Mets News and Morning Links - 6/15/2025

 

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Year: 2025; Game #71; Saturday, Jun 14; NYM 4 TBR 8; boxscore; WP: Rasmussen; LP: Megill; Time: 3:00; Day; Attendance: 41,662; Record: 45-26; Standings: 1; Games up/behind: 3.5; L

Francisco Lindor#: SS 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Brandon Nimmo*: LF 3 for 4; 2 RBIs; Juan Soto: RF 0 for 4; Pete Alonso: 1B 1 for 4; Jeff McNeil*: CF 1 for 4; 1 K; Starling Marte: DH 1 for 4; 1 K; Brett Baty*: 2B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 HR; Luis Torrens: sC 1 for 4; Ronny Mauricio#: 3B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Tylor Megill: (L, 5-5) 3.2 innings; 6 runs; 3 ERs; 7 hits; 1 HR; 2 walks; 5 Ks; José Castillo:  1.1 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 K; José Buttó:  2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Ryne Stanek:  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Justin Garza: 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit;  

Rays scored 5 in the 4th off Tylor Megill aided by a Megill error and Wild Pitch. Baty and Mauricio home runs were the Mets offensive highlights.

From the Rays 8 Mets 4 Post Game Notes - 6/14/2025 

• Mets: The Mets fell, 8-4, to the Rays in the second game of their three-game set...Their eight runs allowed were tied for their second-most in a game this season (most: 9 R on 5/28 vs. CWS)...Are just 3-13 over their last 16 games vs. Tampa Bay (since 7/7/18). 
• Tylor Megill (3.2 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, HR, WP, 2 HP): Recorded his fifth loss of the season after allowing a season-high six runs (three unearned) over 3.2 innings...He threw 82 pitches, 52 for strikes...Marked his most runs in a game since June 22, 2024 at Chicago-NL...Has given up a home run in six of his last nine starts after not allowing a homer in his first five starts of the season. 
• Brett Baty: Hit a game-tying solo home run in the third inning...The blast had an exit velocity of 115.6 mph, the hardest hit ball by a Met this season and the hardest hit ball of his career...Seven of his eight home runs have been hit at Citi Field this year. 
• Ronny Mauricio: Hit his second home run of the season, a solo shot in the fifth inning...The homer snapped an 0-11 skid...It was his first home run at Citi Field since September 12, 2023 vs. Arizona...Three of his six hits this season have gone for extra-bases.

NY Post: Tylor Megill struggles in Mets’ loss to Rays as rotation questions continue to emerge. "For two and a half months, through fluctuating results from a hot-and-cold offense, the Mets have been able to rely upon a group of starters that has appeared never-ending...But over a span of three days, the Mets 1) learned Kodai Senga is gone for likely at least a month with a hamstring strain suffered Thursday; 2) have decided a potential fill-in, Montas, is not quite guaranteed a rotation spot in large part because of his ineffectiveness through five rehab starts, highlighted by a Friday implosion and 3) have reason to worry about Tylor Megill.

MLB YouTube Channel: Rays 8 Mets 4 Game Highlights.

Mets YouTube Channel: Carlos Mendoza Post game Press Conference - 6/14/25

SNY on YouTube: Tylor Megill Post game Reaction - 6/14/25

Today's Game:

vs. Tampa Bay: Sun., June 15 RHP Shane Baz (5-3, 4.97) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (6-2, 3.22) 1:40 p.m. (WPIX, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Mets Daily Clips - 

Mets Fall to Rays, 8-4:

• Megill struggles as Mets' strong rotation is being tested (MLB.com) 
• Mets' Tylor Megill roughed up as Rays take first two games of series (Newsday)
• Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio homer in Mets’ loss as decisions loom with Mark Vientos nearing return (New York Post) 
• Tylor Megill struggles in Mets’ loss to Rays as rotation questions continue to emerge (New York Post)
• Tylor Megill hit hard, makes costly error vs. Rays as Mets suffer rare series loss at home (NYDN)’
• Ineffective Mets starter buries club in sloppy loss to Rays (NJ.com)
• Walls, Diaz lift Rays to 8-4 victory and series win over Mets (AP)

 

Frankie Montas News:

• Montas searching for results after another rough rehab start (MLB.com)
• Mets concerned about Frankie Montas pitching poorly during minor-league rehab (Newsday)
• Frankie Montas open to any Mets pitching role as rehab struggles mount (New York Post)
• Mets have ‘decision’ to make after Frankie Montas’ next rehab start; Mark Vientos nears rehab assignment (NYDN)
• One more chance: Mets starter set for final rehab start before major decision (NJ.com)
• Mets manager reveals rehab status of Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Rising temps at Citi Field mean uptick in Mets' offensive production (Newsday)
• Mets' pitching success does not stem from luck or magic (Newsday)
• Francisco Lindor’s stunning All-Star drought could finally end — and it’s about to get a big first clue (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso reveals what has to happen for him to retire with Mets (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso and his dad get candid with The Post about Mets, overcoming childhood bullying ahead of Father’s Day (New York Post)
• Bill Madden: Subway Series? Yankees, Mets look built for deep October runs (NYDN)
• Reinforcements coming. Mets infielder set to go on rehab assignment ‘early next week’ (NJ.com)
• How a mechanical tweak transformed Jeff McNeil’s struggling season (The Athletic)

Mets.com: 

• Megill struggles as Mets' strong rotation is being tested

Yahoo Sports/Mets: 

• Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio homer in Mets' loss as decisions loom with Mark Vientos nearing return
• Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Makes Tylor Megill Admission After Loss to Rays
• Mets Prospect Roundup: Jett Williams has three more hits, Kevin Parada continues recent tear
• Walls, Diaz lift Rays to 8-4 victory, series win over Mets
• In beating Mets again, Rays cite simple reason for success: ‘We’re good’
• How Rangers’ Corey Seager is doing his best Juan Soto impression
• Frankie Montas open to any Mets pitching role as rehab struggles mount
• Mets outfielder suffers impactful setback in rehab — will it result in more aggressiveness in trade talks?
• Syracuse Mets struggle in 5-1 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Red Sox Could Cut Ties With 7-Time All-Star In Deadline Trade With Mets
• Pete Alonso reveals what has to happen for him to retire with Mets
• Mets star third baseman will start rehab assignment early next week

Metsmerized: 

• Megill Struggles in 8-4 Loss to Rays
• Game Chat: Rays vs Mets, 4:10 PM
• MLB Power Rankings: Week Eleven Update
• Mets Still Figuring Out Middle of the Bullpen
• Mets Minors Recap: Frankie Montas Struggles in Syracuse

Amazing Avenue: 

• Rays 8, Mets 4: Megill puts up another stinker as Mets drop second straight 
• Celebrate Jeff McNeil’s resurgence with a new BreakingT ‘Squirrel’ shirt
• Kodai Senga has a Grade 1 hamstring strain; will be re-evaluated in two weeks

Mets360: 

• Rays 8, Mets 4 (6/14/25)
• Carlos Mendoza: the best Mets manager since Gil Hodges?

Kiner's Korner: 

• Megill hit with another big Rays inning as Tampa makes it two straight to clinch series over Mets
• MEETING THE METS
• Saturday Seasons : The 1974 New York Mets: A Season of Missed Opportunities and Endurance

Mack's Mets: 

• John From Albany: 10 Years Ago - Mets Beat Jays in Extras, 6/15/2015
• Binghamton Rumble Ponies Clinch Spot in 2025 Eastern League Playoffs
• IN FOCUS: Nimmo, Daily Whiff, DRS, Morabito, Attendance, , Trade Deadline
• Tom Brennan - Clay Holmes Conundrum…and Solution? And Teenage Terrors
• Reese Kaplan -- The Best of the Best Among Prospect Hurlers

SportSpyder Mets Links: 

Minor League Baseball:

Syracuse: 

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets struggle in 5-1 loss to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday night
• 6/14/2025 - Box Score: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders 5 Syracuse Mets 1
• Travis Jankowski: RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Drew Gilbert*: CF 1 for 3; 1 walk; David Villar: 1B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Jon Singleton: DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; Gilberto Celestino: LF 1 for 4; 1 K; Hayden Senger: C 1 for 4; 1 K; Donovan Walton: 3B 0 for 4; 1 K; Luis De Los Santos: 2B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Yonny Hernández: SS 1 for 4; Nolan McLean: (L, 2-3) 6 innings; 3 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 3 Ks; Grant Hartwig:  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Tyler Zuber:  1 inning; no runs; 1 K;

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

• Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Set Season High in Hits in Dominant Win in Richmond
• 6/14/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8 Richmond Flying Squirrels 2
• Box Score: Jett Williams: CF 3 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 double; Nick Morabito: LF 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; 1 double; 1 SB; Ryan Clifford: 1B 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 2 Ks; 1 double; Nick Lorusso: 3B 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; JT Schwartz*: DH 3 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 HR; William Lugo: SS 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 double; D'Andre Smith: RF 2 for 5; 1 RBI; Kevin Parada: C 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 2 doubles; Matt O'Neill: C 0 for 1; Wyatt Young: 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 double; Joander Suarez:  4.1 innings; 2 runs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 2 Ks; Felipe De La Cruz: (W, 1-1) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Douglas Orellana:  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Hunter Parsons:  2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks;
• 6/14/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• 6/14/25: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Roster Moves

SNY on YouTube: Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford Highlights

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Brooklyn Cyclones Collect 7th Shutout of Season Behind 5.0 Perfect Frames from Brendan Girton
• 6/14/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 1 Ashville Tourists 0
• A.J. Ewing*: DH 0 for 2; 1 run; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 SB; Jesus Baez: SS 1 for 3; 1 K; 1 double; Carson Benge*: RF 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Jacob Reimer: 3B 0 for 3; 1 K; Eli Serrano*: CF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Chris Suero: LF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Marco Vargas*: 2B 1 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Ronald Hernandez#: C 0 for 3; 1 K; Estarling Mercado*: 1B 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Brendan Girton:  5 innings; no runs; 6 Ks; Joel Díaz: (W, 3-2) 3 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 3 Ks; Raimon Gómez: (S, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 6/14/2025

St. Lucie Mets: 

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Tortugas blast 3 home runs, beat St-L Mets 10-0
• 6/14/2025 Box Score: Daytona Tortugas 10 St. Lucie Mets 0
• Jeremy Rodriguez*: 2B 1 for 4; Kevin Villavicencio: 3B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Colin Houck: SS 2 for 4; 1 K; 1 triple; Daiverson Gutierrez: C 1 for 4; Trace Willhoite: 1B 2 for 3; Yohairo Cuevas*: LF 2 for 4; 1 K; Simon Juan: RF-CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Nick Roselli*: DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#: CF 1 for 3; 1 K; Willy Fanas*: RF 0 for 1; 1 K; Edgar Moreta: (L, 4-3) 4.1 innings; 7 runs; 6 ERs; 7 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Luis Alvarez:  1.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Estarlin Escalante:  1.2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Juan Arnaud:  0.1 inning; no runs;

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

AP Sports:

Shohei Ohtani’s 2 homers, Clayton Kershaw’s 7 sharp innings propel Dodgers past Giants 11-5

Hunter Dobbins beats Yankees for second time this week as Red Sox top rival New York, 4-3

Woeful Rockies absorb 2 records for futility with 19 whiffs and worst 70-game mark in modern era

Acuña hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves’ 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

Kepler’s homer in the eighth gives Phillies 3-2 win over Blue Jays

Jesus Sanchez homers as Marlins hold off Nationals 4-3 to clinch series victory

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Ken Henderson (1946)
• Brett Butler (1957)
• Dave Liddell (1966)
• Tony Clark (1972)
• Jeremy Reed (1981)
• Travis Jankowski (1991)
• Dominic Smith (1995)
• Eduardo Nunez (1987)
• Christian Scott (1999)
• Jose Peroza (2000)

Died on this date:

• Larry Foss (2019)

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Gene Woodling from the Washington Senators on June 15, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Bob Friend from the New York Yankees on June 15, 1966.

New York Mets traded Kevin Collins, Steve Renko, Jay Carden and Dave Colon to the Montreal Expos for Donn Clendenon on June 15, 1969.

New York Mets traded Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Pat Zachry and Dan Norman on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Dave Kingman to the San Diego Padres for Bobby Valentine and Paul Siebert on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Mike Phillips to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joel Youngblood on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets purchased Andy Hassler from the Boston Red Sox on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Bob Myrick and Mike Bruhert to the Texas Rangers for Dock Ellis on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey to the St. Louis Cardinals for Keith Hernandez on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets sold Mike Jorgensen to the Atlanta Braves on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets traded Jay Tibbs, Eddie Williams and Matt Bullinger to the Cincinnati Reds for Bruce Berenyi on June 15, 1984.

New York Mets released Gary Matthews on June 15, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians on June 15, 2019.

 National Pastime.com: 

1969	The Mets acquire Donn Clendenon from the Expos in exchange for right-hander Steve Renko, infielder Kevin Collins along with two minor league prospects. The 33 year-old first baseman, who will be named the MVP of this season's Fall Classic, plays a pivotal role, both on the field and in the clubhouse, in the team's world championship.
1977	The Mets trade the 'Franchise,' Tom Seaver, to the Reds for pitcher Pat Zachary, second baseman Doug Flynn, and minor leaguers Steve Henderson and Dan Norman. New York also trades Dave Kingman to the Angels for Bobby Valentine and a minor league player.
1983	The Cardinals trade former MVP Keith Hernandez to the Mets for a pair of right-handed hurlers, Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey. The righties will compile a 21-22 record for the Redbirds, and the Gold Glove first baseman will spend seven seasons in New York, batting .297, playing an instrumental role in the club's World Championship in 1986.

Baseball Reference:

2007 - Julio Franco comes to bat against Roger Clemens. Their combined age is 93 years, 246 days, the oldest pitcher-batter matchup in the major leagues since Rube Walberg and Nick Altrock on October 1, 1933. Franco and Clemens had first faced off on May 15, 1984, 19 months before the Mets' starting left fielder in this game, Carlos Gomez, was even born.

2015: The Mets snap the Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak with a two-run rally in the bottom of the 11th that gives them a 4 - 3 win. Jose Bautista homers twice for Toronto, including a game-tying shot in the top of the 9th, and the Jays take the lead on Dioner Navarro's sacrifice fly in the 11th, but RBI singles by Lucas Duda and Wilmer Flores in the bottom of the inning give the game to the Mets. You Tube Link:

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