Mets News and Morning Links - 6/6/2025

 

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6/5/2025 Box Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 6 New York Mets 5

Brandon Nimmo*: LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 HR; 1 SB; Starling Marte: DH 3 for 4; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 HR; 1 double; Juan Soto: RF 0 for 3; 2 walks; 1 K; Pete Alonso: 1B 3 for 4; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Jeff McNeil*: 2B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor: CF 1 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Brett Baty*: 3B 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez: C 1 for 5; 1 K; Jared Young: PR 0 for 0; Luisangel Acuña: SS 1 for 5; David Peterson:  7 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 7 hits; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Reed Garrett: (L, 1-2)(BS, 3) 0.2 inning; 3 runs; 1 ER; 2 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; Brandon Waddell*:  0.1 inning; no runs; 

Brian Joura Mets 360: The Mets lost 6-5 to the Dodgers after Reid Garrett blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning.

NY Post: Pete Alonso’s third homer in two games gave the Mets a 1-0 lead in the second inning...Nimmo and Starling Marte hit consecutive homers to begin the second inning, extending the Mets’ lead to 3-0.

Newsday: "Reed Garrett..issued a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts and a double by Will Smith that drew the Dodgers within 5-4...Andy Pages hit a roller...at third...Baty’s throw bounced in front of Alvarez..Smith...scored the tying run...Michael Conforto...lining Garrett’s first-pitch cutter the opposite way and driving in Pages with the go-ahead run."

MLB YouTube Channel: Dodgers 6 Mets 5 Game Highlights - 6/5/25

SNY on YouTube: David Peterson, Reed Garrett Post Game Reactions - 6/5/25

SNY on YouTube: Brett Baty, Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reactions - 6/5/25

Mets Daily Clips -

Mets Fall To Dodgers 6-5

• Mets can't take series from Dodgers after comedy of errors in field results in blown lead (Newsday)  
• Mets bungle late lead in ugly fashion to split series with Dodgers (New York Post)
• Mets split series with Dodgers after eighth inning implosion (New York Daily News)
• 'Gave that one away': Mets split in LA after rough 8th inning (MLB) 
• 'Sloppy' Mets performance comes undone in eighth inning of series split with Dodgers (The Record) 
• Mets takeaways: Bad defense leads to split with Dodgers, Francisco Lindor’s toe (The Athletic)
• Mets Blow Late Lead vs. Dodgers After Disastrous Error on Play at the Plate (SI.com)
• Incredible Mets misplay allows Dodgers to tie game in 4-run comeback (Yahoo Sports)

 

Francisco Lindor News:

• Lindor expects to return soon after breaking right pinky toe (MLB) 
• Mets' Francisco Lindor sidelined by broken pinkie toe (Newsday)
• Francisco Lindor suffers broken toe in worrying Mets injury update (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Francisco Lindor day-to-day with broken toe (New York Daily News)
• Francisco Lindor injury update: How long will Mets shortstop be out with broken toe? (The Record) 
• Mets’ Francisco Lindor reveals he broke a bone in Wednesday’s game (NJ.com)
• Mets' Francisco Lindor has fractured toe, not expected to go on IL (ESPN)
• Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor has fractured pinky toe, but not expected to go on IL (Yahoo Sports)
• Mets’ Francisco Lindor sits vs Dodgers with broken toe, not headed to the injured list just yet (AP) 
• Mets' Francisco Lindor dealing with broken pinky toe (SI.com)
• Francisco Lindor has strong case to make first All-Star team with Mets (Source)

 

Pete Alonso News:

• Mets' Pete Alonso reveals when he plans to retire (SI.com)
• Pete Alonso, Griffin Canning put on a show at Dodger Stadium in Mets’ 6-1 win over L.A. (New York Daily News)
• Pete Alonso ties Mets record amid multi home run game (Source)

 

Juan Soto News:

• Juan Soto is utilizing the New York Mets' pitching lab (SI.com)
• Mets discovered Juan Soto was ‘messed up,’ so he went to work (NJ.com)
• Pete Alonso admits why he loves playing with Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto (SI.com)
• Mets Announcers Joked About Juan Soto’s Contract During His Corny Bottle Flip Moment (SI.com)

 

Griffin Canning News:

• Canning, Mets using 'secret sauce' to neutralize Ohtani (MLB) 
• Mets’ Griffin Canning opens up on career revival in New York, struggles with Angels (The Athletic)
• Mets Pitcher Had the Coldest Reaction to Striking Out Shohei Ohtani With Nasty Pitch (SI.com) 

 

Alumni Classic News:

• What is the Mets Alumni Classic, and which former players will be on the field? (The Record) 
• Mets plan Alumni Classic Game for Sept. 13 with a Shea Stadium-based team vs. a Citi Field-based team (Newsday)
• Mets to host first ever Alumni Classic Game in September (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Mets share encouraging update on injured slugger (NJ.com) 
• Which teams' offseason moves are paying off the most? (MLB) 
• Latest Mets injuries & transactions (MLB) 
• Mets thrilled by fan’s pantsless escapades on the field in hilarious Dodgers moment (New York Post)
• Have the Mets figured out the code to stop Shohei Ohtani? (SI.com)
• Mets’ Edwin Díaz pokes fun at brother about potential NLCS matchup (SI.com)

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Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets fall to Bisons, 9-1, on Thursday night

6/5/2025 - Box Score: Buffalo Bisons 9 Syracuse Mets 1

Gilberto Celestino: CF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Drew Gilbert*: RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Joey Meneses: 1B 2 for 4; Jon Singleton: DH 0 for 4; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Luis De Los Santos: 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Donovan Walton: 3B 0 for 3; Chris Williams: PH 0 for 1; 1 K; Luke Ritter: LF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 double; Jakson Reetz: C 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Yonny Hernández: SS 1 for 3; Felipe De La Cruz: (L, 0-1) 1.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Rico Garcia:  2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Dom Hamel:  3.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Tyler Zuber:  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Ty Adcock:  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 K;

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

Binghamton Game Recap: Thornton Twirls Gem Against Patriots in Ponies’ 12th-Straight Win

Watch: Mets Prospect LHP Zach Thornton Ks 8 6/5/25

6/5/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7 Somerset Patriots 4

Jett Williams: DH 2 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Nick Morabito: CF 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ryan Clifford: RF 0 for 2; 1 RBI; 2 walks; Nick Lorusso: 1B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 walk; JT Schwartz*: 3B 0 for 4; 1 run; William Lugo: SS 1 for 3; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; D'Andre Smith: LF 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 double; 1 triple; Kevin Parada: C 1 for 3; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 HR; Wyatt Young: 2B 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 Ks; 1 double; Zach Thornton*: (W, 3-0) 6.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 2 walks; 8 Ks; Luis Moreno:  0.1 inning; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; TJ Shook:  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Cameron Foster: (S, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K;

6/5/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Dohm, Hall Dominate, As Cyclones Blank Blue Rocks, 1-0

6/5/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 1 Wilmington Blue Rocks 0

A.J. Ewing*: RF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 SB; Carson Benge*: CF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Jesus Baez: 3B 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Marco Vargas*: 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 SB; Chris Suero: C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; 2 SBs; Boston Baro*: SS 1 for 4; 1 K; Ronald Hernandez#: 1B 1 for 4; Estarling Mercado*: DH 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Troy Schreffler: LF 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Nate Dohm: (W, 1-0) 5 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 6 Ks; Noah Hall: (S, 1) 4 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 3 walks; 6 Ks;

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 6/5/2025

St. Lucie Mets: 

St. Lucie Game Recap: Snyder grand slam helps St-L Mets split doubleheader vs. Dunedin Jays

6/5/2025 Box Score - Game 2: St. Lucie Mets 4 Dunedin Blue Jays 1

6/5/2025 Box Score - Game 1: Dunedin Blue Jays 3 St. Lucie Mets 1

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Carl Willey (1931)
• Bud Harrelson (1944)
• David Lamb (1975)
• Jesus Feliciano (1979)
• Joey Lucchesi (1993)
• Alex Carrillo (1997)

Died on this date:

• Eddie Stanky (1999)
• Dave Marshall (2019)

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New York Mets sold Galen Cisco to the Boston Red Sox on June 6, 1966.

New York Mets selected Jon Matlack in first round (fourth pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 1967.

New York Mets selected Rod Gaspar in second round of free agent draft on June 6, 1967.

New York Mets selected Dave Schneck in 38th round of free agent draft on June 6, 1967.

New York Mets selected Gary Gentry in third round of free agent draft on June 6, 1967.

New York Mets selected Brock Pemberton in sixth round of free agent draft on June 6, 1972.

New York Mets selected Craig Swan in third round of free agent draft on June 6, 1972.

New York Mets selected Hubie Brooks in first round (third pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 1978.

New York Mets selected Mike Fitzgerald in sixth round of free agent draft on June 6, 1978.

New York Mets selected Rick Anderson in 24th round of free agent draft on June 6, 1978.

New York Mets selected Brian Giles in second round of free agent draft on June 6, 1978.

New York Mets selected Dave Magadan in second round of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

New York Mets selected Dave West in fourth round of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

New York Mets selected Stan Jefferson in first round (20th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

New York Mets selected Calvin Schiraldi in first round (27th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

New York Mets selected Rick Aguilera in third round of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

New York Mets selected Jeff Innis in 13th round of free agent draft on June 6, 1983.

Detroit Tigers signed James Baldwin of the New York Mets as a free agent on June 6, 2004.

New York Mets selected Josh Stinson in 37th round of free agent draft on June 6, 2006.

New York Mets selected Tobi Stoner in 16th round of free agent draft on June 6, 2006.

New York Mets selected Daniel Murphy in 13th round of free agent draft on June 6, 2006.

New York Mets selected Joe Smith in third round of free agent draft on June 6, 2006.

New York Mets signed free agent Jordany Valdespin on June 6, 2007.

New York Mets selected Brandon Nimmo in first round (13th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 2011.

New York Mets selected Dominic Smith in first round (11th pick overall) of free agent draft on June 6, 2013.

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1944

Annabelle Lee, aunt of future major leaguer Bill Lee, pitches the first of five perfect games in the 12-year history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The Minneapolis Millerettes southpaw knuckleballer, who will also pitch a no-hitter for the Fort Wayne Daisies exactly one year from this date, doesn't allow any batters to reach first base in the 18-0 rout of the Kenosha (Wis) Comets.

1992

Eddie Murray sets a new RBI record for switch hitters, driving in the 1,510th run of his career with a first-inning sac fly in the Mets' 15-1 rout of Pittsburgh at Three Rivers Stadium. The New York first baseman surpasses Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle's 18-year total to establish the new mark.

1999	Derek Jeter's streak of reaching base safely ends at 54 straight games when the Mets keep him off the basepaths in their 7-2 win over the Yankees in the Bronx. The defeat also marks the end of Roger Clemens' streak of 20 consecutive victories, an American League record.
2006	On the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year of the century, the Dodgers score six runs in the sixth inning during the sixth game of the homestand, beating the Mets, 8-5. On 05/05/05, the Twins scored five times in the fifth inning en route to a 9-0 victory over the Indians.

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2003: In interleague play, the New York Mets end the Seattle Mariners' 13-game road winning streak with a 3 - 2 victory in the first meeting between the teams. It is the longest streak in the majors since the Detroit Tigers' 17 straight road wins in 1984.

2010: Major League Baseball is investigating an injury to under-performing Mets pitcher Oliver Perez, who was placed on the disabled list with tendinitis in his right knee on June 5th; he is 0-3, 6.28 this season. The suspicions come because the injury is very convenient to the Mets: Perez has refused an assignment to the minors, and manager Jerry Manuel has stated that he will not use him in games that have not already been decided. Had the injury not appeared, the Mets would have had to choose between two equally unpalatable options: release Perez and swallow the remainder of his $12 million a year contract; or waste a valuable roster spot on a player who cannot contribute to the team. 

Amazing Avenue: This Date In Mets History: June 6 — The Mets trounce Roger Clemens and the Yankees, 7-2, on national TV. After a shakeup of the coaching staff, the Amazins began a 40-15 tear on this date in 1999.

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