The Mets finished the weekend with a 5.5 game lead at the top of the division, even with the Braves taking four-game sweep over the Marlins. With the two teams set to begin a four-game series Monday, the Mets have to feel good about themselves heading into this week. Let’s take a look at how the National League East division stands on August 15. New York Mets: (75-40) Last 10: 8-2 Who’s...
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The New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series that should be quite entertaining. This weekend could end up as an early preview for a playoff series down the line, as it does look more likely that both of these teams will make the postseason in 2022. The Mets have dominated the season series against the Phillies so far, winning nine of the first 12 games between these...
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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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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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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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