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Mets sweep Subway Series with Yankees on Starling Marte's 9th inning walk off — Walk-offs are more fun, right? — The Mets will certainly take their 3-2, last-minute win over the Yankees on Wednesday, but the events that led up to it were less than ideal.
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Jacob deGrom made his fourth (and final?) rehab start Wednesday — On Wednesday, Jacob deGrom made his fourth minor league rehab start of the year. — Pitching to highly touted catching prospect Francisco Alvarez at Triple-A Syracuse, deGrom pitched four innings, matching the length of his previous outing on July 14.
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Mets' Max Scherzer after using PitchCom for first time: ‘Should be illegal’ — Max Scherzer used the PitchCom system for transmitting signs for the first time Wednesday night in his Subway Series debut against the Yankees, saying catcher Tomas Nido wanted him to try it.
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Mets edge Yankees 3-2 in 9th for 2-game Subway Series sweep — NEW YORK (AP) — With two first-place teams on the field, the New York Mets made this Subway Series a one-way ride. — Starling Marte singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Mets beat …
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Mike Trout dealing with ‘pretty rare’ back condition, but Los Angeles Angels star says it's manageable, plans to return this season — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout said he appreciated all the support he received Wednesday after the Los Angeles Angels' head athletic trainer revealed the three …
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Mike Trout's timeline for return unknown as he deals with ‘rare condition’ in back
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Angels' Mike Trout dealing with rare back condition
Angels' Mike Trout dealing with rare back condition
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Dolphins camp observations (Day 1): Trill Williams delivers camp's 1st TD on interception; plus stock up, stock down — Miami Gardens — With Bryon Jones beginning training camp on the physically unable perform list and Xavien Howard being eased into 11-on-11 work during training camp …
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Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead limited as training camp begins; Mike McDaniel talks team philosophy
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Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa appreciates love from Tyreek Hill, ignores critics
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa appreciates love from Tyreek Hill, ignores critics
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Orioles sign, introduce No. 1 overall pick Jackson Holliday: ‘I want to be up here as fast as possible’ — As Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said at a table in Camden Yards' auxiliary clubhouse with a first overall pick beside him, he couldn't help but reflect on the previous time he had done so.
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Mets looking to add relievers as Drew Smith expected to hit injured list: Sources — The Mets' need to supplement their bullpen is about to grow more acute. — On Friday, New York is expected to place right-hander Drew Smith on the 15-day injured list with an unspecified arm issue.
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Cardinals notebook: Surging Paul DeJong slugs way into deadline decisions — TORONTO — As the trade deadline nears and the Cardinals consider moves that could reshape the present and future look of their middle infield, the performance of one minor-league shortstop has thrust his name into those internal plans.
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What Jeff Passan is hearing as the MLB trade deadline approaches — pitching edition — We started the week before the MLB trade deadline by examining which hitters are most likely to move before 6 p.m. strikes on Aug. 2. Now, it's time to look at the pitchers most likely to be available.
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Recent PlaysNYYNYM — Starling Marte singles to left. — Bottom 9th — Eduardo Escobar scores. — Bottom 9th — Brandon Nimmo to second. — Bottom 9th — Brandon Nimmo singles to pitcher. — Bottom 9th — Tomas Nido out on a sacrifice bunt, catcher to second. — Bottom 9th
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Trade grades — Is Andrew Benintendi the missing piece for the New York Yankees' outfield? — The trade: The Yankees acquire LF Andrew Benintendi from the Royals for pitching prospects T.J. Sikkema, Chandler Champlain and Beck Way. — Less than a week before the 2022 trade deadline …
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Arizona Diamondbacks' 2022 first-round pick Druw Jones hurts shoulder two days after turning pro — Arizona Diamondbacks top pick Druw Jones hurt his left shoulder on his first day of work at Salt River Fields and will miss the rest of the season, farm director Josh Barfield said.
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Diamondbacks top draft pick Druw Jones could miss rest of year with shoulder injury
Diamondbacks top draft pick Druw Jones could miss rest of year with shoulder injury
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