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Dodgers\u2019 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Choose Your Recap: Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/a>, MLB.com<\/a>, NY Post<\/a>, Newsday<\/a>, ESPN<\/a><\/p>\n The Mets called up<\/a> Tommy Pham and optioned<\/a> Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A.<\/p>\n Laura Albanese believes<\/a> Tommy Pham\u2019s fire can help the team against the Dodgers, though it did not help them much last night.<\/p>\n Chelsea Janes explained why<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n This series between the Mets and Dodgers is a showcase of big money<\/a> in MLB as the teams with the two largest payrolls in the sport collide.<\/p>\n Katie Woo and Will Sammon examined how<\/a> the Dodgers swooped in and stole Edwin D\u00edaz from the Mets.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Los Angeles seems to be concerned<\/a> about their closer\u2019s velocity, and D\u00edaz may not pitch against his old club this series.<\/p>\n Between D\u00edaz this week and Jeff McNeil last weekend, GM David Stearns has been getting visits from the ghosts of Mets past, writes<\/a> David Lennon.<\/p>\n Scouts seem to believe<\/a> Bo Bichette is not fully healthy and believe it\u2019s related to the PCL sprain in his left knee that he suffered last September.<\/p>\n On the Juan Soto injury front, the team is still saying<\/a> 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\u2019t advance.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Clay Holmes, meanwhile, is good to go for his<\/a> Wednesday start after throwing a bullpen with no issues.<\/p>\n The Mets say a turnaround is coming, but Anthony DiComo wondered<\/a> if they can make it happen.<\/p>\n Devin Williams and Luke Weaver are bullpen buddies, explains<\/a> Laura Albanese.<\/p>\n Mike Vaccaro wrote about how<\/a> Darryl Strawberry helped save Lenny Dykstra from a drug-fueled rock bottom.<\/p>\n Around the National League East<\/p>\n Alec Bohm has fired<\/a> Scott Boras and is seeking money from his parents in the amount of over $500K amid a legal battle.<\/p>\n Behind a pair<\/a> of Kyle Schwarber home runs, the Phillies beat up the Cubs 13-7.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Marlins toppled the Braves 10-4.<\/p>\n The Nationals were embarrassed 16-5 by the the Pirates.<\/p>\n Around Major League Baseball<\/p>\n There\u2019s a surprise newcomer in the Top 5 of the MLB Power Rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Will Leitch looked at<\/a> some of the players who are most likely to win their first MVP award this year.<\/p>\n AJ Cassavell explained<\/a> why Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base makes sense.<\/p>\n The Blue Jays acquired<\/a> infielder Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox.<\/p>\n On Paul Skenes day, the Pirates put up a<\/a> 10-run inning to give their ace some run support against Washington.<\/p>\n The slumping Astros have placed<\/a> Jeremy Pe\u00f1a 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.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Mariners handed the Astros their eighth straight loss with a 6-2 win. In the victory, Josh Naylor ended his home run draught<\/a> as he hit dingers in back-to-back at-bats.<\/p>\n Despite Jordan Walker hitting his major league-leading<\/a> eighth home run, the Cardinals fell 9-3 to the Guardians.<\/p>\n The Orioles rallied from down six to upend the Diamondbacks 9-7. Pete Alonso belted the go-ahead home run<\/a>, his second as a member of the O\u2019s. Baltimore\u2019s skipper Craig Albernaz was hit in the head<\/a> by a foul ball during the game. In defeat, Marte and Rojas led the way<\/a> for Arizona\u2019s offense with two home runs apiece.<\/p>\n The Yankees walked off the<\/a> Angels 11-10 in a bonkers game that saw Judge and Grisham combined for four home runs and eight runs batted in.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Twins beat up the Red Sox 13-6.<\/p>\n The Rangers did what neither New York team could do over the last five days, beating the A\u2019s 8-1.<\/p>\n Yesterday at Amazin\u2019 Avenue<\/p>\n Brian Salvatore previewed<\/a> the team\u2019s series against the Dodgers.<\/p>\n Linus Lawrence provided a<\/a> Monday Stat Party.<\/p>\n This Date in Mets History<\/p>\n Jerry Koosman made his major league debut on this date in 1967<\/a>, two days after Tom Seaver\u2019s big league debut. One year later, Nolan Ryan picked up his first career win as a member of the Mets.<\/p>\n