We're trying another series thread since people like them. We'll consolidate our chat for these two games and the off-day on Monday here before the Mets return home on Tuesday to play the last-place Marlins. For those of you on the East Coast, enjoy these two early games--especially tomorrow's.
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Mets vs. Phillies: Game 1 –⚾Manaea (L) vs. Suárez (L)⚾– 1:10 pm EDT
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for the games today & tomorrow in London against the Phillies.
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#LFGM!
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Notes:
-Both games of this 2-game set will be televised exclusively on national television. Today’s game will be on FOX and tomorrow’s will be on ESPN.
-The weather forecast for today's game at London Stadium looks decent. Click
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-There is a five-hour time difference between New York and London, with London being 5 hours ahead. The Mets flew to London from D.C. after the game three days ago against the Nationals, so they’ve had some time to adjust to the time difference they’re facing. The Mets are half a game behind the Nats going into today and have a game in hand on them, so if the Mets win today, they’ll be tied for third place. The Phillies continue to have the best record in all of MLB, so the Mets have their hands full again with them today & tomorrow.
-Click
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HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of
Nido (R), Taylor (R), McNeil (L), & Stewart (L). 
He did. Guy's a hack. 90s Prisonstriper flashbacks for him.
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Michael Kay just said "big hit by O'neil" instead of Mcneil
He did. Guy's a hack. 90s Prisonstriper flashbacks for him.
He also just said "here comes Vientos" after he was taken out 2 batters ago for a punch runner
It's not like they have a bunch of options when their starters pitch duds on consecutive days
It’s not the Phillies that should sicken you…it’s this soft Mets team that should grind your gears. The Mets are handing the game to them.
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(And I was typing this as he promptly gives up a hit to Harper).
It's not like they have a bunch of options when their starters pitch duds on consecutive days
Drew Smith ran his course here a while ago - that’s the point.
Great play by Torrens.
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MLB.com - Gameday Wrap
Props to Torrens---from one former catcher about another. That throw was a tough one to make and credit to Pete getting low and scoopin it up.
GAME #1:
Tylor Megill
RHP
1-2, 3.00 ERA, 24 SO
vs.
Jesús Luzardo
LHP
2-5, 5.30 ERA, 52 SO
GAME #2:
David Peterson
LHP
1-0, 3.09 ERA, 5 SO
vs.
Braxton Garrett
LHP
2-1, 5.81 ERA, 24 SO
GAME #3:
Luis Severino
RHP
4-2, 3.25 ERA, 58 SO
vs.
Roddery Muñoz
RHP
1-2, 5.95 ERA, 22 SO
Mets have a chance to make some hey going forward.
Mendozaline said he didn't think so in the post-game a few minutes ago (at least that's what he said in public). Game was on the line anyway. There was a time when it was just baseball. MLB needs to loosen things up.
GAME #1:
Tylor Megill
RHP
1-2, 3.00 ERA, 24 SO
vs.
Jesús Luzardo
LHP
2-5, 5.30 ERA, 52 SO
GAME #2:
David Peterson
LHP
1-0, 3.09 ERA, 5 SO
vs.
Braxton Garrett
LHP
2-1, 5.81 ERA, 24 SO
GAME #3:
Luis Severino
RHP
4-2, 3.25 ERA, 58 SO
vs.
Roddery Muñoz
RHP
1-2, 5.95 ERA, 22 SO
Mets have a chance to make some hey going forward.
Looking forward to this week at home against the Marlins....by the time Tuesday night's game is played, the Mets will have gone almost a full week without a night game.
And, looking forward to a more normal schedule.
Amazing they came away with a split....top of the 9th was a little league rally if I ever saw one...one ball out of the infield and scored three runs?
Also, as someone wondered, what is Nimmo doing watching strike three with two in scoring position and one out? Swing the bat....
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Hard to see. Would have liked a better view of that.
Mendozaline said he didn't think so in the post-game a few minutes ago (at least that's what he said in public). Game was on the line anyway. There was a time when it was just baseball. MLB needs to loosen things up.
Lindor was chirping after the slide, so he obviously thought so.
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in it, and eff that scummy lookin Philly Fanatic.
+1 million Jim!
Eff that entire city, its fanbase, and that stupid lookin' Philthy Fanatic to the depths of Hades!
I'm no expert, but looks pretty darn dirty to me.
https://x.com/theteacherchris/status/1799861458752475506 - ( New Window )
Only guessing, but:
1) Unlikely to draw well on a weekday.
2) Have to add full travel days on either side of the series.
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Hard to see. Would have liked a better view of that.
Mendozaline said he didn't think so in the post-game a few minutes ago (at least that's what he said in public). Game was on the line anyway. There was a time when it was just baseball. MLB needs to loosen things up.
Lindor was chirping after the slide, so he obviously thought so.
Fair enough. The Mets can pay them back in that department when they play them next in a little over three months on September 19th at Citi Field. Maybe Lindor will stop hugging almost everyone who reaches second base by then. No one on that team is their friend.
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Hard to see. Would have liked a better view of that.
I'm no expert, but looks pretty darn dirty to me. https://x.com/theteacherchris/status/1799861458752475506 - ( New Window )
I didn't see that replay before from BSPN. That ish is VERY dutty. Mets need so plunk one of those mofos when they see them again in September.
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they only play two in London?
Only guessing, but:
1) Unlikely to draw well on a weekday.
2) Have to add full travel days on either side of the series.
Need an even number so you can do home and home
need to string together a some series wins now that the schedule eases up. next 6 home vs miami and sd. then 6 at texas/cubs. all 3 opponents currently under .500.
nido has the bigger salary so you may be able to sneak him through waivers, but i think he'd get claimed with how he's played.
nido has the bigger salary so you may be able to sneak him through waivers, but i think he'd get claimed with how he's played.
Any chance we can get anything for Nido in a small trade since Torrens has options?
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torrens has obviously been hot but nido had done really well prior to his arrival over a bigger sample. he hit a lot of hard balls and played solid defense.
nido has the bigger salary so you may be able to sneak him through waivers, but i think he'd get claimed with how he's played.
Any chance we can get anything for Nido in a small trade since Torrens has options?
not impossible, but it wont be anything that impactful. would probably either be cash or maybe a fringe BP arm?
not sure it will be enough that it's not better to just waive him and hope he sneaks through, though if someone is offering to trade for him then that team is probably claiming him.
“Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement calls for a player to receive a $10,000 stipend for wearing a two-way microphone for at least one inning of a regular-season game. The amount rises to $15,000 in the postseason.
“Baseball’s collective bargaining agreement calls for a player to receive a $10,000 stipend for wearing a two-way microphone for at least one inning of a regular-season game. The amount rises to $15,000 in the postseason.
The interviews with Lindor and then Verdugo last night while they're in the field are a waste. ESPN lighting 20K on fire.
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Hard to see. Would have liked a better view of that.
Mendozaline said he didn't think so in the post-game a few minutes ago (at least that's what he said in public). Game was on the line anyway. There was a time when it was just baseball. MLB needs to loosen things up.
Lindor was chirping after the slide, so he obviously thought so.
There was technically nothing illegal about the slide, but it was cheap. The ball was already out when the baserunner got there, and it was right in front of him. No biggie, just hope the pitching staff remembers that clown if he gets an AB next series they play.
Stubbs
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game fellas? I totally forgot.
Stubbs
Thanks Kev.
Mets' pitchers oughta put Garrett Stubbs on their "to be hit list" when they see them next in September at Citi Field, no matter what happens with Torrens roster-wise in June.