Here we go again with another series thread. The Mets continue their 8-game road trip, shifting to Pittsburgh today. The Mets split their previous series in Washington, D.C. (2-2) & are a game below .500 now at 42-43. The Bucs are also below .500 at 41-45. Both clubs are within striking distance of the final wildcard spot in the N.L. and are looking to bounce back from recent setbacks in this four-game set. Enjoy 😊!
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Mets @ Pirates: Game 1 –⚾Severino (R) vs. Skenes (R)⚾– 6:40 pm EDT
Starting Lineups for both clubs tonight.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for tonight & tomorrow in the ‘Burgh against the Bucs.
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#LFGM!
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Notes:
-Tonight’s game will be on SNY and so will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather for tonight's game at PNC Park is expected to be good; however, thunderstorms & showers are expected before briefly the game and possibly shortly after the game. The timing of the game is perfect as of now window-wise, but things could easily change. Click
HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-Tonight’s game is the last one in Edwin Diaz’s ten-game long suspension. The Mets have a record of 5-4 in the first nine games they’ve played during that time. They’re currently in 3rd place in the N.L. East, two games ahead of the 4th place Nationals (click
HERE to see). The Mets are also 2.5 games behind the Cardinals for the 3rd & final Wildcard spot in the National League, with a game in hand on them (click
HERE to see). The Pirates, at 41-45, are only 4 games out of that same final Wildcard spot, so this is a series between competitors for that final playoff spot.
-Click
HERE to see the list of Mets transactions so far for the month of July.
-Click
HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster (25-man roster now due to the Edwin Díaz suspension).
-The Mets' 4-man bench for tonight’s game will consist of
Torrens (R), Vientos (R), Taylor (R), & Gamel (L). 
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (July) - DanMetroMan - 7/1/2024 10:17 am
*For reference purposes, here are the links for previous months as well:
NFT: Mets Minor League Thread (June) - DanMetroMan - 6/1/2024 10:45 am
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (May) - DanMetroMan - 5/1/2024 12:15 pm
NFT: Mets Minor League Update (April) - DanMetroMan - 4/2/2024 10:17 am
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Mets @ Pirates | 6:40 pm EDT start - July 5, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Mets' feed – SNY: Gary & Keith (strfish.xyz)
Mets @ Pirates | 6:40 pm EDT start - July 5, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Pirates' feed – SportsNet-PIT (strfish.xyz)
MLB.com - Gameday: Pitch by Pitch – Mets @ Pirates – July 5, 2024 - 6:40 pm EDT start
Note: Ron isn’t calling the game tonight.
Enjoy tonight's game 😊
I'd love to go there. Amazing view and the park sounds like a lot of fun. The Pirates used to be such an important franchise. It'd be nice for baseball if they were again. Skenes is a frikkin stud already.
Amazing that they could build a ballpark without obstructed view seats.
1) Díaz
2) Garrett
3) Núñez
4) Ottavino
5) Orze
6) Houser
7) Buttó
Lefites (1):
8) Diekman
2) Scott (RHP)
3) Peterson (LHP)
4) Manaea (LHP)
5) Quintana (LHP)
It looks like the Mets will go to a 6-man rotation when Senga comes back in about a month based on some rumors I've read.
1) Díaz
2) Garrett
3) Núñez
4) Ottavino
5) Orze
6) Houser
7) Buttó
Lefites (1):
8) Diekman
Factor in Sean Reid-Foley into this equation somewhere after the All-Star Break too. Ottavino might be the odd man out when he's back. The only thing saving Diekman now is that he's the only lefty in the BP. The Mets need to do something about him ASAP.
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for today & tomorrow in the ‘Burgh against the Bucs.
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#LFGM!
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be on SNY as will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather for today's game at PNC Park is expected to be excellent. Click HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-Edwin Diaz returns from his ten-game suspension today. Click HERE to read about it. The Mets went 5-5 during that time without him (while being a man down in the bullpen). They’ve lost three in a row & are currently in 3rd place in the N.L. East, two games ahead of the 4th place Nationals (click HERE to see). They’re also 3.5 games behind the Cardinals for the 3rd & final Wildcard spot in the National League, with a game in hand on them (click HERE to see). After yesterday’s loss (their third in a row) the Mets are only half a game ahead of the Pirates in the N.L. standings, making this series one between close competitors for that final playoff spot.
-Click HERE to see the list of Mets transactions for July.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Alvarez (R), McNeil (L), Stewart (L), & Gamel (L).
Mets @ Pirates | 4:05 pm EDT start - July 6, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Mets' feed – SNY: Gary & Keith (strfish.xyz)
Mets @ Pirates | 4:05 pm EDT start - July 6, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Pirates' feed – SportsNet-PIT (strfish.xyz)
MLB.com - Gameday: Pitch by Pitch – Mets @ Pirates – July 6, 2024 - 4:05 pm EDT start
Note: Ron isn’t calling the game today.
Enjoy today's game 😊
very good. reasonably bold choice to keep him over nido too since nido is a good glove.
Assume he'll be in the rotation next year, right?
The dude can’t throw strikes. And that’s with two gifts from the ump that weren’t even close.
just 2 more on the road then 6 at home vs WASH/COL.
gotta get over .500 and then not look back. getting close to Senga time too.
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MLB.com - Gameday Wrap
just 2 more on the road then 6 at home vs WASH/COL.
gotta get over .500 and then not look back. getting close to Senga time too.
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Assume he'll be in the rotation next year, right?
He's a keeper. He's a starter, but the Mets are desperate now and need him as a longman in the pen. He should be in the rotation next season full-time, if not here, than in a trade with another club.
lol, Diaz returning does not “straighten out” our BP in the least bit.
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lol, Diaz returning does not “straighten out” our BP in the least bit.
With Diaz the pen is a mess. Without him it's a dumpster fire.
but hey, he passed the feel test!
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for today & tomorrow in the ‘Burgh against the Bucs.
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#LFGM!
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be on SNY as will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather for today's game at PNC Park is expected to be excellent again, with mid-day real feel heat being more of a factor. Click HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-The Mets broke a three-game losing streak yesterday with their bullpen throwing 4 & 2/3 innings of scoreless ball, including Diaz closing it out with his 8th save of the season. They’re currently in 3rd place in the N.L. East, still two games ahead of the 4th place Nationals (click HERE to see). They’re also 2.5 games behind the Cardinals for the 3rd & final Wildcard spot in the National League, with a game in hand on them (click HERE to see). The Mets are a game & a half ahead of the Pirates in the N.L. standings in the race for that final playoff spot.
-Click HERE to see the list of Mets transactions for July.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Torrens (R), Taylor (R), Bader (R), & Gamel (L).
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straightened out.
lol, Diaz returning does not “straighten out” our BP in the least bit.
With Diaz the pen is a mess. Without him it's a dumpster fire.
I wondered what the actual #'s are in terms of where the bull-pen stands compared to other teams?
Easy to say it's a mess, but I know I tend to react when things go badly, and hardly notice the good days...like yesterday when the BP put up 4 plus scoreless innings....
So, I just checked and the Mets are 16th in the majors (30 teams) for ERA (4.00), 17th in # of saves, 21st in WHIP...they are lower in # of walks 5th from the bottom, or highest amount.
So, the #'s suggest the Mets are a bit below average in terms of their bull pen.
what has occurred since then is directly responsible for why the Bullpen is all of sudden "a mess"
Raley/Smith out for the season, Lopez/Tonkin DFA, SRF on rehab, Diaz struggles.
That leaves Diekman and Garret, who have been totally overexposed and overworked. I see people slamming the shit out of them daily, its not like they have suddenly forgot how to pitch.
Honestly, I really get sick of people always trying to find someone to blame, where there is not one person who should take the blame. There should be no blame, its just the cause and effect in baseball.
That said, Diaz looked good last night, bats are still hot. An for the record I'm not 100% sold still on if we should not sell at the deadline. Phillies are a powerhouse and the return for sellers will be franchise altering.
Rant over.
I'd like to see a comparison of the number of different pitchers in each team's BP. I don't know if that stat is readily available....but it might provide some additional context.
Mets @ Pirates | 1:35 pm EDT start - July 7, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Mets' feed – SNY: Gary & Keith (strfish.xyz)
Mets @ Pirates | 1:35 pm EDT start - July 7, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Pirates' feed – SportsNet-PIT (strfish.xyz)
MLB.com - Gameday: Pitch by Pitch – Mets @ Pirates – July 7, 2024 - 1:35 pm EDT start
Note: Ron isn’t calling the game today.
Enjoy today's game 😊
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I'd like to see a comparison of the number of different pitchers in each team's BP. I don't know if that stat is readily available....but it might provide some additional context.
I just did a quick search for MLB bullpen rankings and the site I referred to didn't have the more sophisticated stats, including one I was hoping to find...blown saves.
The thought that the BP has gotten worse, especially after Raley, SRF and Smith (who gets killed here) were injured, is no doubt accurate.
But, I bet they are still middle of the pack overall....