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Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco returns from injury to face former team — After securing a series win against MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays, the Mets began a three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians — who came across a familiar face. — Carlos Carrasco made his return from the injured list against his former team Friday.
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Francisco Lindor hits walk-off single against former team to cap thriller against Guardians in extras — Pete Alonso continues to put together an MVP campaign carrying the Mets as of late, but he needed some help from Francisco Lindor to secure the victory.
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Pete Alonso hits 3-run, walk-off homer to secure rollercoaster win against Rays in extra innings
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Mets call up slugging prospect Mark Vientos after torrid start at Triple-A: source
Mets call up slugging prospect Mark Vientos after torrid start at Triple-A: source
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The similarities between Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe and Reds shortstop Matt McLain — As they were growing up, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain and New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe were both the star players on every team they ever played on.
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'It's been huge for us': Cincinnati Reds making big strides on basepaths — Before Matt McLain made his major league debut at Coors Field on Monday, Cincinnati Reds Manager David Bell predicted McLain's baserunning instincts would fit in well with the current roster.
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Jimmy Butler scores 27, Heat beat Celtics 111-105 to take 2-0 lead in East Conference Finals — BOSTON — Jimmy Butler scored 27 points, hitting a pair of buckets to give the Heat the lead after they erased a double-digit, fourth-quarter deficit and Miami beat Boston 111-105 on Friday night …
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Jamal Murray's big fourth quarter propels Nuggets past Lakers 108-103 for 2-0 lead in West finals — DENVER — Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
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Michael Kopech allows 1 hit in 8 brilliant innings as the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0 — Michael Kopech's talent was on full display Friday at Guaranteed Rate Field. — The Chicago White Sox starter took a perfect game into the sixth inning against the Kansas City Royals.
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Mock draft: Prep talent makes big push up board — Two weeks have passed since Jim Callis officially started our mock Draft season with our first projection of the first round of the 2023 Draft. Now it's my turn. — While there has been some buzz about players moving up and down …
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Nevada lawmakers balk at A's $395M price tag; deal dependent on county funding — Nevada lawmakers have not yet introduced legislation to bring the Oakland A's to Las Vegas because they are only willing to contribute up to $195 million in transferable tax credits for stadium construction funding …
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Aaron Judge stays hot as Nestor Cortes improves in series-clinching win over Jays — TORONTO — The Yankees and Blue Jays played another tight game Thursday, but the Bombers left Canada with a 4-2 victory and a series win after four games north of the border.
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Diamondbacks Lead Trio of Unlikely NL Wild Contenders — It's still early but if season ended today, D-backs, Pirates, & Marlins would be the NL Wild Cards — ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PITTSBURGH PIRATES MIAMI MARLINS NEW YORK METS PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Just past the quarter pole in the MLB season …
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MLB front office intel: 27 prospect names you don't know but should — One of the most exciting parts of the first few months of the minor-league season is when prospects break out and perform at a level they never have before. As prospects make adjustments and improve …
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