Mets News and Breakfast Links - 6/15/2021

 

Good Morning.  Happy Birthday Dom Smith, Tony Clark, and Jose Peroza.  David Peterson shines, Dom homers as Mets beat Cubs 5-2, Nimmo and Conforto make progress and Sean Reid-Foley is back. 

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Mets 5 Cubs 2 (Box Score) Jonathan Villar 3B 0 fof 3, 1 walk, 1 K; Francisco Lindor SS 0 for 3, 1 walk; Dominic Smith LF 2 for 3, HR, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI, 1 walk ; Pete Alonso 1B 0 for 3, 1 walk, 1 K; Billy McKinney RF 0 for 3, 1 walk, 1 run scored, 1 K; James McCann C 1 for 4, 1 RBI, 1 run scored, 1 K; Kevin Pillar CF 1 for 3, 2 RBIs, 1 walk, 1 run scored, 1 K; Luis Guillorme 2B; David Peterson 6 innings, no runs, 1 hit, 2 walks, 3 Ks;  Trevor May 2/3 inning, 2 runs – both earned, 2 hits, 2 HRs, 1 K; Aaron Loup 1.1 innings, no hits, no runs, 2 Ks; Edwin Diaz 1 inning, no runs, no hits, 3 Ks; 

David Peterson just threw the fastest pitch of his major league career to strike out Kris Bryant

(h/t @MattyCuso) pic.twitter.com/oaHRXBGAPn

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 14, 2021

That was the bounce-back start David Peterson sorely needed. The young left-hander had a 9.88 ERA in his previous four outings.

Tonight: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K, 73 pitches. He departs with a 4-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/24EbJoAHqT

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 15, 2021

Sharp pickoff move by David Peterson to catch former Face of MLB first runner-up Eric Sogard napping at second. Impressive.

Mets 0, Cubs 0, mid-three. pic.twitter.com/icG6INqSab

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 15, 2021

James McCann drives in the first run of the game! pic.twitter.com/Bz8hLpIWdZ

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

There's something you don't see every day

(Billy McKinney's good to go though 💪) pic.twitter.com/Np6IUo8fGn

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

Kevin Pillar keeps the 2-out rally going! pic.twitter.com/IaFYF1REUk

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

Yeah, Luis Rojas looking pretty smart for moving Dominic Smith up to the three hole tonight.

Mets 4, Cubs 0, bottom five. pic.twitter.com/tEvc37r7qr

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 15, 2021

Brandon Drury comes off the bench with the pinch-hit RBI single! pic.twitter.com/XWscDP71Wv

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

Patrick Wisdom joins Hank Sauer (1949) as the only @Cubs to hit 9+ HR in their first 20 games with the team since 1901. pic.twitter.com/IAqFa6smDj

— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) June 15, 2021

Edwin Diaz.
Strikes out the side.
Ballgame.

🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/l1ZbY7EGka

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

Edwin Díaz's last 11 appearances:

11.1 IP, 18 K, 2 BB, 8 SV

Overall this season, Díaz has converted 13 of his 14 save opportunities.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 15, 2021

"I feel like he made me look like a little leaguer in that first at-bat"

Kevin Pillar talks about the adjustments he made against Jake Arrieta before his 4th inning double pic.twitter.com/gFfQ1QhorH

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

Mets roster move:

* Sean-Reid Foley was called up from Triple-A Syracuse.

* Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment.

— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) June 14, 2021

On BNNY presented by Tri-State @Cadillac, we ask @AnthonyMcCarron if he would take what Francisco Lindor has done over the last 22 games for the rest of the seasonhttps://t.co/ZLJkJo2ThY pic.twitter.com/uFdXE2tfms

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 15, 2021

"How does this guy keep doing it?"

What makes catching Jacob deGrom so special? Catch @SteveGelbs' full interview with James McCann coming up at 6:30 pm on SNY! pic.twitter.com/E5kaTjgXpJ

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 14, 2021

"He's too valuable to risk otherwise"@martinonyc talks about how Jacob deGrom is being smart by being careful on the latest episode of Shea Anything! https://t.co/mpGxMNxcp6

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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 14, 2021

First baseman Jake 👀 pic.twitter.com/gzzYTorEpU

— SNY (@SNYtv) June 14, 2021

Michael Conforto getting some sprints in at Citi Field: pic.twitter.com/sJue12naRe

— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 14, 2021

Brandon Nimmo took BP on the field for the first time in about a month.

— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) June 14, 2021

According to MiLB-Transactions @tombaseball29, the Mets have signed St. Johns Grad and New Hyde Park Native, Tom Hackimer.https://t.co/q9Gw4hwg0r

— John From Albany (@JohnFromAlbany) June 14, 2021

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Some of yesterday's MLB Game Highlights:

4 homers in the last 3 days. @kschwarb12 is hot. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/psRJ4DcYFj

— MLB (@MLB) June 15, 2021

Here is yesterday's MLB Scoreboard.

MLB.com:

• Who will the All-Star starters be in 2026?
• Best rotation trio in baseball? Maybe  MLB.com looks at the Brewers Burnes, Peralta, Woodruff
• Crawford makes All-Star case with 15th HR
• Eovaldi shines, Devers delivers in walk-off
• Here are the All-Star Ballot standings so far
• 'Bulldog' Peterson stellar in scoreless start
• Injuries: Scherzer, Glasnow, Bieber, Springer
• Trade fits for 9 players whose stock is rising
• Trout's All-Star Game status 'up in the air'

FOX Sports:

• Mariners beat Twins, 4-3, thanks to Jake Bauers' go-ahead homer in the eighth
• Will Smith's two-run shot propels Dodgers to 3-1 win over Phillies
• Athletics score five runs in the third, take down Angels, 8-5
• Brandon Crawford belts two-run homer, Giants beat Diamondbacks, 5-2
• Niko Goodrum homers, drives in three runs in Tigers' dominant 10-3 win over Royals
• Joey Votto homers, drives in three for Reds in 10-2 drubbing of Brewers
• Austin Gomber spins eight dominant innings with four strikeouts as Rockies beat Padres, 3-2
• Cardinals pull away in eighth inning to top Marlins, 4-2
• José Ramírez goes 2-for-3 with two RBI, Indians top Orioles, 4-3
• Rays club three homers in 5-2 win over White Sox

MLB Trade Rumors:

• GM: Braves Can Add Payroll At Trade Deadline
• Matthew Boyd Exits Start Due To Triceps Issue
• Twins Place Michael Pineda On Injured List
• Marlins Move Brian Anderson To 60-Day IL, Select Luis Madero
• Mets Designate Jacob Barnes For Assignment
• Indians Place Shane Bieber On Injured List
• Rangers, Mariners Complete Rafael Montero Deal
• Mariners Trade Yacksel Rios To Red Sox
• MLBTR Chat Transcript
• Royals Place Andrew Benintendi On 10-Day Injured List
• Red Sox Designate Ryan Weber For Assignment
• Rays Reinstate Ji-Man Choi From 10-Day IL

Yahoo Sports:

• A major (sticky) dilemma for minor leaguers
• Phillies vs. Dodgers: Ominous opening to Phils' West Coast trip
• Detroit Tigers game vs. Kansas City Royals: Time, TV, starting pitchers for series' Game 2
• Rays beat White Sox | FastCast
• Phillies vs. Dodgers Highlights
• CG: PHI@LAD - 6/14/21
• Athletics' Mitch Moreland collects 1,000th career MLB base hit
• Brandon Crawford continues All-Star push, homers in Giants' win
• Brandon Belt passes Will Clark on Giants' all-time doubles list
• Home runs by Will Smith and Chris Taylor power Dodgers past Phillies

ESPN:

• Sources: Sticky stuff in MLB to yield 10-day ban
• Maddon OK if Ohtani chooses to hit, pitch in ASG
• Glasnow set for MRI on elbow after early exit

CBS Sports:

• Diamondbacks lose to Giants as road losing streak reaches 20, two shy of the all-time record
• Report: MLB crackdown on illegal substances will include 10-game suspensions for violators starting June 21
• Tyler Glasnow injury update: Rays ace leaves game with right elbow inflammation

Braves.com:

• Here are the All-Star Ballot standings so far
• Smyly deals, earns birthday win in Miami
• Braves hope Acuña back Tues. after exit

Marlins.com:

• Four crucial areas sink Marlins in opener
• Video Story: Cardinals, Marlins open series
• Here are the All-Star Ballot standings so far

Phillies.com:

• Howard makes strides, but homers hurt
• Video Story: Dodgers, Phillies open series
• Phils to mix up road unis; Segura ASG-worthy

Nationals.com:

• Tale as old as time: Schwarbs HR for Lester
• Scherzer on groin injury, foreign substances
• Injuries & Roster Moves: Max to miss start

Minor League Baseball:

What are Brett Baty's goals for his first full-season? Let him tell you...#Amazinstartshere #milb pic.twitter.com/oRhWiEEMNF

— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) June 14, 2021

SNY.TV: Mets Minor League Mailbag: What is Khalil Lee's ceiling? Jacob Resnick and Joe DeMayo discuss Carlos Cortes, Jake Mangum and more. Regarding Jake Mangum Joe offered this: “Mangum got off to a hot start in Double-A like Jacob noted above, and he’s had a tough few games since. To me, his profile is a fourth outfielder who has shown a little more power than expected. But his defense, base running and his ability to make contact makes him a potential big leaguer.”

For the complete Mets Minor League statistics click here.

Today in Mets History Per Ultimatemets.com: 

Born on this date:

• Ken Henderson (1946)
• Brett Butler (1957)
• Dave Liddell (1966)
• Tony Clark (1972)
• Jeremy Reed (1981)
• Dominic Smith (1995)
• Eduardo Nunez (1987)
• Jose Peroza (2000)

Died on this date:

• Larry Foss (2019)

Transactions:
New York Mets purchased Gene Woodling from the Washington Senators on June 15, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Bob Friend from the New York Yankees on June 15, 1966.

New York Mets traded Kevin Collins, Steve Renko, Jay Carden and Dave Colon to the Montreal Expos for Donn Clendenon on June 15, 1969.

New York Mets traded Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Pat Zachry and Dan Norman on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Dave Kingman to the San Diego Padres for Bobby Valentine and Paul Siebert on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Mike Phillips to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joel Youngblood on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets purchased Andy Hassler from the Boston Red Sox on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Bob Myrick and Mike Bruhert to the Texas Rangers for Dock Ellis on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey to the St. Louis Cardinals for Keith Hernandez on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets sold Mike Jorgensen to the Atlanta Braves on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets traded Jay Tibbs, Eddie Williams and Matt Bullinger to the Cincinnati Reds for Bruce Berenyi on June 15, 1984.

New York Mets released Gary Matthews on June 15, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians on June 15, 2019.

 National Pastime.com: 

1969	The Mets acquire Donn Clendenon from the Expos in exchange for right-hander Steve Renko, infielder Kevin Collins along with two minor league prospects. The 33 year-old first baseman, who will be named the MVP of this season's Fall Classic, plays a pivotal role, both on the field and in the clubhouse, in the team's world championship.
1977	The Mets trade the 'Franchise,' Tom Seaver, to the Reds for pitcher Pat Zachary, second baseman Doug Flynn, and minor leaguers Steve Henderson and Dan Norman. New York also trades Dave Kingman to the Angels for Bobby Valentine and a minor league player.
1983	The Cardinals trade former MVP Keith Hernandez to the Mets for a pair of right-handed hurlers, Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey. The righties will compile a 21-22 record for the Redbirds, and the Gold Glove first baseman will spend seven seasons in New York, batting .297, playing an instrumental role in the club's World Championship in 1986.

Baseball Reference:

2007 - Julio Franco comes to bat against Roger Clemens. Their combined age is 93 years, 246 days, the oldest pitcher-batter matchup in the major leagues since Rube Walberg and Nick Altrock on October 1, 1933. Franco and Clemens had first faced off on May 15, 1984, 19 months before the Mets' starting left fielder in this game, Carlos Gomez, was even born.

2015: The Mets snap the Blue Jays' 11-game winning streak with a two-run rally in the bottom of the 11th that gives them a 4 - 3 win. Jose Bautista homers twice for Toronto, including a game-tying shot in the top of the 9th, and the Jays take the lead on Dioner Navarro's sacrifice fly in the 11th, but RBI singles by Lucas Duda and Wilmer Flores in the bottom of the inning give the game to the Mets. You Tube Link:

Centerfield Maz:

• Dom Smith: Mets Outfielder / First Baseman (2017-2021)
• Remembering Mets History (1969 ) Donn Clendenon Arrives On the June 15th Trade Deadline
• Remembering Mets History: (2015) Thor K's 11 In An Exciting Walk Off Win

Brooklyn Trolley Blogger:

• OTD 6/15/1935: Brooklyn Eagles Split Double Header With Homestead Grays At Greenlee Field
• 100 YEARS AGO AT THE POLO GROUNDS 6/15/1921: White Sox Halt Yankees Win Streak; Giants Take Opener At Chicago

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