The New York Mets announced that they have recalled Michael Conforto from Triple-A Las Vegas and have optioned outfielder Brandon Nimmo back to the minors. Conforto, 23, is due to rejoin the Mets for the series opener against the Cubs in Chicago on Monday. While getting plenty of playing time in right field, Conforto batted .344 (21-61) with four doubles, two triples, three home runs and 15 RBI...
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Terry Collins told reporters after Saturday’s 4-2 loss to the Phillies that had the opportunity presented itself Yoenis Cespedes could have appeared as a pinch-hitter in the game. “If one of those guys got on in the ninth he was going to hit,” Collins said. “But we’re not going to run him up there unless he can do some damage.” Collins said he plans to have Cespedes in the lineup on Sunday...
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With Miami Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton winning the 2016 Home Run Derby on Monday at Petco Park, it’s onto the featured attraction where all attention turns to San Diego, California for the 87th annual Midsummer Classic. Petco Park will host the 2016 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at 8:00 PM which will air live on FOX and stream on MLB.com. At stake, the American and National...
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Mets third baseman David Wright got into the spirit on Saturday and surprised first-time All Stars Noah Syndergaard and Jeurys Familia with a special gift in their lockers to recognize them for their solid first half performances. Newsday reports that the Mets captain gifted a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label to each of his teammates with a handwritten congratulatory note encouraging them to...
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All Star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes strained his right quadriceps muscle on Friday after chasing down a Daniel Murphy double in the third inning. “Hopefully it doesn’t translate into me going on the 15-day DL,” Cespedes said through his interpreter. He said he suffered a similar injury with the Detroit Tigers and it forced him to miss four or five days. Cespedes, 30, will be...
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