Mets News and Morning Links - 7/9/2025

 

Good Morning.  Born today, George Stone. Happy Birthday Jared Young and Joseph Yabbour.  Mets beat O's 7-6 in Extras, Binghamton has a big night at the plate and Sean Manaea pitches in Syracuse.

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7/8/2025 Box Score: New York Mets 7 Baltimore Orioles 6

Brandon Nimmo: LF 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 double; Francisco Lindor#: SS 1 for 5; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Juan Soto: RF 3 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Pete Alonso: 1B 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 HR; Jesse Winker*: DH 0 for 2; 1 K; Mark Vientos: PH-DH 0 for 2; Travis Jankowski: PH-DH 0 for 0; Jeff McNeil*: CF-2B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Luis Torrens: C 0 for 4; 1 walk; 3 Ks; Ronny Mauricio#: 3B 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; Brett Baty*: 2B 2 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Tyrone Taylor: PR-CF 0 for 0; Clay Holmes:  5 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 7 hits; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Richard Lovelady:  0.2 inning; no runs; Alex Carrillo:  1.1 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 1 hit; 1 HR; 1 K; Reed Garrett:  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; Edwin Díaz: (W, 4-0) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Huascar Brazobán: (S, 2) 1 inning; no runs; 1 K; 

NY Post: "Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, both of whom will represent the team next week at the Midsummer Classic, resurrected the Mets by hitting a two-run homer apiece in the eighth. Juan Soto (who hasn’t been named an All-Star, but is certainly worthy of the honor) stroked a go-ahead single in the 10th in a 7-6 comeback victory over the Orioles at Camden Yards."

NY Daily News: "[In the bottom of the 10th] Right-hander Huascar Brazobán was tasked with retiring the O’s 2-5 hitters, and did so with relative ease for the save...The Mets are now 8-2 when tied with an opponent after eight innings.'

Newsday: "Clay Holmes...loaded the bases with no outs in the sixth. Ryan O’Hearn then lined an 0-and-2 slider to the wall in right for a two-run double, giving the Orioles a 3-2 lead. Ramon Laureano hit a bloop single to left to make it 5-2, ending Holmes’ night. He allowed five runs and seven hits with a walk and five strikeouts in five innings."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 7 Orioles 6 Game Highlights - 7/8/25

SNY on YouTube: Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Huascar Brazoban Post Game Reactions - 7/8/25

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reaction - 7/8/25

7/8/25 Mets Roster Moves - Carrillo to MLB, Pop DFA'd, Marte to IL, Winker back.

Mets Daily Clips - 

Mets Defeat Orioles 7-6

• Mets’ star trio delivers late in thrilling comeback win over Orioles (New York Post)
• Mets overcome 4-run deficit for 10th inning win over Baltimore Orioles (New York Daily News)
• Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso homer in eighth inning of Mets' come-from-behind, extra-inning win over Orioles (Newsday)
• Steve Cohen celebrates Mets’ ‘phenomenal’ come-from-behind win over Orioles led by ‘Fab Four’ (New York Post)
• Orioles announcer bluntly describes brutal loss to Mets: ‘As devastating a defeat’ (New York Post)

 

Juan Soto News:

• Soto -- 'an All-Star for us' -- keeps building case for Atlanta with go-ahead hit (MLB)
• Juan Soto's 10th-inning RBI single leads Mets to biggest comeback win of 2025 over Orioles (The Record)
• Juan Soto drives in go-ahead run in 10th to help Mets rally past Orioles 7-6 (AP)
• Despite Juan Soto’s snub for NL squad, the Mets insist ‘he’s an All-Star for us’ (AP)

 

Sean Manaea News:

• Manaea's impending return to bring Mets' rotation close to full health (MLB)
• Sean Manaea eager to re-join Mets after final rehab start: ‘I just felt healthy’ (The Athletic)
• Mets Notebook: Sean Manaea and Kodai Senga to pitch in Kansas City, Jesse Winker activated (New York Daily News)

 

Kodai Senga News:

• Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea’s expected Mets returns could come with Clay Holmes twist (New York Post)
• New York Mets make a decision on Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea (SI.com)
• Mets insider reveals team's plans for Kodai Senga, Sean Manaea (SI.com)

 

Starling Marte News:

• Mets put Starling Marte on the injured list, but don't think he'll be gone for long (Newsday)
• Mets lose Starling Marte to IL as Jesse Winker returns (New York Post)
• Mets place Starling Marte on injured list with bruised right knee, activate Jesse Winker (AP)

 

Francisco Alvarez News:

• Francisco Alvarez showing flashes as he tries to fix ‘new version’ of swing after Mets demotion (New York Post)
• Minor-league stint could delay free agency for Mets’ Francisco Alvarez (The Athletic)
• Francisco Alvarez blocks out frustration, commits to new path: ‘Baseball never stops’ (The Athletic)

 

Other Mets News:

• Mets activate Winker, place Marte on IL with knee bruise (MLB)
• New York Mets activate Jesse Winker, place another key slugger on IL (SI.com)
• Carrillo's 'pretty cool story': From soft-tosser to flame-thrower, indy leagues to Mets (MLB)
• Popular host wants Mets investigated: ‘I’m not saying that they’re cheating, but ...’ (NJ.com) 
• What did the Mets’ comeback win suggest about their trade deadline? Everything (The Athletic)
• Subway Series Odds Dwindle As New York Teams Suffer Slumps (Forbes) 
• New York Mets starter Clay Holmes must fix this glaring stat (SI.com)
• New York Mets promote top pitching prospect to Double-A Binghamton (SI.com) 
• New York Mets sign veteran reliever to minor league deal (SI.com) 
• New York Mets call up minor league reliever from Triple-A (SI.com) 
• Insider hints at major Mets trade deadline move in coming days (SI.com)
• New York Mets expecting healthy returns from key pieces (SI.com)

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Syracuse Mets Game Recap: S-Mets dominate Lehigh Valley for 13-5 Mets win on Tuesday night

7/8/2025 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 13 Lehigh Valley IronPigs 5

Luisangel Acuña: CF 1 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 Ks; 1 triple; Jared Young: 1B 3 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Francisco Alvarez: C 2 for 5; 1 run; 1 RBI; Pablo Reyes: SS 1 for 3; 3 runs; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 double; Drew Gilbert*: RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 double; José Azocar: LF 1 for 5; 1 run; David Villar: 3B 1 for 4; 2 runs; 4 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 HR; Joey Meneses: DH 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 K; 1 HR; Luis De Los Santos: 2B 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; Sean Manaea*:  3.2 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Brooks Raley*:  1.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Blade Tidwell: (W, 5-4) 4 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 4 hits; 2 walks; 1 K; 

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

Binghamton Game Recap: Clifford Powers Ponies’ Offensive Onslaught in Series-Opening Rout of Curve

7/8/2025 Gameday: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 16 Altoona Curve 3

7/8/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

Jett Williams: SS 3 for 5; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 double; Carson Benge*: CF 3 for 4; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 2 walks; 1 K; 1 double; Nick Morabito: LF 1 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; Ryan Clifford: DH 2 for 6; 2 runs; 7 RBIs; 1 K; 2 HRs; Jacob Reimer: 3B 0 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K; JT Schwartz*: 1B 0 for 5; D'Andre Smith: RF 3 for 4; 2 runs; Kevin Parada: C 3 for 5; 2 runs; 1 K; 1 double; Wyatt Young: 2B 4 for 4; 4 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 walk; Joander Suarez: (W, 5-2) 5 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 6 hits; 2 walks; 5 Ks; Brian Metoyer:  2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Daniel Juarez:  2 innings; no runs;

Brooklyn Cyclones:

7/8/2025 Box Score: Wilmington Blue Rocks 4 Brooklyn Cyclones 1

A.J. Ewing*: CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Jesus Baez: SS 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Eli Serrano*: RF 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Chris Suero: C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Boston Baro*: DH 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Colin Houck: 3B 0 for 4; 1 K; Marco Vargas*: 2B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; Corey Collins*: 1B 1 for 2; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 triple; Jefrey De Los Santos*: LF 0 for 2; 1 walk; 1 K; Will Watson:  3 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 5 Ks; Chandler Marsh:  2 innings; no runs; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Hoss Brewer:  2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K; Raimon Gómez: (L, 3-3) 1 inning; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 2 hits; Jace Beck:  1 inning; no runs; 3 Ks;

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 7/8/2025

St. Lucie Mets: 

St. Lucie Game Recap: Marauders outslug St-L Mets 11-4 in series opener

7/8/2025 Box Score: Bradenton Marauders 11 St. Lucie Mets 4

Trey Snyder: 2B 0 for 4; Jeremy Rodriguez*: SS 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 HR; Daiverson Gutierrez: C 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 K; Trace Willhoite: 1B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 SB; Yohairo Cuevas*: LF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 SB; Kevin Villavicencio: 3B 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 HR; Yonatan Henriquez#: CF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Simon Juan: RF 0 for 3; 2 Ks; Nick Roselli*: DH 1 for 3; 1 K; Frank Elissalt: (L, 3-4) 4.1 innings; 4 runs; 4 ERs; 7 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Estarlin Escalante:  0.2 inning; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 4 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Ernesto Mercedes:  2 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 2 hits; 2 walks; 3 Ks; Jorge De Leon:  1 inning; no runs; 1 K;

FCL Mets:

7/8/2025 Box Score: FCL Mets 10 FCL Cardinals 9

Bohan Adderley: SS 1 for 5; 1 RBI; 1 K; Vladi Gomez*: CF 0 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Stolen base; Haniel German: RF 0 for 0; Edward Lantigua: RF-CF 2 for 4; HR; double; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; Julio Zayas: C 0 for 3; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Randy Guzman: 1B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Branny De Oleo: 3B 2 for 4; double; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Jeffry Rosa: LF 2 for 4; HR; double; 2 runs; 2 RBIs; 1 K; Dangelo Sarmiento: 2B 1 for 2; 3 runs; 1 walk; Stolen base; Daniel Silva#: DH 1 for 3; double; 3 RBIs; 2 Ks; Eris Albino:  4 innings; 3 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Deivy Paulino:  1 inning; 4 runs; 3 ERs; 3 hits; 1 walk; Jermayne Verdu:  2.1 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 1 hit; 2 walks; 2 Ks;  Christian Rodriguez: (W, 4-0)(BS, 4) 1.2 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 4 Ks;

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Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• George Stone (1946)
• Jared Young (1995)
• Joseph Yabbour (2003)

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Jerrod Riggan on July 9, 1998.

New York Mets released Darryl Hamilton on July 9, 2001.

New York Mets released Brandon Lyon on July 9, 2013.

New York Mets claimed Geoff Hartlieb on waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9, 2021.

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1964	Frank Thomas, pinch-hitting for Roy McMillan, strokes a two-out, two-run homer off Curt Simmons, giving the Mets a 4–3 victory over the Cardinals at Shea Stadium. The round-tripper comes in the outfielder’s first at-bat in five weeks, due to being sidelined by a glandular infection.
1969	Tom Seaver's near-perfect game, immortalized as "The Imperfect Game," is broken up when Cubs' rookie outfielder Jim Qualls, a lifetime .223 hitter who will finish his career with only 31 hits, singles into center field. The 24 year-old right-hander, who tosses a five one-hitters for the Mets, will finally get his no-no in 1978 against St. Louis pitching for the Reds. You Tube:

1972

Striking out three Red Sox batters in the second inning en route to a 16 K complete game performance against Boston, Nolan Ryan becomes the third pitcher in baseball history to have struck out the side on nine pitches twice during his career. The Angels fireballer, who first did it with the Mets in 1968, joins Lefty Grove (twice in 1938) and Sandy Koufax (1962 and 1964) as the other hurlers who have accomplished the feat.

1973

Interrupting Board Chairman M. Donald Grant's pep talk during a team meeting, Mets reliever Tug McGraw shouts out the words, "Ya Gotta Believe," which will become the rallying cry for the club, climbing out of the cellar en route to the NL pennant. Although New York beats Houston, 2-1, in 12 innings, their closer's words of encouragement will not immediately light a fire under the team, as they will continue to struggle until the middle of August.

 

Baseball Reference:

1970: On the first anniversary of his near-perfect game, Tom Seaver hits his first major league home run off Rich Nye of the Expos. Seaver goes on to pitch a complete game three-hitter for a 7 - 1 Mets win at Shea Stadium.

1988: Nolan Ryan wins his 100th game as an Astro, 6 - 3 over the Mets, and becomes the 7th pitcher in major league history to win 100 for two different clubs. Ryan won 138 games for the California Angels in the 1970s.

1998: Benny Agbayani, Norfolk Tides outfielder about to be called up to the Mets, is married at home plate to his fiancee Neila before the Triple-A All-Star Game between the International and Pacific Coast Leagues. Agbayani, from Hawaii, and his bride wear Hawaiian shirts and have a receiving line of bat-toting ballplayers. The IL whips the PCL, 8 - 4.

2000: The Yankees lose to Mike Hampton and the Mets, 2 - 0. Armando Benitez closes for the Mets, while Andy Pettitte is the loser. The Yanks also lose Shane Spencer, who blows out his knee and ends his season. The game at Shea Stadium draws 54,283, the largest regular season crowd for the Mets since 1970.

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