Author: Christian De Block

Jeff McNeil Is Running Hot at the Plate

Jeff McNeil is having an all-around excellent season, but his recent success at the plate since the beginning of the second half should not go unnoticed. The 30-year-old is currently on an 11-game hitting streak, which was extended in the second inning of Monday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. McNeil hit a single through the open hole on the right side to lead off the inning, something...

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Orioles Closer Jorge López Traded to Twins

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Jorge López from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. In return, the Twins will be sending left-handed pitcher Cade Povich, right-handed pitcher Yennier Cano, right-handed pitcher Juan Nuñez and left-handed pitcher Juan Rojas back to the Orioles. Cano has already appeared in the majors for the Twins this season,...

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Mariners Acquire Luis Castillo from Reds in Blockbuster Deal

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Cincinnati Reds, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. In return, the Mariners will be sending shortstop Noelvi Marte, shortstop Edwin Arroyo, right-handed pitcher Levi Stoudt, and right-handed pitcher Andrew Moore back to the Reds. Three of the four prospects heading to Cincinnati in the deal were ranked in the top five of the...

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Series Preview: Mets Head Back to Miami

The New York Mets go down to Miami to face the Marlins for their fourth series of the season against their divisional opponent. The Mets have faired well against the Marlins so far this year, winning seven of their first 11 games against them. Manager Buck Showalter will look to keep his team focused after two highly-intensified wins against the New York Yankees earlier this week. The Mets will...

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Mets Acquire Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl from Reds

The New York Mets are acquiring outfielder Tyler Naquin and relief pitcher Philip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that minor leaguers Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez will be sent to the Reds in order to complete the deal. Acuna is a 19-year-old right-hander pitcher and Rodriguez is an 18-year-old second baseman, both of...

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