Mets News and Morning Links - 7/19/2025

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Mark Carreon, David Segui, and Preston Wilson. Mets fall to Reds, Francisco Alvarez homers again is suspended Syracuse game and Jonah Tong wins for Binghamton.

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Year: 2025; Game #98; Friday, Jul 18; NYM 4 Vs. CIN 3; boxscore; WP: Lodolo; LP: Carrillo; Time: 2:52; Night; Attendance: 42,390; Record: 55-43; Standings: 2nd; Games up/behind: 0.5; L  

Francisco Lindor SS: 0 for 5; Mark Vientos DH: 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Juan Soto RF: 1 for 4; HR; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Pete Alonso 1B: 0 for 4; 1 K; Brandon Nimmo LF: 2 for 3; 2B,SB; 2 runs; 1 walk; 1 K; Ronny Mauricio 3B: 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Jeff McNeil 2B: 1 for 3; 1 RBI; 1 walk; Tyrone Taylor CF: 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Brett Baty PH: 1 for 1; Luis Torrens C: 2 for 4; 1 RBI; Sean Manaea: 4 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 HR; 2 walks; 6 Ks; Alex Carrillo, L (0-1): 1.1 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 3 hits; 3 HRs; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Brandon Waddell: 3.2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 3 walks; 2 Ks;  

Reds 8 Mets 4 Post Game Notes - 7/18/2025

NY Post: Mets bullpen collapses after Sean Manaea’s strongstart in rough loss to Reds. “They limited Sean Manaea’s pitch count — again — and turned over a one-run lead in the fifth to a 28-year-old rookie, then got almost nothing out of their inconsistent offense until two outs in the bottom of the ninth, as they opened the second half with an 8-4 loss Friday night.”

Newsday: Mets open second half with bad loss to Reds as AlexCarrillo serves up three home runs. “Manaea exited with the Mets owning a 2-1 lead, but righthander Alex Carrillo, making only his third appearance of the season and first at home, quickly surrendered it. He allowed five earned runs and three homers, walked two and hit a batter in 1 1⁄3 innings, exiting with a 6-2 deficit in the sixth.”

NY Daily News: With so many starters on restrictive pitch counts, the bullpen has to cover 4-5 innings every night. Mendoza said he wanted to give looks to Carrillo and Waddell, but it’s difficult to be able to give extended looks to pitchers like them at this time of year when the standings matter.

Brian Joura Mets360: "It was 8-2 with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Mets staged a rally. Aided by an error, the Mets put across two runs and had the bases loaded. But Francisco Lindor popped up – whoda thunk it? – to end the game. Lindor, Mark Vientos and Pete Alonso went a combined 0-13 with 3 Ks and it’s tough to win when your 1-2-4 hitters perform that poorly."

MLB YouTube Channel: Reds 8 Mets 4 Game Highlights - 7/18/25

SNY on YouTube: Sean Manaea, Alex Carrillo and Francisco Lindor Post Game Reactions - 7/18/25

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reaction - 7/18/25

Today's Game:

vs. Cincinnati Sat., July 19 RHP Nick Martinez (7-9, 4.78) vs. RHP Clay Holmes (8-4, 3.31) 4:10 p.m. ET (SNY, Audacy 880 AM, 92.3 FM HD2) 

Mets Daily Clips:

Mets Fall to Reds, 8-4:

• Mets still playing long game with Manaea, rotation as 2nd half opens (MLB.com)
• Mets open second half with bad loss to Reds as Alex Carrillo serves up three home runs (Newsday)
• Mets bullpen collapses after Sean Manaea’s strong start in rough loss to Reds (New York Post) 
• Mets bullpen implodes to begin second half of season with loss to Reds (NYDN)
• Mets open second half with muted effort as major need continues to be underscored (The Record)
• Hays hits 2 homers and Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in 8-4 win over Mets (AP)

 

Trade Deadline News:

• Every team's likely Trade Deadline strategy (MLB.com)
• League exec on Mets: Look out for a potential reunion at trade deadline (NJ.com)
• Mets’ bullpen problems are connected to rotation needs. Can they fix it at the trade deadline? (The Athletic)

 

Brooks Raley News:

• Raley returns to Mets to complete long journey back from TJ rehab (MLB.com)
• Mets activate Brooks Raley in long-awaited boon to beleaguered bullpen (New York Post)
• Mets Notebook: Brooks Raley comes off IL, Mitch Voit signs contract (NYDN)

 

David Wright News:

• For Mets org and fans, Wright's story is already complete (MLB.com)
• Brandon Nimmo learned from Mets legend David Wright: ‘I really admired the way that he worked and the way that he led by example’ (NYDN)
• Mets’ Terry Collins reveals why he named David Wright captain (NJ.com)
• Mets could have traded David Wright for eventual franchise fixture (NJ.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, playing long game, lets one get away against Reds (Newsday)
• Francisco Lindor’s tough 0-for-5 emblematic of Mets star’s cold stretch: ‘Gotta get it going’ (New York Post)
• Mets will have to wait at least another week for Jesse Winker as he gets epidural for back (New York Post)
• Sean Manaea continues to pick up where he left off last year for the Mets (New York Post)
• Mr. Met hilariously leans into his viral Lumineers concert fall with bandages and a sling (New York Post)
• Mets, top pick Mitch Voit ready to move past cocaine-snorting celebration: ‘Doesn’t describe me’ (New York Post)
• Activated Mets veteran feels he’s ‘a tick better’ post-Tommy John surgery (NJ.com)
• Mets first-rounder Mitch Voit reveals first big purchase: ‘She cried’ (NJ.com)
• Mets lose another reliever to Tommy John surgery (SI.com)

 

Today's Back Pages:

Mets.com

Mets still playing long game with Manaea, rotation as 2nd half opens

Raley returns to Mets to complete long journey back from TJ rehab

Mets games have streaming home on MLB App -- with new low price of $69.99

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

Activated Mets veteran feels he's 'a tick better' post-Tommy John surgery

Ex-Mets believe injuries robbed David Wright of another special spot — Cooperstown

Reds seek to prolong win streak, take on the Mets

Mets open second half with muted effort as major need continues to be underscored

Outfielder TJ Friedl hit by 3 pitches against Mets, tying major-league record, as Reds win with 4 homers

Mets reliever Max Kranick expected to undergo season-ending surgery

Reds go deep 4 times to back Lodolo in win over Mets

Francisco Lindor’s tough 0-for-5 emblematic of Mets star’s cold stretch: ‘Gotta get it going’

Mets will have to wait at least another week for Jesse Winker as he gets epidural for back

Phillies’ Rob Thomson reveals heartfelt Kyle Schwarber message after All-Star heroics

Yankees cut ties with new pitcher after just 1 game

Mets, top pick Mitch Voit ready to move past cocaine-snorting celebration: ‘Doesn’t describe me’

Metsmerized Online

Alex Carrillo Allows Three Homers in Mets’ Loss to Reds

Report: Mets Interested in Danny Coulombe

Game Chat: Reds vs Mets, 7:10 PM

Mets Activate Brooks Raley, DFA Richard Lovelady

Amazin' Avenue - All Posts

2025 Mets Draft Pick Signing Tracker

2025 Mets Draft profile: Sam Robertson

Reds 8, Mets 4: Bullpen falters, offense quiet as Mets lose first game back

Open thread: Mets vs. Reds, 7/18/25

Mets360

Gut Reaction: Reds 8, Mets 4 (7/18/25)

Kodai Senga needs to be their ace

Thursday catch-all thread (7/17/25)

kinerskorner.com

Number Five Forever: Revisiting My Interview with David Wright, the Ultimate Met — and This Week’s Honorary Seat on the Korner

The 5: The Fivest Of Them All

Mack's Mets

Reese Kaplan -- If the Mets Actually Want to Improve the Team...

John From Albany: 10 Years Ago - Mets Win in 18 Innings, 7/19/2015

2025 Draft - Mets Pick 20.613 - RHP - Garrett Stratton - Rice University

2025 Draft - Mets Pick 19.583 - RHP - Joe Scarborough - Jacksonville State

Reese Kaplan -- So Who Should David Stearns Target This Month?

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Syracuse: 

Syracuse Mets Game Recap: Syracuse and Norfolk suspended on Friday with Mets leading, 7-6, game to resume on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

7/18/2025 - Suspended Game: Syracuse Mets Vs Norfolk Tides

7/18/25: Mets Roster Moves - Brooks Raley Back, Lovelady DFA'd, Butto Rehab to Syracuse

Binghamton Rumble Ponies:

Binghamton Game Recap: Lorusso Off Bench Leads Binghamton to Series-Opening Win in New Hampshire

7/18/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 3 New Hampshire Fisher Cats 1

7/18/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Brooklyn Cyclones:

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Hub City Rallies, Stuns Cyclones In Walk-Off, 5-4

7/18/2025 Box Score: Hub City Spartanburgers 5 Brooklyn Cyclones 4

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 7/18/2025

St. Lucie Mets:

St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Mets Scuffle Out of All Star Break in 7-0 Loss to Palm Beach

7/18/2025 Box Score: Palm Beach Cardinals 7 St. Lucie Mets 0

FCL Mets:

7/18/2025 Box Score: FCL Mets 2 FCL Astros 1

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Phil Cavarretta (1916)
• Gordie Richardson (1938)
• Dick Scott (1962)
• Mark Carreon (1963)
• David Segui (1966)
• Preston Wilson (1974)
• Rick Ankiel (1979)
• Luis Avilan (1989)
• Jack Reinheimer (1992)
• Joe Cavallaro (1995)

Transactions:

New York Mets purchased Bobby Klaus from the Cincinnati Reds on July 19, 1964.

New York Mets traded Karim Garcia to the Baltimore Orioles for Mike DeJean on July 19, 2004.

New York Mets traded Jeff Keppinger to the Kansas City Royals for Ruben Gotay on July 19, 2006.

New York Mets sold Wilmer Font to the Toronto Blue Jays on July 19, 2019.

National Pastime.com: 

1980	Roy Lee Jackson retires the last 19 batters he faces en route to a complete-game victory in the Mets' 13-3 rout of the Reds at Riverfront Stadium. The 26 year-old right-hander benefits from his teammates' 20-hit barrage in the Cincinnati contest.

Baseball Reference:

1963 - With one out and a man on in the 9th, Roy Sievers hits his 300th career home run to give the Phils a 2 - 1 win over the Mets. Roger Craig is the victim, his 13th straight loss.

1976 - The Mets' Dave Kingman tears ligaments in his thumb diving for a ball in a 4 - 2 loss to the Braves. Kingman, who already has 32 home runs for the season, will hit only five more after being sidelined for six weeks.

1986 - Mets players Ron Darling, Tim Teufel, Bob Ojeda and Rick Aguilera are arrested following an early-morning fight with off-duty police officers working as security guards outside a Houston bar, but are all released in time for their game against the Astros that evening. On January 26, 1987, Darling and Teufel will be fined $200 while charges against Ojeda and Aguilera will be dropped.

2015: The Mets strand 25 baserunners but manage to defeat the Cardinals, 3 - 1, in 18 innings. Ruben Tejada drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly and Eric Campbell follows with a successful squeeze bunt as the Mets go 1-for-26 with runners in scoring position. Starter Carlos Martinez is pressed into service for the Cards and takes the loss, pitching 4 innings. The game is scoreless for 12 innings, until Kevin Plawecki drives in a run for the Mets in the 13th, but Kolten Wong replies with a solo homer.

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