Category: Major League Baseball
Logan Verrett demoted for Erik Goeddel
The Mets have announced prior to today’s game that right-handed pitcher Logan Verrett has been demoted to AAA Las Vegas. In a corresponding move, the Mets have recalled right-handed pitcher Erik Goeddel from AAA Las Vegas, and he is scheduled to be in Milwaukee in time to help the Mets bullpen today.
Verrett, had made a spot start for the Mets yesterday and was lit up for five runs in just four innings. He has lasted a combined 6.2 innings over his last two spot starts. Verrett had previously thrown a combined twelve scoreless innings over his first two spot starts back in April.
Goeddel had been in the running for a spot in the Mets bullpen during Spring Training but was beat out for a spot by Jim Henderson. Goeddel had missed most of the spring with a lat injury which contributed to him not being a part of the Opening Day bullpen. He currently held a 4.94 ERA in 24 appearances for Las Vegas, but had posted better numbers of late. Over his last 4.1 innings he has allowed no runs while only allowing two hits, and striking out six. Goeddel had posted a 2.43 ERA for the Mets last season over 35 appearances out of the bullpen.
Lineups & Game Notes: Brewers vs. Mets 2:10 pm et.
New York Mets (34-27):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Matt Reynolds (R) SS
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF
4. Kelly Johnson (L) 2B
5. James Loney (L) 1B
6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
7. Alejandro De Aza (L) LF
8. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
9. Steven Matz (R) P
Milwaukee Brewers (29-33):
1. Jonathan Villar (S) SS
2. Hernan Perez (R) RF
3. Ryan Braun (R) LF
4. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
5. Chris Carter (R) 1B
6. Aaron Hill (R) 3B
7. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
8. Keon Broxton (R) CF
9. Zach Davies (R) P
Today’s game can be seen on WPIX.
Game Notes:
METS-BREWERS NOTES: The Mets .607 career winning percentage in Milwaukee is the club’s highest vs. any NL team on the road…New York had its six-game winning streak vs. the Brewers snapped on Saturday…The Mets are 5-1 vs. Milwaukee this year and have won eight of the last 11 match- ups…The last time the Mets won five games vs. the Brew Crew in a single season was in 2002 (5-1).
JEKYLL AND HYDE: The Mets have scored 25 runs in their five wins this road trip (5.0 runs per game) and have scored a total of six runs in their four losses (1.5 runs per game) on this trip.
PITCHING IS THE KEY: The Mets rank second in the majors with a 3.12 team ERA…The staff surrendered a season high-tying five homers yesterday, but still has allowed the second-fewest homers (48) in the majors…New York has issued the second-fewest walks (156) in the majors.
GO WITH THE FLO: Wilmer Flores is hitting .464 (13-28) with three runs scored, three doubles and three RBI in nine games since replacing David Wright as the starting third baseman…He has a .515 OBP in that span.
HEATING UP: Asdrubal Cabrera has two doubles , two home runs, three RBI’s and has scored six runs in his last nine games…He has a hit in four straight games, going 6-15 (.400) with one double, one home run and two RBI.
GRAND SERIES: Curtis Granderson is hitting .500 (6-12) with three runs scored, one double, one triple, two homers, two RBI and two walks during this series…He has a .600 OBP in these first three games.
MAGNIFICENT MATZ: Steven Matz is 11-2 in 16 regular season games in the majors…Matz won seven straight starts from April 17-May 25…In his last nine starts, Matz is 7-1 with a 1.38 ERA with 60 strikeouts.
MATZ LOVES THE SUNSHINE: Matz is 3-0 and has not allowed a run in 22.2 innings during the day this season and he is 5-0 with a 0.86 ERA in six career starts during the day.
ROAD WARRIOR: Matz is 6-1 with a 1.99 ERA in nine career regular season starts away from Citi Field…He is 4-1 with a 1.67 ERA in five road starts this season.
MATZ VS. BREWERS: Matz is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA (two earned runs/7.0 innings pitched) in one start against Milwaukee back on May 20…He struck out eight and walked one.
METS VS. DAVIES: The Mets faced Zach Davies back on May 21 and he left the game with a no decision…Davies pitched 5.1 innings while allowing four runs on five hits…He struck out five and walked two…Mets notable numbers against Davies are provided below…
- Yoenis Cespedes: .667 (2-3), 1 HR, 2 RBI
- Curtis Granderson: .333 (1-3), 1 HR, 1 RBI
- Michael Conforto: .500 (1-2), 1 2B, 1 BB
- Asdrubal Cabrera: .500 (1-2), 1 RBI
Familia & Henderson unavailable for today’s game.
Manager Terry Collins announced prior to this afternoon’s game that both closer Jeurys Familia and reliever Jim Henderson, would both be unavailable to pitch in today’s ballgame.
Jeurys Familia has made appearances in three straight games, recording a save in each, and Collins has elected to give Familia a much needed day of rest. Set-up man Addison Reed is the candidate most likely to pitch the ninth inning today if a save situation is necessary.
Jim Henderson was removed from last night’s game after tearing his fingernail last night while throwing a pitch in the bottom of the tenth inning. Henderson was getting the skin glued back on his fingernail this morning and is considered day-to-day.
Game Notes & Lineups: Mets vs. Brewers 4:10 pm et.
New York Mets (34-26):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Michael Conforto (L) LF
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF
4. Neil Walker (S) 2B
5. James Loney (L) 1B
6. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
7. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
8. Rene Rivera (R) C
9. Logan Verrett (R) P
SP: Logan Verrett RHP (3-3, 3.22 ERA)
Milwaukee Brewers (28-33):
1. Jonathan Villar (S) SS
2. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
3. Ryan Braun (R) LF
4. Chris Carter (R) 1B
5. Kirk Nieuwenhuis (L) CF
6. Aaron Hill (R) 3B
7. Ramon Flores (L) RF
8. Martin Maldonado (R) C
9. Wily Peralta (R) P
SP: Wily Peralta RHP (3-7, 6.79 ERA)
Today’s game can be seen on WPIX.
Game Notes:
METS-BREWERS NOTES: The Mets .617 career winning percentage in Milwaukee is the club’s highest vs. any NL team on the road…New York has won six in a row vs. Milwaukee dating to 2015 and eight of its last 10 match-ups…The Mets swept the Brewers in a three-game series, May 20-22, earlier this year at Citi Field and are 5-0 vs. Milwaukee this season.
ROAD WARRIORS: New York is 19-14 away from Citi Field…The 19 road wins are tied for the second-most in the majors…The Cubs are first with 21…The Mets are 5-2-3 in road series this year.
PITCHING IS KEY: The Mets rank second in the majors with a 3.05 team ERA…The staff has allowed the fewest homers (43) and the second-fewest walks (149) in the majors…The staff’s 1.20 WHIP is the fourth-lowest in the majors…New York’s staff has a 3.52 strikeout-to-walk-rate, the second-best ratio in the majors.
CLOSER BY NATURE: Jeurys Familia Has 21 saves, the most in the majors… Is 21-21 in save opportunities in 2016…Familia has saved 37 consecutive games in the regular season dating to August 1, 2015, extending a franchise-record…It is the second-longest active streak in the major leagues (Arizona’s Brad Ziegler has saved 39 straight opportunities)…Familia’s 21 consecutive saves to open the season is the second-longest streak to open a season in franchise history, (Armando Benitez, 24 in 2001).
GO WITH THE FLO: Wilmer Flores is hitting .500 (13-26) with three runs scored, three doubles and two RBI in eight games since replacing David Wright as the starting third baseman…Flores has had back-to- back three-hit games vs. the Brewers, and it marks the second time in Flores’ career he’s had consecutive games with three hits or more hits.
CLUTCH BAT: Matt Reynolds has three career RBI and two have been game-winning RBI, including last night…He also had the go- ahead RBI in the eighth inning on June 4 at Miami…Reynolds is 3-for-his-last-5 with three RBI as a pinch-hitter.
LOGAN VERRETT: Is making his fourth start of the year…Has appeared in 15 games in relief…Verrett’s other spot starts came on April 13 vs. Miami, April 19 at Philadelphia and May 14 at Colorado…Verrett has gone 0-3 with a 6.00 ERA since May 14…He had a career-high 16.1 scoreless inning streak from April 13-26…Has faced the Brewers once in his career in a relief appearance on June 24, 2015 in Milwaukee…Pitched two scoreless innings, struck out one and walked one…Retired six of the seven batters that he faced in the relief appearance.
METS VS. PERALTA: Peralta made a start against the Mets at Citi Field back on May 20 and was charged with the loss, after he allowed 3 runs on 6 hits, in 5.2 innings…Peralta struck out 6 and walked 2…Peralta overall holds an all-time 3-2 record against the Mets in 5 starts with a 3.23 ERA…Notable numbers against Peralta are posted below…
- Curtis Granderson: .455 (5-11), 2 HR, 2 2B
- Michael Conforto: .667 (2-3), 1 HR, 2 RBI
- Neil Walker: .250 (4-16), 1 HR, 4 RBI
- Yoenis Cespedes: .333 (1-3), 1 K
- Asdrubal Cabrera: .333 (1-3)
- Wilmer Flores: .167 (1-6)
- Rene Rivera: .000 (0-3), 1 RBI, 1 HBP
Matt Harvey shines again in last night’s wild victory.
Matt Harvey helped propel the Mets to a 2-1 victory in last night’s extra inning affair. Harvey turned in his third straight strong start allowing one run or fewer, and has seen his ERA dip from 6.08 to 4.66. Over those past three starts Harvey holds an era of 0.90. Continue reading
Lineups & Game Notes: Mets vs. Brewers 8:10 pm et.
New York Mets (33-26):
1. Curtis Granderson (L) RF
2. Alejandro De Aza (L) LF
3. Yoenis Cespedes (R) CF
4. James Loney (L) 1B
5. Asdrubal Cabrera (S) SS
6. Wilmer Flores (R) 3B
7. Kelly Johnson (L) 2B
8. Kevin Plawecki (R) C
9. Matt Harvey (R) P
SP: Matt Harvey RHP (4-8, 4.95 ERA)
Milwaukee Brewers (28-32):
1. Jonathan Villar (S) SS
2. Scooter Gennett (L) 2B
3. Ryan Braun (R) LF
4. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
5. Chris Carter (R) 1B
6. Kirk Nieuwenhuis (L) CF
7. Aaron Hill (R) 3B
8. Ramon Flores (L) RF
9. Junior Guerra (R) P
SP: Junior Guerra RHP (3-1, 3.61 ERA)
Tonight’s game can be seen on SNY.
Game Notes:
METS- BREWERS NOTES: The Mets .610 career winning percentage in Milwaukee is the club’s highest vs. any NL team on the road…New York has won five in a row vs. Milwaukee dating to 2015 and seven of its last nine match-ups…The Mets swept the Brewers in a three-game series, May 20-22, earlier this year at Citi Field and are 4-0 vs. Milwaukee this season.
NO WALK ZONE: Last night was New York’s major league- leading 12th game without issuing a walk this year.
STARTING OFF WITH A BANG: The Mets have 15 first-inning homers this year, the most in the majors.
GRANDYMAN MAKING HISTORY: Curtis Granderson has 16 leadoff homers with the Mets, tied with Jose Reyes for the most in team history… Granderson has hit 16 leadoff homers over three years while it took Reyes nine years to reach that mark…Granderson’s 16 leadoff homers since 2014 leads the majors during that span.
LEAGUE LEADER: Jeurys Familia has 20 saves, the most in the majors…Is 20-20 in save opportunities in 2016...Familia has saved 36 consecutive games in the regular season dating to August 1, 2015, extending a franchise-record...It is the second-longest active streak in the major leagues (Arizona’s Brad Ziegler has saved 39 straight opportunities)…Familia’s 20 consecutive saves to open the season is the second-longest streak to open a season in franchise history (Armando Benitez, 24 in 2001).
FOUR IS THE MAGIC NUMBER: The Mets are 25-5 when they score four or more runs and 8-21 when they score three or fewer.
THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: Matt Harvey has allowed one run over his last 14 innings (0.64 ERA)…He has issued one walk and struck nine during that span…Is making his first career start vs. the Brewers…Harvey struck out Justin Bour in his last start to record his 500th career strikeout (77 career starts)…The only Met to record his 500th career strikeout in fewer starts was Dwight Gooden (61st career start).
GOING WITH THE FLO: Wilmer Flores is hitting .476 (10-21) with three runs scored, two doubles and two RBI in seven games since replacing David Wright as the starting third baseman.
METS VS. GUERRA: The Mets have never faced Junior Guerra and only one current Met has recorded a plate appearance against Guerra… Catcher Rene Rivera is 0-1 in his career with a strikeout against the 31-year old right-hander.
Mets Tidbits:
- Kelly Johnson has been activated today and is in the Mets starting lineup batting seventh, and also playing second base. Johnson was acquired along with cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for RHP Akeel Morris on Wednesday. Infielder Ty Kelly has been optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Johnson was hitting .215 with one homer and 10 RBI in 49 games this year for Atlanta.
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Major League Baseball announced a scoring change from the game on May 31 against the Chicago White Sox. In the top of the sixth inning, Jose Abreu was credited with a single but that has now been changed to an error on first baseman James Loney. Steven Matz, who was on the mound, is now credited with two unearned runs in that inning. Matz’s ERA now drops from 2.69 to 2.39.
Mets select 1B Peter Alonso at #64.
The New York Mets selected University of Florida first baseman Peter Alonso with the 64th overall pick in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft. Alonso who is considered Florida’s best hitter, has hit .364 with 12 home runs and 55 RBI’s despite missing ten games this season with a broken hand. Last weekend in the Gainesville Regional of the NCAA Baseball Tournament the 21-year old earned Most Outstanding Player honors, as he went 8 for 14 in three games with three home runs and eight RBIs. Alonso’s power potential and hitting prowess is something that has had scouts buzzing all season long, and is why he was selected so highly. MLB.com had Alonso ranked as the 65th draft-eligible prospect and he fell right where many mock drafts had him going. I provided a scouting report below from MLB.com:
“Alonso was making consistent, hard contact for the Gators as his junior season progressed. He’s always had raw power, but didn’t always look like he could tap into it consistently. Lately, however, he’s shortened his swing and begun to use the whole field more effectively, showing extra-base pop to the opposite field. Much of his success stems from a more open stance which has helped him get his hips through more consistently. He’s a first baseman only with well below-average speed, though his hands and footwork at the corner infield position should be adequate.”
The Mets did a great job on the first night of the draft taking two projectable arms and a slugging first baseman oozing with power potential. The Mets still have plenty of picks over the next couple of days, but it is hard not to argue that the Mets had one of the best haul’s on the first night of the draft. It was surprising that the Mets didn’t take a high-school player on the first night as they have been accustomed to doing, but it looks like they are looking for players who are going to move quickly through the system. I give the front office an A+ for the picks they made tonight, based on the potential each of these players carry.
Final Recap: Mets 5 – Brewers 2
The New York Mets (33-26) defeated the Milwaukee Brewers (28-32) tonight by the final score of 5-2 at Miller Park. For a full postgame recap follow the link below…
Game Notes:
- Curtis Granderson was 2-4 with a leadoff HR in the top of the 1st inning. He is now tied with Jose Reyes for most all-time in Mets history with 16.
- Wilmer Flores was 3-4 with a double.
- Kevin Plawecki was 1-3 with a 2-run RBI single.
- Yoenis Cespedes was 2-5 with an RBI single.
- Matt Reynolds was 1-1 with a pinch-hit RBI single.
- Bartolo Colon was fantastic tonight going 7 innings while only allowing 1 run on 8 hits, with 2 strikeouts, and no walks.
- Jeurys Familia converted his 20th save of the season with a perfect inning.
- Addison Reed’s scoreless streak of 15.1 innings was snapped in the bottom of the 8th.
The Mets started the game off with a bang with Curtis Granderson going deep on the fourth pitch of the game to give the Mets an early 1-0 lead. While the Mets lead was never in true danger, they had only produced two runs through the first seven innings, before tacking on two more runs in the eighth, and one in the ninth. The offense responded when it needed to late in the game to give the Mets some insurance runs, to put the game out of reach for the Brewers. The offense seems to be showing signs of coming back to life over the last two games, and they will look to continue to build on those positive results through the weekend. It was also a nice to see Juan Lagares make an appearance tonight as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement late in the game. Lagares had led off the ninth inning with a double that he was able to attain by hustling out of the box, and diving head first into second base. Lagares certainly put any worries to rest tonight about his availability going forward.
Bartolo Colon was vintage big sexy tonight as he kept the Brewers off the board for much of the game tonight. Colon was actually working on a shutout through the seventh inning until a ball hit off the bat of Brewers third baseman Hernan Perez ended up taking a bounce, and hitting Neil Walker in the chest. The ball off Walker’s chest allowed Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who previously doubled, to score all the way from second base. Walker looked to be in some pain as trainer Ray Ramirez and manager Terry Collins came onto the field to check on him, but he ultimately stayed in the game before leaving in the ninth inning for a pinch-hitter. According to Collins after the game, he stated Walker had gotten dizzy and was not able to catch his breath after taking the ground ball to his chest, which resulted in his early departure. Hopefully Walker’s early departure and status going forward isn’t considered serious as the Mets can’t afford to lose another starting position player to injury.
- The Mets will play the second game of their four game series against the Brewers tomorrow night with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 pm et. Tomorrow’s game can be seen on SNY.
- Matt Harvey (4-8, 4.95 ERA) will look to continue to build off his previous two spectacular starts as he opposes Brewers right-hander Junior Guerra (3-1, 3.61 ERA)
Mets select LHP Anthony Kay at #31
The New York Mets selected UCONN left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay with their 31st pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. The 21-year old left-hander was UCONN’s top starting pitcher this season and went 9-2 with a 2.65 ERA in 119 innings this season for the Huskies. Kay has previous ties with the Mets as he was drafted by the Mets back in the 2013 MLB Draft in the 29th round. Kay also is a Long Island native who attended the same high school of current Mets lefty Steven Matz. MLB.com has Kay ranked as their 43rd draft-eligible prospect for this year’s draft. A scouting report provided by MLB.com regarding Kay is provided below:
“Kay fits the mold of the advanced pitchability college lefty, one with a track record of success, not only at UConn, but also in the Cape Cod League in 2014 and with Team USA in 2015. Kay succeeds by filling the strike zone and keeping hitters guessing, albeit with the lack of a true out pitch. He’ll top out at 94-95 mph with his fastball, though he pitches more effectively at around 91 mph. He has a consistently reliable changeup, though he telegraphs it at times by lowering his arm slot. His breaking ball is fringy.”
The Mets went with two straight college pitchers in the first round of the draft and it is clear that upper management is intent on rebuilding the pitching in their farm system. Kay was a great selection who many project to rise rapidly through the Mets system with his advanced feel for pitching. Kay was recently named the American Athletic Conference pitcher of the year, and the MVP of the AAC tournament. Kay also broke the UCONN career record for strikeouts with 263 this season. It was another solid pick for the Mets as you never can be faulted with going in the direction of pitching in the draft. Kay is not the tallest pitcher on the mound as he barely stands at six feet, but he has drawn comparisons to Mark Buehrle.
The Mets 31st pick was a compensation pick for Daniel Murphy signing with the Washington Nationals.
Above The Mendoza 