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On Wednesday, one of the greatest first basemen of the 21st century officially hung up his boots. In an Instagram post thanking everyone who helped him throughout his career, longtime Red Joey Votto ended his career. Votto played all 17 major league seasons in Cincinnati since being called up in 2007, earning six All-Star appearances, a Gold Glove Award and an MVP title.
Votto was a wizard at the plate and always found a way to get on base. During his prime, he was virtually guaranteed to maintain a batting average above .300 by the end of the season, and he was a walk machine, leading the NL in OBP seven times. Although he signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays ahead of the 2024 season, he never made the majors this year and will finish his career as a Red.
It was another exciting day in Flushing on Wednesday. As if Monday’s ending wasn’t exciting enough, the Mets had even more to offer on Wednesday. Although Sean Manaea pitched seven solid innings, he left the game with the final run on base to tie the game. But Jesse Winker was there to save the day. Winker hit his first home run as a Met over the left outfield wall in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Mets a 4-3 victory over the Orioles that clinched the series victory over the O’s. For more on the Mets’ late-inning performances, visit Click here.
After going 5-4 during their home opener, the Mets now return to the West Coast to face the Padres and Diamondbacks. Luis Severino (8-6, 3.91 ERA) will be on the mound at 9:40 p.m. Thursday night, facing Padres ace Dylan Cease (12-9, 3.46 ERA) to open the four-game weekend series in San Diego. The Mets are currently 1.5 games behind the Braves for the third wild card spot.
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Jett Williams went 1 of 3 with a stolen base in his first rehab appearance for the St. Lucie Mets. He played seven solid innings as shortstop, including this brilliant play.
Jett Williams in his first rehab game for the St. Lucie Mets:
1 for 3, SB, 7 innings played at SS including this great game.
– Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) 21 August 2024
Former Mets manager Terry Collins is hosting a Mets party before the game on Saturday before their game against the Padres. The event begins at 4 p.m. and will be held on 42nd Street at Grand Central. Fans can meet Collins and watch the game with him.
Katie Honan from The city of NY gave Mets fans a glimpse into the personality of Citi Field’s Senior Vice President of Ballpark Operations, who ensures game days run smoothly.
Comedian and author Eitan Levine set the world record for most first pitches in a season on Wednesday. His first pitch at Citi Field was his 40th and record-breaking first pitch.
Mets’ top pitching talent Brandon Sproat struggled in his third start for Triple-A Syracuse: 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 0 BB, 0 K.
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The St. Louis Cardinals INF Nolan Gorman was sent to Triple-A Memphis and INF José Fermín was brought back from Triple-A. Gorman, a once top prospect, struggled this season, posting a slash line of .203/.271/.400.
Atlanta Braves Left-handed reliever AJ Minter underwent surgery on his left hip on Wednesday and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season.
Johnny Cueto made his 2024 debut on Wednesday and received a standing ovation from the Kansas City crowd after allowing three runs in 6 1/3 innings. Although Cueto pitched for the Angels, Mets fans know all too well how important he was to the Royals in their 2015 World Series season.
Royals fans won’t forget Johnny Cueto’s contribution to the 2015 team 👏 pic.twitter.com/diuKWtUGKN
— MLB (@MLB) 22 August 2024
The Baseball World Cup has announced the groups and schedule for the WBC 2026, which will begin on March 5 of that year. The United States will be in Group B with Mexico, Great Britain, Italy and another qualifier.
In his first start since June 9, Justin Verlander had 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 6 K in the Astros’ 4-1 loss to the Red Sox.
Yankees Starting RHP Luis Gil was placed on the 15-day IL on Wednesday due to a lower back strain.
News about MMO
Jose Quintanas August problems keep rolling.
Mets candidate Nolan McLean shone in the Win Rumble Ponies Tuesday.
Jesse Winker’s walk-off home run gives the Mets the Series victory in an electrifying way.
On this date in Mets history
2006: Carlos Delgado hits a grand slam to deep right field for his 400th career home run at Shea Stadium. Carlos Beltran finished the game with a two-run walk-off home run against Jason Isringhausen to beat the Cardinals 8-7.
Birthdays: Darrin Jackson (61), Ike Hampton (73), Ray Burris (74)
