According to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, the New York Mets will indeed tender arbitration eligible Lucas Duda a contract for the 2017 season. The Mets first baseman is projected to make $6.7 million through arbitration for the upcoming season per MLBTR. Duda played in just 47 games this season because of a stress fracture in his back. He hit .229/.302/.412 with seven doubles and...
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World Series Game 4 – Wrigley Field – 8:00 PM RHP Corey Kluber (3-1, 1.74) vs. RHP John Lackey (0-0, 5.63) The Cleveland Indians won Game 3 by a 1-0 score over the Chicago Cubs in the first World Series game at Wrigley Field in 71 years. The shutout victory gives the Indians a 2-1 lead in the series coming into Game 4 tonight with their ace Corey Kluber returning on short rest. Cleveland...
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Congratulations to New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson who was just named the recipient of the 2016 Roberto Clemente Award. “Curtis Granderson is an outstanding ambassador for our game and a positive role model for kids,” Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “His commitment to the many communities that have touched his life and the great impact of these efforts makes him...
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According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Miami Marlins may be a suitor for Yoenis Cespedes once he opts out of the remaining two years of his contract with the New York Mets. The Marlins interest should not be all that surprising. Dating back to the days of Livan Hernandez, the Marlins have valued their relationship with Miami’s Cuban community, and they have sought ways to entice the Cuban...
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Mets prospect P.J. Conlon won the Best Starting Pitcher MiLBY Award as selected by the fans. Conlon won the award with a whopping 63% of the fan vote. The voting total impressed everyone, including Conlon: Sending a HUGE thank you to everyone who voted! I'm honored to be the Fans' Choice for Best Starting Pitcher. That percentage is crazy! pic.twitter.com/ny6xGwMc0T — PJ Conlon...
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