The Toronto Blue Jays are still shopping for starting pitching despite already acquiring David Price on Wednesday, according to Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. “According to an organizational source, the team is still looking at options on the trade market, with both rotation and bullpen options on the table.” “Two options that the Jays could look at are Padres’ righty...
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The story keeps changing on the dead in the water Carlos Gomez deal. This is why I’ve been imploring everyone to stop taking sides when both teams are trying feverishly to save face and nobody knows the truth. Tim Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is now reporting that the Mets killed the deal because of financial limitations and fear they couldn’t fit Gomez into their...
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Update 11:30 am Brewers beat writer Tom Haudricourt has spent the day trying to explain to fans what exactly happened. Now, in the latest tweet meant to set off yet another firestorm, Haudricourt says, The more details I get on nixed Gomez trade, the more it sounds as if it became more financial matter than medical matter. Anyone surprised? This to me is a fascinating turn of events and plays...
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After battling through a dreadful slump for almost two months, Lucas Duda broke out in incredible fashion during yesterday’s game. Duda crushed three home runs against Padres’ pitching, and he became only the 11th player in franchise history to accomplish this feat. He also joins Kirk Nieuwenhuis as the second player in team history to hit three home runs in a home game. With a total...
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According to T.J. Quinn of ESPN, Jenrry Mejia’s second failed drug test came while he was still serving his first 80 game suspension. So despite the second suspension being announced a few weeks after Mejia was reinstated, the results were from while he tested positive during his first suspension. That’s kind of difficult to believe… Nah, not really. July 29 Unless you’ve...
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The New York Mets and San Diego Padres will play the rubber match of their series in a 12:10 PM matinee at Citi Field. Jonathon Niese (5-9, 3.75) returns after the birth of his son in Ohio to oppose right-hander Andrew Cashner (4-10, 3.93) for the Padres. The Mets are 3-3 on their current 10-game homestand. New York is 35-17 at Citi Field which is tied for the second-best start in team history...
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