Mets News and Morning Links - 6/23/2025

 

Good Morning.  Mets drop rubber game to Phils while Syracuse, Binghamton, Brooklyn and St. Lucie all win.

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6/22/2025 Box Score: Philadelphia Phillies 7 New York Mets 1

Francisco Lindor#: SS 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Starling Marte: DH 0 for 4; 1 K; Juan Soto: RF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Hayden Senger: PH 0 for 1; 1 K; Pete Alonso: 1B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Brandon Nimmo*: LF 2 for 3; Jared Young*: PH 0 for 1; Luis Torrens: C 0 for 3; Tyrone Taylor: CF 0 for 3; Ronny Mauricio#: 3B 0 for 3; 3 Ks; Luisangel Acuña: 2B 0 for 3; 1 K; David Peterson: (L, 5-3) 4 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 6 hits; 2 HRs; 3 walks; 4 Ks; Chris Devenski:  1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Dedniel Núñez:  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; Tyler Zuber:  2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 3 Ks; 

Brian Joura Mets360: "One night after clubbing seven home runs, the Mets’ offense went back into hibernation, mustering just four hits in a 7-1 loss to the Phillies Sunday night in Philadelphia. The Mets have now lost eight of their last nine games."

Laura Albanese Newsday: "The Mets’ bottom four of Luis Torrens, Tyrone Taylor, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuna went a combined 0-for-12, and their pitching, courtesy of a slew of injuries and short starts, is thoroughly depleted. David Peterson went only four innings as the Mets used three relievers. The bullpen has pitched 36 2⁄3 innings in the last nine games."

Mike Puma NY Post: "In a fourth inning from hell, Peterson surrendered two long home runs and buried the Mets in a five-run hole, forcing his team into trying to play catch up against lefty Jesús Luzardo.  But the cavalry, which blasted seven solo homers Saturday, was nowhere to be found."

Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "It was the most runs allowed by Peterson since May 15, 2023, a five-inning start in Washington against the Nationals that resulted in a Triple-A demotion. Since undergoing hip surgery following that season, he’s been dominant. Prior to the start of the fourth inning, Peterson was seen stretching his hip on the mound."

AP Sports: "Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets on Sunday night." 

Mets loss to Phillies ends ridiculous 28-game Francisco Lindor streak "The streak is over. For nearly two full seasons, every time Francisco Lindor homered in a regular-season game, the New York Mets won. That streak — an eye-popping 28 straight regular-season victories when the star shortstop left the yard — ended Sunday night in Philadelphia. Despite Lindor’s late solo shot, the Mets fell 7-1 to the Phillies"

MLB YouTube Channel: Phillies 7 Mets 1 Game Highlights 6/22/25

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza, David Peterson, and Luis Torrens Post Game Reactions - 6/22/25

Up Next:

• Mon., June 23 RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (5-4, 3.26) vs. RHP Paul Blackburn (0-1, 6.92) 7:10 p.m. (WPIX, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 
• Tue., June 24 RHP Spencer Strider (2-5, 3.89) vs. RHP Frankie Montas (0-0, -.--) 7:10 p.m. (SNY, TBS, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 
• Wed., June 25 RHP Didier Fuentes (0-1, 7.20) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (7-4, 3.04) 7:10 p.m. (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 
• Thu., June 26 RHP Grant Holmes (4-6, 3.71) vs. RHP Griffin Canning (7-3, 3.91) 7:10 p.m. (SNY, MLBN, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Development is rarely a straight line up — it’s often full of starts, stops, and setbacks. Francisco Álvarez has too much talent and drive to doubt his ceiling is still possible. At just 23, he clearly needed a reset, but I wouldn’t bet against him in the long run.

— Steve Gelbs (@SteveGelbs) June 22, 2025

Carlos Mendoza cited the Mets' current stretch of 13 games in 13 days as reason to get Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo off their feet in a six-run game in the ninth. Thus the pinch-hit appearances, for those who were asking.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 23, 2025

6/22/25: Mets Roster Moves - Alvarez to Syracuse, Senger recalled

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Mets Fall to Phillies, 7-1:

• Mets' bats quiet, drop rubber game of series to Phillies (Newsday) 
• Mets look lifeless again as they’re clobbered by Phillies in ugly loss (New York Post)
• David Peterson, Mets get crushed by Phillies, 7-1, to cap dismal road trip (NYDN) 
• Luzardo backed by homers from Schwarber and Sosa as Phillies beat struggling Mets 7-1 (AP)

 

Francisco Alvarez News:

• Sending Alvarez to Triple-A 'not an easy decision' for Mets (MLB.com)
• Mets demote struggling Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse (Newsday)
• Mets thought demotion was best way to get Francisco Alvarez ‘reps’ to fix struggles (New York Post)
• Mets send Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A after season-long struggles (New York Post)
• Mets send struggling Francisco Alvarez down to Triple-A: ‘Best for him to go down there and get reps’ (NYDN)
• Mets make surprising move, demote Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse, seek improvement (The Record)
• After win and long home run, Mets surprisingly demote young slugger in wake-up call (NJ.com)
• Mets demote struggling catcher Francisco Alvarez to minors (ESPN)
• Mets option Francisco Alvarez: What went into the decision and what’s next (The Athletic)
• Mets demote Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A as young catcher continues to struggle (CBS Sports)
• Mets send slumping catcher Francisco Alvarez to minors (AP)

 

Other Mets News:

• Meet the Long Island Mets fan who writes a song about each series (Newsday)
• Tricky Mets roster decision looms as Mark Vientos nears return (New York Post)
• How Luis Torrens is approaching elevated role as Mets’ everyday catcher (New York Post)
• Could Mets explore infield help at the deadline? It’s not out of the question (The Athletic)
• Mets promote former first-round pick to High-A affiliate (SI.com)
• How Fatherhood Changed Francisco Lindor The face of the Mets once gave fans a thumbs-down. He’s matured since. (NY Mag)

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Syracuse:

• Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets fry Jumbo Shrimp, 6-4, on steamy Sunday afternoon
• 6/22/2025 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 6 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 4
• Drew Gilbert*: CF 0 for 5; 1 K; Mark Vientos: 3B 1 for 5; 1 run; Pablo Reyes: SS 2 for 2; 1 run; 3 walks; 1 double; David Villar: 1B 1 for 5; 2 RBIs; 1 double; Joey Meneses: DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; Travis Swaggerty: PR-DH 0 for 0; Donovan Walton: LF 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 HR; 1 double; Gilberto Celestino: RF 1 for 1; 1 run; 3 walks; 1 double; Yonny Hernández: 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Chris Williams: C 1 for 2; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 2 walks; 1 HR; Brandon Sproat: 3.1 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 4 hits; 5 walks; 2 Ks; Brandon Waddell*: (W, 2-3) 4.2 innings; no runs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Dylan Ross: (H, 1) 0.2 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K; Jordan Geber: (S, 1) 0.1 inning; no runs;

Chris Williams' 3-run Homer lifts the @SyracuseMets to a 6-4 win on Sunday. #Mets #LGM #MetsTwitter @ernestdove @FarmToFlushing @bkfan09 @WexlerRules @ImAriBeRKO @draftniks @TheBaseballHut @bronxfanatic @BrianGerhauser @HHec13 @DanBartels2 @JohnMackinAde @OurMetsPodcast… https://t.co/4fAH5WTlEa pic.twitter.com/xvKPanTkO0

— Mets News and Links (@JohnFromAlbany) June 22, 2025

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

• Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Hold Off Sens to Finish First Half with 45 wins
• 6/22/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 8 Harrisburg Senators 6
• 6/22/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes
• Jett Williams: 2B 1 for 2; 3 runs; 3 walks; 1 SB; Nick Morabito: CF 2 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Ryan Clifford: 1B 2 for 3; 2 runs; 2 walks; 1 triple; Nick Lorusso: DH 0 for 4; 1 RBI; JT Schwartz*: LF 1 for 3; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Omar De Los Santos: LF 0 for 0; Kevin Parada: C 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; William Lugo: SS 1 for 5; Alex Ramírez: RF 2 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 HR; 1 SB; Wyatt Young: 3B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 K; Luis Moreno:  3 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 4 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; Joshua Cornielly:  1.1 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Ryan Lambert: (W, 2-1)(BS, 2) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Anthony Nunez: (H, 2) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 4 Ks; TJ Shook: (S, 3) 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 Ks; 

Brooklyn Cyclones:

• Brooklyn Cyclones game Recap: Suero’s Solo Shot Helps Guide Cyclones To 1-0 Shutout Over IronBirds
• 6/22/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 1 Aberdeen IronBirds 0
• Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 6/22/2025
• A.J. Ewing*: 2B 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Marco Vargas*: SS 0 for 4; Jacob Reimer: 3B 0 for 3; Eli Serrano*: CF 0 for 3; Chris Suero: C 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 HR; Ronald Hernandez#: DH 1 for 3; 1 K; Estarling Mercado*: 1B 0 for 3; Jefrey De Los Santos*: RF 0 for 3; Diego Mosquera: LF 0 for 3; Jonathan Santucci*:  5 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Noah Hall: (W, 5-3) 3 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 4 Ks; Chandler Marsh: (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 2 walks; 1 K; 

St. Lucie Mets:

• St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: St-L Mets Outlast Cardinals, Rain in 11 Innings
• 6/22/2025 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 8 Palm Beach Cardinals 7
• Trey Snyder: DH 1 for 6; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Jeremy Rodriguez*: SS 0 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Colin Houck: 3B 1 for 3; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 3 walks; 2 Ks; 1 double; 1 SB; Onix Vega: C 1 for 4; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Yohairo Cuevas*: RF 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Trace Willhoite: 1B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Simon Juan: CF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; Corey Collins*: PH 0 for 1; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#: CF 0 for 0; 1 run; Kevin Villavicencio: LF 1 for 5; 2 runs; Nick Roselli*: 2B 2 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Irving Cota:  3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Daviel Hurtado*:  3 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Josh Blum:  1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; Luis Alvarez: (BS, 1) 2 innings; 1 run; 2 hits; 3 Ks; Juan Arnaud: (W, 2-1) 1.2 innings; 1 run; 1 hit; 2 walks; 

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Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

AP Sports:

• Luzardo backed by homers from Schwarber and Sosa as Phillies beat struggling Mets 7-1
• Dubón hits 2 homers and Hader retires Trout to save Astros’ 8-7 win over Angels
• Slade Cecconi pitches Guardians to 3-0 win over Athletics
• Shohei Ohtani pitches 1 sharp inning, then drives in 5 runs in Dodgers’ 13-7 win over Nationals
• Jose Iglesias drives in the tying and winning runs as the Padres beat the Royals 3-2
• Heliot Ramos drives in four runs as Giants rally to beat Red Sox 9-5
• Mickey Moniak’s 3-run homer helps MLB-worst Rockies avoid sweep with 4-2 win over D-backs
• Brewers pound 17 hits to complete 3-game sweep of Twins with 9-8 win
• Donovan Solano hits 2 homers as the Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago Cubs 14-6
• Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer expected to come off the IL and start on Wednesday at Cleveland
• Abbott throws 7 strong innings, lifts Reds to 4-1 win over the Cardinals
• Vargas has tiebreaking hit in 8th inning as White Sox rally to beat Blue Jays 4-2
• Stowers ends 31-game homer drought, Alcántara solid over 6 innings to help Marlins beat Braves 5-3
• Chisholm rallies Yankees to 4-2 win as New York takes 2 of 3 from Orioles

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• George Weiss (1895)
• Hensley Meulens (1967)
• Juan Castillo (1970)
• Lewis Castillo ( 2003)

Died on this date:

• Marv Throneberry (1994)

Transactions:

New York Mets signed free agent Jerry Morales on June 23, 1966.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Hansel Robles of the New York Mets on waivers on June 23, 2018.

NationalPastime.com: 

 

1963	After taking Phillies right-hander Dallas Green deep, Jimmy Piersall runs around the bases in the correct order, but backward, to celebrate his 100th career home run. The Mets' outfielder, who thought of the stunt after being disappointed by the lack of attention Duke Snider's 400th round-tripper received, will be released two days later by manager Casey Stengel.
2006	The Mets, defeating the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre, 6-1, set a club record, winning their ninth straight decision on the road. The team had won their eight decisions on a ten-game road trip, including stops in Los Angeles, Arizona, and Philadelphia.

2008

In an interleague contest against the Mets at Shea Stadium, Mariners' right-hander Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the franchise to hit a home run. The round-tripper, which comes off fellow Venezuela ace Johan Santana, is also the first grand slam hit by an American League pitcher since Steve Dunning of the Indians homered off A's moundsman Diego Segui in 1971.

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2000: The Mets roll over the Pirates, 12 - 2, scoring nine runs in the 3rd inning.

2019: Tensions boil over in the clubhouse of the struggling Mets after a 5 - 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field as manager Mickey Callaway accuses Newsday beat reporter Tim Healey of antagonizing people. The exchange quickly degenerates as P Jason Vargas also gets involved and threatens to knock out the journalist while Callaway shouts for him to leave the clubhouse, using choice profanities.

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