Mets News and Morning Links - 5/27/2025

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Terry Collins, Todd Hundley and Danny Young.  Mets beat White Sox 2-1 while Zach Thornton and Jesus Baez are Minor League Players of the week.

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5/26/2025 Box Score: New York Mets 2 Chicago White Sox 1

Francisco Lindor#  SS 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo*  LF 2 for 4; 1 K; 1 double; Juan Soto  RF 0 for 2; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Pete Alonso  1B 1 for 3; 1 walk; Jared Young  DH 0 for 2; 1 K; Starling Marte  PH-DH 0 for 1; Brett Baty*  3B 0 for 4; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor  CF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 double; Jeff McNeil*  2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez  C 1 for 3; Luisangel Acuña  PR 0 for 0; 1 run; Luis Torrens  C 1 for 1; Clay Holmes   5.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; José Buttó   0.2 inning; no runs; 1 walk; Huascar Brazobán   1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; José Castillo   0.1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Edwin Díaz  (W, 2-0) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K; 

From the Mets 2 White Sox 1 Post Game Notes - 5/26/2025

Mets: 

• Won the first game of their three-game series against the White Sox, 2-1, in walk-off fashion...Was their fifth walk-off win of the season, tied with Boston and Minnesota for the third-most such win in the majors...Marked their 13th comeback wins of the season and their third in as many games...Have won each of their last four games decided by one run...Had lost six of their previous seven one-run games.
• The Amazins’ have scored five or fewer runs in 13 straight games, their longest such streak since July 23 - August 8, 2021 (18 games)...Is the longest active such streak in MLB...Are 7-6 during that span.
• Mets batters have been hit by a pitch 33 times, the most in the majors.
• Mets are now 30-32 on Memorial Day.

Francisco Lindor (1-4, RBI, SF): 

• Recorded his third walk-off RBI of the season and the ninth such RBI of his career with a sacrifice fly in the ninth...Is the first Met since Wilmer Flores (4, 2018) to have three or more walk-off RBI in a single season.

Juan Soto (0-2, RBI, BB, SF): 

• Drove in the game-tying run with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning...Was his first game-tying or go-ahead RBI in the eighth inning or later this season and his first such RBI since his walk-off single on September 12, 2024 vs. Boston with the Yankees.

Clay Holmes (5.2 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 BB, 3 K, BK): 

• Threw a career-high 102 pitches, his first career game with 100+ pitches.

Brian Joura Mets360: "Fresh off taking two out of three from the mighty Dodgers, the Mets followed up with the lowly White Sox. They were handcuffed most of the day but pulled out a walk-off win, with a 2-1 victory Monday afternoon at Citi Field. The Mets are now 33-21 on the season."

Newsday: "After getting blanked for six innings by former Met Adrian Houser, Juan Soto hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth to tie it and Francisco Lindor hit a sacrifice fly in the ninth to win it. It was the Mets’ fifth walk-off of the season and their third comeback in as many days. They also have 13 come-from-behind wins this year."

NY Post: "Houser allowed just one base runner until the sixth inning and retired 14 in a row after Brandon Nimmo’s double with one out in the first.  Lindor finally snapped the streak with a grounder through the right side of the infield with two outs in the sixth. Nimmo then struck out to end the inning."

SNY.TV: Mets’ Drew Smith remains optimistic for potential late-season return. The right-handed reliever still faces a long road back in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he told Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com that he’s optimistic he’ll be able to return in late September or October. 

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 2 White Sox 1 Game Highlights - 5/26/25

Mets YouTube Channel: Carlos Mendoza Pregame Press Conference - 5/26/25

Mets YouTube Channel: Francisco Lindor, Tyrone Tailor, Clay Holmes Post Game Reactions - 5/26/25

Today's Game: 

RHP Shane Smith (1-3, 2.26) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.56) 7:10 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Today's Game: 

RHP Shane Smith (1-3, 2.26) vs. RHP Tylor Megill (3-4, 3.56) 7:10 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Mets Daily Clips: 

Mets Defeat White Sox, 2-1

• Mets persevere to eke out win against woebegone White Sox (New York Post)
• Mets walk it off after former teammate, now with lowly White Sox, carves up lineup (NJ.com) 
• Mets rally past White Sox 2-1 on late sac flies by Soto and Lindor (AP)

 

Juan Soto News:

• Yankees legend watched Mets’ Juan Soto closely: His emotion and ‘swagger’ are lost (NJ.com) 
• Mets veteran sticks up for Juan Soto: Breakout is coming for our hard-working teammate (NJ.com) 
• Amid all the noise, Mets’ Juan Soto has a message for his critics (NJ.com) 

 

Francisco Lindor News:

• Lindor keys Mets' walk-off win, 13th comeback of season (MLB) 
• Francisco Lindor’s walk-off sac fly caps Mets’ comeback win over White Sox (New York Daily News)
• Francisco Lindor Uses Mets Reporter As Shield for Ice Water Bath After Walk-Off Win (SI.com)
• Francisco Lindor's sacrifice fly in ninth delivers Mets' walk-off win over White Sox (Newsday)  
• Francisco Lindor's walk-off secures another come from behind Mets win (SI.com)
• Francisco Lindor's 6-word mid-game message about Juan Soto speaks volumes (SI.com)

 

Kodai Senga News:

• Mets' Kodai Senga, Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani create quite the buzz at Citi Field (Newsday)  
• Pete Alonso, Kodai Senga help Mets take series from Dodgers (Newsday)  
• Kodai Senga corrals high-powered Dodgers, Pete Alonso homers and Mets get a big series win (The Record)
• Mets ace Kodai Senga gives blunt verdict on facing Shohei Ohtani (SI.com)

 

Francisco Alvarez News:

• Francisco Alvarez gets big hit; can it be spark for Mets' catcher? (Newsday)  
• Francisco Alvarez isn’t panicking as his Mets struggles drag on with one glaring issue (New York Post)
• Mets make change to catching dynamic as Luis Torrens gets another start over Francisco Alvarez (New York Post)
• Is it time for the Mets to worry about Francisco Alvarez? (SI.com)

 

Pete Alonso News:

• Mets ride Pete Alonso’s power, stellar defense to series win over Dodgers (New York Post)
• Mets take series from Dodgers behind 2-run bomb from Pete Alonso (New York Daily News)
• Pete Alonso’s bat wakes up as Mets beat Dodgers in NLCS rematch (NJ.com) 
• Expert's 'C' grade of Mets' Pete Alonso signing raises eyebrows (SI.com)
• Pete Alonso breaks longest home run drought in Mets' series win (SI.com)

 

Shohei Ohtani News:

• Ohtani faces hitters for 1st time since elbow surgery, throws 22 pitches of live BP at Citi Field (AP)
• Shohei Ohtani draws crowd — including some Mets — pitching to live hitters again after surgery (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Shohei Ohtani’s live BP draws crowd of Mets and Dodgers (New York Daily News)

 

Tyrone Taylor News:

• How Francisco Lindor helped Tyrone Taylor turn it around at the plate (New York Daily News)
• Why Mets outfielder, who’s an ‘elite defender,’ is now dangerous at the plate too (NJ.com)  
• ‘Elite’ Mets defender’s ‘amazing’ play catapulted club over Dodgers (NJ.com) 

 

Other Mets News:

• Latest Mets injuries & transactions (MLB) 
• Mets trying to navigate Luisangel Acuna playing time dilemma (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Sean Manaea to throw live bullpen session, with rehabbing Jose Siri among the batters (New York Daily News)
• Has Mets’ Luis Torrens taken the starting catcher’s job? Carlos Mendoza reveals answer (NJ.com) 
• Memorial Day MLB standings check: Surprises, letdowns, more (ESPN) 
• 2025 MLB Awards Watch: MVP, Cy Young and more for May (ESPN) 
• Mets have proven to take important strides in matching up with reigning World Series champions (SNY.TV)
• Mets' Mark Vientos continues to struggle at third base (SI.com)
• Mets’ Carlos Mendoza provides injury update on Sean Manaea (SI.com)

Mets.com:

• Lindor keys Mets' walk-off win, 13th comeback of season

Yahoo Sports/Mets:

• Mets host the White Sox, aim to extend home win streak
• Why Mets outfielder, who's an 'elite defender,' is now dangerous at the plate too
• Mets trying to navigate Luisangel Acuna playing time dilemma
• Carlos Mendoza sounds off after Mets win on Francisco Lindor walk-off vs. White Sox
• Francisco Alvarez isn’t panicking as his Mets struggles drag on with one glaring issue
• The Mets need to have one ruthless goal against MLB's bottom-dwellers
• Player Meter: Position players, May 19-25
• Mets strikeout artist could make surprise return after injury update

Metsmerized:

• Morning Briefing: Sean Manaea to Throw Live BP Thursday
• Mets Pull Out Gritty Walk-Off Win Over White Sox
• Series Preview: Mets Look to Reset Against the White Sox

Amazing Avenue:

• Mets trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Tuesday edition
• Mets walk it off against White Sox in series opener
• Player Meter: Position players, May 19-25

Faith and Fear in Flushing:

• It’s Raining Gum, Hallelujah!

Mets360:

• Gut Reaction: Mets 2, White Sox 1 (5/26/25)
• Mets Minors: Reinforcements on the way

Kiner's Korner:

• Late Sac Flies Extend Mets' Winning Streak To 3

Mack's Mets:

• Tom Brennan - Clifford; Benge; Alvarez; Easier Fences Are For Sissies; Don’t Blame Megill
• John From Albany: 10 Years Ago - Thor Homers and Throws 7.1 Scoreless, 5/27/2015

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Minor League Baseball:

From Yesterday's Mets Game Notes:

MINOR LEAGUE AWARDS: "LHP Zach Thornton was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, while INF Jesus Baez was named South Atlantic Player of the Week...Thornton made one start for the Rumble Ponies last week...On Saturday, the lefty hurled 6.1 perfect innings, recording six strikeouts as Binghamton defeated Richmond, 3-2...He is 1-0 with a 2.84 ERA (8 ER/25.1 IP), one walk and 24 strikeouts in five starts at Double-A this year...Overall, he is 4-0 with a 1.76 ERA (9 ER/46.0 IP) with three walks and 49 strikeouts in nine starts between two levels...He was selected by the Mets in the fifth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft out of Grand Canyon University...INF Jesus Baez batted .647 (11-17) with six runs, one double, two homers, 10 RBI, six walks and a 1.798 OPS in six games last week...The 20-year-old is slashing .278/.360/.410 with nine extra-base hits, 25 RBI and six steals in 38 games between St. Lucie and Brooklyn."

Syracuse: 

• Syracuse opens a 6-game series tonight against the Iowa Cubs, 7:38 p.m. Starting pitcher TBA.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Binghamton travels to the Chesapeake Baysox at 6:35 p.m.  Starting Pitcher to be determined.

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Brooklyn is home to play the Aberdeen IronBirds at 6:00 p.m.  Brendan Girton is the scheduled starting pitcher.

St. Lucie Mets: 

• St. Lucie opens a 3-Game Homestand against the Palm Beach Cardinals at 6:10 PM.  Starting Pitcher TBD.

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Ray Daviault (1934)
• Terry Collins (1949)
• Edwin Nunez (1963)
• Todd Hundley (1969)
• Danny Young (1994)

Transactions:
New York Mets sold Kirk Nieuwenhuis to the Los Angeles Angels on May 27, 2015.

National Pastime.com: 

1987	Davey Johnson surpasses Gil Hodges as the winningest manager in Mets history with his 340th win, a 4-3 triumph over the Giants at Candlestick Park. The New York skipper, who has averaged 98 victories during his first three seasons, will compile a 595-417 record (.588) during his six-plus years with the team.
2012	A sign bearing the likeness of Mike Piazza connecting for his decisive eighth-inning home run in the Mets' 3-2 victory against Atlanta in the first professional sports event in New York City following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 proves to be the winning entry in the Mets' revival of Banner Day, a team tradition started in 1963 that lasted until 1996. The artwork, created by cousins Olivia Nuzzo and Stephanie Giangrande, included a section of the NYC's former skyline, with the WTC towers silhouetted above Piazza's heroic homer in mid-swing above the words, "The home run that helped heal N.Y. God Bless America. Let's Go Mets."

Baseball Reference:

2010:Mike Pelfrey pitches the Mets' third consecutive shutout over the Phillies, 3 - 0 at Citi Field. The Phillies' hitting woes started even before coming to New York, when they were shut out for eight innings by veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield two days before facing the Mets. The Mets' own knuckleballer, R.A. Dickey, baffled the Phils in the first game of the series, followed by Japanese rookie Hisanori Takahashi in the second game. The Mets have only swept a series with three shutouts one other time in their history, during their Amazin' year of 1969, also against Philadelphia.

2019 - Cody Bellinger of the Dodgers continues to have a superlative season. Today, in a 9 - 5 win over the Mets, he hits his 19th homer of the year and also throws out two baserunners. He nabs Michael Conforto at home in the 1st, and then gets Carlos Gomez at third base in the 8th, completing a double play on a throw from just in front of the warning track in right field.

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