PH 1 for 1; Francisco Alvarez C 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 K; Jeff McNeil* 2B 1 for 2; 1 walk; Tyrone Taylor CF 2 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 K; Kodai Senga (L, 4-3) 6 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 5 hits; 3 walks; 5 Ks; José Castillo 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; José Buttó 1 inning; no runs; 2 hits; 

Mets fall to 2nd place after another listless offensive performance.  Kodai Senga allowed a leadoff double to Jarren Duran in the 1st, followed by a walk and a wild pitch both to put runners on 2nd and 3rd with no outs.  Both later scored on a groundout and a Trevor Story RBI single.  A walk and a Jarren Duran triple led to a 3rd Red Sox run.  

Laura Albanese Newsday: Mets continue to struggle with runners in scoring position, fall to Red Sox in series opener. "The Mets rolled into wind-swept Fenway Park Monday night, and rolled out of it with more than just a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox. They were subject to a number of non-competitive at-bats with runners in scoring position, going 1-for-8 in those instances and leaving six on base."

Brian Joura Mets360: "The top of the order is hurting the Mets. And to make matters worse, both Pete Alonso and Juan Soto clubbed balls high off the wall in left field and then didn’t run out of the box. Alonso was thrown out trying to make it belatedly to second base. Soto didn’t even try for more than a single."

NY Post: "Tyrone Taylor’s RBI single in the third pulled the Mets within 3-1. Francisco Alvarez doubled leading off the inning. Francisco Lindor walked following Taylor’s single, but Soto killed the inning by hitting into a double play."

NY Post: Juan Soto is ‘very, very glum’ inside Mets’ clubhouse: Michael Kay. "Kay claimed that Soto wanted to remain a Yankee and that it had been his family that pushed him to sign with the Mets because they 'felt very comfortable around Alex and Steve Cohen.'” 

NY Post: No, Juan Soto doesn’t fly on private jet to Mets games — wild rumor squashed. “'To clear up what others have asserted: Juan Soto does not fly separately from his New York Mets teammates on a private jet. He flies on the team plane. There is no private-jet provision in his contract for him or his family,' ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Monday afternoon. "

MLB YouTube Channel: Red Sox 3 Mets 1 Game Highlights - 5/19/25

Mets YouTube Channel: Carlos Mendoza, Kodai Senga and Juan Soto Post game Reactions - 5/19/25

Today's Game:

• Tue., May 20 RHP Clay Holmes (5-2, 3.14) vs. TBD 6:45 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Mets Daily Clips:

Mets Fall To Red Sox, 1-3

• Mets continue to struggle with runners in scoring position, fall to Red Sox in series opener (Newsday) 
• Mets slide continues as they drop series-opener to Red Sox (New York Daily News)  
• Instant analysis: Mets go cold again offensively, fall to Red Sox (The Record)
• Top of Mets' lineup is struggling: How concerned are they following latest loss in Boston? (The Record)

 

Juan Soto News:

• 'We’ll discuss that': Mendy plans to address hustle with Soto (MLB) 
• Juan Soto is ‘very, very glum’ inside Mets’ clubhouse: Michael Kay (New York Post)  
• Juan Soto stands by his ‘hustle’ after more curious baserunning as Mets plan to talk with star (New York Post)  
• No, Juan Soto doesn’t fly on private jet to Mets games — wild rumor squashed (New York Post)  
• SNY booth implores Juan Soto to ‘clean up’ his game after latest lazy baserunning (New York Post)  
• Juan Soto, Mets offense’s struggles continue in series-opening loss to Red Sox (New York Post)  
• Juan Soto’s version of ‘hustling pretty hard’ draws scrutiny in Mets’ loss (The Athletic)
• Cleared for takeoff: Juan Soto flies on Mets plane, contrary to chatter (The Athletic)
• With Juan Soto's effort level questioned, Mets manager plans to talk to superstar about hustling (CBS)
• Juan Soto Roasted by Fans for Baffling Move During At Bat in Yankees-Mets (SI.com)
• Mets Manager Believes Juan Soto Was Unfazed by Yankees Fans' Booing (SI.com)
• Aaron Judge Shares What He Told Juan Soto in Conversation Before Yankees-Mets Game (SI.com)
• Who is the highest-paid MLB player in 2025? Top 25 baseball salaries (USA TODAY) 
• Juan Soto responds to hustle critics after blast off Green Monster results in single: 'I think I've been hustling pretty hard' (Yahoo Sports)
• Yankees’ Aaron Judge reveals what he said in conversation with Mets’ Juan Soto (SI.com)
• Juan Soto's 'lack of enthusiasm' for Mets causing front office concern, per expert (SI.com)

 

Pete Alonso News: 

• Mets' star-studded trio at top of lineup in a collective slump (MLB) 
• Yankees take Subway Series behind Cody Bellinger's grand slam, Pete Alonso's error in eighth inning (Newsday) 
• Mets' Pete Alonso gets blunt about 'awful' error in loss to Yankees (SI.com)

 

Carlos Mendoza News:

• Mets' Carlos Mendoza puts Brett Baty at third, makes Mark Vientos the DH to begin series in Boston (Newsday) 
• Carlos Mendoza gives honest assessment of Mets' defensive woes (SI.com)
• Is Juan Soto hustling? Mets’ slugger, Carlos Mendoza address his effort out of batter's box (The Record)

 

Subway Series News:

• Season’s first Subway Series has Yankees, Mets picturing a World Series matchup: “It’d be sick’ (New York Daily News)  
• Why Subway Series performance is no reason for Mets to panic (SI.com)
• NY Mets' mistakes plus Juan Soto's 1-for-10 weekend equals Subway Series loss to Yankees (The Record)
• Mets fans irate over $765 million star Juan Soto not hustling at crucial Subway Series moment (New York Post)  

 

Other Mets News:

• Check My Fit: Francisco Lindor (SBJ)
  
  
• Mark Vientos’ power becoming too ‘on and off’ for Mets (New York Post)  
• Mets Notebook: Clay Holmes hitting stride as a starter, Mark Vientos back at DH (New York Daily News)  
• Mets may have ‘more stern’ conversation about approach as RISP woes continue (The Athletic)
• Three Mets prospects earn Player of the Week awards (SI.com)
• Mets manager provides update on Ryne Stanek injury scare (SI.com)

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Syracuse: 

• The Syracuse Mets are home this week to take on Rochester.  Brandon Sproat is the scheduled starter at 6:05 PM.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• The Rumble Ponies take on the Richmond Flying Squirrels at 6:07 in Binghamton,  Starting Pitcher TBD.
• Press Release: Tong, Morabito Sweep Eastern League Weekly Awards "Tong, who ranks as the Mets No. 6 prospect by MLB Pipeline, allowed just two hits and notched eight strikeouts over six scoreless frames on Saturday, May 17 in Hartford. Tong's 59 strikeouts tie him for fourth-most in Minor League Baseball (MiLB full season) and leads Double-A...Morabito, 22, is ranked as the Mets No. 17 prospect and is the reigning Mets Minor League Player of the Year. He slashed .462 (12-for-26)/517/.731 with a 1.248 OPS and six stolen bases over the seven-game series last week at Dunkin' Park."

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Brendan Girton gets the start for Brooklyn as they travel to Jersey Shore for a 6:05 start.  
• Milb.com/brooklyn: A.J. Ewing Named South Atlantic League Player of the Week. "During the Cyclones' recent six-game homestand against the Winston-Salem Dash, Ewing went 9-for-18 (.500) at the plate with five runs scored, two doubles, a triple, three runs batted in, five walks, and six stolen bases over five games."

St. Lucie Mets: 

• At 6:10 PM, St. Lucie sends Will Watson to the mound as they open a homestand against the Jupiter Hammerheads.

FCL Mets:

• 5/19/2025 Box Score: FCL Mets 6 FCL Marlins 4
• Bohan Adderley  SS 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Vladi Gomez*  CF 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; Julio Zayas  C 1 for 2; 2 runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Dangelo Sarmiento  2B 1 for 1; 1 run; 1 RBI; 3 walks; Francisco Toledo  DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Randy Guzman  LF 1 for 2; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Branny De Oleo  3B 1 for 2; 1 run; 1 walk; Daniel Silva#  1B 0 for 2; 2 walks; Haniel German  RF 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; Anthony Crespo   3 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 4 hits; 4 Ks; Deivy Paulino  (W, 1-0) 3 innings; 1 run; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Christian Rodriguez  (S, 1) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Ken Boyer (1931)
• Wayne Housie (1965)
• Wilson Valdez (1978)

Died on this date:

• Phil Lombardi (2021)

Transactions:

New York Mets purchased Gerry Arrigo from the Cincinnati Reds on May 20, 1966.

New York Mets signed free agent David Aardsma on May 20, 2013.

National Pastime.com: 

1999

In a twin bill sweep of Milwaukee, Mets' third baseman Robin Ventura becomes the first major league player to hit a grand slam in both ends of a doubleheader. The infielder also hit a pair of 'grand salamis' in a game against Texas while playing for the 1995 White Sox.

2000

After being released earlier in the month by the Mets for not hustling, Rickey Henderson, in his first at-bat for the Mariners, hits his record 76th career leadoff home run, a shot off Esteban Yan in the team's 4-3 loss to Tampa Bay at Safeco Field. With the round-tripper, the future Hall of Fame outfielder joins Ted Williams and Willie McCovey as the third major leaguer to have homered in four different decades.

2017

Terry Collins, a 67 year-old baseball lifer, passes Davey Johnson (1984-1990) to become the longest-tenured manager in Mets history, reaching 1,013 games with the team. The oldest skipper in the majors, sees his charges hang on to a 7-5 victory when Addison Reed strikes out Angel pinch-hitter Danny Espinosa on a 3-2 count with the bases loaded after three runs have scored in the top of the ninth inning at Citi Field.

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