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The Mets won a thriller against the Cubs 9-7. David Peterson gave up five runs in just 1.1 innings, a devastating blow for an already beleaguered pitching staff. Huascar Brazobàn gave up a run in 2.2 innings, and
Gregory Soto allowed a run in o.2 innings. But the rest of the relievers used (Ryne Stanek, Tyler Rogers, Brooks Raley, and Edwin Díaz) held the Cubs scoreless across 4.1 innings, with Díaz recording a six out save. Francisco Lindor drove in three runs, including a solo home run to lead off the game, Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run home run to tie the game in the fifth inning, and Pete Alonso drove in a run as well. But the game winning run was scored on a mammoth two-run home run from Francisco Alvarez in the top of the eight, and the Mets held on to win and vault themselves back into a playoff spot.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies had two Easter League award winners: Top MLB Prospect went to Jett Williams and Manager of the Year was given to Reid Brignac.
SNY explained why the Mets are currently fighting for their playoff lives.
Tylor Megill has officially undergone Tommy John surgery, likely spelling the end of his 2026 season.
The Mets are moving Nolan MacLean up a day in the rotation to face the Cubs on regular rest Thursday, lining him up for a potential Game 1 start in the Wild Card series.
The Mets are likely to activate Tyrone Taylor off the injured list today, which comes with some interesting roster decisions to make room for him.
Around the National League East
Marlins right fielder Dane Myers suffered a right knee injury during tonight’s game against the Phillies.
Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto left the same game early after taking a foul tip off of his right hand.
The Marlins won that game against the Phillies 6-5 in eleven inning game. The winning run was scored by Connor Norby on an Xavier Edwards sacrifice fly.
The Braves beat the Nationals 3-2, thanks to home runs from both Michael Harris II and Ronald Acuña Jr., alongside six innings from Hurston Waldrep, giving up only one run while striking out five.
Around Major League Baseball
Jeff Passan published his annual award winners, the Passans.
The Joint Competition Committee met yesterday, and approved the use of the Automatic Ball Strike challenge system.
Anthony Castrovince had all the details and answered questions about the coming ABS challenge system.
Detroit, less than a month removed from holding a 12.5 game lead for the American League Central, is now tied at the top of the standings with Cleveland (and Cleveland holds the tiebreaker).
Thanks to a walk-off single by José Caballero, the Yankees clinched their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons.
Around the National League Wild Card
The Reds lost to the Pirates 4-2, with Brady Singer giving up four runs in 5.1 innings, including a two-run home run to Oneil Cruz.
The Padres walloped the Brewers in a 7-0 win. Randy Vásquez gave up just one hit in seven innings, and Ryan O’Hearn, Luis Arraez, and Jose Iglesias all hit home runs, with O’Hearn hitting a grand slam.
The Diamondbacks walked off the Dodgers, scoring two runs in the ninth to win 5-4. Jorge Barrosa drove in Ildemaro Vargas with a sacrifice fly to tie the game, and Geraldo Perdomo drove in Tim Tawa on a single to win it.
The Cardinals scored two runs in the top of the ninth to beat the Giants 9-8. The winning run was scored by José Fermin on an Alec Burleson RBI single.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
A Pod of Their Own was back with a new episode.
Steve Sypa had another group of Mets Minor League Players of the Week.
Allison McCague’s weekly Pitcher Performance Meter returned.
This Date in Mets History
On this day in 1969, the Mets clinched the National League East pennant.
