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After the Mets lost the series against the Reds, the team announced they would not be signing their top pick from the 2021 MLB Draft, pitcher Kumar Rocker, due to concerns regarding his medicals.
Education time – Baseball draft picks are worth up to 5x their slot value to clubs .I never shy away from investments that can make me that type of return.
— Steven Cohen (@StevenACohen2) August 1, 2021
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Outfielder Brandon Nimmo has been dealing with a sore hamstring and manager Luis Rojas said, “We are optimistic that in the next day, maybe, he could start for us,” citing Nimmo’s recent strength tests. Nimmo was able to pinch hit on Sunday.
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that utility man Dee Strange-Gordon will be a free agent after deciding to take his release from the Pirates.
#ISR Historic first win for Israel to remain in medal contention!!!#Baseball #Tokyo2020 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/HgyhIJRUz1
— WBSC ⚾🥎 (@WBSC) August 1, 2021
Team Israel defeated Mexico 12-5 for its first-ever win in their Olympic history.
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Nate Mendelson recaps the Mets 7-1 loss against the Reds on Sunday.
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Let’s go Mets!
