NEW YORK METS NEWS

Francisco Lindor - Clubs clutch homer Lindor went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, a stolen base and two walks Saturday in a 7-3 win against Colorado.

Impact New York was hanging onto a one-run lead in the bottom of the eighth inning when Lindor slugged a 420-foot, three-run home run to center field. The long ball was his fourth through 13 games in June and his 17th overall this season. Lindor also swiped his 18th bag of the campaign in the contest, and he's one of seven major-leaguers with at least 15 homers and 15 thefts so far in 2024.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dedniel Núñez - Records two-inning save Nunez earned a save against the Rockies on Saturday, striking out three batters over two perfect frames.

Impact Nunez entered in the eighth inning in a tight situation with New York up one run and runners on first and second base with no outs. He induced a double play and a foul out to impressively escape the jam, then watched the Mets score three times in the bottom of the frame. The right-hander returned for the ninth and struck out all three batters he faced to cap his first big-league save. Nunez isn't likely to see many more save opportunities with Edwin Diaz established as New York's closer, but the rookie has nonetheless worked his way up to high-leverage work with an impressive campaign during which he's recorded a 2.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 39:5 K:BB through 30.2 frames. In addition to Saturday's save, he's registered seven holds and two wins through 21 outings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Scott - Can't get through fifth inning Scott allowed three runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Scott gave up a third-inning solo homer but was up 4-1 heading into the fifth. However, the rookie ran into trouble in that frame, surrendering a one-out, two-run home run to Charlie Blackmon followed by a double and a walk. That was enough to earn him the hook, eliminating his chance of emerging with a victory. Scott still doesn't have a win to his ledger through eight big-league outings, though he's been able to hold his head above water with three quality starts and a 4.36 ERA along with a 1.11 WHIP through 43.1 innings.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Mets vs. Rockies: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 14

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JULY 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Mets beat Rockies for fifth straight victory The slumping Jeff McNeil laced a two-RBI double to cap a four-run second inning Saturday afternoon for the surging New York Mets, who beat t...

JULY 13 • THESTATE.COM

Jose Buttó thrives in relief as Mets beat Rockies 7-3

Jose Buttó continued to thrive out of the bullpen Saturday, throwing 2 2/3 innings of solid relief and earning the win as the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 to tie a s...

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 14

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JULY 13 • DATA SKRIVE

Here's how Mets' Harrison Bader has managed to stay healthy this season Oft-injured Mets outfielder Harrison Bader has been healthy in 2024

JULY 13 • NJ.COM

Mets' Drew Smith undergoes second Tommy John surgery, likely out until 2026

Drew Smith has undergone Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Francisco Alvarez - Not starting Saturday Alvarez is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies.

Impact Alvarez will be out of the lineup for the second time in three days -- he also rested Thursday versus Washington -- with Luis Torrens getting the start behind the plate Saturday. The day off isn't due to performance, as Alvarez has been hitting well of late, going 6-for-17 with a pair of doubles and three walks during his current five-game hitting streak.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Smith - Undergoes Tommy John surgery Smith underwent Tommy John ligament construction surgery Friday, which included an internal brace procedure, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact DiComo describes the procedure as "full-blown Tommy John ligament reconstruction" and indicates that it means Smith will be sidelined for 12-to-18 months. With that in mind, the reliever will likely miss at least half of next season and may not pitch again until 2025. He is slated to be a free agent in November.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Harrison Bader - Goes yard twice in win Bader went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact Both long balls came off Tanner Gordon, as the two teams combined for nine homers on the night -- the highest single-game total in the majors this season. Over his last 16 games, Bader is slashing .340/.357/.642 with four of his eight home runs on the year and four of his 13 steals.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Iglesias - First career two-homer game Iglesias went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact The veteran infielder took Tanner Gordon deep in the second inning before turning around a Peter Lambert fastball in the fifth, giving Iglesias his first career multi-homer performance in his 1,124th big-league game. Jeff McNeil has been bouncing between the keystone and a corner outfield spot with Starling Marte (knee) on the shelf, but he would likely be losing playing time at second base even if the rest of the roster was healthy -- in 79 plate appearances since joining the Mets, Iglesias is slashing .347/.380/.560 with seven doubles, three home runs, 12 runs and 16 RBI.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Díaz - Collects save No. 10 Diaz walked two and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 10th save of the season in a 7-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact It didn't look like Diaz's services would be needed when the Mets built a 7-2 lead through five frames, but a late collapse by the rest of the bullpen forced the right-hander into action. Diaz has maintained a pristine 0.00 ERA since coming off the IL in mid-June, converting five of six save chances with a 0.90 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB through 6.2 innings.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Manaea - Fans nine in sixth win Manaea (6-3) picked up the win Friday, giving up three runs on five hits and a walk over seven innings in a 7-6 victory over the Rockies. He struck out nine.

Impact The veteran lefty did serve up two homers, but he did a good job of minimizing the damage on a night when the two teams combined for nine long balls -- the highest single-game total in MLB this season. Manaea has delivered three straight quality starts, giving him six on the year, and he's allowed three runs or less in six straight trips to the mound -- a stretch in which he's gone 3-0 with a 2.02 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 36:15 K:BB through 35.2 innings.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Mets belt five home runs, hold off Rockies Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two homers Friday night for the host New York Mets, who staved off a comeback attempt by the Color...

JULY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York’s season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6

JULY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Mets vs. Rockies: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 13

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JULY 13 • DATA SKRIVE

Mets vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 13

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JULY 13 • DATA SKRIVE

Rockies starter Germán Márquez to return Sunday from Tommy John surgery; Bryant getting closer

The last-place Colorado Rockies received some good news on the medical report

JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sean Reid-Foley - Set to throw bullpen Reid-Foley (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Saturday's activities will mark Reid-Foley's first time throwing off a mound since being placed on the injured list June 22 with a right shoulder impingement. While the 28-year-old may not be ready immediately after the All-Star break, a July return isn't out of the picture. In 21.2 innings, Reid-Foley has posted a 1.66 ERA with 25 strikeouts.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Iglesias - Rejoining lineup Friday Iglesias (illness) is starting at second base and batting seventh Friday against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran infielder sat out Thursday's contest due to an illness but is back in action for Friday's series opener versus Colorado. Iglesias has carried a hot bat of late and is hitting .286 with an .820 OPS in his past 10 games.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Orze - Summoned by Mets The Mets recalled Orze from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact With David Peterson being placed on the paternity list, Orze will join the Mets' bullpen for the final few games before the All-Star break. Orze spent four days with the Mets before being optioned Wednesday, but he's yet to make his MLB debut.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

David Peterson - Moves to paternity list The Mets placed Peterson on the paternity list Friday.

Impact Peterson delivered six scoreless frames against the Nationals in his final start before the All-Star break Thursday, so his absence won't affect the Mets' rotation. Eric Orze was called up in a corresponding move Friday.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies release utility player Whit Merrifield, recall Weston Wilson from Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies have released utility player Whit Merrifield and recalled Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley

JULY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS