In what would be a drastic change aimed at creating more action, fewer strikeouts, cutting back on injuries, and perhaps returning a bit of prestige to starting pitchers, MLB is considering requiring starters to go at least six innings, according to an ESPN report Thursday. The rule is under discussion and like other major changes, such as the pitch clock, would first be tested in the minor...
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To quote Roadtrippers magazine, “a good, long road trip can be a transformative experience. It can open your eyes to the beauty of your own country, and it may be one of the memories you bore your grandkids with 50 years from now. Alternatively, it can induce panic attacks.” Pete Alonso crushed a go-ahead two-run homer and the newly-acquired Paul Blackburn escaped several jams while...
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The Mets went 17-10 in July to solidify themselves as playoff contenders, finding themselves in the thick of the Wild Card race at the end of the month. The club went 9-5 before the All-Star break to finish the first half at 49-46. After a four-game split with the Miami Marlins coming out of the break, the Mets went an impressive 6-3 against the New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Minnesota...
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Mark your calendars. If the Mets (57-51) make the playoffs as a Wild Card, Game 1 will be on Tuesday, Oct. 1 on an ESPN platform, according to the MLB postseason schedule released Thursday. Oct. 1 will feature four Game 1 Wild Card games, two in each league, all on ESPN platforms. The Wild Card round continues with four Game 2s the next day and concludes on Oct. 3 if any games are necessary in...
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Brandon Nimmo left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins soon after fouling a ball off his foot in the sixth inning, but after the game told reporters he will be ready to go for the Mets’ next game on Friday. “It’s sore, but it’ll be fine,” he said. “X-rays were negative. So we’ll be good to go Friday. Good timing on the off day and...
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