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Mets calling up OF Gomez 12 years after debut
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Friday, 17 May 2019 15:31
MIAMI -- Twelve years later, Carlos Gomez is back in the New York Mets' lineup.New York selected Gomez's contract from Triple-A Syracuse and had him batting sixth and in right field Friday night at Miami.The Mets placed outfielder Michael Conforto on the seven-day injured list due to a concussion, and designated outfielder Keon Broxton for assignment. They recalled right-hander Paul…
Four things the Yankees have learned about the Rays
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Friday, 17 May 2019 05:56
NEW YORK -- Since April 1, one team has stood alone atop the American League East standings.It might not after this weekend.Many around baseball thought the switch might have happened last weekend, when the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays played host to the hobbled but surprisingly surging New York Yankees in a pivotal early-season series at Tropicana Field.But the Rays managed…
Spoiler alert! MLB players make their 'Game of Thrones' predictions
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019 08:33
The "Game of Thrones" series finale is Sunday night -- and the world will be watching, including a host of major leaguers.With the battle for Westeros coming to a conclusion after eight seasons, we asked a few ballplayers-slash-superfans to weigh in on HBO's hit show with their predictions, favorite characters and more.Who will end up on the Iron Throne?Sean Doolittle,…
Kinsler: Post-HR outburst not directed at fans
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Friday, 17 May 2019 01:06
SAN DIEGO -- Ian Kinsler hit a mighty three-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then had a profane outburst as he crossed home and then again in the dugout.Many fans on social media felt it was directed at them, and manager Andy Green said it "was not the right response."Kinsler, who hasn't…
How the Nationals won a series for the first time in a month
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 18:28
WASHINGTON -- Nothing has come easy for the 2019 Washington Nationals.That includes simple tasks like ... winning a series. On Thursday, the Nationals eked out a 7-6 victory over the visiting New York Mets, giving them their first series win in a month.Since taking two of three from the as-expected lowly Giants in mid-April, the almost-as-lowly-but-surprisingly-so Nats hadn't come out…
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 14:34
Mariners recall OF Mallex Smith from Triple-A
Thursday, 16 May 2019 16:18
Nationals' Sanchez likely headed to injured list
Thursday, 16 May 2019 14:18
Reports: Rockies to call up top prospect Rodgers
Thursday, 16 May 2019 15:11
Mets' Conforto collides with Cano, has concussion
Thursday, 16 May 2019 01:37
Maeda strikes out 12, drives in 2 to carry L.A.
Thursday, 16 May 2019 13:50
Twins designate struggling Reed for assignment
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 13:58
Joey Gallo, king of baseball's Three True Outcomes era
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:52
Darvish's slow approach fuels 11-strikeout night
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:29
Braves' Riley a smashing success in MLB debut
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 17:38
Greinke exits in eighth with abdominal tightness
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 18:54
Yanks' Andujar to have season-ending surgery
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:32
Real or not? Mike Soroka the best rookie over first quarter of season
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 22:24
Andrus exits early; Ragans needs 2nd TJ surgery
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 22:48
Garver shines in Twins' win, but exits with injury
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 20:59
Vlad Jr. hits first MLB HR, then goes deep again
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 21:47
Real or not? Sale's exit costs him a shot at 20 K's
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 19:05
Yankees pick up 1B/DH Morales from A's
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 17:41
Boone: Andujar's decision on surgery likely soon
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 18:01
King Felix expected out 4-6 weeks with lat strain
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 09:10