Mets News and Morning Links - 7/13/2025

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Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Mike Fitzgerald, Dylan Tebrake and Simon Juan. Mets beat KC to move back into 1st, Francisco Alvarez homers twice in Syracuse loss and Jonah Tong dazzles in the Futures Game.

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Year: 2025; Game #96; Saturday, Jul 12; NYM 3 @ KCR 3; boxscore; WP: Montas; LP: Bowlan; Save: Diaz; Time: 2:40; Day; Attendance: 24,620; Record: 55-41; Standings: 1st; Games up/behind: .5; W;

Brandon Nimmo: LF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Francisco Lindor#: SS 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 SB; Juan Soto: DH 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Pete Alonso: 1B 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; 1 double; Mark Vientos: 3B 1 for 3; Luisangel Acuña: 2B 0 for 1; Jeff McNeil*: RF 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor: CF 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Brett Baty*: 2B-3B 0 for 3; 1 K; Luis Torrens: C 1 for 3; 2 Ks; Frankie Montas: (W, 2-1) 5 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 4 hits; 5 Ks; Reed Garrett: (H, 16) 1 inning; no runs; Chris Devenski: (H, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; Edwin Díaz: (S, 19) 2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;  

Mets.com: "In just his fourth outing for the Mets, Montas worked five-plus strong innings on a sweltering day as New York held off the Royals, 3-1, on Saturday at Kauffman Stadium. It was the second win for Montas in a week, and it provided another encouraging sign that he might be primed for a big second half after a right lat strain derailed the early portion of his season. 

Laura Albanese Newsday: "The Mets opened the scoring in the fourth on a pair of milestones. Francisco Lindor led off the inning with a single off reliever Jonathan Bowan, and took second for his 200th career stolen base. Then Soto, who was DH’ing after taking a foul ball off the shin Friday, proved he was more than all right, launching Bowan’s full-count sider 435 feet to right to put the Mets up 2-0. It was Soto’s 23rd homer of the year, which matches a career high in the first half, a feat he also accomplished with the Yankees last year. It was also his second homer in five innings, going back to Friday night." 

Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: "For all of the consternation, negative narratives and dizzying gossip that have surrounded Juan Soto since the start of the season, the Mets superstar right fielder will end the first half of the 2025 campaign with numbers similar to what he’s posted in the first half of previous seasons." 

Mike Puma NY Post: "Díaz recorded the final six outs for his 19th save this season...Díaz received a boost from an overturned call in the eighth. Bobby Witt Jr. was originally ruled safe in his attempted steal of second, but the Mets challenged the call and won."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 3 Royals 1 Game Highlights - 7/12/25

SNY on YouTube: Juan Soto, Frankie Montas, Edwin Diaz Post Game Reactions - 7/12/25

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reaction - 7/12/25

Newsday: Mets' Dedniel Nunez will have Tommy John surgery for second time. "Nunez, 29, who was signed by the Mets as an international free agent in 2016, first got the surgery in 2021, stalling his development. He didn’t make his major-league debut until April 2024, but immediately had an impact. The power-throwing righty racked up the strikeouts on the way to a 2.31 ERA in 25 appearances with the Mets, and was pivotal in their stretch run, striking out 48 batters in 35 innings." 

Keith Law The Athletic: Future Games Review: "Mets right-hander Jonah Tong has an ugly delivery, really — it’s straight over the top and he comes across his body — but my word what comes out of his arm is good: 95-97 with big ride and above-average extension, a plus curveball at 78-80 with real depth (boosted by the slot), and a solid changeup. He seems to get to his glove side better than I’d expect given the slot and landing spot." (Subscription required)

Bill Madden NY Daily News: Yankees, Mets need more than just fine-tuning at trade deadline. "...baseball ops chief David Stearns still has his work cut out for him. The perpetually injured Jesse Winker went down again after just two games Thursday meaning the Mets still need a left-handed outfield bat, and even with Jose Butto expected to be back after the All-Star break, Ryan Stanek’s recent string of ineffectiveness has created a need for another high-leverage reliever."

Today's Game:

vs. Kansas City Sun., July 13 RHP Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.29) vs. LHP Noah Cameron (3-4, 2.56) 2:10 p.m. ET (WPIX, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2)

Mets Daily Clips:

Mets Defeat Royals, 3-1:

• Montas rounding into form as Mets approach break with shot at sweep (MLB.com)
• Juan Soto homers again and Edwin Diaz earns a six-out save in Mets' win over Royals (Newsday)
• Juan Soto puts on another show to power Mets’ win over Royals (New York Post) 
• Juan Soto’s 23rd home run of season helps Mets take series from Royals (NYDN)
• Juan Soto’s 435-foot homer lifts Mets over Royals 3-1 (AP)

 

Dedniel Nunez News:

• Mets reliever Núñez scheduled for Tommy John surgery (MLB.com)
• Mets' Dedniel Nunez will have Tommy John surgery for second time (Newsday)
• Dedniel Nunez needs Tommy John surgery in latest Mets bullpen injury blow (New York Post)
• Mets’ Dedniel Nuñez to undergo Tommy John surgery: ‘This is something that he dealt with last year’ (NYDN)

 

Jonah Tong News:

• Here’s how all 30 teams’ prospects fared in the Futures Game (MLB.com)
• Mets' prospect Jonah Tong shows stuff at Futures Game (Newsday)
• Jonah Tong, Carson Benge turn MLB Futures Game into showcase of Mets farm system (New York Post)

 

Other Mets News:

• Forde Not Far From Wright's Mind as His Big Day at Citi Nears (MLB.com)
• Mr. Met falls off stage during Lumineers concert at Citi Field in embarrassing viral video (New York Post)
• Foul! Mets logo ‘illegally’ co-opted to promote socialist Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral bid (New York Post)
• Mets’ Edwin Diaz comes up clutch with ‘efficient’ six-out save (New York Post)
• The heralded list of retired numbers David Wright is set to join (New York Post)
• Jay Horwitz: Ahead of his Mets Hall of Fame induction, here is the David Wright I know (NYDN)
• Bill Madden: Yankees, Mets need more than just fine-tuning at trade deadline (NYDN)
• Ronny Mauricio’s bat – and voice – emerging for playoff-chasing Mets (The Athletic)
• New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor makes MLB history (SI.com)

 

Mets.com:

• Mock draft: MLB Pipeline's final predictions

New York Mets on Yahoo! Sports - News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

• Juan Soto reveals 2 places he should improve for second-half of Mets season
• Mets pick No. 38 in MLB Draft tonight, and their last 38th pick turned out to be a legend
• Royals aim to avoid series sweep against the Mets
• Jonah Tong, Carson Benge turn MLB Futures Game into showcase of Mets farm system
• Mets’ Edwin Diaz comes up clutch with ‘efficient’ six-out save
• Royals SS Bobby Witt Jr. snipes Mets runner with spinning throw out
• Mets’ Francisco Alvarez homers twice, prospect Drew Gilbert goes deep down in Syracuse
• New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor makes MLB history
• Flamethrower closer is 'the guy' Mets want in trade, per ex-GM
• The heralded list of retired numbers David Wright is set to join
• Mets key reliever to undergo second Tommy John surgery
• Royals POSTCAST: Kansas City Royals Offense Puts Up ZERO Fight in Loss to New York Mets

Metsmerized Online

• Mets Minors Recap: Alvarez Homers Twice, Raley Extends Scoreless Streak
• Morning Briefing: MLB Draft Begins Today
• Jonah Tong, Carson Benge Represent Mets in 2025 MLB All-Star Futures Game
• Strong Pitching, Soto Homer Catapult Mets to 3-1 Win

Amazin' Avenue - All Posts

• Mets Morning News for July 13, 2025
• Can you guess this Mets infielder in today’s in-5 trivia game?
• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 7/13/25: No Tong? No Benge? No problem!
• A look at Jonah Tong and Carson Benge in the Futures Game

Faith and Fear in Flushing

• Nice Rest If You Can Get It

Mets360

• On Jonah Tong at the Futures Game
• Gut Reaction: Mets 3, Royals 1 (7/12/25)
• Podcast Episode 13 with John from Albany

kinerskorner.com

• Sunday School: Forgotten Faces of Flushing #28: Before Flores there was Mizell
• Soto, Diaz, and Harrison Friedland bring home series victory in Kansas City

Mack's Mets

• MACK - 10 Targets For Mets Second Pick In The Draft
• MACK - 10 Targets For Mets 1st Round Pick
• MACK - MY Sunday Observations - Mock Drafts, Ryan O'Hearn, Sean Gamble, Tate Southisene, Ethan Conrad, Mason Neville, Brandon Compton, Max Belyeu
• IN FOCUS - Roster Moves, Dylan Ross, Mike Schmidt, Help On The Way, Andrew Heaney, Ryan O'Hearn, Marcell Ozuna, Ozzie Albies, Mitch Keller
• Tom Brennan: Case for Carson Benge as Mets 2026 Opening Day Roster Outfielder

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Future's Game:

NL Futures 4 AL Futures 2 (Box Score) Jonah Tong 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 1 K.  Faced 3 batters, 19 pitches - 11 strikes.  Carson Benge LF 0 for 1.

Jonah Tong with a totally ridiculous curveball to strikeout Harry Ford pic.twitter.com/5BX3znVqqj

— James Schiano (@James_Schiano) July 12, 2025

Syracuse: 

Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Francisco Alvarez homers twice but S-Mets fall to IronPigs, 11-9, on Saturday night

Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 7/12/2025

7/12/2025 - Box Score: Lehigh Valley IronPigs 11 Syracuse Mets 9

José Azocar: CF 2 for 3; 2 runs; 2 walks; 1 double; Gilberto Celestino: LF 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Francisco Alvarez: C 2 for 4; 2 runs; 5 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 2 HRs; Pablo Reyes: SS 4 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 double; Drew Gilbert*: RF 3 for 5; 1 run; 3 RBIs; 1 HR; 1 double; Joey Meneses: 1B 1 for 5; Luke Ritter: DH 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Yonny Hernández: 2B 0 for 4; Luis De Los Santos: 3B 1 for 4; 1 run; Cameron Foster: (L, 1-1) 0.2 inning; 6 runs; 6 ERs; 4 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Joshua Cornielly:  2 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; José Castillo:  1.1 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Brooks Raley*:  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Julian Merryweather:  1 inning; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Justin Garza:  1 inning; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 1 K; Daniel Juarez:  2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 2 Ks;

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

Binghamton Game Recap: Ponies' Six-Game Win Streak Snapped, Lose 4-1

7/12/2025 Box Score: Altoona Curve 4 Binghamton Rumble Ponies 1

Jett Williams: CF 3 for 5; 1 K; 1 double; 1 SB; Nick Morabito: RF 1 for 4; 1 K; 1 SB; Ryan Clifford: DH 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Jacob Reimer: 3B 1 for 4; 2 Ks; D'Andre Smith: LF 1 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; Nick Lorusso: 1B 0 for 4; 1 K; Matt O'Neill: C 0 for 2; 1 walk; William Lugo: SS 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Wyatt Young: 2B 0 for 4; 1 K; Jack Wenninger: (L, 8-6) 5 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 3 walks; 7 Ks; Carlos Guzman:  2 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Anthony Nunez:  1 inning; no runs; 2 Ks; Ryan Lambert:  1 inning; no runs; 1 K;

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Hall's Heroics Help 'Clones to 10th Shutout Win in 2-0 Victory over Wilmington

7/12/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 2 Wilmington Blue Rocks 0

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 7/12/2025

Marco Vargas*: SS 3 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; 1 SB; Chris Suero: LF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; 1 SB; Eli Serrano*: CF 1 for 3; 1 walk; Colin Houck: 3B 0 for 2; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Boston Baro*: 2B 0 for 4; 3 Ks; Ronald Hernandez#: C 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Corey Collins*: 1B 0 for 2; 1 K; Jefrey De Los Santos*: DH 0 for 3; 1 K; Troy Schreffler: RF 0 for 3; Noah Hall:  7 innings; no runs; 2 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Chandler Marsh: (W, 3-0) 2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 1 K;

St. Lucie Mets:

St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: St-L Mets beat Marauders 6-5 in 10-inning thriller

7/12/2025 Box Score: St. Lucie Mets 6 Bradenton Marauders 5

Trey Snyder: SS 0 for 4; 2 walks; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Jeremy Rodriguez*: 3B 1 for 5; 1 walk; 2 Ks; 1 SB; Daiverson Gutierrez: C 2 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 SB; Trace Willhoite: DH 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Yohairo Cuevas*: RF 0 for 4; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Yonatan Henriquez#: LF 2 for 5; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Vincent Perozo*: 1B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 double; Simon Juan: CF 0 for 5; 3 Ks; Kevin Villavicencio: 2B 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; Jose Chirinos:  4 innings; 2 runs; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Daviel Hurtado*:  3 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Cristofer Gomez: (W, 7-0)(BS, 1) 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 3 hits; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Juan Arnaud: (S, 3) 1 inning; 1 run; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; 

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Jack Aker (1940)
• Mike Fitzgerald (1960)
• Dylan Tebrake (1999)
• Simon Juan (2005)

Died on this date:

• Eddie Bressoud (2023)

Transactions:

New York Mets purchased Joe Pignatano from the San Francisco Giants on July 13, 1962.

New York Mets signed free agent Bob McClure on July 13, 1988.

New York Mets signed free agent Jeurys Familia on July 13, 2007.

New York Mets released Juan Padilla on July 13, 2008.

Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Jake Reed of the New York Mets on waivers on July 13, 2022.

Baseball Reference:

1975 - The Reds score four runs in the 8th inning to defeat Tom Seaver and the Mets, 5 - 3. The Reds have won 41 of their last 50 games.

1977 - At Shea Stadium, the Cubs' game is suspended due to a major black-out which darkens New York City. The Mets players amuse the crowd by performing antics in front of the headlights of cars which they drive onto the field.

2001: Mets C Mike Piazza hits his 300th career home run in New York's 3 - 1 loss to Boston.

2012: Chipper Jones ties Mike Schmidt for second place on the all-time list for RBI by a third baseman, knocking in his 1,595th run with a homer in Atlanta's 7 - 5 win over the Mets. Jones is now one RBI behind George Brett among players who played the majority of their careers at the hot corner. C David Ross filling in for Brian McCann, who is on paternity leave, drives in 4 runs for the Braves, who also benefit from 11 walks issued by New York pitchers.

In 2021 - Taijuan Walker appeared in the All-Start Game:

We didn't like the homer, but we liked the K Taijuan Walker got in the All-Star Game 🔥

(via @Mets)pic.twitter.com/eWqqfVXCXr

— SNY (@SNYtv) July 14, 2021

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