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Report: Mets acquire LHP Gregory Soto from Orioles
The New York Mets bolstered their bullpen by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, SNY reported on Friday.,The Orioles reportedly will receive a pair of minor-league prospects in right-handers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster in the deal.,Soto, 30, has made 45 ...
Rafael Devers, Juan Soto face familiar foes as Mets visit Giants
Rafael Devers and Juan Soto get an opportunity to reintroduce themselves to familiar foes for their new teams when the New York Mets open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.,While the Giants haven't, Devers has seen the Mets this season, although he did so whil...
Mets clip Angels 6-3 for series sweep
Pete Alonso belted a three-run homer Wednesday and Sean Manaea worked five effective innings as the New York Mets stopped the visiting Los Angeles Angels 6-3 to polish off a three-game sweep.,Manaea (1-1) allowed just two hits and a run, walking two and fanning five in his third appearance (second s...
Mets enjoying contributions from younger players ahead of finale vs. Angels
Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio have spent the last two games providing evidence the New York Mets might not need to look outside the organization for difference-making offensive players prior to the July 31 trade deadline.,For the Los Angeles Angels, back-to-back losses might be nu...
Three-run fifth inning carries Mets to win over Angels
Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying two-run homer in the fifth inning and Brandon Nimmo delivered an RBI single two batters later as the host New York Mets earned another comeback win, edging the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday.,The Mets have won three straight, all in come-from-behind fashion, and...
Mets reinstate DH/OF Starling Marte from injured list
The New York Mets reinstated designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.,It was one of seven transactions announced prior to Tuesday night's home game against the Los Angeles Angels.,Marte, 36, has not played since July 6 due to a bruised right knee. The two-...
Fresh off comeback, Mets vie for series win vs. Angels
Going to the bullpen earlier than anticipated worked out well Monday night for the New York Mets.,The Los Angeles Angels weren't nearly as fortunate trying to get only a handful of outs from their relievers.,The Mets will look to build on a stirring comeback win on Tuesday night when New York hosts ...
Brett Baty triggers and caps Mets' four-run rally over Angels
Brett Baty hit a two-run homer to trigger a comeback and scored the tie-breaking run in the eighth inning Monday night for the host New York Mets, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 in the opener of a three-game series.,The Mets, who tied a season high by overcoming a four-run deficit, have won two...
Mets recall C Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A
The New York Mets recalled catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse among several moves on Monday. ,The move comes exactly one month after the Mets sent down Alvarez, 23. At the time of his demotion, he was batting just .236 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in 35 games. In 21 games with Syra...
Concerns at first base as Mets, Angels open series
When the visiting Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets start a three-game series Monday night, the status of both teams' first basemen could be a question.,New York star Pete Alonso barely maintained his consecutive games played streak at 354 by entering Sunday's 3-2 win over Cincinnati as a defensi...
Veteran reliever David Robertson signs with Phillies
Veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson is making his Philadelphia return, as he and the Phillies came to an agreement for the stretch drive of the season on Sunday. Robertson will earn more than $5 million on the deal, per multiple reports.,The longtime pitcher worked out for teams, and accor...
Report: Mets intend to recall C Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A
A month after he was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, former top prospect Francisco Alvarez is set to return to the New York Mets, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The Mets intend to recall the 23-year-old catcher from Triple-A ahead of their Monday matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Alvare...
Mets clutch up in 8th inning to escape with win over Reds
Juan Soto scored from third on Luis Torrens' fielder's choice grounder in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday, lifting the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Soto started the inning by coaxing a leadoff walk from Brent Suter (1-1), then reached third via Jeff McNeil's o...
Veteran reliever David Robertson auditioning for teams
Veteran right-handed reliever David Robertson is interested in signing with a team for the stretch drive of the season.,According to the New York Post, Robertson was impressive while throwing for teams at Providence, R.I.,The New York Yankees and New York Mets are rumored to be among the teams that ...
Mets' Pete Alonso (hand) out of starting lineup vs. Reds
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion.,Alonso has played in all 99 games this season for the Mets and has appeared in a franchise-record 353 consecutive regular-season games dating back to...
Andrew Abbott vies to pitch Reds to series sweep of Mets
The Cincinnati Reds are five games over .500 for the first time in almost two years, but manager Terry Francona knows it's too early to put much stock in their record.,But for the New York Mets, it might be time to start worrying about an extended slump.,The Reds will look to complete a sweep of the...
New York Mets induct David Wright into HOF, retire No. 5
David Wright, the seven-time All-Star who was the face of the New York Mets throughout his 14-year MLB career, became the 11th player to have his jersey retired by the organization on Saturday as he entered the Mets' Hall of Fame.,Just two days shy of the 21-year anniversary of his big-league debut ...
Reds spoil David Wright ceremony with win over Mets
Jake Fraley tied a season high with three hits, including the tiebreaking RBI single and a run-scoring double as the visiting Cincinnati Reds continued their recent surge by holding on for a 5-2 victory over the host New York Mets on Saturday.,After a 30-minute pregame ceremony honoring David Wright...
Reds look to stay hot, Mets look to avoid habitual lulls
The first game following the All-Star break provided plenty of reassurance for the Cincinnati Reds.,For the New York Mets, the return to action just underscored the offensive inconsistency they've been dealing with most of the season.,The Reds will look to lock up a series win Saturday afternoon whe...
Austin Hays' two homers power Reds past Mets
Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opener of a three-game series.,Matt McLain and Tyler Stephenson each hit two-run homers for the Reds, who have won five of their last six games. ,The Mets, who...