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2 days ago
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Alonso and McNeil both homer twice as Mets rout Rockies 13-5 for season sweep
New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman reacts after striking out against New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill to end the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets' Jeff McNeil gestures to fans as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets' Pete Alonso follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets' Pete Alonso follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rockies' Hunter Goodman reacts after striking out against New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill to end the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets' Jeff McNeil gestures to fans as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) New York Mets' Pete Alonso follows the flight of his two-run home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander in the third inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER (AP) — Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil each hit two of New York's six home runs, and the Mets routed Colorado 13-5 on Sunday to sweep the major league-worst Rockies for the second time in a week. Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez also went deep for the Mets, who completed a 5-2 trip and finished 6-0 against Colorado (12-53) this season. They moved a season-best 18 games over .500 at 42-24 and opened a 4 1/2-game lead in the NL East over skidding Philadelphia. Advertisement Juan Soto went 3 for 3 with three walks and three runs on a perfect day at the plate, reaching base six times in a game for the first time in his career. Alonso launched a pair of two-run shots for his 23rd multihomer game, breaking a tie with Darryl Strawberry for the most in Mets history. The first baseman has 243 career homers, passing David Wright for second place in franchise annals — nine behind Strawberry. ___ AP MLB:
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4 days ago
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Lindor healing from broken toe and could be lineup for Mets this weekend, Manaea makes rehab start
New York Mets' Starling Marte scores on a single by Mets' Francisco Lindor in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Mets' Starling Marte scores on a single by Mets' Francisco Lindor in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) DENVER (AP) — Shortstop Francisco Lindor's broken toe is healing fast enough that he may soon be back in the lineup for the New York Mets. Possibly even this weekend. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said before Friday's game against Colorado that Lindor did some running and went through some drills in the cage. He might even have some type of availability Friday, Mendoza added. Advertisement Lindor's right pinky toe was broken by a pitch from Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin in the first inning on Wednesday. He sat out Thursday. 'I feel a little bit better today than how I felt yesterday,' Mendoza said about Lindor's availability against last-place Colorado. 'I thought maybe even the full series. But watching him today, talking to him, I wouldn't be surprised if he's in the lineup (Saturday) or the next day.' Ronny Mauricio filled in for Lindor at shortstop against the Rockies on Friday, while Brandon Nimmo was in the leadoff spot. Lindor is hitting .279 with 14 homers and 36 RBIs this season. He finished runner-up to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP race last season. Advertisement In Wilmington, Delaware, Mets lefty Sean Manaea made a rehab start for High-A Brooklyn against the Blue Rocks. He threw 36 pitches — 26 strikes — over 1 2/3 innings, allowing four hits and three earned runs. Manaea, who has been sidelined all season by an oblique injury, struck out two and didn't walk a batter. The 33-year-old Manaea re-signed as a free agent with the Mets for $75 million over three years. He went 12-6 with a 3.47 ERA in 32 starts last season. ___ AP MLB:
5 days ago
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Mets' Francisco Lindor sits vs Dodgers with broken toe, not headed to the injured list just yet
LOS ANGELES -- Francisco Lindor is not immediately headed to the injured list after his toe was broken by a pitch in the New York Mets' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Lindor wasn't available to play for the Mets on Thursday, but manager Carlos Mendoza called him day-to-day. Lindor told reporters that he will continue to play if he can manage the pain this weekend against Colorado. Lindor's right pinky toe was broken by a pitch from right-hander Tony Gonsolin in the first inning of the third game of the Mets' four-game series at Dodger Stadium. Lindor played the rest of the game despite being in apparently obvious pain, and the fracture was found afterward. Luisangel Acuña filled in for Lindor at shortstop Thursday, while Brandon Nimmo took his spot as the Mets' leadoff hitter. Lindor is batting .279 with 14 homers, 36 RBIs and a .843 OPS for the Mets. He finished second to the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP voting last season. Coincidentally, Lindor also broke his finger in a hotel door during a series against the Dodgers three years ago. Lindor said that break still hurts occasionally.
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5 days ago
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Mets' Francisco Lindor sits vs Dodgers with broken toe, not headed to the injured list just yet
New York Mets' Starling Marte scores on a single by Mets' Francisco Lindor in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) New York Mets' Starling Marte scores on a single by Mets' Francisco Lindor in the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) New York Mets' Francisco Lindor reacts toward the Los Angeles Dodgers' dugout after being hit with a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Francisco Lindor is not immediately headed to the injured list after his toe was broken by a pitch in the New York Mets' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Lindor wasn't available to play for the Mets on Thursday, but manager Carlos Mendoza called him day-to-day. Lindor told reporters that he will continue to play if he can manage the pain this weekend against Colorado. Advertisement Lindor's right pinky toe was broken by a pitch from right-hander Tony Gonsolin in the first inning of the third game of the Mets' four-game series at Dodger Stadium. Lindor played the rest of the game despite being in apparently obvious pain, and the fracture was found afterward. Luisangel Acuña filled in for Lindor at shortstop Thursday, while Brandon Nimmo took his spot as the Mets' leadoff hitter. Lindor is batting .279 with 14 homers, 36 RBIs and a .843 OPS for the Mets. He finished second to the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP voting last season. Coincidentally, Lindor also broke his finger in a hotel door during a series against the Dodgers three years ago. Lindor said that break still hurts occasionally. ___ AP MLB:
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29-05-2025
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Soto falls deeper into slump with another hitless game in Mets' loss
New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) runs back to first base after Juan Soto's hit was caught during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) New York Mets' Juan Soto reacts after the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, May 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) bats during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Mets' Brandon Nimmo (9) runs back to first base after Juan Soto's hit was caught during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) New York Mets' Juan Soto reacts after the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, May 24, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) bats during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis) New York Mets' Juan Soto (22) reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto's numbers are getting ugly. The slumping New York Mets slugger went hitless again Wednesday and failed to get the ball out of the infield in a 9-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Advertisement After signing a record $765 million contract in December as a free agent, Soto is batting a measly .224 with eight homers and 25 RBIs in 55 games during a turbulent first season with the Mets. The four-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winner was 0 for 4 with a walk and a strikeout Wednesday in a dreary performance that matched the weather. He was booed by a sparse crowd at Citi Field, where only a few thousand fans were on hand for a hastily rescheduled game. With rain in the forecast Wednesday night, the first pitch was moved up six hours Tuesday to 1:10 p.m. Soto is 0 for 16 since lacing a two-run double off the right-center fence Saturday in a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. And nothing seems to be going his way: He lost a hit on a chaotic play Tuesday night when he was called out for passing teammate Brandon Nimmo on the basepaths. Advertisement Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed faith in Soto both before and after Wednesday's loss. 'Today was one of those days where he didn't hit the ball hard, but I thought his foundation — his lower half — was in a better position,' Mendoza said. Soto's batting average has dipped 61 points below his career mark entering the season. He hasn't homered since May 9, a span of 75 plate appearances, and he has just seven hits in his last 59 at-bats (.119). With runners in scoring position this year, he's batting .130 (6 for 46) with a homer and 16 RBIs. That after racking up 41 home runs, 109 RBIs and a .989 OPS with the crosstown New York Yankees last season, when he helped them reach the World Series and finished third in AL MVP voting. Advertisement Soto has been particularly cold since May 16, when he got booed incessantly in his return to Yankee Stadium with the Mets. He seemed to take the harsh reception in stride by doffing his helmet to the crowd prior to his first at-bat, but Soto is hitting only .114 (5 for 44) with one extra-base hit since. Most advanced metrics suggest Soto is hitting into hard luck. He ranks among the 90th percentile in several categories at Baseball Savant, though his bat speed ranks in the 73rd percentile, down from the 94th percentile last season. Soto made three outs on balls hit at least 99 mph in Tuesday night's 6-4 win over the White Sox. 'Yesterday was a perfect example of his season so far: 0 for 4 with three balls (almost) 100 mph,' Mendoza said with a chuckle Wednesday morning. 'Hard to explain. But it's baseball. 'Too good of a hitter. Too good of a player. He'll be Juan Soto here.' ___ AP MLB:
