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Roberto Hernandez is correct! Wilson Ramos is correct! Harry Parker is correct! Rick Parker is correct! Brian Rose is correct!

Anderson Hernandez is correct! Jon Rauch is correct! Bob Rauch is correct! Don Rose is correct! It's not Jason Rose—you're probably thinking of Jason Roach. Grant Roberts is correct! Dave Roberts is correct! Orlando Hernandez is correct! Livan Hernandez is correct!

Kranick wins Reliever of the Month. Had they kept him for the 2024 playoffs, they probably would've won the World Series.

Pedro, Pedro, Ted, J.D., Fernando, John, Cory, Ramon, Scott, Hunter, Leroy, Mike, Steve, Dennis, Bill & Zack are all correct! Chris Short never played for the Mets. They didn't all play first base Can the esteemed members of this fine institution name the seven Mets players with the surname Hernandez? 1. Anderson Hernandez, 2005-2007 & 2009 2. Orlando Hernandez, 2006-2007 3. Livan Hernandez, 2009 4. Roberto Hernandez, 2007 5. Keith Hernandez, 1983-1989 6. Manny Hernandez, 1989 7. Luis Hernandez, 2010 Surname pairs How about the players who share the surname... A. Ramos? 1. Wilson Ramos, 2019-2020 2. AJ Ramos, 2017-2018 B. Rauch? 1. Jon Rauch, 2012 2. Bob Rauch, 1972 C. Roberts? 1. Grant Roberts, 2000-2004 2. Dave Roberts, 1981 D. Rose? 1. Don Rose, 1971 2. Brian Rose, 2001 E. Parker? 1. Harry Parker, 1973-1975 2. Rick Parker, 1994

Mets sign reliever Colin Poche. They also sign a youngster named Henderson Hernandez. Blackburn sent on a rehab assignment to Syracuse. Ronny Mauricio on a rehab assignment to Binghamton.

Paul Blackburn: Blackburn (knee) will continue his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Syracuse, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. Blackburn was scratched from his second rehab start in late April due to an illness, but he's since made two appearances in the minors. The right-hander allowed a run on three hits with a 5:1 K:BB over 3.2 frames in his last outing with Syracuse, and he'll continue building up his workload Sunday. Blackburn was unable to earn a rotation spot during spring training and was poised to begin the campaign in a relief role before the knee inflammation surfaced, so a spot in the bullpen likely awaits once he's cleared to be reinstated. Injury Knee. Est. Return 5/16/2025. Sean Manaea: Manaea (oblique) played catch from 120 feet Friday and is soon expected to start throwing off a mound, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. The left-hander restarted his throwing program in mid-April after receiving a PRP injection to address lingering problems with his strained right oblique, and he's now starting to ramp up in his progression. Manaea will still require a considerable buildup period and a lengthy rehab assignment, but it seems like he could make his season debut before the end of June. Injury Oblique. Est. Return 6/17/2025. Frankie Montas: Montas (lat) threw his third bullpen session Tuesday since resuming his throwing program in mid-April, MLB.com reports. After being diagnosed with a high-grade right lat strain in mid-February, Montas was shut down for nearly two months before receiving clearance to start throwing. He steadily increased his throwing distance off flat ground before recently being cleared for mound work, and he's thus far avoided any setbacks through his three bullpen sessions. Montas could soon advance to facing hitters in live batting practice, but he may be a week or more away from starting up a minor-league rehab assignment. The right-hander isn't expected to be ready to return from the 60-day injured list until around early June. Injury Lat. Est. Return 6/1/2025. AJ Minter: Minter will undergo surgery May 12 to repair a torn left lat, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Minter was moved to the 60-day injured list Thursday, and it's since been disclosed that he's elected for season-ending surgery. The veteran southpaw was off to a strong start to the 2025 campaign, allowing only two runs in 13 appearances. Injury Lat. Est. Return 2/1/2026. Injury Lat. Est. Return 2/1/2026. Jesse Winker: Winker has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain and is expected to miss the next 6-to-8 weeks, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. This is unfortunate news for Winker, who was officially placed on the 10-day injured list Monday after suffering a side injury during the first game of Sunday's twin bill against the Cardinals. The injury will open up plenty of opportunities for Starling Marte and Brett Baty in the DH slot. Injury Oblique. Est. Return 6/17/2025. Danny Young: The Mets transferred Young (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Young is slated to undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future, which will end his season and likely keep him out until the second half of the 2026 campaign. By shifting him to the 60-day IL, the Mets were able to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Blade Tidwell, who was called up from Triple-A Syracuse to start the first game of Sunday's doubleheader in St. Louis. Before being shut down in late April with the elbow injury, Young had been a key piece in the New York bullpen, gathering four holds while pitching to a 4.32 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 8.1 innings in 10 appearances. Injury Elbow. Est. Return 7/1/2026.

Hector Santiago is correct! It's a Hall of Fame name Now, can the esteemed members of this fine institution name the six players surnamed Martinez in Mets history? 1. Pedro Martinez, 2005-2008 2. Pedro Martinez, 1996 3. Ted Martinez, 1970-1974 4. J.D. Martinez, 2024 5. Fernando Martinez, 2009-2011 6. Ramon Martinez, 2008-2009 Surname pairs How about the two players that share the surname... A. Short? 1. Bill Short, 1968 2. Zack Short, 2024 B. Springer? 1. Steve Springer, 1992 2. Dennis Springer, 2000 C. Stanton? 1. Leroy Stanton, 1970-1971 2. Mike Stanton, 2003-2004 D. Strickland? 1. Hunter Strickland, 2020 2. Scott Strickland, 2002-2003 E. Sullivan? 1. John Sullivan, 1967 2. Cory Sullivan, 2009

Joely Rodriguez is correct! https://i.imgur.com/R1ZIr1D.png> Hint for this guy: This player, born December 16, 1987, in Newark, New Jersey, is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Acereros de Monclova in the Mexican League and representing the Puerto Rico national team. A left-handed pitcher known for his diverse pitch selection—including a rare screwball—this player was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 30th round of the 2006 MLB Draft. After working his way through the minor leagues, he made his MLB debut in 2011 with Chicago, eventually earning a role as both a reliever and starter. This player later played for the Los Angeles Angels, where he enjoyed his best season in 2015, followed by stints with the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and Seattle Mariners. His career has been marked by perseverance, versatility, and controversy, including a suspension in 2021 for violating MLB's grip-enhancing substance policy and a subsequent ban for a positive PED test. This player also gained attention for sending a heartfelt cover letter to MLB teams in 2020, expressing willingness to pitch in any role. Internationally, he helped Puerto Rico win silver in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. Despite ups and downs, including injuries and disciplinary setbacks, this player has remained committed to the game, continuing his career in Mexico while staying true to his roots. He was a Met in 2019.

Rich Rodriguez is correct! We traded Miguel Castro for the other guy.

=kcmets post_id=192269 time=1746979142 user_id=53] Taylor McGreggor much prettier than Gelbs. Hubba hubba...

Mets team ERA is STILL (!!!!!!) just 2.90 at 40 games into the season.

That picture isn't Jose Santiago, it's another, but Jose is in fact one of the Mets Santiagos. Hint for this guy: https://i.imgur.com/1uNxO4t.png> This individual, born November 14, 1991, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is a left-handed professional baseball pitcher and current free agent. Over the course of his career, this player has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams—including the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and Boston Red Sox—as well as in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons. This player began his professional journey when he signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2009. After several seasons progressing through their minor league system, he was traded to the Phillies in 2014. He made his MLB debut with Philadelphia in 2016 but struggled to maintain consistency at the major league level. After a brief stint with the Texas Rangers, he signed with the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 but opted out of his contract in 2018. Seeking to rejuvenate his career, This player joined Japan's Chunichi Dragons mid-2018. There, he found success, setting a velocity record for left-handers and delivering a standout 2019 season with a 1.64 ERA. He returned to MLB in 2020, signing a two-year deal with the Rangers, and later played for the Yankees and Mets, contributing to a combined no-hitter in 2022. In late 2022, This player signed with the Boston Red Sox, though injuries limited his playing time. After struggling in limited appearances during the 2023 and early 2024 seasons, he was designated for assignment twice and ultimately elected free agency. This player's career has been marked by international experience, moments of dominance, injury setbacks, and resilience as a journeyman left-handed reliever across two continents. Hint for this guy: https://i.imgur.com/qeoGeKy.jpg> This player, born March 1, 1963, in Downey, California, is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1990 to 2003. Drafted originally by the Kansas City Royals in 1981 (but did not sign), he went on to play at the University of Tennessee before being selected in the 9th round of the 1984 draft by the New York Mets. This player's MLB career began with the San Diego Padres, making his debut in 1990. He played for several teams over his 13-year career: the Padres, Marlins, Cardinals, Giants, Mets, Indians, Rangers, and Angels. He was part of a notable 1993 trade that sent Gary Sheffield to the Marlins and brought Trevor Hoffman to the Padres. Despite longevity in the league, this player was often remembered more for his ineffectiveness than his contributions. His tenure with the New York Mets in 2000 is especially infamous. Used frequently by manager Bobby Valentine despite poor performances, this player posted a 7.78 ERA over 32 games, a stretch many Mets fans recall with frustration and disbelief. Fans mocked his inability to throw strikes, his tendency to give up hits with two strikes, and the inexplicable frequency with which he was used in games despite poor results. Some speculated his continued presence was due to a personal connection with Mets executive Steve Phillips. Though this player occasionally found brief success (e.g., a strong start with the Indians in 2001), fans saw this as a cosmic fluke. The contrast between his record against the Mets (5-0, 3.75 ERA) and his performance for them (0-1, 7.78 ERA) became a point of ironic trivia. In hindsight, despite compiling a long career and even finishing with a winning record, this player is widely remembered—especially by Mets fans—as one of the least effective relief pitchers in team history. Yet, his story underscores baseball's enduring affection for left-handed pitchers and the curious persistence of underwhelming players in the league due to quirks in roster needs and managerial decisions.

Magic number down to 122!

Hisanori Takahashi is correct! Hint: https://i.imgur.com/R1ZIr1D.png>

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Finally watched this one. I sincerely hope Nunez was just excited and not a one-year wonder. He was awesome in 2024.

Got around to watching this one. It wasn't dishearteningly bad, despite the loss.

Not sure how long the discount will last, but MLB.TV is currently on sale for $69.99. I usually wait for the price to drop to about this before I buy it—no way I'm spending $150 on it. I think if you wait a little longer it'll eventually drop to $49.99 or so.

Mets team ERA is still just 2.94, only ERA below 3 in the NL now. NL league average is 4.14. Their team BA is .250, slightly better than league average. If the offense really gets cranking, this team actually could win 100+ games.

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Oopz.

Bob, Don and Juan are correct!

Samuel and Scott are correct!

Ken Takahashi is correct!