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Dodgers’ starter Justin Wrobleski set down the first 13 Mets hitters and faced the minimum through seven, as New York lost their sixth straight by a 4-0 score to the Dodgers. Wrobleski ended up hurling eight shutout frames. The Mets managed just three hits as their scoreless streak extended to 20 innings, with the team continuing to struggle to score runs without their best bat in the lineup. David Peterson allowed four runs over five innings of work in the loss.

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The Mets called up Tommy Pham and optioned Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A.

Laura Albanese believes Tommy Pham’s fire can help the team against the Dodgers, though it did not help them much last night.

Chelsea Janes explained why the Mets must prove that this slow start is just an aberration, even if much of the roster is different from the one that collapsed last season.

This series between the Mets and Dodgers is a showcase of big money in MLB as the teams with the two largest payrolls in the sport collide.

Katie Woo and Will Sammon examined how the Dodgers swooped in and stole Edwin Díaz from the Mets.

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Los Angeles seems to be concerned about their closer’s velocity, and Díaz may not pitch against his old club this series.

Between Díaz this week and Jeff McNeil last weekend, GM David Stearns has been getting visits from the ghosts of Mets past, writes David Lennon.

Scouts seem to believe Bo Bichette is not fully healthy and believe it’s related to the PCL sprain in his left knee that he suffered last September.

On the Juan Soto injury front, the team is still saying he will return in the 2-3 week timeframe, but he has not yet begun a running program. He will undergo an MRI if things don’t advance.

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Clay Holmes, meanwhile, is good to go for his Wednesday start after throwing a bullpen with no issues.

The Mets say a turnaround is coming, but Anthony DiComo wondered if they can make it happen.

Devin Williams and Luke Weaver are bullpen buddies, explains Laura Albanese.

Mike Vaccaro wrote about how Darryl Strawberry helped save Lenny Dykstra from a drug-fueled rock bottom.

Around the National League East

Alec Bohm has fired Scott Boras and is seeking money from his parents in the amount of over $500K amid a legal battle.

Behind a pair of Kyle Schwarber home runs, the Phillies beat up the Cubs 13-7.

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The Marlins toppled the Braves 10-4.

The Nationals were embarrassed 16-5 by the the Pirates.

Around Major League Baseball

There’s a surprise newcomer in the Top 5 of the MLB Power Rankings.

Will Leitch looked at some of the players who are most likely to win their first MVP award this year.

AJ Cassavell explained why Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base makes sense.

The Blue Jays acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox.

On Paul Skenes day, the Pirates put up a 10-run inning to give their ace some run support against Washington.

The slumping Astros have placed Jeremy Peña and Tatsuya Imai on the injured list and optioned Jayden Murray to Triple-A. J.P. France, Colton Gordon and Shay Whitcomb were recalled to take their place on the roster.

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The Mariners handed the Astros their eighth straight loss with a 6-2 win. In the victory, Josh Naylor ended his home run draught as he hit dingers in back-to-back at-bats.

Despite Jordan Walker hitting his major league-leading eighth home run, the Cardinals fell 9-3 to the Guardians.

The Orioles rallied from down six to upend the Diamondbacks 9-7. Pete Alonso belted the go-ahead home run, his second as a member of the O’s. Baltimore’s skipper Craig Albernaz was hit in the head by a foul ball during the game. In defeat, Marte and Rojas led the way for Arizona’s offense with two home runs apiece.

The Yankees walked off the Angels 11-10 in a bonkers game that saw Judge and Grisham combined for four home runs and eight runs batted in.

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The Twins beat up the Red Sox 13-6.

The Rangers did what neither New York team could do over the last five days, beating the A’s 8-1.

Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue

Brian Salvatore previewed the team’s series against the Dodgers.

Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.

This Date in Mets History

Jerry Koosman made his major league debut on this date in 1967, two days after Tom Seaver’s big league debut. One year later, Nolan Ryan picked up his first career win as a member of the Mets.