The Subway Series is always a momentous occasion, though it’s fair to say that this season’s iteration has an extra spark. As the New York Mets descend upon Yankee Stadium for the first game of their weekend set against their crosstown rivals, they’ll do so knowing that the environment will be more hostile than usual due to the presence of Juan Soto. The 26-year-old superstar,...
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This edition of the Subway Series is going to be special. I can’t think of one in the regular season that has garnered this much buzz and anticipation. Juan Soto is set to make his return to The Bronx as a member of the New York Mets (28-16), who own a 2 1/2-game lead atop the NL East. So far, the New York Yankees (25-18) have looked just fine without the superstar outfielder. Aaron...
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Huascar Brazobán’s second year with the Mets is off to a much better start than the first. Brazobán was one of four relievers acquired by the Mets last summer, joining Phil Maton, Ryne Stanek and Tyler Zuber in a July bullpen overhaul. While Zuber was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse and never appeared for the big-league club, Maton, Stanek and Brazobán were all expected to play key roles...
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The annual New York baseball showdown has seen its ebbs and flows since interleague play was created over 25 years ago. Recently, with both teams profiling as contenders, it’s felt a lot more like the late 90s and early 2000s. When it began in 1997, it was more than just a novelty. City bragging rights were on the line, and the stakes were heightened further when the teams met in the World...
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Eli Serrano III, Jacob Reimer and the High-A Brooklyn Cyclones pulled out another win on Thursday, Nolan McLean struggled in his second Triple-A start, Binghamton staged a late-inning rally to secure a win, St. Lucie came to life in the seventh inning to get themselves a 6-4 win, and the FCL Mets defeated the FCL Astros in extra innings. Triple-A Syracuse Mets (18-24) 3, Lehigh Valley IronPigs...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets have acquired left-handed pitcher José Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations. He has posted an 11.37 ERA across five major league appearances so far this year. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Kevin Herget has been designated for assignment. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Jay Horwitz reminisces...
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