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Mets 1B / OFDominic Smith, who has been out since July 26 due to a stress fracture in his left foot, made significant progress on Wednesday as he works his way back.

Smith ran and hit off a tee for the first time since suffering the injury,according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

The 24 – year-old Smith was recently transferred from the 10 to 60 – day IL, meaning he won’t be eligible to return to the active roster until Sept. 25. And DiComo notes that Smith hopes to return that day.

Smith, who is hitting. 278 /. 352 /. 506 with 10 homers and 10 doubles in 88 games this season, said at the time of the injury that he initially tried to play through it.

“You feel something and you don’t think much of it,” Smith said. “We’re all competitors here. We all play through little things. … It just was getting worse.

If Smith is able to return on Sept. 25, he would be back for the final five games of the regular season – two against the Marlins and three against the Braves, all at Citi Field.

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Tags: Dominic Smith,Danny Abriano

The Mets’ offense erupted for the second straight game as they beat the Diamondbacks, 11 – 1,on Thursday afternoon at Citi Field to sweep their four-game series>>(Box score)

Five Takeaways from Thursday’s game

1)The Mets’ offense erupted for a second-straight day, asJuan Lagaresblasted two homers – including a grand slam that ballooned the Mets’ lead from 2- 0 to 6-0 – andTodd Frazierhomered again. The Mets hit six homers overall, withRobinson Cano,Tomas Nido, andMichael Confortoalso going deep, making Thursday the first time in franchise history that the Mets hit five or more homers in back-to-back games. The six homers were the most the Mets have ever hit in a game at home.

Tags:Arizona Diamondbacks,Juan Lagares,Michael Conforto,Noah Syndergaard,Pete Alonso, Todd Frazier ,Danny Abriano

Juan Lagares

hit his second home run of the day in the fifth inning, for his 6th RBI of the day.

Lagares blew the door wide open in the third inning with his first career grand slam …

Tags:Juan Lagares,Todd Frazier

The Mets (75 – 70, 2.0 GB in Wild Card race) finish their four- game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (75 – 71, 2.5 GB in Wild Card race) on Thursday afternoon at 1: 10 PM on SNY.

Mets Notes

The Mets have won three straight games and six of their last 10 . … The Mets now have 10 shutout wins this season, the seventh most in baseball. … As a team, the Mets are hitting. 278 with 19 home runs during the month of September.

Tags: (Noah Syndergaard)

How does Stroman get right?00: 02: 02

On the Shea Anything podcast, Doug Williams and Andy Martino try to figure out how scuffling starter Marcus Stroman can right the ship.

On theShea Anythingpodcast, Doug Williams and Andy Martino tried to figure out how scuffling Mets starterMarcus Stromancan right the ship.

Listen to the full podcast below …

Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY00: 01: 00

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY, presented by Verizon, Edwin Diaz talks about growing up and learning baseball in Puerto Rico.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY, presented by Verizon,Edwin Diaztalks about growing up and learning baseball in Puerto Rico.

Mets aceJacob deGromis one of the top contenders to win the 2019 NL Cy Young. If he does, it would give him back-to-back Cy Young awards – making him the first Met to ever accomplish that feat. Here’s where things stand in the race …

Jacob deGrom, Mets

Key stats: 2. (ERA, 1.) WHIP , 231 K’s (11 .4 per 9 (in (IP) starts), 6.5 WAR (FanGraphs), 5.9 WAR (Baseball Reference)
(Last start) : Allowed one run on three hits while walking one and striking out 11 in 7.0 IP against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 9.
Next start: 14 vs. Dodgers
Trending:UP, while returning to dominant form against the Diamondbacks after two straight starts where he allowed four earned runs

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) ,Danny Abriano

The Mets have come back from the brink to put themselves firmly in Wild Card contention. Here’s everything you need to know about the state of the race …

(Nationals) 80 – 64, 3.5 games up for first Wild Card)

(Next up) : @Twins, Thursday at 7: 40 p.m. (Patrick Corbinvs.Kyle Gibson)
Latest result: 6-2 win over Twins on Wednesday
Current odds to make pla Yoffs:97 0 percent
Latest news:Stephen Strasburgtossed 6.0 strong innings on Wednesday

Cubs (77 – 68, tied with Brewers for second Wild Card)

(Next up) : @Padres, Thursday at 3: 40 p.m. (Yu Darvishvs.Dinelson Lamet)
Latest result: 4-0 loss to Padres on Wednesday
Current odds to make playoffs:49 .9 percent
Latest news:Theo Epsteinhas been frustrated by the Cubs’ recent struggles

MLB will not be fining or discipliningPete Alonsoand / or the Mets in any way for the custom cleats commemorating 9 / 11, which they wore without permission during Wednesday night’s game,a source told SNY’s Andy Martino.

Alonso decided to have the custom cleats madeafter being rebuffed by MLBon his initial plan for the Mets to wear custom first responder hats during the game.

“It was just a little gift from me to my teammates,” Alonso said after the game . “I’m really happy that everyone wore the shoes, because we could have gotten fined for it,” Alonso said. “I’m really just happy that everyone was behind me and stuck with this. You don’t have to be a baseball fan, I hope the general population appreciates this.”

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After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, the Mets – in defiance of Major League Baseball – – played all of their remaining games wearing hats representing all of the different city agencies that were first responders that day.

The Mets have been told no by MLB in the years since about wearing the hats during games on September 11, (including in) when they wanted to wear the hats on the 10 th anniversary of the attacks.

“We’re just trying to keep it consistent,” MLB executive vice president of baseball operations Joe Torre told The Associated Press at the time. “Certainly it’s not a lack of respect. It’s just something we feel is the right thing to do.”

(The Mets) 75 – 70, 2.0 GB of second Wild Card) wrap up their series against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Thursday at 1: 10 PM on SNY.

Here’s what happened on Wednesday, in case you missed it ….

The Mets erupted early and piled on late as they blanked the Diamondbacks, 3-0, to draw within 2.0 games of the second Wild Card spot>>Read more

Tags:Michael Conforto, (Noah Syndergaard) , (Pete Alonso) ,Danny Abriano

Alonso on honoring 9 / 11 victims00: 03: 52

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso explains his motivation behind honoring 9 / 11 victims and why it meant so much to him.

Pete Alonsois having one of the most memorable individual seasons in Mets’ history, but on Wednesday night, Alonso did something perhaps even more special.

Many of the Mets were seen taking the field on Wednesday night against the D-backs wearing custom cleats that honored those who lost their lives on September 11 th, 2001, including the first responders.

All of this was orchestrated by the Mets’ rookie, who came up with the idea for the team to honor 9 / 11 victims on the tragedy’s 18 th anniversary. Though he initially wanted to create custom hats, he pivoted to cleats to avoid what he called “red tape” from Major League Baseball.

Tags:Pete Alonso

Nimmo sets fastest HR trot00: 00: 18

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo set the mark for the fastest HR trot in (at) . (seconds.)

Brandon Nimmois known for his hustle.

Whether he hits a weak ground ball or even works a walk, the outfield always sprints full speed towards first base.

On Wednesday, Nimmo took that hustle to another level.

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Mets beat D-Backs 9-000: 01: 27

The New York Mets smack 5 HRs and cruise to a 9-0 victory over the Diamondbacks and jump them in the Wild Card standings.

The Mets smoked the Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Wednesday in a 9-0 outing, a game which also included 11 hits from New York.>>(Box score)

Five Takeaways from Wednesday’s game

1)Todd FrazierandBrandon Nimmogot the Mets off on the right foot on Wednesday.

Amed Rosariodoubled and stole third base and scored on aWilson Ramosground out. Then the fireworks started. A single byJD Davis (scored) Jeff McNeil, who was hit by a pitch, then Frazier cracked a two-run home run to bring the early score to 4-0. The Mets weren’t done there though, as Nimmo hit his fifth home run to add another run on the very next pitch. Because of the damage, D-back started Robbie Ray only lasted 0.2 innings on the mound for the D-backs.

Tags:Arizona Diamondbacks,Brandon Nimmo,Jeff McNeil,Steven Matz, Todd Frazier

Frazier, Nimmo back-to-back00: 00: 24

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier and outfielder Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back HRs in the 1st inning, Mets go up 5-0 on D-Backs.

Five runs in one inning and seven runs in three ain’t a bad start for the Mets.

Against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, that’s exactly what they got.Brandon NimmoandTodd Frazierplayed a big part in that.

In that five-run frame, Frazier and Nimmo hit back-to-back home runs to help put New York up in their big opening frame.

Tags:Brandon Nimmo,Todd Frazier

Here are 12 of the best moments at Citi Field in chronological order … upvote your favorite ones and we’ll count down what you, the fans, voted as your Top 10.

And comment below on what your favorite moment is …

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Bobby V, Zeile reflect on 9 / 1100: 04: 14

Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine and infielder Todd Zeile recount their experiences of the tragic events of September 11 th.

Bobby Valentineand (Todd Zeile) were both part of the Mets in 2001, when the team returned to Shea Stadium for the first game played in New York following the terrorist attacks of September 11 th.

The former mananger Valentine and third baseman Zeile recalled their emotions from that day (years ago.)

“It was a blur. I remember the feeling, I remember the fear, the confusion, “Valentine said. “I remember the heartache in every eye that you looked into. … It was a real different world for about two weeks for us, and it’s been a real different world for 18 years for many. “

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Terry Collins is taking on a new role with the Mets, but don’t expect to see him in the dugout any time soon.

Collins, who has served as a special assistant to the GM since retiring from coaching in 2017, will be back with the team as a senior advisor for player personnel, first reported byJoel Sherman of the New York Postand confirmed by S NY Insider Andy Martino.

Collins, of course, managed the Mets for seven seasons from 2011 – 17. He coached the team to an overall record of 551 – 583, and just two of his seven seasons produced winning records.

His time as the Mets’ skipper is most remembered for the 2015 season, when the Mets won 90 games and made their first World Series appearance since 200 before falling to the Royals in the Fall Classic .

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The Mets (74 – 70, 3.0 GB in Wild Card race) continue their four -game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (75 – 70, 2.5 GB in Wild Card race) on Wedne sday night at 7: 10 PM on SNY.

Mets Notes

After Tuesday’s win, the Mets are now 6-4 in their last 10 and 28 – 15 overall in their last 43 games. …Pete Alonsocontinues to be on pace to breakAaron Judge‘s single-season rookie home run record (52 in 2017) with 18 games remaining. …Jeff McNeil’s. 322 batting average is currently the eighth highest mark in the MLB and the fifth highest in the NL.

Tags: Aaron Judge , Jeff McNeil, (Pete Alonso) ,Steven Matz

Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY00: 00: 57

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY, presented by Verizon, Wilson Ramos talks about growing up and playing baseball in Venezuela

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month on SNY, presented by Verizon,Wilson Ramostalks about growing up and playing baseball in Venezuela.

Mets outfielderMichael Confortois under team control through the 2021 season, after which he is eligible for free agency. So would he consider signing long-term before then if the team approached him?

“I think that is always on players’ minds, they want to have that security and I know I am going to be under their control for the next two years so it’s kind of something that during the season, it’s not something I really want to talk about, “Conforto told Mike Puma of the New York Post on Tuesday. “When we get into the offseason and kind of leading up to spring training, I guess those conversations will be had, but I love it here and I would love to continue to play here.”

Aside from locking upJacob deGromthis offseason – two years before he would have hit free agency – the Mets have not extended any of their young core players lately.

Tags:Michael Conforto,Danny Abriano

In addition to picking up 3.0 games in the standings, the Mets also need to leapfrog four teams – Cubs, Phillies, Brewers and Diamondbacks – in order to land in the Wild Card game.

The Mets’ remaining schedule includes two games against the Diamondbacks, followed by playing the Dodgers, Rockies , Reds, Marlins and Braves. Unfortunately, out of the above teams, the Mets have only beaten up on Miami, have struggled against the Dodgers and Braves, and have played mostly even with the Rockies and Reds.

To be fair, the Mets have been performing much better than earlier in the season. Plus, 12 of their final 18 games are at Citi Field (including their final seven of the season). They are 40 – 29 at home, 34 – 41 on the road.

Keeping up with Brodie00: 02: 04

Brodie Van Wagenen chats about the approach the Mets took at the MLB trade deadline, on Keeping Up With Brodie, presented by Verizon

Brodie Van Wagenenchats about the approach the Mets took at the MLB trade deadline, onKeeping Up With Brodie, presented by Verizon.

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Standing next to (Noah Syndergaard) on Tuesday afternoon, you noticed his downcast eyes and slow, careful tone. He was trying to parse questions about his relationship with the Mets organization and he just looked … exhausted.

Come to think of it, we’re all fairly beaten down by now by the trickle of news about unpleasant moments between the team and a player who was once its most marketable star.

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) ,Noah Syndergaard,Rene Rivera,Wilson Ramos,Andy Martino

Zeile on Piazza’s post 9 / 11 HR00: 01: 48

Former New York Mets infielder Todd Zeile recounts the atmosphere of Mike Piazza’s legendary HR after the tragic events of September 11 th.

Mike Piazza ‘s dramatic home run during the first baseball game played in New York following the tragedy of September 11, 2001 is an unforgettable moment in Mets history.

Todd Zeileexplains what it felt like to be a part of that game, and to be in the dugout to witness Piazza’s home run.

(The Mets) 74 – 70, 3.0 GB of second Wild Card) continue their series against the Diamondbacks at Citi Field on Wednesday night at 7: 10 on SNY.

Here’s what happened on Tuesday, in case you missed it ….

Zack Wheelertossed 7.0 strong innings and (Todd Frazier) drove in all three runs before the Mets’ bullpen hung on by the skin of their teeth to beat the Diamondbacks, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Citi Field to draw within 3.0 games of the second Wild Card spot>>(Read more)

Tags: (Edwin Diaz) ,Jacob deGrom,Justin Wilson

,Noah Syndergaard,Pete Alonso,Seth Lugo, Todd Frazier ,Wilson Ramos,Zack Wheeler,Danny Abriano

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Frazier on his recent usage00: 01: 41

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier came up big in the Mets 3-2 win over the D-Backs but understands his platoon with JD Davis.

The Mets bullpen struggles have been well documented this season. The team came into Tuesday’s game against Arizona with 26 blown saves, the second most in the NL.

But on Tuesday night, with a one-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning ,Mickey Callawayelected to go withJustin Wilsonfor a four-out save, something the lefty had not done all season long.

Callaway’s decision paid off, as Wilson, despite not being at the top of his game, was able to pin down the final four outs in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the D-backs.

Tags: (Edwin Diaz) ,Justin Wilson, (Pete Alonso)

Christian Yelich‘s season has come to an end.

In the top of the first inning of Tuesday’s Brewers- Marlins game, Yelich fouled a pitch directly off of his right knee. He immediately went down in pain and was pulled from the game. Later, the Brewers announced that Yelich suffered a fractured right knee cap and will miss the remainder of the season.

The 2018 NL MVP was in the midst of another MVP-type season. Yelich was batting. 330 on the season with a 1. (OPS, ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************) home runs and (RBI.)

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Mets beat D-Back 3-200: 01: 19

The New York Mets hang on to beat the Diamondbacks 3-2 with the help of Todd Frazer’s two doubles that accounted for all 3 runs.

The Mets held on for a 3-2 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday night at Citi Field.>>(Box score)

Five Takeaways from Tuesday’s game

1)The Diamondbacks took an early lead offZack Wheeler.Ketel Martesingled to lead off the game, and after stealing second without a throw, came around to score on an RBI single byEduardo Escobar. Wheeler did strike outChristian WalkerandJosh Rojasto end the inning, but not before the Diamondbacks took a first-inning lead.

2)After that iffy first inning, though, Wheeler was fantastic. He scattered seven hits over seven innings of work, striking out seven while walking two. His night came to an end after 104 pitches. Wheeler has been tremendous for the Mets lately, allowing just three combined earned runs in his last three starts.

Tags:Amed Rosario,Pete Alonso,Todd Frazier,Zack Wheeler

The Brooklyn Cyclones, the Short Season-A affiliate of the Mets, won the New York-Penn League with Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Lowell Spinners at MCU Park in New York.

Brooklyn, which possesses some of the Mets’ top prospects, came back from down 3-2 in the seventh inning with a two-run bottom frame.

LF (Antoine Duplantis) , who went 2 for 4, knocked in one of his two RBI when he lined a triple down the right-field line and scored CFJake Mangum

Frazier 2-run double00: 00: 14

New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier smacks a 2-run double down the line to give the Mets a 2-1 lead over the Diamondbacks.

Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the second inning,Todd Frazierdelivered with a line-drive rope down the left field line. BothRobinson CanoandAmed Rosariocame around to score, with Rosario sliding in just ahead of theAlex Avilatag.

The play at the plate was reviewed, but Rosario was indeed safe at the plate, giving the Mets’ a two-run lead.

Frazier struck again in the bottom of the fourth inning, depositing another RBI double on deep fly ball off the wall in left-center field and scoring Cano to extend the Mets’ 3-1 lead.

Tags:Amed Rosario, (Robinson Cano) ,Todd Frazier

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Jacob deGrompushed himself a little closer to a second straight Cy Young Award with seven brilliant innings on Monday night, and yet there’s a case to be made that he was the Mets’ second-best pitcher in the 3-1 win against the Diamondbacks.

Seth Lugowas that good, retiring six straight hitters, four by strikeout.

“They didn’t have a chance against him,” was the way one scout who was at Citi Field described Lugo’s outing on Tuesday. “For me, he was even more dominant than deGrom. It’s two innings compared to seven, but he flat overmatched hitters with his mix of curveball and fastball.

Tags: (Edwin Diaz) ,Jacob deGrom, (Jeurys Familia) ,Seth Lugo,Zack Wheeler,John Harper

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Wilmer Flores 1 on 100: 03: 59

Former New York Mets infielder Wilmer Flores reminisces about his tenure with the Mets and discusses the homer he hit off Jacob deGrom.

After he made his return to Citi Field for the first of four games Monday with the Diamondbacks’ series against the Mets,Wilmer Floresprocessed the 1-for-3 performance – which included a solo home run offJacob deGrom– before Tuesday’s tilt.

What did Flores think about the first game back and what does he remember from his five-plus seasons with the Mets?

Flores went 1 on 1 with SNY’s Steve Gelbs, discussing Monday’s home run off deGrom and reflecting on the “special” experience back in New York.

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) ,Wilmer Flores

Syndergaard on Wilson Ramos00: 01: 29

New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard explains the leaked conversation he had with the front office and his relationship with Wilson Ramos

A day after aNew York Post story came outregardingNoah Syndergaard‘s desire to not pitch toWilson Ramosand a “livid” confrontation he had with his bosses over it, Syndergaard addressed the situation.

“First and foremost, the whole idea that we had a livid (discussion) or I was livid with the conversation was completely false, “Syndergaard said outside the Mets’ clubhouse before Tuesday night’s game. “We had a very cordial and adult conversation. As far as Wilson, I have nothing but respect for the guy. It doesn’t change our relationship between one another. He busts his ass every day.”

Syndergaard said it was “unfortunate” his meetings with team brass leaked out and that he was just having “open dialogue with the front office and coaching staff” to try to get to the bottom of “the extreme splits” that have impacted him when Ramos catches him instead ofTomas Nido

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) ,Noah Syndergaard,Wilson Ramos,Danny Abriano

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The Mets (73 – 70, 16 0 GB in NL East, 4.0 GB in Wild Card race) continue their four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (75 – 69, 17 .5 GB in NL West, 2.5 GB in Wild Card race) on Tuesday night at 7: 10 PM on SNY.

Mets Notes

After Monday’s win, the Mets are now 6-4 in their last 10 and 27 – 15 overall in their last 42 games. …Pete Alonsois currently on pace to breakAaron Judge‘s single -season rookie home run record (52 in 2017). … Since the start of August,Wilson Ramosis batting. 415 with four home runs, 25 RBI and a 1. OPS,

Tags:Pete Alonso, (Steven Matz) , (Wilson Ramos) , (Zack Wheeler)

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When the Mets’ lineup came out on Tuesday,JD Davis‘name was not on it for the fourth time in the last nine games .

Instead of Davis being in the lineup and playing left field withJeff McNeilat third base, McNeil is in left field andTodd Frazier is at third base.

Why?

Tags: Todd Frazier ,Danny Abriano

Keeping up with Brodie00: 01: 52

Brodie Van Wagenen talks about the adjustments the Mets have made since the All-Star break, on Keeping Up With Brodie, presented by Verizon.

Brodie Van Wagenentalks about the adjustments the Mets have made since the All-Star break, on (Keeping Up With Brodie) , presented by Verizon.

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The number that matters most to the Mets’ slim Wild Card dreams is, of course, four . That’s how many games they are behind the Cubs for the second Wild Card spot at the start of play Tuesday.

It’s also how many teams they have to pass if they’re going to make the postseason. In addition to the Cubs, the Brewers, Diamondbacks and Phillies are ahead of them.

Daunting? Yep. FanGraphs says their playoff odds are 8.6 percent. That’s not great, but it’s not Elimination-ville, either. Maybe if the Mets can wrangle some of the following numbers their way, they’ve got a shot.

Tags: Aaron Judge ,Edwin Diaz, Jacob deGrom , (Pete Alonso) ,Robins on Cano, (Seth Lugo) ,Zack Wheeler,Anthony McCarron

After blasting two homers on Monday night at Citi Field – his MLB-leading 46 th and 47 th of the season – Mets first basemanPete Alonsois now on pace to break Yankees outfielderAaron Judge‘s rookie home run record of 52.

Judge hit those 52 homers for the Yankees in 2017 during a season where he slashed. 284 /.) /. 627 and finished second in American League MVP voting toJose Altuve.

With 19 games left in the season, Alonso is now projected to hit (homers,According to ESPN.

Tags: Aaron Judge , (Pete Alonso) ,Danny Abriano

Wilmer Floreswas honest about what his return to face the Mets meant to him before he took the field for the Diamondbacks on Monday.

“It’s awesome,” Flores said in the Citi Field visitors’ clubhouse. “New York’s always going to be home. It’s good to be back.”

The Mets pulled out the 3-1 win thanks toJacob deGrom‘s dominant outing, andSeth Lugo‘s two perfect innings shut the door whilePete Alonso‘s two home runs and supplied the bulk of the power, but Flores shined in his homecoming when he belted a solo shot in the top of the fifth inning.

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) , (Pete Alonso, (Seth Lugo) ,Wilmer Flores

deGrom, Alonso boost Mets00: 02: 07

Mickey Callaway, Pete Alonso and Jacob deGrom on Alonso’s two-HR night and a vintage deGrom performance .

Jacob deGromgot the help he needed Monday from the Mets, who did not let his latest quality start go to waste for the first time in three weeks.

The ace RHP limited the Diamondbacks to one run on three hits, striking out 11 and walking one in 7.0 innings as New York downed Arizona for a 3-1 series-opening win for the four-game set at Citi Field.

The first victory for deGrom since Aug. 17 ‘ s 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals came with support from the plate to the mound, highlighted by 1BPete Alonso‘s two home runs and RHP (Seth Lugo) ‘s two perfect innings.

Tags: (Jacob deGrom) , (Pete Alonso, (Seth Lugo) ,Wilmer Flores

Mets top D-Backs00: 01: 30

Jacob deGrom allowed just 3 hits while Pete Alonso smashed a pair of HR’s to grab the Major League lead as the Mets topped the D-Backs, 3-1

The Mets got off to a strong start to their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday when they recorded a 3-1 win.>>(Box score)

Five Takeaways from Monday’s game

1)1BPete Alonsomade key plays for the Mets from the plate to the field, but he did the bulk of his damage on offense. The fourth muliti-home run game of Alonso’s 2019 started in the bottom of the first inning when he put New York on the board with his solo shot to left field, which marked his 46 th on the season. The initial homer overtook Los Angeles Angels CFMike Troutfor the MLB lead, but Alonso was hungry for more. In the bottom of the fifth inning, Alonso’s 47 th jack came on a line drive down the left-field line – another solo shot – building the Mets’ lead to 3-1. Alonso went 2 for 4 on the night with 2 RBI.

Tags:Amed Rosario,Jacob deGrom, (Pete Alonso) ,Seth Lugo

Alonso crushes # 4600: 00: 16

Pete Alonso launches his 46 th HR, taking over the Major League lead

The Mets’ offense received a couple of sparks from a familiar source in Monday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

With a pair of solo shots, 1BPete Alonsofueled New York’s 3-1 lead over Arizona.

His 46 th and 47 th home runs on the season also allowed him to take the MLB lead over Los Angeles Angels CFMike Trout.

Tags:Pete Alonso

Flores returns to Citi00: 01: 44

Wilmer Flores makes his return to Citi Field and looks back on his days with the Mets

Before the Mets hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks for Monday’s series opener at Citi Field,Wilmer Floresmet with the media and previewed an emotional return to New York.

Flores, who spent the past six seasons with the Mets before the Diamondbacks signed him to a one -year deal in January, reflected on the first chapter of his New York career before he took the field as Arizona’s starting 2B.

Tags:Wilmer Flores

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Noah controversy00: 02: 24

Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen comments on meeting with Noah Syndergaard about him not wanting Wilson Ramos to catch him

The storyline prior to the Mets ‘game Monday night against Arizona was the reportNoah Syndergaardexpressing his displeasure with throwing toWilson Ramos. Manager Mickey Callawayaddressed the situationprior to the game, and as first pitch approached, general managerBrodie Van Wagenenweighed in, as well.

“Noah has expressed his issues with his comfortability with throwing to Wilson,” Van Wagenen said. “I respect him for sharing those feelings. We listened to him. He understands our thought process that we might have him throwing to other catchers throughout the course of the season. We’ll continue to evaluate that on a day-by-day basis and do what gives us the best chance to win. “

“Every game counts right now.”

Tags: (Noah Syndergaard) , Wilson Ramos

The Mets (72 – 70, 16 .0 GB in NL East, 4.0 GB for second Wild Card (continue their 10 – game homestand as they begin Monday’s four-game series from Citi Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks (75 – 68, 17 .0 GB in NL West, 1.5 GB for second Wild Card (at 7:) pm on SNY.

Mets Notes

The Mets hit the reset button after they fell from last Friday through Sunday in their three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies, starting the homestand with a win before consecutive loss, includingSunday’s 10 – 7 defeat. Despite dropping two out of three to the Phils, the Mets have won 12 of their last 17 series since the All-Star break as they climbed back into Wild Card contention.

Tags: (Jacob deGrom)

Callaway on Noah Syndergaard00: 01: 35

Steve Gelbs talked to Mickey Callaway about the report that Noah Syndergaard was heated over Wilson Ramos catching him .

Mets RHPNoah Syndergaardmet with team brass to voice his frustrations of having to pitch to CWilson Ramosyet again this weekend, sources confirmed to SNY’s Andy Martino. The Post was the first to report the meeting.

Syndergaard has not confirmed or commented on the news, but managerMickey Callawaydidn’t deny it when asked by SNY’s Steve Gelbs before Monday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

“You know what, Noah understands that I’m going to make the lineup out,” Callaway said. “And he’s going to go out there and compete for the team. He understands that we’re trying to do something special here and get to the playoffs, and that everything else is separated from that. So we’re going to continue putting the best players on the field at all times, and everyone of our players in there is going to compete to the best of their ability and only worry about the team. That’s all you can do and I think Noah does a great job of that. “

Tags: (Noah Syndergaard) ,Rene Rivera,Wilson Ramos

Former Mets prospectAnthony Kay

(traded in the Marcus Stroman deal) made his major league debut for the Blue Jays this past weekend, and it looks like another former Mets prospect will be called up in a matter of days.

Justin Dunn, who was traded along with Jarred Kelenic and others to the Mariners in theEdwin Diaz/Robinson Canotrade, is expected to be called up, (according to Greg Johns of MLB.com) .

Dunn spent the entire minor league season with Double-A Arkansas, posting a 3. 55 ERA and 1. 19 WHIP with 158 strikeouts in 131 .2 innings (25 starts).