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Noah Syndergaard Hits Homer In Complete-Game Shutout
Hits were hard to come by Thursday afternoon in Queens as the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds wrapped up their series. The biggest hit of the game came from Noah Syndergaard, New York's starting pitcher. The 26-year-old drilled an opposite-field home run in the third inning for what would turn out to be the... Read More
Giants Acquire Francisco Pena
The San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals struck a deal Thursday with the west-coast club acquiring catcher Francisco Pena for cash considerations. The 29-year-old has seen professional action with three different clubs, playing in 58 games for the Cardinals last season. The Giants recently promoted veteran Stephen Vogt from Triple-A Sacramento, likely meaning Pena... Read More
Luke Voit Smacks Another Home Run In Defeat
While the New York Yankees cooled down in the Arizona desert, first baseman Luke Voit remained an offensive leader. The 28-year-old, whose acquisition is looking more and more like a steal, drilled a home run Wednesday afternoon in a 3-2 defeat. Voit extended his on-base streak to 41 games, tying Derek Jeter's mark from 2000.... Read More
Masahiro Tanaka Takes Third Loss In Arizona
The New York Yankees dropped their second consecutive game in Arizona Wednesday afternoon as the offense once again went down quietly. Starter Masahiro Tanaka lasted just four innings but wasn't knocked around, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk. The 30-year-old struck out six and served up a home run for his third... Read More
Clint Frazier Working In The Outfield
As he rehabs an ankle injury, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier did some defensive work in the outfield prior to Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old arrived this season after a litany of injuries and was stellar, carrying the offense for a stretch. Through 18 games this season, Frazier is hitting .324... Read More
Lucas Giolito Returning Thursday
Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito appears to be on track to return Thursday when the club will face off with the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old has been sidelined with a strained left hamstring for the past two weeks. He successfully threw a bullpen session earlier this week, signaling a rehab stint wouldn't be... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Remains Out Of Lineup
While the New York Yankees will see infielder Giovanny Urshela return to the starting lineup Wednesday, fellow infielder DJ LeMahieu remains out. The 30-year-old suffered a knee injury Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. LeMahieu was one of New York's stalwarts early on this season as the original members of the starting lineup have nearly... Read More
Taijuan Walker Throws Simulated Game
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Taijuan Walker (elbow) threw another successful simulated game on Tuesday as he builds arm strength. The former Seattle Mariner is recovering from Tommy John surgery back in April of 2018, and while he emerged from the start healthy, the results weren't ideal. Walker himself admitted he wasn't pleased with his command, although that... Read More
Giovanny Urshela Returns To Lineup
Having sat out just one game and two days altogether, New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matinee game in Arizona. Urshela was hit in the hand Sunday in San Francisco, growing fears of more injuries for the depleted Yanks. Those worries have been eased, however, as Urshela will... Read More
Eloy Jimenez Participates In Batting Practice
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez took part in batting practice Wednesday afternoon before his club took on the Baltimore Orioles. The 22-year-old is still wearing a brace on his right ankle after suffering a high sprain. He was reportedly moving around without any visible issues, which is a good sign. Jimenez is hitting .241... Read More
Nick Burdi To Seek Third Opinion On Arm
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi will seek a third opinion on his right arm as he deals with a strained right biceps tendon and flexor-mass injury. The 26-year-old has already been revealed to have no structural damage, which is a good sign. Regardless, Burdi will continue to seek medical opinions as he looks to avoid... Read More
Jeff McNeil Picks Up Four Hits From Leadoff Spot
The New York Mets offense was ignited by the leadoff hitter Jeff McNeil Tuesday night in a game they won in extras. Starting at second base with Robinson Cano out as he continues to deal with a hand injury, the 27-year-old recorded four hits. In the third, his bunt single resulted in an RBI. McNeil later... Read More
Jason Vargas Has Positive Outing Tuesday
While he's yet to pitch six innings in a game this season, New York Mets starter Jason Vargas allowed just one run for the third consecutive start Tuesday night. He went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits. While he walked three, he struck out a season-high five. The 36-year-old is progressively... Read More
CC Sabathia Records Milestone In Defeat
New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia became the 17th pitcher in major league history to record 3,000 strikeouts Tuesday night in Arizona. The 38-year-old, in the midst of this final season, took the loss on a night when his offense went quiet. Sabathia went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on five hits... Read More
Yoenis Cespedes Plays Catch, Hits in Cage
New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes joined the big league club in New York on Monday, participating in batting practice. While he wasn't hitting alongside his teammates, he played catch. Additionally, Cespedes has been hitting in the batting cage. The 33-year-old is recovering from a pair of heel surgeries, which took place last August and... Read More
Edwin Diaz Charged With First Loss Of Season
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz entered Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds in a non-save situation. He would induce a pair of flyouts and a groundout, throwing an economic 11 pitches, but would be tagged with the loss. That's because the 25-year-old allowed a solo home run, breaking a 4-4 tie. The home... Read More
Zack Wheeler Doomed By Bad Inning
Although he emerged with a no-decision, New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was let down by a poor second inning. Taking on the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Monday night, he allowed four runs, all coming in the second inning. From that point on, the 28-year-old allowed three more hits, but no runs. His... Read More
Travis D'Arnaud DFA'd
The New York Mets announced Sunday morning that catcher Travis D'Arnaud has been designated for assignment, likely meaning he's played his last game in a Mets uniform. The 30-year-old has played each of his first seven seasons with the New York club, being the starting catcher on a NL Pennant-winning team in 2015. D'Arnaud has... Read More
Peter Alonso Cooling Down As April Concludes
After an electric start to his debut professional season, New York Mets first baseman Peter Alonso has begun to struggle at the plate. After striking out twice and failing to record a hit in four plate appearances, the 24-year-old's batting average dropped to a season-low .292. This has been a result of a free fall... Read More
Jacob deGrom Fails To Ease Worries In Return
Making his first start since going on the injured list with an elbow injury, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom saw his struggles continue in another ugly performance. The reigning National League Cy Young winner lasted just five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, surrendering five runs on five hits. His third straight... Read More
Luke Voit Stays Red-Hot As Yankees Prevail
The current crop of New York Yankees features a number of former outcasts who are now shining. The leader of the pack is first baseman Luke Voit, who continues to impress following his rise in 2018. On Friday night, Voit recorded three hits and put the game away with a two-run blast in the ninth... Read More
James Paxton Strikes Out Eight More In Win
Heading into Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees hurler James Paxton had consecutive outings of zero earned runs and 12 strikeouts. While this performance wouldn't replicate those, he walked away with another victory. The 30-year-old faded in the sixth inning, getting pulled after just 5 2/3 innings of work and... Read More
Troy Tulowitzki Progressing Quickly
Along with news of the potential return of New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar, the Yankees could be seeing another returning starter. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) has been rehabbing in Tampa Bay and is reportedly progressing quickly. The 34-year-old, who has a substantial injury history, suffered a left calf strain three weeks ago and has been... Read More
Miguel Andujar Could Return In A Week
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone shared some unexpected positive news Thursday before his club's series finale against the Angels. Miguel Andujar, the club's starting third baseman, will play the position for up to five innings in an extended spring game Friday. If all goes well, Boone estimates that Andujar could be back with the... Read More
Aroldis Chapman Redeems Himself With Fourth Save
Just two days after blowing an extra-inning save against the Angels, New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman once again stepped on the mound in Anaheim to try and close out a win. Seeking his fourth save, Chapman once again made it slightly difficult for himself, putting the second batter he faced on base with a... Read More
CC Sabathia Hit Hard In Third Start
Making his first start on the road, New York Yankees veteran CC Sabathia struggled, but would eventually walk away with a no-decision. Pitching in his final professional season, the left-hander went five innings and allowed five runs on six hits, with all the scoring coming via home runs. While it should've been expected that he'd... Read More
DJ LeMahieu Seals Comeback Win
The New York Yankees may be down 13 men, but the current roster is hardly playing like it. Infielder DJ LeMahieu, one of the few members of the opening day roster still healthy, starred in the club's sixth consecutive victory. LeMahieu drilled two hits, including a go-ahead RBI single in the ninth, as part of... Read More
Jason Vargas Allows One Run, Takes Loss
While New York Mets starting pitcher Jason Vargas failed to make it through five innings, he walked off the mound to a nice ovation Wednesday night at Citi Field. The 36-year-old went just 4 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits, walking two and striking out four. The left-hander has been a major... Read More
Aledmys Diaz Making Start At First Base
After never playing first base in his professional career prior to 2019, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz will make his third start there Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins. The 28-year-old will fill in for fellow Cuban Yuli Gurriel, who's having the night off. Diaz has played 10 games for the Astros this year, batting... Read More
Starling Marte Healing Well, Erik Gonzalez Has Surgery
The Pittsburgh Pirates are receiving different news from Starling Marte (abdomen) and Erik Gonzalez (collarbone) after their nasty collision last week. Marte, 30, resumed light baseball activities Wednesday, an encouraging bit of news. Gonzalez, however, took the brunt of the force from that collision. The 27-year-old suffered a fractured left clavicle and will head for... Read More
