NY Mets --- August 2023

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Mets win the series opener 4-2
Quintana solid thru 6. Pete went deep.

The Wrap & Recap...

José Quintana Continues Successful Stretch In 4-2 Win Over Cardinals - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (56-66) began a seven-game road trip on Thursday in Busch Stadium against the St. Louis Cardinals (54-68). After not getting a lot of length from their starters during the Pirates series, José Quintana (1-4, 3.03 ERA) was able to provide the Mets with a quality start. Thanks to...

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Quintana earns first win of 2023 in familiar ballpark

ST. LOUIS -- Mets left-hander José Quintana picked up right where he left off last fall. Quintana, pitching at Busch Stadium for the first time since starting Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series as a member of the Cardinals, led New York to a 4-2 win over

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MLB Gameday: Mets 4, Cardinals 2 Final Score (08/17/2023)

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Mets survive in St. Louis by the skin of their teeth

Quintana’s quality start lifted the Mets to a win in the series opener.

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Mets 4-2 Cardinals (Aug 17, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from August 17, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets 4-2 Cardinals (Aug 17, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from August 17, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Mets @ Cardinals

Mets @ Cardinals Aug. 17, 2023

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The Mets and Cardinals will resume their series on Friday night at Busch Stadium.
LHP Joey Lucchesi (1-0, 4.42 ERA) will get the ball for New York against LHP Zack Thompson (2-4, 3.97 ERA) for St. Louis.

 

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Mets Friday Lineup @ Cards

 

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Mets win 7-1

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Nimmo, Lucchesi Shine As Mets Defeat Cardinals 7-1 - Metsmerized Online

The Mets took on the Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series on Friday night. After getting the best of the Cardinals on Thursday, the Mets came out on top again by defeating the Cardinals 7-1. The key to the Mets’ victory was a strong pitching performance by Joey Lucchesi, who made his

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Lucchesi makes case to stay in Majors with scoreless start

ST. LOUIS -- Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi was recalled from Triple-A to make Friday’s start against the Cardinals. He made the case to stay awhile. Lucchesi, pitching in the Majors for the first time since May 13, threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings as the Mets beat the Cardinals, 7-1. The

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MLB Gameday: Mets 7, Cardinals 1 Final Score (08/18/2023)

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Happy Returns

A few pitchers we haven’t seen in awhile and a big seventh inning helped the Mets to a lopsided victory over the Cardinals in St. Louis.

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Mets 7-1 Cardinals (Aug 18, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from August 18, 2023 on ESPN.

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Alonso admits to 'huge mistake' with Cards rookie

Pete Alonso took full blame for throwing the ball from Masyn Winn's first big league hit into the stands. It ultimately was retrieved and given to the Cardinals rookie.

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Mets 7-1 Cardinals (Aug 18, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from August 18, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Mets @ Cardinals

Mets @ Cardinals Aug. 18, 2023

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The Mets will look to secure a series win against the Cardinals on Saturday evening, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET.
RHP Kodai Senga (9-6, 3.29 ERA) will look to continue his stellar rookie campaign as he takes the mound for the Mets, while RHP Miles Mikolas (6-8, 4.28 ERA) gets the start for the Cardinals.

 

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Mets Saturday Lineup @ Cardinals

 

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Mets take game 3 with ease....13-2


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Mets’ Offense Explodes For 13 Runs Against Cardinals - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets (58-66) and St. Louis Cardinals (54-70) continued their four-game series on Saturday night in St. Louis. Coming into Saturday night's matchup, the Mets had won three games in a row and four of their last five games. After taking the first two games of their four-game set...

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Senga achieves rare rookie feat in gem vs. Cardinals

ST. LOUIS -- Kodai Senga had five strikeouts on Saturday night, but the first was a big one. It came when Senga caught Paul Goldschmidt looking with a 95.3 mph fastball that caught the outer edge of the strike zone in the fourth inning. It was his 150th punchout of

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MLB Gameday: Mets 13, Cardinals 2 Final Score (08/19/2023)

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Florida men give Mets the series

Senga’s strong outing, bad Cardinals defense, and two strong dudes power the Mets in St. Louis

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Mets 13-2 Cardinals (Aug 19, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

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Mets 13-2 Cardinals (Aug 19, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the New York Mets vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB game from August 19, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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Mets @ Cardinals

Mets @ Cardinals Aug. 19, 2023

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The Mets and Cardinals will close out their weekend and season series on Sunday in a 2:15 pm EDT matchup.
Mets RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 6.39 ERA) will get the ball for NY against RHP Dakota Hudson (4-0, 4.05 ERA) for the Cardinals.

 

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Mets Sunday Lineup @ St. Louis

 

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Mets drop the finale 7-3, but took the series 3-1

Mets Drop Series Finale 7-3 Behind Another Short Carrasco Start - Metsmerized Online

Entering Sunday afternoon's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Mets were on the hunt for a four-game sweep and a fifth-straight win. A sweep of St. Louis would have also marked New York's first four-game sweep over the Cardinals since 1986. However, another short start by...

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Cardinals avoid sweep with victory over Mets

Carlos Carrasco struggles continue as the Mets are unable to complete a four game sweep in St. Louis.

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Competitive Carrasco runs into trouble in fifth inning

ST. LOUIS -- Carlos Carrasco’s struggles continued Sunday. Staked to a pair of one-run leads, Carrasco couldn’t make either hold up as the Cardinals avoided a series sweep with a 7-3 win, snapping the Mets’ four-game winning streak. Carrasco (3-7) allowed three runs in four-plus innings. He gave...

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MLB Gameday: Mets 3, Cardinals 7 Final Score (08/20/2023)

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Mets 3-7 Cardinals (Aug 20, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

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The Mets are right back in action Monday night as they travel to Atlanta to begin a three-game series.
The Game 1 probable starter for the Mets is LHP David Peterson (3-7, 5.43) while the Braves have yet to announce their starter. However, it is expected to be RHP Allan Winans (1-0, 1.60)

 

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8/21-23
NY Mets @ Atl. Braves

Mets 10-4 Braves (Aug 21, 2023) Final Score - ESPN

Game summary of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game, final score 10-4, from August 21, 2023 on ESPN.

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Pregame analysis and predictions of the New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves MLB game to be played on August 21, 2023 on ESPN.

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Mets head to Atlanta for a three-game series

The Mets took three of four from the lowly Cardinals over the weekend, but the Braves are of an entirely different caliber.

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Mets Monday Lineup @ Atlanta

 

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Mets’ Three Homers Power 10-4 Win Over Braves - Metsmerized Online

New York (59-67) took down the first-place Atlanta Braves (80-44) by a 10-4 margin on Monday evening in Truist Park. In a game with five lead changes, it was an all-around team effort as the bullpen tossed four and 1/3 scoreless innings and the offense clobbered seven unanswered runs from the...

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MLB Gameday: Mets 10, Braves 4 Final Score (08/21/2023)

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Can Peterson pitch his way into 2024 rotation?

ATLANTA -- Earlier this month on an SNY appearance, Mets legend David Wright was asked how he would view the remainder of this season if he were one of several young players on the roster. Wright’s answer: Don’t be a “question mark.” Enter the offseason with such a flourish that

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Stew York Mets clobber Braves

Mets take series opener thanks to lineup stalwarts DJ Stewart and Rafael Ortega.

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Mets 10-4 Braves (Aug 21, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

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Mets 10-4 Braves (Aug 21, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

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Mets @ Braves

Mets @ Braves Aug. 21, 2023

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Trainer's Room...

Mets OF Starling Marte got a second opinion on his right groin strain, which showed no major setbacks. “They did some things that we hope speed up the process,” Buck Showalter said. IF Mark Vientos (left wrist tendinitis) could come off the IL by the weekend. The only question is whether he might do a short rehab stint in the minors. Showalter didn't sound as hopeful about INF Luis Guillorme, (right calf strain). “l don't want to say he's inching along,” the manager said. “He's moving along slowly but surely.”



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RHP Tylor Megill ( 7-6, 5.52) takes the mound on Tuesday for New York. In his last start against the Pirates, he threw five innings and allowed two runs on five hits, with four walks and five strikeouts.
RHP Bryce Elder (9-4, 3.47) gets the start for the Braves. In his last time out against the Yankees, he tossed seven scoreless innings and allowed just one hit with three walks and three strikeouts. First pitch for Tuesday night’s game is set for 7:20 p.m. ET

 

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MMO Fan Shot: What Kind of Owner Is Steve Cohen, Now And In the Future? - Metsmerized Online

Written by The Hammer Fan reaction to the Mets' 2023 sell-a-thon is understandably mixed. There are those who feel the sell-off was necessary, based on the poor team production, and those that feel this team still had a chance to compete for a playoff spot. I tend to fall in the latter category...

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Is DJ Stewart A Legit Option for 2024? - Metsmerized Online

There was a period of time when we asked ourselves why it was DJ Stewart that the organization had turned to in a point of desperation. Yes, the Mets' season wasn’t officially in the toilet just yet, as New York was amidst its largest winning streak of the season, but calling up a 29-year-old Quad-A

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In the Red Zone for a Call-Up: Brandon McIlwain is Close to Queens - Metsmerized Online

Back when Brandon McIlwain was at the University of South Carolina, one would've wondered if baseball or football was his true calling. After all, any player who has something in common with Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray is an exciting prospect. While McIlwain was never quite on Mahomes' or...

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Mets Tuesday Lineup @ Atlanta

 

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Sign him and Ohtani, let's go all in on a Japanese rotation.

 

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Sign him and Ohtani, let's go all in on a Japanese rotation.

I'd like to see it...but I don't think it'll happen.
Not 100% sure if Eppler will even be around.
Steve Cohen might have other ideas on the FO, and on roster moves after this promising season fizzled out 3 just months in.

 

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Mets drop the middle game 3-2.
Rubber game on Wednesday.

Mets Out-Homered By Braves In 3-2 Loss - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets had been rolling entering the second game of their three-game set against the Atlanta Braves. They had won seven of their last nine games and clobbered the Braves 10-4 the night before. Tylor Megill got the ball on Tuesday night and looked to keep New York rolling toward an...

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Missed Opportunities

A home run by Daniel Vogelbach and strong work by the bullpen made it a close game, but the Mets failed to take advantage of opportunities to make a full comeback.

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MLB Gameday: Mets 2, Braves 3 Final Score (08/22/2023)

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No doubt about Vogelbach's turnaround at plate

ATLANTA -- Those seeking scapegoats for the Mets’ 2023 season have often found Daniel Vogelbach an easy target. Vogelbach leads active qualified players on the team in strikeout rate and, entering Tuesday’s play, sported a WAR total right around zero -- the definition of replacement level...

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Mets 2-3 Braves (Aug 22, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

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The Mets will go for the series win in Atlanta on Wednesday night.
LHP José Quintana (1-4, 3.02) will get the start for the Mets and he'll face veteran RHP Charlie Morton (12-10, 3.55) for the Braves.
First pitch for the series finale will be at 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday.

 

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'I love being a Met': Alonso nearly a Brewer at Deadline?

ATLANTA -- Pete Alonso wants to make one thing clear: any recent trade discussions that the Mets may have had about him don’t affect his feelings for the organization. “Being a Met, it’s the only thing I know,” Alonso said following Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss to the Braves at Truist

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Rosenthal: Pete Alonso Was At Center of Trade Talks with Brewers - Metsmerized Online

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Mets' All-Star slugger Pete Alonso was the "center of trade talks" between the Mets and Brewers prior to the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The 2023 Mets came into the season with lofty expectations, bringing back the core of a 101-win team with key...

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Morning Briefing: Edwin Díaz to Begin Throwing Off Mound Today - Metsmerized Online

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets closer Edwin Díaz, after suffering a torn right patellar tendon tear during the World Baseball Classic, will begin throwing off a mound today, according to Mets manager Buck Showalter. The Mets bullpen will look completely different if Díaz truly makes a comeback...

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Report: Mets Pitching Lab Open For Business - Metsmerized Online

It's official, the lab is open. Well, it's been open since the start of June, but the Mets have finally dove into the pool of analytics. The pitching lab, which has been spoken about since Steve Cohen first bought the team in 2021, was revealed in a detailed article by Tim Britton and Will Sammon

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2024 Triple-A Rotation Might Be Glimpse Into Mets’ Future - Metsmerized Online

When all is said and done and the Mets break camp following next season's spring training, there's a very good chance that their Triple-A club, the Syracuse Mets will be sporting all five of the Mets' best pitching prospects in their starting rotation. This year, the Double-A Binghamton Rumble...

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Return of the Squirrel: How Jeff McNeil Has Turned It Around - Metsmerized Online

Jeff McNeil has suddenly hit a hot streak after three months of futility. What's changed for the Mets' best pure hitter, and can he sustain this success?

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