Meet the Mets
Robert Stock turned in the best start his career to help the Mets get past the Rays 3-2. Mark Vientos homered in his first game back from the injured list, and the Mets held on after building a three-run lead.
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The Orioles claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets.
The Mets activated Mark Vientos off the 10-day IL to take Robert’s spot on the roster.
Justin Hagenman will pitch on Wednesday, giving Christian Scott an extra day of rest before
his next start.
Devin Williams reflected on his first season with the Mets, saying it has been ‘all over the place’.
Nick Morabito is expected to be activated when rosters expand today.
Freddy Peralta, who starts tonight, looked back at his Mets’ tenure, saying it was the first time in his career he had really struggled like that.
The Mets gifted tennis star Daniil Medvedev 300 pieces of gum after his viral moment at the US Open.
Jonah Tongwas named the Syracuse Mets’ Player of the Month for August.
Around the National League East
The Phillies narrowly edged the Diamondbacks 2-1 as Philadelphia ended a hot August with an all-around win.
Paul Casella looked at the Phillies’ postseason outlook heading into the stretch run.
The Phillies sent Tommy Pham to the White Sox.
Mark Bowman wondered whether this could be Chris Sale’s best season.
The Braves fell 7-3 to the Giants in a makeup game. After the game, Dylan Lee said he believes he’s tipping pitches, which might explain his second half woes for Atlanta.
The Nationals doubled up the Marlins 6-3. Daylen Lile, who was named NL Player of the Week, hit two home runs in the victory.
Around Major League Baseball
The Brewers continued to reign supreme in the latest MLB Power Rankings.
Anthony Castrovince explored 10 records that define Major League Baseball.
There may not be much at stake for the Mets in September, but there’s a lot at stake in general for the rest of the league.
The playoff picture is beginning to take shape as we enter September.
Sarah Langs looked at what it means to be in first place entering September.
In addition to adding Tommy Pham, the White Sox acquired Jake Cave from the Rays.
The Red Sox placed Willson Contreras on the IL with a hamstring strain.
One of Boston’s broadcasters apologized for comments he made about the Yankees on a recent broadcast, saying they ‘crossed a line’.
In his return to Chase Field, Ketel Marte spoke to the media about his recent absence and said he plans to address his teammates.
Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the year to help guide San Francisco past the Braves.
The Padres blanked the Reds 5-0.
The Red Sox came back to beat the Mariners 9-8 in 10 innings. Roman Anthony and Trevor Story returned to the lineup with a bang in the win.
The Orioles beat the Rockies 2-1 to improve their record to 69-69, the first time they’ve been .500 this year since April, when they were 15-15.
The Twins beat up the Tigers 11-1.
The Cubs walloped the NL Central-leading Brewers 17-3. The Cubs hit a Wrigley record nine home runs to cap off a record-setting August, where they hit 62 dingers.
The Rangers easily handled the Athletics 8-1.
In a battle of first place clubs, the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-3.
The Angels stunned the Yankees 10-1.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I previewed the Mets’ series against the Rays.
Allison McCague brought us the position player meters for the week.
Linus Lawrence examined ten questions facing the Mets at the start of September.
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
This Date in Mets History
Tom Seaver whiffed 10 Pirates in a 3-0 shutout win on this date in 1975. In the process, he secured 200+ strikeouts for the eighth straight season, becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to do so.
