Photo by Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Catch up on all the Mets prospects in yesterday’s minor league action! Triple-A: Syracuse Mets (25-16) SYRACUSE 12, IOWA 5 (BOX) Iowa scored two in the ninth but this was a resounding win for Syracuse regardless. Trayce Thompson had another three home run game to pace the offense, while Hayden Senger tallied three home runs of his own. On the mound, Dom Hamel was a bit uneven - four walks and thee runs without getting out of the fifth. CF Luisangel Acuña: 1-5, R, K DH Carlos Cortes: 1-3, 2 R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB, K 3B Rylan Bannon: 1-5, R, 2B 2B Luke Ritter: 2-5, R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 K, SB (1) RF Trayce Thompson: 3-3, 4 R, 3 HR (11), 5 RBI, 2 BB, SB (5) SS Jose Iglesias: 0-5, K 1B Mike Brosseau: 1-3, R, 2 BB, 2 K LF Yolmer Sánchez: 0-3, R, BB, K C Hayden Senger: 3-4, R, 2 2B, 3B, 3 RBI RHP Dom Hamel: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB, 4 K LHP Danny Young: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 1 K LHP Tyler Jay: 1.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, W (3-0) RHP Eric Orze: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K RHP Dedniel Núñez: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Double-A: Binghamton Rumble Ponies (19-16) BOWIE 3, BIGNHAMTON 2 (BOX) The Rumble Ponies scored in the bottom of the ninth and had the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position. Unfortunately, Brandon McIlwain couldn’t get the job done, striking out to end the game. Prior to that, not a ton of offensive activity; their only run scored on an error in the fourth. On the plus side, Alex Ramirez had a better day than he’s had recently, notching two singles and a steal. DH Matt Rudick: 0-3, R, BB, 2 K LF Rhylan Thomas: 1-4, K 2B Rowdey Jordan: 0-3, R, BB, SB (6) CF Alex Ramírez: 2-4, K, SB (17) 1B Ryan Clifford: 0-4, 3 K C Kevin Parada: 1-4, RBI PR Jeremiah Jackson: 0-0 RF Brandon McIlwain: 1-4, K SS Wyatt Young: 1-2, BB, SB (5) 3B Jaylen Palmer: 0-3, 2 K RHP Luis Moreno: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K RHP Jordan Geber: 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, L (1-1) RHP Junior Santos: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K High-A: Brooklyn Cyclones (18-19) BOWLING GREEN 6, BROOKLYN 5 (BOX) Heartbreaking loss for the Cyclones in this one. Tied at three going into the ninth, a sacrifice fly and an RBI triple gave Brooklyn a 5-3 lead. Unfortunately, Dakota Hawkins ran into trouble in the bottom half, loading the bases with two outs. He was replaced by Joey Lancellottti, who promptly hit a batter, walked the second, then walked another for a walkoff loss. Brutal. LF Nick Morabito: 1-4, R, BB, 2 K, 2 SB (9), CS (2) DH Nick Lorusso: 1-5, K SS Junior Tilien: 1-3, RBI, BB PR-SS Wilfredo Lara: 0-0 3B William Lugo: 1-4, 2 K CF Stanley Consuegra: 2-4, R, 2 2B 2B Jefrey De Los Santos: 1-4, R C Christopher Suero: 2-4, 2 R, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 K RF Omar De Los Santos: 0-3, RBI 1B Karell Paz: 1-4, 3B, RBI, 3 K RHP Douglas Orellana: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K RHP Jimmy Loper: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K RHP Dakota Hawkins: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, L (1-1) RHP Joey Lancellotti: 0.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, BS (1) Single-A: St. Lucie Mets (13-24) ST. LUCIE 12, PALM BEACH 5 (BOX) Seven (7!!!) RBI for Ronald Hernandez is a highlight in any game. Four of those came on a grand slam in St. Lucie’s seven run eighth inning, an outburst that secure a relatively comfortable win. Estarling Mercado also homered in the win, and even Colin Houck had a pair of hits. SS Marco Vargas: 1-3, 3 R, 2 BB, E (1) DH Jesus Baez: 1-4, R, BB, 3 K RF Jeffry Rosa: 0-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 BB, K, SB (1) C Ronald Hernandez: 3-5, R, HR (1), 7 RBI, K 3B Colin Houck: 2-5, 2B, RBI, 2 K, E (8) CF Yohairo Cuevas: 1-4, R, BB, 2 K, SB (4) 1B Jose Hernandez: 1-4, 3B, BB LF Estarling Mercado: 2-4, 2 R, HR (3), 2 RBI, K 2B Kevin Villavicencio: 1-4, 2 R, BB, 2 K RHP Jack Wenninger: 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K LHP Ryan Ammons: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, W (1-2) LHP Gregori Louis: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, H (1), E (4) RHP Wilson Lopez: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K Rookie: FCL Mets (6-4) FCL METS 5, FCL NATIONALS 1 (BOX) Jeremy Rodriguez is him. That’s it. That’s the recap. Seriously though, after a four hit day, the 17-year-old shortstop has a batting average over .400 and an OPS over 1.000 through his first nine games of the season. That performance at the top of the lineup propelled the Mets to a 5-1 win over the Nationals. A.J. Ewing and Simon Juan had rough days, but Willy Fanas had a double and a walk. SS Jeremy Rodriguez: 4-4, 2 RBI, SB (5) 2B A.J. Ewing: 0-3, R, BB, SB (2) CF Simon Juan: 0-4, 2 K RF Willy Fanas: 1-2, R, 2B, RBI, BB DH Fabian Machado: 1-3, 2B, K 1B Jake Zitella: 1-3, R, K C Julio Zayas: 0-3, K LF Sebastian Castro: 0-2, R, BB, K 3B Yonatan Henriquez: 1-3, R, SB (5) RHP Joel Díaz: 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K RHP Andinson Ferrer: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, W (1-0) LHP Gage Bihm: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 0 K LHP Brayhans Barreto: 1.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K Roster Alert: RHP Nick Bautista III assigned to FCL Mets STAR OF THE NIGHT Trayce Thompson / Ronald Hernandez / Jeremy Rodriguez GOAT OF THE NIGHT Joey Lancellotti

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Bringing your daily links to the NFL’s New York Jets Good morning Gang Green Nation! With the release of the NFL schedule comes the annual fun but fruitless exercise of picking the game by game results for every game of the season. There are so many moving parts in an NFL season that it is all but impossible to predict the results of any game this far out. Factor in the fact that every year nearly every team beats teams they “shouldn’t” beat and loses to teams they “shouldn’t” lose to. Then factor in the inevitability of injuries, and the impossibility of predicting who will be injured and when they will be out. Then throw in a substantial dollop of random chance, which factors into every game. Those are just a few of countless unquantifiable variables that make predicting game by game results in May an exercise in futility. Nonetheless, it’s fun to try to get these things nailed down and see how well you can see into the future of the Jets. This year it’s extra fun because the Jets actually have a very good roster, at least on paper, so predictions are coming in for a very successful Jets season. Some people are going so far as to call the Jets roster the best in the NFL, and others are predicting a Super Bowl victory. That seems a bit much, but hey, anything’s possible in May. If some of these predictions are even close to accurate we may be in for a really fun Jets season for a welcome change. Here are your links to your New York Jets this glorious Saturday in May: Andy Vasquez - Jets schedule 2024: Game-by-game picks | Will Aaron Rodgers lead them to playoffs? FOX Sports - 2024 NFL division predictions: Winners for each AFC and NFC division Mike Clay - Why the Jets, Aaron Rodgers will win Super Bowl LIX Ralph Ventre - NFL Sees Similarities Between New York Jets and Peyton Manning's Broncos Brad Wakai - New York Jets Face Defending Super Bowl Champs in Predicted Playoff Matchup Dylan Sanders - New York Jets Veteran WR Named A Surprising Cut Candidate analyst. Brad Wakai - Another Potential New York Jets Option Signs Deal Elsewhere Ralph Ventre - Insider Says NFL Schedule Release Disproportionately 'Screwed' New York Jets Mike Luciano - Allen Lazard named surprise Jets cut candidate after dreadful 2023 season Mike Luciano - Jets insider makes painfully obvious claim about hyped 2024 draft pick Justin Fried - Game-by-game predictions for 2024 NY Jets schedule Michael Pallas - Jets Schedule: Not Easy Road in Win-Now Season Matthew Legros - Jets miss out on wide receiver target who signs with rival Bills Matthew Legros - Jets make Super Bowl & Aaron Rodgers takes home his fifth MVP in bold 2024 NFL season projection Here are your missed connections from yesterday. Enjoy the day everybody.

Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images A White Sox matinee is on the Saturday to-do list. Win again to make it six in a row! Dingers good. Nestor good. Holmes good. White Sox bad. May these points remain the same today. (Yes, Nestor can just have a nice, relaxing day off.) Today on the site, David will continue his series on profiles of the folks who make the Yankee Stadium atmosphere possible, Jake will handle both the Rivalry Roundup and 1999 Diary. The latter will feature Joe Torre’s return to the managerial post from prostate cancer treatment, alleviating the burden on old friend Don Zimmer (and encouraging him to stay in his bench coach role rather than retire). Later, Nick P. will compare Luis Gil to an old friend from not too long ago, and after the game, and Estevão will praise Marcus Stroman and Alex Verdugo for making quick adjustments to life as a Yankee. Today’s Matchup: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox Time: 7:05 p.m. ET TV: YES Network, NBCS Chicago MLB Network (out-of-market only) Radio: WFAN 660/101.9 FM Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY Questions/Prompts: 1. What are your plans for tonight with the Yankees already done for the day and the Rangers avoiding Game 7? 2. What is our panic level with the Knicks, on the other hand, having to play Game 7 tomorrow?

Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports The Mets followed up one of their best wins of the year with one of their dullest losses of the year, as the Marlins handily beat the Mets 8-0 in their first meeting of the 2024 campaign. The story of the 2024 Mets has been one of inconsistency. From starting 0-5, to rattling off truly impressive series wins against the Braves and Dodgers in mid-April, to the offense being mired in a truly awful to watch slump in May, they just never seem to get a run of consistent play going. And the last two days are a perfect microcosm of that. After a truly great win against a World Series contending Phillies team on Thursday, the Mets came out flat against the Miami Marlins, the first time seeing their division rivals in the 2024 season. Jesús Luzardo, who, despite coming into the game with a gaudy 5.97 ERA in 31 and two thirds innings pitched is a very good major league starter, completely shut down the scuffling Mets offense. He scattered five hits over six innings of shutout ball, striking out seven and walking none in the process. On the flip side, Christian Scott could not match that energy. Scott had his first truly bad start of his young major league career. The young righty only went four innings, surrendering seven hits, four runs and striking out just three, struggling with his command of his breaking stuff throughout the entire night. It also could have been much worse. He loaded the bases with no outs in the fourth, but got a strike out, a pop out, and a force out to keep the game at a relatively manageable 4-0, ending his night on a high note (or a medium note, I suppose. You get what I mean). The Mets bullpen had a pair of inconsistent performances to follow up Scott’s poor outing, as if the theme of this recap was not obvious enough. Josh Walker looked excellent in the fifth, striking out two batters in the frame. He did not look excellent in the sixth, walking the lead off hitter and tumbling from there. Nick Fortes — who went absolutely bonkers on the night, going 3-3 with a three run home run off of Scott — hit a single, moving Vidal Bruján to third and advancing to second on the throw. A wild pitch chased Bruján home, and a sacrifice fly chased Fortes home. The seventh inning belonged to Grant Hartwig, who looked great, striking out two in the frame. He also got the ball in the eighth and looked less than great. He, too, loaded the bases with no outs, but he did not get out of it unscathed. A Josh Bell fielder’s choice made it 7-0, and a Jake Burger infield single made it 8-0 (Bell was thrown out rounding second on the play but the run scored already, you know the rules of the sport if you’re reading a recap of a 8-0 Mets loss in mid-May). Overall, no Met played particularly well (outside of J.D. Martinez going 2-3, I’d say), and they will look to rebound tomorrow against Braxton Garrett and these same Miami Marlins. SB Nation GameThreads Amazin’ Avenue Box scores ESPNMLB Win Probability Added FanGraphs.com What’s WPA? Big Mets winner: Jeff McNeil, +3.4% WPABig Mets loser: Christian Scott, -22.2% WPAMets pitchers: -24.1% WPAMets hitters: -25.9% WPATeh aw3s0mest play: Jeff McNeil’s fifth inning single against Jesús Luzardo, +4.6% WPATeh sux0rest play: Nick Fortes’ second inning three-run home run against Christian Scott, -21.2% WPA