The New York Mets knew the stretch starting June 9 against the Atlanta Braves where the team would play 18 games in 17 days would be crucial for them. The grueling schedule started off positive, taking three of four from the Braves in Atlanta, followed by winning the series against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. With the team sitting 8.5 games back of the National League East leading Washington...
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We all have dreams in life. We all strive for something better, something that fulfills us and makes us feel like we truly found the right calling. Whatever the desired goal is, it’s usually an arduous uphill battle to achieve it. No one ever said it would be easy. Hard work, sleepless nights, and, at times, self-doubt creep in and try to deter us from reaching our desired ambitions....
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The Major League Baseball Draft is the starting point for young men who have grown up with the dreams and ambitions to one day play for a professional team. Throughout their young lives, these players have put in countless hours on and off the field in hopes to hear their name called at the podium of MLB Network. South Florida infielder Mark Vientos was one such player who yearned for the chance...
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The lives of baseball players can often take unconventional turns throughout their careers. It’s the rare exception when you witness a player sticking with one organization in the likes of Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn. With ballooning contracts and astronomical money being spent on premier talent, players are largely on the move, looking for the best opportunity to win and...
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The Mets opened the week with aspirations of making a push to get back into the National League East race with the Washington Nationals. Having taken three out of four against the Atlanta Braves the series prior, and the Nationals being swept by the Texas Rangers at home, the Mets were 9.5 games back heading into their three-game series agains the Chicago Cubs. Taking two out of three from...
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