New York Mets infielder Jed Lowrie is “not close” to beginning a rehab assignment, as per the team’s manager, Mickey Callaway. After a string of injuries, the 36-year-old has yet to play a major-league game for the team he signed a two-year, $20 million contract with this past offseason. When asked for an update on Lowrie’s status ahead of Tuesday’s Subway Series...
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As per Jon Heyman of MLB Network, New York Mets minor-league infielder, Dilson Herrera, has opted out of his contract with the team, making him a free agent. Herrera, 25, signed a minor-league contract with the Mets in November and has thrived in 2019, being named to the International League All-Star team last month. The former Mets farmhand (acquired from Pittsburgh with Vic Black in the 2013...
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As per a team release, Los Angeles Angels left-hander, Tyler Skaggs, 27, passed away on Monday in Texas, as the team was preparing to open up a four-game series with the Rangers in Arlington. Monday’s series opener has been postponed. “Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family,” the team’s statement read. “Our thoughts and prayers are...
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After toiling in the minors and independent leagues for over eight years, New York Mets right-hander, Chris Mazza, 29, made his MLB debut in Flushing on Saturday afternoon, turning in an outstanding effort. After a one-hour-ten-minute rain delay, Mets starter Steven Matz’ outing was over after two innings of work. With the Mets down 2-0 to Atlanta and confidence in their bullpen at an...
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Facing their seventh loss in a row with two on and none out, down by one in the bottom of the ninth, the New York Mets (37-47) couldn’t muster a base hit when they needed it the most, losing a heart-breaker to the Atlanta Braves (50-34), 5-4 (box score). After a thrilling pre-game ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Miracle Mets, the 2019 Mets blew another late lead to...
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