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The Mets fell behind 9-0 in the first two innings and never recovered as they were bludgeoned by the Reds 12-0 in the first game of their three-day set at Great American Ball Park. The less we say about this one, the better.
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The Mets congratulated the Knicks on their championship and looked to draw inspiration from their magical run to the NBA title, though they certainly didn’t do that last night.
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Mets made a few roster moves before the series began, including calling up Tobias Myers, who got rocked in 1 1/3 innings of work last night, and Jonathan Pintaro, who pitched in relief following Myers’ ineffective start. The club also sent Daniel Duarte down to Triple-A and placed Christian Scott on the IL with a right hip impingement.
The Mets announced that Kodai Senga would be starting tonight’s game for the team after the news of Scott’s injury.
Ronny Mauricio could start a rehab assignment towards the end of the week as he continues his recovery from a fractured left thumb.
The Mets claimed Zack Short off waivers from the Tigers and transferred Jorge Polanco to the 60-day IL.
Juan Soto is ninth in All-Star voting among NL outfielders, while Bo Bichette is eighth among third basemen.
Soto is taking pieces from his past as he mentors the team’s young outfielders, explains Laura Albanese.
Around the National League East
The Braves have shut down Spencer Strider for four weeks, and Strider says he is eyeing a late season return.
Atlanta’s JR Ritchie is ready to make the most of his second stint as a major league starter.
The Phillies blanked the Marlins 7-0. In the win, Philadelphia’s Number 6 prospect, Gabriel Rincones Jr., got his first hit, a home run, in his Citizens Bank Park debut.
The Nationals scored five in the fifth to top the Royals 7-3.
Around Major League Baseball
The MLB Power Rankings feature Atlanta retaining their top spot and the White Sox jumping 20 spots from where they were ranked on Opening Day.
The first update on MLB All-Star balloting was released, with Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez cruising atop their respective leagues.
Jared Greenspan broke down the closest races in Phase 1 of the ballots.
The MLB.com staff picked the biggest surprise for each team this season.
Max Ralph and Manny Randhawa made their latest predictions for this year’s All-MLB Team.
Sam Blum identified some cases of potential nepotism in baseball which are now standing out.
Adam McCalvy profiled two high school friends: Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby, who leads the NL in wins, and Landry Shamet, who just won an NBA Title with the New York Knicks.
The Giants are starting to test the waters on the trade market, according to Ken Rosenthal.
Padres reliever Ron Marinaccio was suspended for three games after hitting Gunnar Henderson with a pitch in their win against the Orioles last Saturday. San Diego skipper Craig Stammen received a one-game suspension.
San Diego placed closer Mason Miller on the bereavement list and recalled reliever Kyle Hart to take his place.
Corey Seager is heading to the concussion IL after a collision at the plate.
Texas Longhorns sophomore shortstop Adrian Rodriguez hit for the cycle in the team’s 14-2 victory. In the process, he became the third player to hit for the cycle in the Men’s College World Series.
The Cardinals blanked the Padres 3-0, as Dustin May hurled a complete game one-hit shutout.
The Cubs scored one in the eighth and two in the ninth to earn a 5-4 comeback win over the Rockies. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle in the victory.
The Twins defeated the Rangers 4-2.
The Tigers beat up the Astros 9-3. Colt Keith hit three homers in the win, becoming the youngest Tiger to accomplish the feat since Al Kaline in 1955.
The Diamondbacks held off the Angels 4-3.
The surging Athletics broke out yet again for an 11-2 win over the Pirates, proving their offensive display in Vegas was hardly a fluke.
The Dodgers snuck by the Rays 4-3.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I previewed the team’s series against the Reds.
Allison McCague brought us the position player meters for the week.
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
This Date in Mets History
On this date in 2024, the Mets topped the Padres 11-6 to complete a 5-1 homestand and make it five straight wins after Grimace threw the first pitch heard round the world. Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Luis Torrens each contributed a home run in the team’s victory.
