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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Humbled By Rays In Sweep

What could go wrong, did go wrong this weekend for the New York Mets. For the very first time in 2025, the Mets found themselves on the wrong end of a series sweep. They offered little resistance against a red-hot Rays team. There were a lot of worrying trends to emerge from the weekend. The starting rotation showed consistent signs of regression throughout the series. The bullpen couldn’t...

Scherzer Dominates, Alonso Homers in 11-2 Victory Over Rays

The Mets traveled to Tropicana Field to take on the Rays Friday afternoon. Max Scherzer got the start for New York in what will be his final appearance before Opening Day. Luis Patiño was the starter for Tampa Bay. The Mets struck early as a leadoff Luis Guillorme walk and a Francisco Lindor double made it a 1-0 ballgame. Pete Alonso then ambushed Patiño with a base hit on the first pitch he...

Report: Zach Eflin Signs With The Tampa Bay Rays

Right-handed starting pitcher Zach Eflin has agreed to a three-year, $40-million deal with the Tampa Bay Rays pending a physical, first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. He was one of the several lower-rotation level starters available on the open market. The $40-million deal over three years is the largest in Rays’ history. This roughly $13.33 million per season contract is slightly above...

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