After four consecutive horrible starts, Mets lefty Steven Matz was better Tuesday night in Colorado. Not great, but better. He was great for the first part of his start, not allowing a hit or even a ball hit to the outfield for the first 4.1 innings. Before he knew it, he had allowed a three-run home run to Nolan Arenado and a few more hits knocking him from the game before he could record an...
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The day finally arrived. Amed Rosario was called up to the Bigs and offered a glimpse into his potential. Tuesday night, the 21-year-old went 1-for-4 at the dish with a strikeout after flying out to right field in his first MLB at-bat. He saw plenty of action at shortstop in the first part of the game, flawlessly handling the products of Steven Matz’ sinkers. “I’m so thankful...
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Robert Gsellman and Juan Lagares are down in Double-A Binghamton making rehab starts, and both had a successful game tonight. Gsellman, working his way back from a hamstring injury, pitched three scoreless innings allowing only two hits and no walks while striking out three. He has been on the disabled list since June 2th. Lagares, who fractured his left thumb diving for a ball in center field...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the Dodgers pulled off a last-minute trade with the Texas Rangers for starting pitcher Yu Darvish. Darvish, 30, has a 4.01 ERA and 3.98 FIP in 137 innings this season. He has struck out 148 and walked 45 in 22 starts this year. His ERA is inflated due to his allowing 10 runs in his last start alone, but it was said after the game that he was tipping his...
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Per Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Los Angeles Dodgers have traded for LHP Tony Watson. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, The Pirates will be getting two minor leaguers in return. Watson, 32, has appeared in 47 games this season, pitching to a 3.66 ERA, 4.69 FIP, and 1.521 WHIP. In 46.2 innings he has recorded 35 strikeouts and 14 walks while saving 10 games. Both righties and...
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