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At one point, the Mets trailed the Phillies 3-0, but then the offense erupted, scoring 13 runs in the fourth through eighth innings to cruise to a 13-3 victory. Luis Torrens provided the big blow with a three-run homer and matched his career high with five runs batted in, while the bullpen pitched five scoreless innings after Kodai Senga went four-plus and allowed three runs. There was a brief delay when the Phillies complained about a parabolic microphone in center that was distracting their hitters.
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Prior to the game, the team placed Reed Garrett on the IL and called up José Castillo to take his place. The club also transferred Frankie Montas to the 60-day IL.
John Harper wants to see the team change their conservative approach to promoting minor league pitchers during their postseason push.
Jonah Tong was named the Player of the Week, and Will Sammon made the case for the Mets to promote Tong to the majors.
Tylor Megill will make his next rehab start on Thursday for the Syracuse Mets, with the hopes of extending to 80 pitches in this outing.
Francisco Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment later this week, and could return to action in September if he can manage the pain and contribute to the club.
Jose Siri will begin a rehab assignment today in Port St. Lucie as he looks to work his way back from injury. Siri has not played for the club since April.
Around the National League East
Ranger Suárez was named NL Player of the Week.
The Marlins held off the Braves 2-1.
The Nationals’ comeback attempt fell short as they lost 10-5 to the Yankees.
Around Major League Baseball
There’s a shakeup in the Top 3 of the MLB Power Rankings.
Sam Dykstra explored the ten farm systems with the best pitching prospects.
Mark Feinsand discussed some big decisions looming for players and clubs with options this winter.
Vinnie Pasquantino was named AL Player of the Week.
The latest MVP polls show a new favorite in the AL and a runaway in the NL.
Davy Andrews of Fangraphs wrote about outfield defense and the importance of squeezing the glove.
Jordan Bastian analyzed how Pete Crow-Armstrong took his elite outfield defense to a whole new level.
AJ Cassavell explored how the Padres can win the NL West.
Cam Schittler has shown ace-life stuff for the Yankees through eight career starts.
Eddie Vedder wants the winner of the Vedder Cup trophy to play it—it being a 1963 Fender Telecaster Guitar that the winner of the Padres vs. Mariners game will receive. Cal Raleigh received the Vedder Cup trophy with Seattle’s win (more on that later in MMN).
The Dodgers played one of their most complete games in months, blanking the Reds 7-0 to regain first place in the NL West and, in the process, help the Mets out in the Wild Card race.
The Red Sox topped the Orioles 4-3, as two big flies and Boston’s bullpen helped them stay hot.
The Rays blanked the Guardians 9-0.
The Blue Jays walloped the Twins 10-4, as Alejandro Kirk provided power and stellar defense for Toronto.
Cal Raleigh joined Ken Griffey Jr. with his 50th home run and helped the Mariners prevail 9-6 over the Padres. He was awarded the Vedder Cup trophy after Seattle took the season series from San Diego.
The White Sox blanked the Royals 7-0.
The Angels shut out Jacob deGrom and the Rangers 4-0.
The Cardinals walked off the Pirates 7-6 in the ninth inning.
The Brewers earned a hard-fought 7-5 victory over the Diamondbacks in a ‘little test’ ahead of the postseason.
The Athletics came back to beat the Tigers 8-3, scoring all their runs in the final three frames. Shea Langeliers hit a go-ahead grand slam off reigning Cy Young Tarik Skubal to guide the A’s to victory.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
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I previewed the team’s three-game series against the Phillies.
Allison McCague brought us the position player meters for the week.
This Date in Mets History
Bobby Valentine began his tenure as Mets’ skipper on this date in 1996.
