Edwin Díaz has been named the National League Reliever of the Month for July. Díaz converted seven of his eight save opportunities during the month, not allowing an earned run over 11 innings. He allowed just four hits and walks, while striking out 18 of the 43 batters he faced. He also appeared in the All-Star Game in Atlanta, his third Midsummer Classic selection. The Angels’ Kenley...
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After an active trade deadline, David Stearns spoke to the media about his moves and his outlook for the rest of the season. Stearns opened up by praising newly-acquired center fielder Cedric Mullins, saying that he helps boost the team at the plate and in the field. “We like the player, we like what he brings on both sides of the ball,” Stearns said. “The athleticism, we talk...
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The Mets are acquiring outfielder Cedric Mullins from the Orioles, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Righties Anthony Nunez, Raimon Gómez, and Chandler Marsh are headed to Baltimore. While it’s a far cry from his 30-30 2021 season, Mullins is putting together his fourth straight above-average offensive season. He’s batting .229/.305/.433 (104 wRC+) with 15 homers, 19 doubles, and 14...
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For the first two months of the season, the Mets’ bullpen was among the best in baseball. On June 12, the unit ranked second in the majors with a 2.89 ERA. Since June 13, however, the bullpen’s 4.99 ERA is the sixth-worst mark in the majors, and they’ve allowed 21 homers, the tenth-most in the majors. They’ve also been charged with 11 of the team’s 21 losses in that...
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A week before the trade deadline, the first domino has fallen. The Mariners have acquired first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks in exchange for pitching prospects Brandyn Garcia and Ashton Izzi. Baseball America ranked Garcia as the No. 19 prospect in Seattle’s organization, and Izzi as their No. 13 prospect. Coming off his first career All-Star Game selection in 2o24, Naylor is...
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