Some prospects shoot right through the minors and make their major league debut in their early 20s or sometimes even in their teens, while most others have to bounce around various levels and organizations to grind their way to the top. After all, making it to the major leagues is one of the hardest tasks for any athlete, and it’s something that almost all kids dream about when...
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With the Mets in the midst of a six-game winning streak, the ball was put in Marcus Stroman’s hands to keep this hot stretch rolling. After a so-so Mets debut, Stroman came out to a thunderous crowd of 39,602 at Citi Field, all cheering him on to feast against the division rival Nationals, who sat a game and a half ahead of the Mets entering Friday night’s play. The Mets had done...
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According to a report from Robert Murray of The Athletic, Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland has been designated for assignment. Holland, 33, got off to a strong start this season, posting a 2.33 ERA with a .151 opponents batting average through June 29. However, following a meltdown at Dodger Stadium where he completely lost his control, he’s struggled to an 11.42 ERA and .478 opponents...
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The Mets entered Sunday’s doubleheader with a record of 55-56, looking to get back to .500 for the first time since May 28. They put that chance in the hands of their ace, Jacob deGrom, who came into his outing having given up just one run in 21 innings over his last three starts. DeGrom has been on a roll as he’s quietly boosted himself into the conversation for Cy Young, despite a...
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Buffalo (58-54) 9, Syracuse (56-56) 7 Box Score Arismendy Alcantara LF: 2-5, 3B, RBI, K, .303/.367/.542 Rene Rivera C-1B: 2-4, RBI, BB, .248/.307/.456 Travis Taijeron DH: 2-4, BB, K, .242/.380/.556 Alcantara recorded his second consecutive multi-hit game in which he also hit a triple. Dilson Herrera continued his solid season with a two-run homer, and was pulled from the game, signaling that a...
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