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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Francisco Lindor Makes Juan Soto Request After Ronald Acuña News
Francisco Lindor Makes Juan Soto Request After Ronald Acuña News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Unsurprisingly, the star-studded New York Mets are sending three players to the 2025 All-Star Game. Shortstop Francisco Lindor, first baseman Pete Alonso, and closer Edwin Diaz all got the nod as they continue their momentum. Advertisement However, four-time All-Star Juan Soto did not get selected this season, his first with the Mets. Soto is slashing .269/.399/.509 with 21 homers and 52 RBI over 91 games. He's tied for 10th in baseball in home runs and is 10th with a .908 OPS. Meanwhile, Lindor is slashing .260/.331/.457 with 18 homers and 51 RBI over 90 contests, while Alonso is slashing .290/.383/.551 with 21 homers and 75 RBI across 82 games. Unlike his star teammates, though, Soto started slow. The 6-foot-1-inch, 224-pounder hit .232 in April and .219 in May before shooting up to .322 in June and .333 in July thus far. Lindor hit .339 in April, .255 in May, .204 in June, and .304 so far in July, while Alonso hit .358 in April, .234 in May, .295 in June, and .238 in July to this point. Still, Soto could substitute for injured Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., via Anthony DiComo. The Braves scratched the outfielder on Tuesday due to lower back tightness. Advertisement Lindor is hoping that Soto gets a chance, via SNY. New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto (22) and shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images "I hope he ends up making it. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves," the 31-year-old said after New York's 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. "He belongs in the All-Star Game. Hopefully, there's an opportunity for him to be in it so the four of us can go and get booed." Soto could make it if any of the selected NL outfielders drop out of the contest. Soto drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday with an RBI single, and right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban secured the save in the bottom frame. Soto finished 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored. Advertisement The former New York Yankee now has hits in five of his seven games in July so far. Related: Carlos Mendoza Calls Out Umpire After Mets' Loss to Yankees Related: Carlos Mendoza Reacts to Juan Soto's Unexpected Decision in Yankees Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mets send Luisangel Acuna to Triple-A after miserable stretch
The post Mets send Luisangel Acuna to Triple-A after miserable stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. returned from a lengthy injury layoff in May. Since rejoining the Braves' lineup, the former NL MVP has been raking, posting a .396 batting average and 1.202 OPS in 27 games. His younger brother, however, has gone in the other direction, as New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuña is mired in a dreadful slump. Advertisement Following the Mets 7-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday, Acuña was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, according to the team's official account on X. Right-handed pitcher Tyler Zuber will join Acuña in the minors. Acuña made his major league debut late in the 2024 season for the Mets and played well in limited action. The then-22-year-old slashed .308/.326/.641 for New York in 14 games last year. Acuña even hit his first career home run, helping the Mets in their chase for a playoff berth. After struggles in 2025, the Mets demote Luisangel Acuña Eric Canha-Imagn Images This season, Acuña ended up as the Mets' Opening Day second baseman after veteran Jeff McNeil began the year on the injured list. But Acuña hasn't been able to duplicate the success of his strong September stretch with the club in 2024. He's batting .241 with a .576 OPS through 65 games in 2025. Advertisement However, over the last month, the Mets infielder has bottomed out. Acuña is slashing .138/.167/.138 in 23 games since May 23. That's the same day his All-Star brother returned to the Braves' lineup after missing a full year with a torn ACL. But the two Acuñas have gone in entirely different directions since then. The elder Acuña has eight home runs since his return to Atlanta's lineup, while Luisangel Acuña's next home run will be his first of the season. He hasn't had an extra-base hit since May 2, a span of 38 games. Although, that's a bit misleading as Acuña only had 70 plate appearances in that stretch as the Mets often used him as a defensive replacement late in games. Acuña joined the Mets as part of the Max Scherzer trade deadline deal with the Texas Rangers in 2023. He quickly became one of New York's top prospects for his speed and ability to hit for average. While he's never displayed Ronald's prodigious power, Luisangel has shown that base stealing runs in the family. Acuña swiped 57 bags in 121 Double-A games in 2023 and he stole 40 bases at the Triple-A level last season. Related: Mets fans are already losing it over reliever's new official nickname Related: Mets loss to Phillies ends ridiculous 28-game Francisco Lindor streak
Al Arabiya
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Chris Sale dominates as Braves hand Mets 5th-straight loss 5-0
Chris Sale went 8 2/3 innings, just missing his first shutout since 2019. Ronald Acuña Jr. and Matt Olson hit home runs, and the Atlanta Braves handed the New York Mets their season-high fifth straight loss, 5–0, on Wednesday night. Sale (5–4) allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and did not allow a runner past second base. He threw 116 pitches before giving way to Raisel Iglesias, who got a groundout to end the game. Sale has given up four runs in his last 41 2/3 innings for a 0.86 ERA in his last six starts. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. Olson hit his 15th home run of the season in the seventh inning. Ozzie Albies was 2 for 3 with a double and a triple. Albies was hit in the right knee with a pitch while swinging at a third strike and went down for a few moments in the sixth inning but stayed in the game. Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil was 1 for 3 and extended his on-base streak to 20 games, the longest in the majors. Paul Blackburn (0–1) gave up four runs (three earned) on four hits with two walks in 3 2/3 innings. Key moment: The Braves pushed their lead to 2–0 in the first on a catcher's interference call. Mets catcher Luis Torrens blocked a pitch with a runner on third, and when he went to corral the loose ball, he used his mask in his right hand to sweep it into his glove. The ruling was catcher's interference and an error, allowing the run to score. Key stat: Acuña's 419-foot homer to center in the first inning was the 36th leadoff home run of his career and second this season.
New York Post
18-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Acuna brothers finally face each other but both weren't in starting lineup
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 ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña and his little brother Luisangel are going to wait until a game in which both are in the starting lineup for a friendly wager on the outcome. But Tuesday was significant for the brothers in that it marked the first time both were active MLB players for teams that opposed each other. Advertisement Ronald Acuña was the Braves leadoff hitter, with Luisangel on the bench for the Mets. 'I am so happy to see him in the major leagues,' Ronald Acuña told The Post before the Braves rallied to beat the Mets 5-4 in 10 innings. The elder Acuña missed most of last season rehabbing from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Advertisement That included in late September, when Luisangel was the Mets starting shortstop for two games at Truist Park. 'I have been hoping for this moment and last year he was hurt so we didn't get this opportunity,' Luisangel Acuña said through an interpreter before the series opener between the two teams. 'Now that he's finally back and I am here as well, it's a dream come true.' Ronald Acuña celebrates after the Braves' 5-4, 10-inning win over the Mets on June 17, 2025. AP The younger Acuña's playing time has mostly occurred lately as a defensive replacement — as was the case on Tuesday — and pinch runner as manager Carlos Mendoza juggles infielders. Advertisement Luisangel Acuña began the night with a .591 OPS and 11 stolen bases. 'When you play good, and you play good every day, they need to find a spot in the lineup for you,' Ronald Acuña said. 'He needs to do his job and play good baseball.' Luisangel Acuña, playing against the Diamondbacks earlier in the season, came in as a defensive replacement but did not get an at-bat in the Mets' loss to the Braves. Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Advertisement Brett Baty indicated his right groin was showing improvement, after he left Sunday's game with tightness. Baty, who was absent from the starting lineup — with Ronny Mauricio at third base and Jeff McNeil at second — was set to test the groin during pregame drills. Mark Vientos was in the starting lineup for Triple-A Syracuse as the DH — his first minor league rehab appearance since he was placed on the injured list two weeks ago with a strained right hamstring. Mendoza said he wasn't surprised the Braves, who began the day 13 games behind the Mets for first place in the NL East, rearranged their starting rotation for this series. 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 Advertisement Chris Sale and Spencer Strider are scheduled to pitch Wednesday and Thursday, respectively for the Braves. Another top pitcher, Spencer Schwellenbach, was the team's scheduled starter for the series opener on Tuesday. 'These are important games for them and important games for us,' Mendoza said. 'Every game counts so I wasn't surprised at all.'
Associated Press
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Atlanta's season is starting to slip away after another 7-game losing streak
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] One seven-game losing streak was manageable for Atlanta — a possible fluke at the start of the season. But now the Braves have dropped seven in a row again, and it's time to wonder if this will simply be a lost season for one of the game's star-studded teams. Sunday's 4-3 defeat at San Francisco dropped Atlanta to 10 games under .500 and 9 1/2 games behind the National League's final playoff spot. The Braves haven't missed the postseason since 2017 — and it's too early to count them out this year — but they can't afford to have much more go wrong. Atlanta started the season 0-7, then spent about six weeks clawing its way back to .500. All that work has already been undone after the Braves dropped another seven straight this past week. The last five of those defeats were by one run, including a ghastly collapse at home against Arizona on Thursday in which the Diamondbacks scored seven runs in the ninth to win 11-10. After that, Atlanta called up reliever Craig Kimbrel from the minors — the franchise saves leader returned to the Braves for the first time since they traded him before the 2015 season. He pitched once, then was designated for assignment. Atlanta overcame injuries to Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider to make the playoffs a year ago. Those two are back now, but while Acuña is hitting well, Strider has lost all five of his starts on the mound. The Braves are also one of only three teams in baseball with more blown saves (12) than saves (10). There are some reasons for Atlanta to keep hope alive. A big problem so far has been the team's 9-19 record in one-run games, which suggests the Braves don't need to improve much to turn things around. They actually have a positive run differential on the season. But the NL East may already be out of reach, with Atlanta trailing the first-place New York Mets by 14 games. Right now the Braves are in fourth, as close to last-place Miami as they are to third-place Washington. Trivia time Pete Alonso of the Mets needs 10 more homers to surpass Darryl Strawberry for the franchise's career lead. Only three active players currently hold the home run record for a major league franchise. Name the players, and the teams they hold the career lead in homers for. Line of the week Seattle's George Kirby struck out 14 and allowed just two hits in seven innings in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. That snapped a five-game skid for the Mariners, who could use a more effective Kirby. The right-hander is 1-3 with a 6.53 ERA in four starts after missing the start of the season because of shoulder issues. Perhaps this performance was a sign that he's righting the ship. Comeback of the week This is obviously the Diamondbacks, who according to Baseball Savant faced a win probability of 0.1% after their leadoff hitter in the ninth struck out. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a solo homer, Alek Thomas added a two-run shot and Katel Marte produced an RBI single before the second out of the inning. Then Ildemaro Vargas hit an RBI single, and Eugenio Suárez's two-run double put Arizona ahead. Five other teams have come back to win after trailing by six this year, but none of those six-run deficits were later than the seventh inning. Trivia answer Mike Trout holds the Angels' record with 388 home runs. Giancarlo Stanton, now with the Yankees, is the Marlins' leader with 267. Manny Machado has the Padres' record of 177. (Evan Longoria holds the Rays' record with 261, but he hasn't played in the majors since 2023 and signed a one-day contract Saturday to retire with Tampa Bay.) ___ AP MLB:
