Good Morning. Mets start series with the Braves, Ron Taylor passes away and Elian Pena homers in the D.S.L.
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Mets open a 10 game stint against the Braves and Phillies starting tonight in Atlanta. This week's scheduled Pitchers:
- Tue., June 17 LHP David Peterson (5-2, 2.49) vs. TBA 7:15 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
- Wed., June 18 RHP Paul Blackburn (0-0, 6.75) vs. TBA 7:15 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
- Thu., June 19 RHP Clay Holmes (7-3, 2.87) vs. TBA 7:15 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)
PRESS RELEASE: WORLD SERIES CHAMPION RON TAYLOR DIES: "Dr. Ron Taylor, one of the unsung heroes of the 1969 Miracle Mets, died today at the age of 87 in Toronto after a lengthy illness. The right-handed reliever led the Mets with 59 appearances and 13 saves in 1969. He had a 9-4 record and a 2.72 ERA. Taylor pitched for the Mets from 1967-1971. “Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience,” recalled teammate Art Shamsky. “He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don’t win the title without Ron Taylor.”
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Ron Taylor News:
- Ron Taylor, one of the ‘unsung heroes’ on 1969 Mets and ex-Blue Jays team doctor, dead at 87 (New York Post)
- Ron Taylor, pitcher who won two World Series with Mets and Cardinals, dies at 87 (The Athletic)
- Dr. Ron Taylor, a 2-time World Series winner and former Blue Jays team physician, dies at 87 (AP)
- Former member of 1969 New York Mets passes away at 87 (SI.com)
Other Mets News:
- Lefty reliever Raley set for rehab assignment (MLB)
- Mets return to Atlanta for first time since last year's dramatic playoff clincher (Newsday)
- Francisco Lindor gets one step closer to elusive Mets All-Star nod — but two other stars have work to do (New York Post)
- Mets have questions coming into 10-game division stretch (New York Daily News)
- Mets' top prospect earns minor league player of the week honors (SI.com)
- Francisco Lindor on track for first All-Star Game with Mets (SI.com)
- New York Mets lefty Brooks Raley set to begin rehab assignment (SI.com)
- Mets swept for the first time this season after ugly loss to Rays (SI.com)
- Mets' rotation struggles as injuries and inconsistencies persist (SI.com)
- Insider reveals new Kodai Senga injury recovery timeline (SI.com)
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6/16/25: Mets Roster Moves - Anthony Gose released, Dylan Ross to AAA Syracuse
Syracuse Mets released LHP Anthony Gose.
RHP Brett Banks assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones from St. Lucie Mets.
RHP Hoss Brewer assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones from St. Lucie Mets
RHP Alfred Vega assigned to St. Lucie Mets from Brooklyn Cyclones
In addition, Daniel Wexler (https://x.com/WexlerRules) reported that Dylan Ross has been promoted to AAA Syracuse.
Syracuse:
- Syracuse opens a 6 game home stand against the Jacksonville Shrimp at 6:35. Starting pitcher TBD.
Binghamton Rumble Ponies:
- Press Release: Jett Williams Named Eastern League Player of the Week "Williams, who ranks as the Mets' No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 48 overall prospect, produced a .385 AVG (10-for-26), .467 OBP, .962 SLG, and 1.428 OPS in six games against the Richmond Flying Squirrels at The Diamond this past series."
- Binghamton plays in Harrisburg at 6:30. Starting pitcher TBD.
Brooklyn Cyclones:
- Brendan Girton Named SAL Pitcher of the Week After Perfect Outing "In his lone start last week, on Saturday night vs. Asheville, Girton dominated, tossing 5.0 perfect innings, taking a no-decision in Brooklyn's 1-0 victory."
- Brooklyn travels to Aberdeen to play the Ironbirds at 7:05, starting pitcher TBD.
St. Lucie Mets:
- St. Lucie hosts the Palm Beach Cardinals at 6:10 PM. Starting pitcher TBD.
- 6/16/2025 Box Score: FCL Mets 1 FCL Nationals 0
- Bohan Adderley: SS 0 for 4; Edward Lantigua: CF 0 for 4; 1 K; Julio Zayas: DH 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Randy Guzman: 3B 1 for 4; Jeffry Rosa: RF 0 for 4; 1 run; 3 Ks; Francisco Toledo: C 2 for 4; Haniel German: LF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Daniel Silva#: 1B 0 for 3; Vladi Gomez*: 2B 1 for 3; 1 K; 1 SB;Jose Guevara: 4 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 6 Ks; Gregori Louis*: 1.1 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Deivy Paulino: 3.1 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; John Valle: (W, 1-1) 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks;
In the Dominican Summer League - Mets top International Free Agent, Elian Pena hit his 1st Pro Home run.
Elian Pena HR #1
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— Mets Prospect Group (@metsprospects.bsky.social) June 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Elian Pena HR #1
— Mets Prospect Group (@metsprospects.bsky.social) June 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com:
Born on this date:
- Brian Ostrosser (1949)
- Mickey Brantley (1961)
Died on this date:
- Nelson Doubleday (2015)
- Phil Hennigan (2016)
Transactions:
New York Mets traded Kevin Kobel to the Kansas City Royals for Randy McGilberry on June 17, 1980.
New York Mets traded Dave Weathers and Jeremy Griffiths to the Houston Astros for Richard Hidalgo on June 17, 2004.
1962 | In a play that is indicative of the struggling Mets, first baseman Marv Throneberry's apparent first-inning triple becomes an out on an appeal play for missing second base in an 8-7 loss to the Cubs at the Polo Grounds. When New York manager Casey Stengel questions the call, he is told by the umpire, according to legend, "Don't bother arguing, Casey, he missed first base, too." |
1962 | Gene Woodling becomes the first major leaguer to play for both the Yankees and the Mets. In his National League debut, the 38 year-old outfielder goes 2-for-4, scoring two runs for the new expansion team in an 8-7 loss to the Cubs at the Polo Grounds. |
1974 | After completing the first 1000 games in franchise history with a winning percentage of .332, the Mets compile a 517-482-1 record in their next thousand contests. During the span, that includes Tom Seaver winning 12% of the team's victories, New York wins two National League pennants and a World championship. |
1976 | At Shea Stadium, Dave Kingman hits a walk-off homer to give the Mets a 1-0 victory over the Dodgers. Sky King's game-ending blast comes off Charlie Hough in the 14th inning. |
2003 | Mets starter Jae Seo and two relief pitchers, David Weathers and Armando Benitez, combine to one-hit Florida, 5-0. The contest is the third consecutive one-hitter the team has played; Steve Trachsel limited the Angels to one single two days ago, and last night, Dontrelle Willis beat New York, 1-0, yielding just one safety. |
2005 | In a 13-6 loss to Cleveland, the Diamondbacks become the first team since 1969 to allow ten runs in an inning in consecutive games. The eventual 1969 World Champion Mets accomplished the dubious feat in just one day when Houston swept a doubleheader at Shea Stadium. |
2008 | After a 9-6 victory against the Angels in the first game of a West Coast road trip, the Mets fire manager Willie Randolph, pitching coach Rick Peterson, and first-base coach Tom Nieto, shortly after 3 a.m. Eastern time. The team's 18th manager, who compiled a 302-253 record in 3+ seasons with New York, will be replaced by bench coach Jerry Manuel on an interim basis until the end of the season. |
1962 - Chicago Cubs outfielder Lou Brock hits a home run into the right-center field bleachers at the Polo Grounds, 460 feet from home plate, in the first game of a Chicago doubleheader sweep over the New York Mets, 8 - 7 and 4 - 3. Known more for his speed than his power, Brock becomes the second player to reach that section of seats. Joe Adcock was the first.
2005: Former Red Sox Brian Daubach starts at first base for the Mets, drawing three walks and scoring two runs one day after being called up from Triple-A Norfolk. Daubach was drafted by the Mets in the 17th round way back in 1990, but this is his first big league game for the club.
2009: Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles, the 2008 Minor League Player of the Year, hits the first home run of his career in the O's 6 - 4 win over the New York Mets.
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