SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM
Mets to stick with Ramos as starting catcher BALTIMORE — Although he has struggled at the plate and behind it this season, Wilson Ramos’ status as the Mets’ starting catcher is not chan...
Not starting Tuesday Ramos isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles.
Impact Ramos will take a seat once again as he now has more competition behind the plate with Robinson Chirinos in the fold. Ali Sanchez will start at catcher Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting second game Ramos isn't in the lineup for the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Impact Ramos was productive in the first game of Sunday's twin bill as he reached base three times, but he won't start in back-to-back contests. Ali Sanchez will start behind the dish.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets
Gary Sánchez delivered the first pinch-hit, extra-innings grand slam in Yankees history, Deivi García made a strong impression in his big league debut and New York beat the crossto...AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits home run Ramos went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an RBI and a run scored Saturday but it wasn't enough as the Yankees won 2-1.
Impact The Mets weren't able to get anything going against J.A. Happ who threw 7.1 innings of shutout baseball. However, he was lifted for the right-handed Adam Ottavino who served up a hanging slider that Ramos took yard to make it 1-1 in the eighth. It was Ramos' second home run of the 2020 campaign but the veteran backstop has struggled at the plate all year long as he has the same amount of strikeouts (19) that he does hits (19) this season.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees beat Mets 2-1 to stop 7-game slide
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees edge Mets 2-1 to avert longest slide in 25 years
Clint Frazier scored the winning run on Dellin Betances’ wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees averted their longest losing streak in a quarter-cen...AUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup for Game 2 Ramos isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Yankees.
Impact Ramos will take a breather for the second game of Friday's twin bill after going hitless with two strikeouts in three at-bats during Game 1. Ali Sanchez will start at catcher.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mets blow deGrom's lead, rally in 8th to beat Marlins 5-4
Wilson Ramos singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning after Mets closer Edwin Díaz and the bullpen blew another lead provided by Jacob deGrom, and New York beat the Miami...AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez homer carries AL East-leading Rays past Orioles 4-3
AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Game 2 Ramos isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
Impact Ramos started behind the plate in Game 1 and went 1-for-2 with a walk in the 4-0 loss. Ali Sanchez will bat ninth and catch for Seth Lugo in the nightcap.
AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Conforto's 2-run homer in 9th lifts Mets over Marlins, 5-3
Michael Conforto hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins for the third night in a row, 5-3AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup Ramos isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Marlins.
Impact Ramos smacked a double in Monday's series opener in Miami, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the past four games. Tomas Nido will start behind the dish.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Adames HR gives Rays second win of the day over Blue Jays
Willy Adames hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays, helped by a huge Toronto error, beat the Blue Jays 7-5 to win both games completed SundayAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Ramos is out of the lineup for Saturday night's game against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Ramos will sit for the second time in three games as he gives way to Tomas Nido behind the plate. He has just three hits over his last six games and will receive a day off as he will likely return to the lineup Sunday.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing in series finale Ramos is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Ramos was behind the dish for the first three games of the series, going 2-for-10 with a double, a walk and an RBI. He'll be getting a routine breather in the day game after a night game, allowing Tomas Nido to pick up a start at catcher.
AUGUST 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pete Alonso, Dominic Smith rally Mets past Nationals 11-6
Pete Alonso and Dominic Smith had back-to-back RBI doubles in a four-run first inning and hit consecutive homers in a five-run sixth, leading the New York Mets to an 11-6 win over...AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaw, Blue Jays beat Marlins 5-4 in MLB's return to Buffalo
AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cabrera and Soto power Nationals to 16-4 rout of Matz, Mets
Asdrubal Cabrera went 4 for 4 with two homers, two doubles and five RBIs, tormenting his former team again as the Washington Nationals routed the New York Mets 16-4 on Monday nightAUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of Sunday's lineup Ramos is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Ramos started the past five games and will receive Sunday off after going 4-for-18 with a home run and two walks during that stretch. Tomas Nido will bat ninth and catch for Jacob deGrom in the series finale.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge by beating the New Yor...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for August 9-15, 2020AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kendrick homers, Soto dances, Nats beat Mets 5-3 in return
Howie Kendrick's four hits included a solo shot and Josh Harrison also homered to help the Washington Nationals return from a coronavirus-caused four-day break with a 5-3 victory o...AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mashes first homer Ramos went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 7-2 win over Atlanta.
Impact After singling home Pete Alonso in the third inning, Ramos connected on a two-run shot off Chris Rusin in the fifth to cap the scoring for the Mets. The homer, and the RBI, were his first of the season, and the veteran catcher is hitting .219 (7-for-32) through nine games.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
