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Their current magic number is down to 89. They can go 45-46 the rest of the way to be a 90-win team. Team ERA still below 3 at 2.91. The magic of AI has the Mets clinching the division somewhere between August 25 and September 26. If you wish to tighten that up a bit, it will be between September 15 and September 22.

Peterson was magical last night. This season is becoming magical. Last year it was Severino's complete game shutout and Winker's walk off that really made me feel like it was a magical, playoff-destined team. Well, I'm starting to get that feeling again, and we're only in June.

And to think I was prepared to throw in the towel on Alonso in the early part of 2024.

Magic number down to 91. Team ERA still below 3, at 2.89. Team BA nearly at .250, at .249. The Mets can go 47-48 from here on out and still be a 90-win team. Also I'm starting to feel positive about Jeff McNeil again. The magic of AI says the Mets are likely to clinch the division between August 1 and September 21; if one wishes to tighten that up a bit, the prediction becomes somewhere between August 10 and September 20.

Vermillion must be red with anger at how he's been treated.

The Rockies really, really suck.

I hope the Mets get to play the Rockies every single game for the rest of the year.

Sean Manaea sent on a rehab assignment to Brooklyn. Who gets the axe when he comes back? Might be a great opportunity to trade Megill for some offensive support. They traded cash for Justin Garza. They signed Julian Merryweather.

Here's 2019. Here's the list: Pete Alonso Andres Gimenez Ronny Mauricio Mark Vientos, 10-day IL Shervyen Newton David Peterson Simeon Woods Richardson Anthony Kay Thomas Szapucki Franklyn Kilome Desmond Lindsay Junior Santos Francisco Alvarez Freddy Valdez Adrian Hernandez Will Toffey Jordan Humphreys Tomás Nido Tony Dibrell Gavin Cecchini Carlos Cortes Ryley Gilliam Ryder Ryan Steve Villines Eric Hanhold Kyle Dowdy Daniel Zamora Christian James Patrick Mazeika Ali Sanchez The following are currently with the Mets or have played with the Mets in 2025: Pete Alonso Ronny Mauricio Mark Vientos, 10-day IL David Peterson Francisco Alvarez The following are currently in the majors somewhere: Andres Gimenez - Blue Jays The following are currently in the affiliated minors somewhere: Simeon Woods Richardson - Twins organization, currently at AAA Thomas Szapucki - Tigers organization, hurt, 60-day IL Junior Santos - Nationals organization, currently at AA Tomás Nido - Tigers organization, currently at AAA Carlos Cortes - Athletics organization, currently at AAA Ryder Ryan - Pirates organization, currently at AAA Ali Sanchez - Blue Jays organization, currently at AAA The following are playing in independent ball or overseas: Anthony Kay - Yokohama Bay Stars (Japan) Ryley Gilliam - Lancaster Stormers (indy) Daniel Zamora - Toros de Tijuana (Mexico) Patrick Mazeika - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (indy) The following appear to be out of professional baseball: Shervyen Newton Franklyn Kilome Desmond Lindsay Freddy Valdez Adrian Hernandez Will Toffey Jordan Humphreys Tony Dibrell Gavin Cecchini Steve Villines Eric Hanhold Kyle Dowdy Christian James That's where we'll stop.

Verle Tiefenthaler died. https://www.dahnandwoodhouse.com/obituary/verle-tiefenthaler Who was Verle Tiefenthaler? Verle Matthew Tiefenthaler (July 11, 1937 – May 28, 2025) was a right-handed pitcher who briefly played Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in 1962. A native of Carroll, Iowa, Tiefenthaler was signed by the New York Giants in 1955 and spent seven years in the minors before being sent to Chicago as part of the trade that brought Billy Pierce to San Francisco. He made his MLB debut on August 19, 1962, in a relief appearance against the Detroit Tigers, during which he infamously surrendered a grand slam to Bill Bruton. He pitched in just three games for the White Sox, compiling a 0–0 record, a 9.82 ERA, and one strikeout across 3⅔ innings. After one final season in Triple-A in 1963, he retired from professional baseball. Tiefenthaler was also notable for rooming with future Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry while playing for the Tacoma Giants. He passed away in his hometown of Carroll, Iowa, in 2025 at the age of 87.

Frankie Montas: Montas (lat) struck out three batters and allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks over three innings Thursday for High-A Brooklyn in his second rehab start. Montas, who is working his way back from a high-grade lat strain, tossed 49 pitches (28 strikes) Thursday and is expected to require at least two more appearances in the minors before becoming an option for the New York rotation around the middle of June. The 32-year-old is scheduled to make his third minor-league appearance Tuesday, this time moving up to Triple-A Syracuse after his prior two outings came with Brooklyn. Injury Lat. Est. Return 6/23/2025. Brooks Raley: Raley (elbow) recently resumed facing hitters in live batting practice, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Raley has missed the entirety of the 2025 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery with an internal brace augmentation, which he underwent last May. The left-hander seems to be nearing the finish line in his rehab program and could be ready to pitch in minor-league rehab games by the end of the month. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 7/1/2025. Yacksel Rios: Injury Undisclosed. Est. Return 6/11/2025. Jose Siri: Siri (tibia) doesn't appear to be close to returning from the injured list, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports. The outfielder still hasn't worked up to 100 percent in his running progression, and until he does his return timeline will remain murky. Siri hasn't played since April 12 after fracturing his left tibia, but he did begin taking live batting practice last week. Injury Lower Leg. Est. Return 6/17/2025. Mark Vientos: Vientos was diagnosed with a low-grade strain in his right hamstring Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Now that the team has determined the severity of Vientos' injury, the plan is for him to rest and receive treatment for 10-14 days before returning to baseball activities. The 25-year-old had been splitting reps between third base and designated hitter before getting injured, and his absence has allowed the Mets to take a closer look at top prospect Ronny Mauricio. Injury Hamstring. Est. Return 6/27/2025. Jett Williams: Williams avoided a concussion after being hit in the helmet by a pitch Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Williams was hit by a fastball that was traveling 98 mph. He will miss a few days but is expected to be back in Double-A Binghamton's lineup quickly. Injury Head. Day-to-day.

Bob Alpacadaca wrote: Pete ties David Wright! He's on fire. Hope he's okay.

I hope they win.

Magic number down to ... 95! We're below 100!

Braves DFA Craig Kimbrel. He has a 2.00 ERA in the minors this year and a 0.00 mark in the majors. The Mets pitching has been magic this year. They should give him a shot.

The Mets acquired Justin Garza, who last played in the majors in 2023 and who owns a 6.11 ERA at Triple-A this year, from the Giants. They also signed Julian Merryweather, who had a solid year (68 G, 3.38 ERA) out of the 'pen in 2023. Unfortunately, things haven't been so merry lately, as he has a 6.15 ERA since then.

Gonzalez Germen was one of those guys you put some stock in because he was one of the relatively few decent young pieces during a bleak era. Then all of a sudden, like many of them, he was gone. Surely someone must know who #72 above is, he pitched for them this year! Also, here's a hint for this guy: https://i.imgur.com/zPeT5YB.png> This player, a switch-hitting infielder from the Dominican Republic, enjoyed a twelve-year Major League Baseball career known more for his defensive versatility than his offensive output. Originally signed by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1994, he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a multi-player deal and made his MLB debut with them in 1997. After bouncing between the majors and minors, he eventually became a regular with the Pirates through 2004. His best offensive season came in 2005 while with the St. Louis Cardinals, filling in as the everyday third baseman after an injury to Scott Rolen. He later played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2006 and 2007, where he was praised for his glove and even started a rare around-the-horn triple play. In 2008, he joined the New York Mets but spent most of that season in the minors and had limited big league action. Following brief stints with the Newark Bears and the Arizona Diamondbacks' minor league system, this player retired and transitioned into coaching. He worked as a hitting coach in the Kansas City Royals' farm system across multiple levels and served in various coaching roles with the Dominican Winter League's Gigantes del Cibao, including interim manager and infield instructor. Though never a star, this player was a respected and reliable presence across MLB rosters, carving out a long professional career largely through defensive excellence. He literally spent two games with the Mets in 2008.

Now let's go back in time to 2020: Here's the list: Ronny Mauricio Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Josh Wolf Kevin Smith Matt Allan Mark Vientos Thomas Szapucki David Peterson Junior Santos Franklyn Kilome Robert Dominguez Jordan Humphreys Shervyen Newton Alex Ramírez Endy Rodriguez Freddy Valdez Dedniel Nunez Joshua Cornielly Jaylen Palmer Carlos Cortes Michel Otañez Jordany Ventura Walker Lockett Ali Sanchez Ryley Gilliam Jose Butto Tony Dibrell Tylor Megill The following are currently with the Mets or have played with the Mets in 2025: Ronny Mauricio Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Mark Vientos, on 10-day IL David Peterson Dedniel Nunez Jose Butto Tylor Megill The following are currently in the Mets organization, not hurt, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Matt Allan - at High-A Alex Ramírez - at AA Joshua Cornielly - at AA The following are currently in the majors somewhere: Endy Rodriguez - Pirates, hurt, 10-day IL The following are currently in the affiliated minors somewhere: Thomas Szapucki - Tigers organization, hurt, 60-day IL Josh Wolf - Giants organization, on Development List Junior Santos - Nationals organization, currently at AA Jaylen Palmer - Cubs organization, currently at AA Carlos Cortes - Athletics organization, currently at AAA Michel Otañez - Athletics organization, currently at AAA Jordany Ventura - Yankees organization, currently at AA Ali Sanchez - Blue Jays organization, currently at Triple-A The following are playing in independent ball or overseas: Kevin Smith - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (indy) Ryley Gilliam - Lancaster Stormers (indy) The following appear to be out of professional baseball: Franklyn Kilome Robert Dominguez Jordan Humphreys Shervyen Newton Freddy Valdez Walker Lockett Tony Dibrell

Through May 22, 2024, Reed Garrett had a 1.04 ERA. He melted down on May 24 and from that point forward, his ERA was 6.03. I think we just saw 2025's version of that.

Wait a minute, that Urena fella was a Met earlier this year!

Here's 2024: Here's the list: Jett Williams Drew Gilbert Luisangel Acuna Ryan Clifford Christian Scott Ronny Mauricio Colin Houck Marco Vargas Kevin Parada Blade Tidwell Mike Vasil Jeremy Rodriguez Brandon Sproat Dom Hamel Jacob Reimer Alex Ramírez Yovanny Rodriguez Tyler Stuart Nolan McLean Ronald Hernandez Jesus Baez Calvin Ziegler Wilfredo Lara Nate Lavender Boston Baro Nick Morabito Raimon Gomez Joander Suarez Saul Gonzalez Rhylan Thomas The following are currently with the Mets or have played with the Mets in 2025: Luisangel Acuna Ronny Mauricio Blade Tidwell The following have played for the Mets, but not in 2025: Christian Scott - injured, 60-day IL The following are currently in the Mets organization, not hurt, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Jett Williams - at AA Drew Gilbert - at AAA Ryan Clifford - at AA Colin Houck - at A Marco Vargas - at High-A Kevin Parada - at AA Jeremy Rodriguez - at A Brandon Sproat - at AAA Dom Hamel - at AAA Jacob Reimer - at High-A Alex Ramírez - at AA Yovanny Rodriguez - at rookie ball Nolan McLean - at AAA Ronald Hernandez - at High-A Jesus Baez - at High-A Boston Baro - at High-A Nick Morabito - at AA Raimon Gomez - at High-A Joander Suarez - at AA Saul Garcia - at High-A The following are currently in the Mets organization, on the injured list, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Calvin Ziegler, 60-day IL, last pitched in 2024 The following are currently in the majors somewhere: Mike Vasil, White Sox The following are currently in the affiliated minors somewhere: Tyler Stuart - Nationals organization, currently at Double-A Rhylan Thomas - Mariners system, currently at Triple-A Wilfredo Lara - Marlins organization, currently at High-A, on 7-day IL Nate Lavender - Rays organization, hurt, on 60-day IL

Let's do 2023: Here's the list: Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Kevin Parada Alex Ramirez Jett Williams Ronny Mauricio Blade Tidwell Mark Vientos Dom Hamel Calvin Ziegler Mike Vasil Joel Diaz Jesus Baez José Buttó Nick Morabito Layonel Ovalles Jacob Reimer Dangelo Sarmiento Junior Santos Jordany Ventura Stanley Consuegra Bryce Montes de Oca Matt Allan Luis R. Rodriguez Javier Atencio Zach Greene William Lugo Willy Fanas Simon Juan Grant Hartwig The following are currently with the Mets or have played with the Mets in 2025: Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Ronny Mauricio Blade Tidwell Mark Vientos - 10-day IL José Buttó The following have played for the Mets, but not in 2025: Bryce Montes de Oca - on IL, full-season Grant Hartwig The following are currently in the Mets organization, not hurt, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Kevin Parada - at AA Alex Ramírez - at AA Jett Williams - at AA Dom Hamel - at AAA Joel Diaz - at High-A Jesus Baez - at High-A Nick Morabito - at AA Layonel Ovalles - at rookie ball Jacob Reimer - at High-A Dangelo Sarmiento - at rookie ball Matt Allan - at High-A William Lugo - at AA Willy Fanas - at A Simon Juan - at A The following are currently in the Mets organization, on the injured list, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Calvin Ziegler - 60-day IL, last pitched in 2024 Luis R. Rodriguez - 7-day IL, last pitched in 2023 The following are currently in the majors somewhere: Mike Vasil, White Sox The following are currently in the affiliated minors somewhere: Junior Santos - Nationals organization, currently at AA Jordany Ventura - Yankees organization, currently at AA The following are playing in independent ball or overseas: Stanley Consuegra - Japan's minor leagues Zach Greene - Mexico (indy) The following appear to be out of professional baseball: Javier Atencio

Remember, Vasil struggled at Triple-A in 2023 and 2024 and is now tearing it up at the big league level (though unfortunately not for us).

Let's do 2022: Here's the list: Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Ronny Mauricio Mark Vientos Matt Allan Alex Ramírez Khalil Lee Nick Plummer Dom Hamel Joel Diaz Calvin Ziegler José Buttó Simon Juan Jaylen Palmer Carlos Cortes Junior Santos Eric Orze Robert Dominguez JT Schwartz Hayden Senger Mike Vasil Jake Mangum Jordany Ventura Josh Walker Christian Scott Joander Suarez Nick Meyer Carlos Rincon Jose Peroza Brian Metoyer The following are currently with the Mets or have played with the Mets in 2025: Francisco Alvarez Brett Baty Ronny Mauricio Mark Vientos, 10-day IL José Buttó Hayden Senger The following are currently in the Mets organization, and have played for the Mets before, but not in 2025: Christian Scott, on 60-day IL The following are currently in the Mets organization, not hurt, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Matt Allan - at High-A Alex Ramírez - at AA Dom Hamel - at AAA Joel Diaz - at High-A Simon Juan - at A JT Schwartz - at AA Joander Suarez - at AA Brian Metoyer - at High-A The following are currently in the Mets organization, on the injured list, and still awaiting their big league debuts: Calvin Ziegler, 60-day IL, last pitched in 2024 The following are currently in the majors somewhere: Eric Orze, Rays Mike Vasil, White Sox Jake Mangum, Rays The following are currently in the affiliated minors somewhere: Jaylen Palmer - Cubs organization, currently at AA Carlos Cortes - Athletics organization, currently at AAA Junior Santos - Nationals organization, currently at AA Jordany Ventura - Yankees organization, currently at AA Josh Walker - Phillies organization, currently at AAA The following appear to be out of professional baseball: Khalil Lee Nick Plummer Robert Dominguez Nick Meyer Carlos Rincon Jose Peroza