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New York Post
8 hours ago
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- New York Post
Ronny Mauricio maintains roster spot despite Mark Vientos' Mets return
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free PITTSBURGH — Mark Vientos' return from the injured list Friday wasn't enough to dislodge a rookie infielder from his roster spot. Ronny Mauricio was certainly vulnerable, given the Mets' abundance of infield options and the need to provide him with regular playing time after he missed last season rehabbing multiple knee surgeries. Advertisement But the club instead chose to option Jared Young to Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio, who was in the starting lineup as the second baseman in the Mets' ugly 9-1 loss to the Pirates, may have saved his roster spot with a 5-for-13 spurt over the Mets' previous three games. He was 1-for-3, including 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position, with a walk and a strikeout on Friday. Advertisement Carlos Mendoza started Vientos (0-for-4 with two strikeouts) as the DH, with Brett Baty (2-for-4) at third base. The manager is optimistic there are still enough at-bats to be found for Mauricio, who began play with a .226/.273/.403 slash line with three homers and 21 strikeouts in 62 at-bats. 'Keeping a guy like Mauricio that can provide some type of versatility, the way he has been playing of late, we feel there's going to be enough at-bats for him to keep him on the roster,' Mendoza said. 'Brett Baty continues to play well, so we just feel like we are better as of right now with the way the roster is constructed.' Ronny Mauricio, who went 1-for-3 with a walk, is forced out at second as Isiah Kiner-Falefa completes the game-ending double play in the ninth inning of the Mets' 9-1 loss to the Pirates on June 27, 2025. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Advertisement Young, who served as left-handed DH, owned a .171/.227/.415 slash line with three homers and four RBIs in 41 at-bats. Jeff McNeil's adaptation to playing center field has created opportunities for Mauricio at second base. Mauricio also can play third and shortstop. Brett Baty reacts after hitting a double in the second inning of the Mets' loss to the Pirates. Getty Images Advertisement 'Our goal is to win baseball games but also understanding that we have a lot of young players that need development,' Mendoza said, noting that Francisco Alvarez and Luisangel Acuña were optioned to Syracuse in the past week. 'As long as we feel there's going to be at-bats and some playing time for them, we are comfortable.' Lefty reliever Richard Lovelady rejected an outright to Syracuse and became a free agent. Delivering insights on all things Amazin's Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Lovelady was signed Monday and appeared in one game for the Mets. Austin Warren was optioned to Syracuse for a fresh arm in the bullpen after pitching 2 ¹/₃ shutout innings in relief Thursday against the Braves. Advertisement The Mets recalled lefty reliever Colin Poche. José Azócar signed a minor league contract with the Mets and will report to Syracuse.
Hamilton Spectator
13 hours ago
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- Hamilton Spectator
Mitch Keller wins for first time since March, Bryan Reynolds hits 3-run HR as Pirates rout Mets 9-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mitch Keller pitched 5 1/3 innings to end his 15-start winless streak and Bryan Reynolds hit a three-run home run as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-1 on Friday night. Keller (2-10) allowed one run and five hits to win for the first time since his first start of the season on March 28 at Miami. It was the longest single-season winless streak in franchise history. Reynolds' homer off Blake Tidwell, who was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, came in the sixth inning and traveled 402 feet into the right-field stands, extending the Pirates' lead to 8-1. Juan Soto accounted for the Mets' run with his 20th home run in the fourth inning. Mets left-hander David Peterson (5-4) had his second straight rough start, allowing five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Last Sunday, Peterson gave up five runs in four innings at Philadelphia. Before that, Peterson had allowed three runs or fewer in 12 of 14 starts this season. The Pirates opened the scoring with four runs off Peterson in the second inning. Jared Triolo, Alexander Canario, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Tommy Pham drove in runs in consecutive plate appearances. Canario and the Mets' Brett Baty each had two doubles. The Pirates had lost eight of their last 11 games before the opener of the three-game series. The Mets had won their previous two games after dropping 10 of 11. The start of the game was delayed by 21 minutes due to rain. Key moment Triolo's line-drive single to left field scored the first run. Key stat Keller's last home win came last July 8, also against the Mets. He was 0-10 in his previous 16 starts at PNC Park. Up next Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (0-2, 6.62 ERA) will face LHP Bailey Falter (6-3, 3.59) on Saturday. ___ AP MLB:
Time of India
13 hours ago
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- Time of India
Pete Alonso contract sparks backlash as MLB expert reveals Mets' biggest 2025 failure
Pete Alonso contract sparks backlash as MLB expert reveals Mets' biggest 2025 failure (Image via Getty) Did the Mets drop the ball when re-signing Pete Alonso? After a tense offseason of talks, the star slugger agreed to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out clause. But one expert says the team showed disrespect by not offering a long-term contract upfront. Now, with Alonso hitting .292, driving 18 homers and adding 65 RBIs by June 27, many wonder if the Mets misjudged his value . Pete Alonso and New York Mets faced 'offseason disrespect' criticism Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly named the Mets' handling of Alonso's deal one of MLB's '10 Biggest Fails' of 2025. Kelly wrote that teams needing power left first base untouched in talks with Alonso, saying it was 'egg on your face' now that he's off to a career year. Alonso hit 34 homers in 2024 with a .788 OPS, showing postseason strength, yet still didn't land a big offer during the offseason. Alonso's current numbers back up Kelly's point: as of June 27, he slashes .292 with a .933 OPS, 18 homers and 65 RBIs, the best of his career. Kelly warned the Mets that once Alonso opts out, he'd likely seek a bigger deal, leaving New York out in the cold. Also Read: Seattle Mariners Star Cal Raleigh Shocks Fans With Home Run Derby Debut And Surprising Role For Dad Todd Raleigh Pete Alonso's strong season supports expert warnings Pete Alonso, age 30, re-signed with the Mets in February on his current deal that runs through 2026 with an opt-out after 2025. Early in 2025, he's already hitting better than ever. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Accounting Automation Software Might Help You To Earn More Accounting Automation Software | Search ads Undo He leads the National League in doubles and ranks top five in OPS (.933). This season also saw praise from Mets president David Stearns, who said Alonso's performance was taken 'to another level.' Stearns also noted that contract talks remain off the table . The short-term deal appears to have saved money now, but it may cost in the long run if Alonso leaves and signs a longer deal elsewhere. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
New York Post
a day ago
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- New York Post
The dream of the Mets hitting their ceiling is still out there
It was back in April, when the best player in the National League was Pete Alonso, when Luisangel Acuña looked like a .300 hitter, when questions persisted about a slow-starting Juan Soto and when the Mets' pitching was the envy of baseball. 'We're not even close to hitting on all cylinders,' co-hitting coach Eric Chavez said then about his offense. 'Right now we're still kind of feeling through some things to get to where we need to be. '… We're not even near where we need to be. But thank God the pitchers are doing their job.' In many respects, this is what a team hopes for: When one player or one group sinks, another usually has been there to buoy the Mets this season.
New York Post
2 days ago
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- New York Post
Mets rise to the occasion for win over Braves after scary Griffin Canning injury
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The Mets officially began the second half of their 162-game schedule Thursday night, and they did so by once again picking each other up in the face of injury. The depleted pitching staff lost another starter — this time Griffin Canning — to a scary injury in the third inning, but the Mets still managed a split of their four-game series against the Braves with their second straight win following a 1-10 stretch, a crisp 4-0 combined shutout at Citi Field. Advertisement Four relievers filled the void left by Canning's departure with a combined for 6 ¹/₃ scoreless frames for the Mets, who will get third baseman Mark Vientos back from the injured list for Friday's opener of a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he was awaiting test results on Canning, but it is believed to be an Achilles injury. Despite dropping 10 of 11 before posting a 7-3 win Wednesday night over Atlanta, the Mets have moved back into first place in the NL East with a 48-34 record, a half-game ahead of the Phillies. Advertisement 4 Griffin Canning is helped to the dugout in the third inning of the Mets' 4-0 win over the Braves on June 26, 2025 after what the team believes is an Achilles injury. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post At the 81-game midpoint of last season, the middling Mets were 40-41, but they went on to finish with 89 wins before losing to the Dodgers in the NLCS. CHECK OUT THE LATEST MLB STANDINGS AND METS STATS 'Yeah, we got out of the gate and we won a lot of games,' Mendoza said of this year's club. 'Everything was clicking for us, starting pitching, bullpen, offense, a lot of different guys contributing day in and day out, and then we hit a stretch where it was hard. But it's part of it, understanding that we still got a long way to go. Advertisement 'We're just at the halfway point. We know the competition is real in the National League. There's a lot of good teams out there, and we want to continue to grind, continue to get better, continue to go out there and find ways to get the job done because at the end of the day, that's what matters. 4 Jeff McNeil rips a two-run single in the seventh inning of the Mets' win over the Braves. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 'But overall,' he added, 'I'm very pleased how guys continue to deal with adversity.' That misfortune continued when Canning was forced to depart after one turn through the Braves' batting order. Advertisement With starters Kodai Senga, Tylor Megill and Sean Manaea all on the injured list, Canning left the game after recording the second out of the third inning with what the Mets termed a left-ankle injury. The righty crumbled to the mound on Nick Allen's infield out and needed to be helped to the dugout. 4 Edwin Diaz recorded the final three outs in the Mets' win over the Braves. Robert Sabo for New York Post He was replaced by Triple-A call-up Austin Warren, who kept the Mets in a scoreless game until they pushed across a run against Atlanta starter Grant Holmes in the fourth on Tyrone Taylor's sacrifice fly to right to score Juan Soto, who led off the inning with a walk. After Soto popped out with two runners aboard in the fifth, Pete Alonso picked him up and made it 2-0 with a two-out RBI single to center. The Mets missed an opportunity to extend the lead when Taylor struck out with the bases loaded to end the inning. 4 Pete Alonso rips an RBI single in the third inning of the Mets' win over the Braves. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post It didn't matter. Dedniel Núñez replaced Warren to start the sixth and retired the next six batters, including four consecutive strikeouts. Jeff McNeil added a two-run single with two outs in the seventh for a four-run cushion before Ryne Stanek and Edwin Díaz recorded the final six outs.
