A bevy of long balls from the Mets’ top prospects highlighted the minor league action on Thursday. Francisco Álvarez hit a walk-off homer for Syracuse and Ronny Mauricio had a two-homer game for Binghamton, while Brett Baty and Alex Ramirez also went yard. AAA: Omaha Storm Chasers (48-47) 3, Syracuse Mets (43-53) 5 Box Score DH Francisco Álvarez: 1-for-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB, .259/.367/.527...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Last night, the Mets swung a deal that acquired another lefty depth bat and a reliever. The team acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin and left-handed reliever Phillip Diehl in exchange for prospects Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez. For more on this trade, check out our piece on the deal. The Mets were off Thursday and will get back to work tonight at 6:40...
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The New York Mets are acquiring outfielder Tyler Naquin and relief pitcher Philip Diehl from the Cincinnati Reds, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that minor leaguers Jose Acuna and Hector Rodriguez will be sent to the Reds in order to complete the deal. Acuna is a 19-year-old right-hander pitcher and Rodriguez is an 18-year-old second baseman, both of...
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The Mets’ lead at the top of the division slipped to a 0.5 game following their 2-1 against the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Since then, the team has won three straight against two potential playoff teams, helping them increase their lead over the Atlanta Braves to three games. Let’s take a peek at how the National League East division looks on July 28. New York Mets (61-37)...
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Tim Britton and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report that Mets’ reliever Drew Smith is being placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained lat muscle. The right-hander hasn’t pitched since Sunday when he allowed one run in his inning of work against the Padres. After getting off to a great start to the 2022 season, Smith has struggled mightily recently with nine runs allowed in...
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The Yankees make one of the first significant trades leading up to August 2 when they acquired Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi on Wednesday night. Let’s take a look at the most recent rumors. Padres Favorites for Soto? Buster Olney of ESPN reports that some rival executives believe that the Padres are the frontrunners for Nats’ superstar Juan Soto. Jon Heyman of the New York Post...
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