Mets News and Morning Links - 8/13/2025

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Taijuan Walker and Hansel Robles.  Pete sets new HR mark as Mets pound Braves 13-5, Syracuse, Binghamton and Brooklyn win, St. Lucie falls.

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8/12/2025 Box Score: New York Mets 13 Atlanta Braves 5

Francisco Lindor#: SS 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Juan Soto: RF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 walk; Tyrone Taylor: RF 0 for 0; Brandon Nimmo: LF 2 for 5; 2 runs; 3 RBIs; 1 HR; Pete Alonso: 1B 3 for 5; 3 runs; 3 RBIs; 2 HRs; 1 double; Jeff McNeil*: 2B 0 for 4; 1 walk; 1 K; Starling Marte: DH 2 for 5; 1 K; Cedric Mullins: CF 2 for 5; 2 runs; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 double; Francisco Alvarez: C 3 for 4; 3 runs; 4 RBIs; 1 K; 2 HRs; 1 double; Brett Baty*: 3B 2 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 1 HR; Clay Holmes:  3.2 innings; 5 runs; 5 ERs; 6 hits; 5 walks; 4 Ks; Gregory Soto: (W, 1-3) 1.1 innings; no runs; 2 hits; Justin Hagenman: (S, 1) 4 innings; no runs; 1 walk; 5 Ks; 

Mets 13 Braves 5 Post Game Notes - 8/12/2025

Abbey Mastracco NY Daily News: Pete Alonso becomes Mets HRking as Amazins’ go deep 6 times in 13-5 win over Braves. “Whatever happened before Tuesday night mattered little, and what happens from here is a story for another night. The story Tuesday night at Citi Field was all about Pete Alonso helping the Mets halt their losing streak at seven games with his 253rd and 254th home runs, passing Darryl Strawberry to become the franchise’s new home run leader.”

Brian Joura Mets360: The Mets hit six home runs, scored 13 runs with two outs and had Brandon Nimmo snap a 20-AB hitless streak and Francisco Lindor come up with a hit after making 21 outs. But all anyone will remember is that Pete Alonso set the all-time franchise record for homers. It was a great night all the way around, one that resulted in a 13-5 win over the Braves Tuesday night at Citi Field.

NY Post: "Alonso’s two home runs — the first of which was No. 253 in his career and moved him ahead of Darryl Strawberry on the franchise’s all-time list — led a 13-5 demolition of the Braves that snapped a seven-game Mets losing streak, which matched their longest since 2018."

NY Post: Clay Holmes looks gassed after another poor outingfor Mets. “Another poor outing by Holmes threatened to ruin Pete Alonso’s big night, as Holmes failed to get out of the fourth for a no-decision in a 13-5 Mets win over Atlanta. After Alonso hit his franchise record 253rd homer, Holmes gave back a 5-1 lead by coughing up four runs in the fourth, with the bottom of the order doing much of the damage.”

Newsday: "Francisco Alvarez went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs. Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Cedric Mullins and Brett Baty each had two hits. Justin Hagenman pitched a hitless final four innings for his first career save."

Mets YouTube Channel: Mets 13 Braves 5 Game Highlights - 8/12/25

SNY on YouTube: Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo Post Game Reactions - 8/12/25

SNY on YouTube: Carlos Mendoza Post Game Reactions - 8/12/25

In celebration of Pete Alonso becoming the @Mets all-time home run leader, here is a progressive timeline of the leaders throughout the franchise’s history #LGM ⚾️🍎🐻‍❄️ pic.twitter.com/D42j1rSyfa

— Greg Harvey (@BetweenTheNums) August 13, 2025

After the Mets’ 6th homer of the night, Citi Field announced they’ve run out of fireworks 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oDXVUWLHnE

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) August 13, 2025

Today's Daily Clips:

Mets Pummel Braves 13-5 

• Pete Alonso’s historic homers lead power barrage as Mets crush Braves to end seven-game skid (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso becomes Mets HR king as Amazins’ go deep 6 times in 13-5 win over Braves (New York Daily News)
• Mets’ power surge blows out Braves — and the Pyro Supply (NJ.com)
• Pete Alonso and Mets’ power show lead to a Citi Field fireworks outage (New York Post)
• Mets Hit So Many Home Runs vs. Braves They Ran Out of Fireworks at Citi Field (SI.com)

 

Pete Alonso News:

• A look back at Alonso's standout homers en route to Mets mark (MLB)
• Alonso stands alone as Mets' HR king with 253rd blast, and he wasn't done (MLB)
• Mets' Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry's franchise home run record, hits two of team's six blasts in win over Atlanta (Newsday) 
• Pete Alonso's home run record lifts recent gloom, gives Mets fans reason to cheer (Newsday) 
• Pete Alonso doesn’t waste time upping his Mets franchise record with 254th homer (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso’s Mets record home run gets excited Gary Cohen call (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso gets heartfelt Darryl Strawberry message after breaking Mets’ home run record (New York Post)
• Pete Alonso makes history as he belts 253rd career home run to break Mets’ all-time record (New York Post)
• Brandon Nimmo revels in Pete Alonso’s Mets home run record (New York Daily News)
• Pete Alonso breaks Mets’ all-time home run record, passing Darryl Strawberry (New York Daily News)
• Mets' Home Run King! Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry as team's all-time HR leader (The Record)
• Pete Alonso pays back Mets loyalty, breaks home run record in iconic moment (The Record)
• Pete Alonso becomes Mets' new all-time home runs king: Social media reacts (The Record)
• 'Outta here! Outta here!' How Gary Cohen called Pete Alonso's record-breaking HR for Mets (The Record)
• Mets’ Pete Alonso’s record comes with a message (NJ.com)
• Crowned in Queens: Pete Alonso becomes Mets’ all-time HR leader (NJ.com)
• Alonso passes Strawberry as Mets' new career home run leader (ESPN)
• Mets’ Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry as franchise’s all-time home run leader (The Athletic)
• Kepner: The Mets must to do right by Pete Alonso, their new home run king, and keep him in Queens for good (The Athletic)
• Pete Alonso Sets Mets Home Run Record With Third Inning Blast vs. Braves (SI.com)
• Mets all-time home run leaders: Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry for team record (USA TODAY)
• Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry for most home runs in Mets history, then hits another one (Yahoo! Sports)
• Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record (ESPN)
• Mets slugger could face colder than anticipated free agent market again (SI.com) 

 

Frankie Montas News:

• Mets staring down top prospect decision as Frankie Montas heads to bullpen (New York Post)
• Frankie Montas demoted to bullpen in $34 million Mets disaster (New York Post)
• Mets are moving Frankie Montas to the bullpen. What does that mean for their rotation? (The Record)
• Mets move struggling right-hander Frankie Montas to bullpen (ESPN)
• Mets move Frankie Montas to the bullpen, likely to call up prospect for Saturday start (The Athletic)
• Mets Announce New Role for Frankie Montas Amid Disappointing Season (SI.com)
• Mets demote Frankie Montas to bullpen as rotation struggles continue: Could top prospects be called up soon? (CBS)
• Slumping Mets demote struggling starter Frankie Montas to bullpen amid fight to stay in NL playoff race (Source)
• Struggling Mets send right-hander Frankie Montas to bullpen, weigh calling up a prospect (ESPN)
• New York Mets make major Frankie Montas announcement (SI.com)

 

Brandon Sproat News:

• Montas heads to 'pen; McLean, Sproat options for Mets on Saturday (MLB)
• Mets sending Frankie Montas to bullpen; could top prospects Nolan McLean or Brandon Sproat take his rotation spot? (Newsday) 
• Mets move Frankie Montas to bullpen, could replace him with Brandon Sproat or Nolan McLean (New York Daily News)

 

David Stearns News:

• Mets’ David Stearns hits road to scout highly touted Japanese slugger (New York Post)
• Mets’ David Stearns popped up in Japan to scout slugger (NJ.com) 
• New York Mets are reportedly scouting Japanese star (SI.com) 

 

Steve Cohen News:

• Owner Steve Cohen tweets about NY Mets' losing streak. Here's what he's saying (The Record)
• With Mets skidding, owner Steve Cohen breaks silence (NJ.com)
• Steve Cohen breaks silence on New York Mets' recent skid (SI.com)

 

Other Mets News:

• Latest Mets injuries & transactions (MLB)
• Clay Holmes looks gassed after another poor outing for Mets (New York Post)
• Juan Soto’s baserunning one of few bright spots for Mets (New York Daily News)
• Mets seek pitching consistency in roster shuffle | Top prospects ‘in conversation’ for start (NJ.com)
• Outside Mets’ Citi Field, fans pay to pose with a dressed-up dog; some say it’s animal abuse (The Athletic)
• Mets' starting pitcher to make rehab assignment for Double-A Binghamton (SI.com) 
• Mets fans' current mood summed up in fitting 5-word message (SI.com)

Today's Back Pages:

Mets.com

• Alonso stands alone as Mets' HR king with 253rd blast, and he wasn't done
• A look back at Alonso's standout homers en route to Mets mark
• Podcast: Pete passes Strawberry to claim Mets' HR crown
• Latest Mets injuries & transactions
• Montas heads to 'pen; McLean, Sproat options for Mets on Saturday
• Why everybody's got a good Pete Alonso story

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

• Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Braves into game 2
• Mets' Tylor Megill takes big step toward potential injury return
• 15 Greatest Mets Highlights in Their Unpredictable History
• Pete Alonso passes Darryl Strawberry for most home runs in Mets history, then hits another one
• Mets’ David Stearns hits road to scout highly touted Japanese slugger

Metsmerized Online

• Morning Briefing: Pete Alonso Is The New Mets Home Run King
• Mets Top Braves 13-5 on Alonso’s Historic Night
• Pete Alonso Sets Mets’ All-Time Home Run Record

Amazin' Avenue

• Mets Daily Prospect Report, 8/13/25: All-New, All-Different X-Mets!
• Pete Alonso makes history as two-out magic leads to 13-5 shellacking against Braves
• Pete Alonso hits 253rd career home run, setting new Mets’ franchise mark

Faith and Fear in Flushing

• Studio 254

Mets360

• Gut Reaction: Mets 13, Braves 5 (8/12/25)
• Mets fans forget trades or lineup machinations, bring on superstitions!

kinerskorner.com

• For Pete's Sake - Mets Pound Out 13 Runs on Alonso's Special Night
• From Matlack to Marte: Inspiring Generations, One Little Leaguer at a Time

Mack's Mets

• Reese Kaplan -- The Slumping Mets Blame Has Many Causes
• John From Albany: 10 Years Ago - Kelly Johnson and Curtis Granderson Power Mets Sweep of Rockies, 8/13/2015
• Tom Brennan is NOT A Fan of Mets’ Parks’ Dimensions! And Dismal Mets
• The 2025 Mets Have an Identity Crisis

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Syracuse Mets: 

Syracuse Mets Game Recap: First-place Syracuse shuts down Rochester in 2-1 win on Tuesday night

Syracuse Mets Game Notes - 8/12/2025

8/12/2025 - Box Score: Syracuse Mets 2 Rochester Red Wings 1

Jett Williams: SS 0 for 4; Carson Benge*: CF 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Luisangel Acuña: 2B 0 for 3; 1 walk; Ryan Clifford: 1B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 1 K; Jared Young: LF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 walk; 1 K; 1 HR; Pablo Reyes: 3B 1 for 4; 1 K; José Azocar: RF 0 for 2; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 2 Ks; Joey Meneses: DH 0 for 3; 1 walk; Hayden Senger: C 1 for 3; Dom Hamel:  2 innings; no runs; 4 Ks; Jonathan Pintaro:  2.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Huascar Brazobán:  2.1 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 1 walk; 1 K; José Castillo: (W, 1-0) 1.1 innings; no runs; 3 Ks; Chris Devenski: (S, 4) 0.2 inning; no runs; 1 hit;

Binghamton Rumble Ponies: 

Binghamton Game Recap: Rumble Ponies Power Past Fisher Cats in Series Opener

8/12/2025 Box Score: Binghamton Rumble Ponies 5 New Hampshire Fisher Cats 3

A.J. Ewing*: RF 1 for 5; 1 run; 2 SBs; Chris Suero: LF 1 for 4; 1 run; 2 RBIs; 3 Ks; 1 HR; Nick Morabito: CF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 HR; Jacob Reimer: 3B 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; Kevin Parada: C 1 for 4; 1 double; Nick Lorusso: 1B 2 for 4; 1 RBI; 1 K; 1 double; JT Schwartz*: DH 0 for 4; William Lugo: SS 2 for 2; 1 run; 1 RBI; 2 walks; 1 HR; Wyatt Young: 2B 1 for 3; 1 walk; 1 K; Tylor Megill:  1.2 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 1 walk; 4 Ks; Luis Moreno: (W, 8-1) 3 innings; 2 runs; 2 ERs; 3 hits; 4 Ks; Felipe De La Cruz: (H, 3) 2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 2 hits; 4 Ks; Daniel Juarez: (H, 4) 0.1 inning; no runs; 1 K; Ben Simon: (H, 1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks; Joshua Cornielly: (S, 3) 1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;

8/12/2025: Binghamton Rumble Ponies Game Notes

8/12/25 Mets Minor League Roster Moves - Megill Binghamton Rehab, Hunter Parsons Released

Brooklyn Cyclones: 

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Recap: Watson Works Wonders; Sparks Brooklyn's 12th Shutout of Season in 3-0 Win

8/12/2025 Box Score: Brooklyn Cyclones 3 Hub City Spartanburgers 0

Marco Vargas*: 2B 2 for 4; 1 run; 1 double; Boston Baro*: SS 0 for 3; 1 RBI; Eli Serrano*: CF 1 for 4; 1 run; 1 RBI; 1 K; Colin Houck: 3B 2 for 4; 1 SB; Yohairo Cuevas*: RF 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Trace Willhoite: 1B 1 for 2; 1 RBI; Corey Collins*: DH 0 for 2; 1 walk; Nick Roselli*: LF 1 for 3; 1 run; 1 K; 1 double; Vincent Perozo*: C 0 for 3; 1 K; Will Watson:  4 innings; no runs; 3 hits; 2 walks; 7 Ks; Austin Troesser: (W, 1-1) 1 inning; no runs; 1 walk; Gregori Louis*: (H, 1) 2 innings; no runs; 1 hit; 3 Ks; Hunter Hodges: (S, 1) 2 innings; no runs; 5 Ks;

Brooklyn Cyclones Game Notes - 8/12/2025

St. Lucie Mets: 

St. Lucie Mets Game Recap: Hammerheads snap St-L Mets’ five-game winning streak

8/12/2025 Box Score: Jupiter Hammerheads 6 St. Lucie Mets 1

Trey Snyder: DH 0 for 3; 1 run; 1 walk; 2 Ks; Antonio Jimenez: SS 2 for 4; 1 RBI; Mitch Voit: 2B 0 for 4; 2 Ks; Daiverson Gutierrez: C 0 for 3; 1 K; Jeremy Rodriguez*: 3B 0 for 2; 2 walks; 1 K; Randy Guzman: 1B 0 for 2; 2 Ks; Chase Meggers: 1B 0 for 1; 1 K; Yonatan Henriquez#: CF 2 for 3; 1 walk; 1 double; John Bay: RF 0 for 4; 1 K; Simon Juan: LF 0 for 4; 1 K; Daviel Hurtado*:  4.2 innings; 1 run; 1 ER; 5 hits; 7 Ks; Jose Guevara: (L, 0-1) 3.1 innings; 5 runs; 4 ERs; 3 hits; 4 walks; 4 Ks; Christian Rodriguez:  1 inning; no runs; 1 hit; 1 K;

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

MLB and NL East Links:

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

AP Sports:

• Jose Iglesias, Jackson Merrill hit home runs as Padres beat Giants again, 5-1
• Singer works 6 shutout innings, Steer drives in 3 runs as the Reds end Phillies’ 4-game win streak
• José Ramírez’s record-breaking night lifts Guardians over Marlins 4-3
• Judge homers, Stanton goes 4 for 5 with a homer, as Yankees rout Twins 9-1
• Jacob Lopez strikes out 9 in 7 shutout innings as Athletics beat Rays 6-0
• Shohei Ohtani lines into triple play and later homers, but Angels rally to beat Dodgers 7-6 in 10
• Ketel Marte’s 9th-inning homer gives D-backs 3-2 win over Rangers
• Freeland tosses 7 1/3 strong innings to help Rockies beat Cardinals 3-0
• José Ramírez sets Cleveland record with 27th multihomer game, leads Guardians to 4-3 victory
• Frelick and Turang homer off Skenes as the Brewers beat the Pirates 14-0 for their 11th straight win
• Clement and Varsho homer as the Blue Jays reach 70 wins with a 5-1 victory over the Cubs

MLB.com:

• Not even Skenes can halt Brewers' march for 2nd 11-game win streak in 38 days
• Angels turn Shohei's liner into 8th triple play in club history
• Alonso stands alone as Mets' HR king with 253rd blast, and he wasn't done
• Padres keep cruising, catch Dodgers for division lead
• Ranking every MLB farm system, 1-30
• New leader in each league in latest Rookie of the Year poll
• Mariners claim share of 1st thanks to quality Kirby
• Here is 1 X-factor player in each division race
• Timeout not granted, so prospect improvises on a balk and somehow gets a hit

MLB Trade Rumors

• Astros Place Josh Hader On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
• Diamondbacks Sign Matt Mervis To Minor League Deal
• Royals To Sign Nick Robertson To Minor League Deal
• Royals Place Hunter Harvey On Injured List
• Tony Gonsolin Undergoes Internal Brace Surgery
• Rays Place Taylor Walls On 10-Day IL With Groin Strain
• Dodgers To Place Brock Stewart On IL With Shoulder Inflammation.
• Angels Designate Shaun Anderson For Assignment
• Twins Sign Génesis Cabrera To Minor League Deal
• Cardinals Notes: Romero, King
• Blue Jays To Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment
• Cubs Designate Jon Berti For Assignment
• White Sox Designate Corey Julks For Assignment, Select Yoendrys Gómez
• Mets Move Frankie Montas To Bullpen
• Felix Bautista, Zach Eflin Done For The Season

Yahoo Sports: MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings, Rumors, Fantasy Games

• Walk-off loss to Angels puts Dodgers in first-place tie in NL West
• With Mets' rotation in flux, Clay Holmes struggles against Braves
• Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base
• Padres tie Dodgers atop NL West in bizarre day for Shohei Ohtani
• Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record
• Brewers rough up Paul Skenes in 14-0 blowout of Pirates, secure their second 11-game win streak since July
• Carlos Rodon goes seven strong, Yankees blast three homers in 9-1 win over Twins
• Pete Alonso breaks team's home run record -- now make him a forever Met
• More bad news for Dodgers' bullpen: Brock Stewart goes on the IL
• Pete Alonso makes history, lifts two of Mets’ six homers in skid-snapping 13-5 win over Braves

www.espn.com - MLB

• Turn it up to 11: Brewers hammer Skenes, Pirates
• Halos' Neto turns his 1st triple play off Ohtani liner
• Alonso passes Strawberry as Mets' new HR king

CBSSports.com Headlines

• Brewers vs. Pirates prediction, odds, start time: 2025 MLB picks, best bets for August 13 by proven model
• Ranking the top 10 MLB slugging duos in 2025: Cal Raleigh-Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Schwarber-Bryce Harper, more
• WATCH: Pete Alonso breaks Mets franchise home run record, passing Darryl Strawberry with career homer No. 253

FanGraphs Baseball

• Effectively Wild Episode 2360: Generous Tipper
• Nico Hoerner, Still At It
• Luke Keaschall Is off to the Twins’ Latest, Hottest Hot Start
• The 10 or 11 Worst Plays of the Mets’ Current Losing Streak

Braves News

• Are opponents 'picking up on something' after another tough Strider start?
• Sale throws 2 innings in 1st rehab start since fracturing rib
• Caminiti, Ritchie atop new ranking of Braves' Top 30 Prospects

Marlins News

• Why Marlins have hit stumbling block after red-hot stretch
• New leader in each league in latest Rookie of the Year poll
• Arquette comes in at No. 2 in Marlins' new Top 30 prospects

Phillies News

• Suárez's second-half struggles continue vs. Reds
• Nola set for return to Phils after cruising through latest rehab start

Nationals News

• Hassell shows off defense by robbing homer, making diving grab
• Willits, more new talent shake up Nats' prospect rankings

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Vinegar Bend Mizell (1930)
• Jon Switzer (1979)
• Hansel Robles (1990)
• Taijuan Walker (1992)

Died on this date:

• George Weiss (1972)

Transactions:
New York Mets released Jose Cardenal on August 13, 1980.

New York Mets traded Derek Wallace to the Kansas City Royals for Jeremy Jackson on August 13, 1999.

National Pastime.com: 

1969	After being swept in a three-game series by Houston at the Astrodome, the eventual World Champion Mets fall ten games behind the front-running Cubs in the first-ever NL East race. The third-place New York team will finish the season at a torrid 39-11 pace, finishing the season eight games in front of Chicago.
2003	After missing nearly three months with a groin injury, Mike Piazza makes a dramatic return to the New York lineup when he homers and drives in five runs on Italian Night at Shea Stadium. The backstop's 3-for-5 performance, including a home run in the third inning, RBI single in the fourth, and a two-run single in the seventh, contributes to the Mets' 9-2 victory over the Giants.

 Baseball Reference:

1970 - The Reds' Jim Merritt strikes out 13 Mets en route to a 5 - 1 win in Cincinnati. 

2002:  Warring Mets co-owners Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday finally complete their deal to transfer full ownership of the team to Wilpon within the next 30 days. But Doubleday will question the valuation of the team by the independent arbitrator, and the transaction will not be resolved until the fall.

2010: R.A. Dickey baffles the Phillies with his knuckleball, throwing a complete game one-hitter, for the Mets' second shutout in two nights, and their fourth consecutive shutout of the Phillies at Citi Field, dating back to a three-game sweep in May. The only hit is by opposing pitcher Cole Hamels. The Mets' run scores with two outs in the 6th, on consecutive doubles by David Wright and Carlos Beltran.

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