Diaz gets save in return from suspension, Torrens hits three-run double as Mets beat Pirates 5-2
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Diaz gets save in return from suspension, Torrens hits three-run double as Mets beat Pirates 5-2

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday. “He’s been great not only offensively getting timely hits but the way he handles the pitching staff, making those guys feel really good about themselves, making adjustments when needed, communicating with the pitching coaches, the game planning,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. It kind of flared up after that and I kind of just lost feel for.” The Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hit a towering two-run home run off Mets starter David Peterson in the fourth inning that cleared the right-field stands and bounced into the Allegheny River. TRAINER’S ROOM Pirates: RHP David Bednar threw 21 pitches in a simulated game and could be close to either returning to the active roster or going to the minor leagues for a brief rehab assignment.

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Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez
6 months, 1 week ago

Mets prevent Phillies from clinching NL East with 6-3 win behind Sean Manaea and Francisco Alvarez

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea won his fourth straight decision, Brandon Nimmo hit a tiebreaking single in a three-run seventh inning and the New York Mets beat Philadelphia 6-3 on Saturday to prevent the Phillies from clinching the NL East title. Every pitch mattered and the crowd was in it the whole time.” Philadelphia, which has lost two of the …

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals
6 months, 1 week ago

Quintana and Nimmo lead surging Mets to 10-0 win for 2nd straight blowout of Nationals

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Quintana extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 22 2/3 innings and Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a nine-run fourth as the surging New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 10-0 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep. “He’s been in the league for a long time and there’s a reason why,” Mets manager Carlos …

Realmuto’s walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Realmuto’s walk-off single in 9th lifts Phillies over Mets 9-2, Philadelphia takes 2 of 3

Associated Press  

Realmuto hit a game-ending single off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied late for the second straight day to beat the Mets 2-1 on Sunday and win two of three from New York. To be able to scratch it out, find a way to win, those are the types of things that …

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alvarez, Nimmo, Bader hit 3 run homers to lead Mets over Phillies 11-3 for 12th win in 14 games

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Francisco Alvarez, Brandon Nimmo and Harrison Bader hit three-run homers, Jose Quintana allowed three hits in seven shutout innings and the New York Mets routed the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies 11-3 Friday night for their 12th win in 14 games. “We’re playing well,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. The Mets’ first three home runs were all three-run drives …

Bryson Stott’s upper-deck homer helps Phillies beat Marlins 5-2, extending winning streak to 5
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryson Stott’s upper-deck homer helps Phillies beat Marlins 5-2, extending winning streak to 5

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Bryson Stott homered into the right-field upper deck, Kody Clemens drove in two runs and the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Thursday night to extend their winning streak to five. “I forget the bad outings and create something new to be better the next time.” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Suárez was on …

France homers as part of 9 for 11 series, Reds’ 1-0 victory extends winning streak vs. Astros to 9
6 months, 3 weeks ago

France homers as part of 9 for 11 series, Reds’ 1-0 victory extends winning streak vs. Astros to 9

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Ty France homered in the seventh inning as part of a series sweep in which he went 9 for 11, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Houston 1-0 Thursday for their ninth straight win over the Astros. “I had a good series in Kansas City but off the top of my head, I can’t remember a series like this,” …

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Rookie Drew Romo has career-high 3 RBIs as Rockies defeat Orioles 7-5

Associated Press  

DENVER — Drew Romo drove in a career-high three runs and Jordan Beck had a go-ahead RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 7-5 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night. “I feel like I’m having better at-bats and not chasing as much, but still also being aggressive in certain …

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves
7 months ago

Castellanos hits go-ahead 2-run homer, Marsh hits 3-run shot in Phillies’ 5-4 win over Braves

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead two-run homer in seventh inning, Brandon Marsh hit a three-run shot in the sixth and the Philadelphia Phillies built on their NL East lead with a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday night. “There’s a lot on the line for both teams,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said ahead of the game. …

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory
7 months ago

Sean Manaea strikes out 11 and Mets stop the Diamondbacks’ win streak at 6 with an 8-3 victory

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Sean Manaea matched a season high with 11 strikeouts, Pete Alonso hit a solo homer and the New York Mets won 8-3 on Tuesday night to stop the Arizona Diamondbacks’ winning streak at six games. “That was huge for us and a really good way to start the series.” The Mets are three games behind the Atlanta Braves …

Bogaerts has RBI single, Merrell makes game-saving catch in 9th as Padres beat Pirates 2-1
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bogaerts has RBI single, Merrell makes game-saving catch in 9th as Padres beat Pirates 2-1

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Xander Bogaerts had an RBI single in the seventh inning, Jackson Merrell made a game-saving diving catch in the ninth inning, and Joe Musgrove had a solid return from the 60-day injured list as the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Monday night. With San Diego leading 2-1 and the Pirates’ tying run at …

Jesús Sánchez’s tiebreaking double lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over red-hot Braves
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jesús Sánchez’s tiebreaking double lifts Marlins to 4-3 win over red-hot Braves

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Jesús Sánchez hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins beat the red-hot Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Saturday night, halting Atlanta’s four-game winning streak. He went through a little bit of a rough game yesterday, so for him to come back like that and close it out is pretty special.” Atlanta’s Matt Olson went …

Lindor’s 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lindor’s 2-run single in 9th off Chapman rallies Mets over Pirates 3-2 and back to .500

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Aroldis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. And then, the at-bats in the ninth, unbelievable.” Chapman walked Francisco Alvarez leading off the ninth and gave up Harrison …

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep
9 months ago

Mets pound Yankees pitching again as Alvarez leads 12-2 blowout for Subway Series sweep

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez went 3 for 3 with an early homer and three RBIs, Tyrone Taylor added a three-run drive and the surging New York Mets routed the New York Yankees 12-2 on Wednesday night for a two-game Subway Series sweep. “As a guy that likes to talk a lot of crap, I think it’s fun,” said shortstop …

Mark Vientos hits 2 solo homers, Mets hang on to beat AL East-leading Yankees 9-7 in Subway Series
9 months ago

Mark Vientos hits 2 solo homers, Mets hang on to beat AL East-leading Yankees 9-7 in Subway Series

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mark Vientos hit a pair of solo homers and the New York Mets held off a furious rally by the AL East-leading New York Yankees for a 9-7 win Tuesday night in the first Subway Series game of the season and their 11th victory in 14 games. Vientos had a chance to match Francisco Lindor’s three-homer game …

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch
9 months, 1 week ago

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. New York’s victory came hours after the Cubs unveiled a statue of Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne …

Yandy Díaz sparks offense as Rays earn 3-1 win over Skenes, Pirates
9 months, 1 week ago

Yandy Díaz sparks offense as Rays earn 3-1 win over Skenes, Pirates

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Yandy Díaz hit a home run off the first pitch from Paul Skenes on Sunday before leading off a two-run eighth inning with a single, sparking a 3-1 win for the Tampa Bay Rays over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Díaz opened the first inning by driving Skenes’ near 100 mph first-pitch fastball off the right-field foul pole. So, that’s …

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory Monday night. ORIOLES 7, BLUE JAYS 2 TORONTO — Austin Hays hit two home runs and Grayson Rodriguez pitched two-run ball into the seventh …

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will begin a rehab stint on Thursday
10 months ago

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will begin a rehab stint on Thursday

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, putting the slumping New York Mets one step closer to getting back their starting catcher. President of baseball operations David Stearns said the Mets are encouraged by Alvarez’s progress and eager to see how he handles catching. But everything’s going very well so …

Edwin Díaz blows save for skidding Mets as Giants win 7-2 in 10 innings
10 months ago

Edwin Díaz blows save for skidding Mets as Giants win 7-2 in 10 innings

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Mike Yastrzemski capped a five-run 10th inning Saturday with a three-run triple and the San Francisco Giants earned a 7-2 win over the skidding New York Mets. The Giants, who overcame deficits of at least four runs in winning each of their previous three games, forced extra innings Saturday on LaMonte Wade Jr.’s pinch-hit RBI single in …

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep
10 months, 1 week ago

Wheeler tosses 7 strong innings, Realmuto homers as Phillies beat Rangers 5-2 for 3-game sweep

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler tossed seven strong innings and J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos homered to help Philadelphia complete a three-game sweep of the World Series champion Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Thursday, the Phillies’ seventh series sweep this season. Not even weekday baseball could curtail attendance — with a sellout crowd of 42,377 stuffed inside Citizens Bank Park …

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Yankees get career-best 8 shutout innings from Clarke Schmidt in 5-0 win to sweep Twins

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Clarke Schmidt cruised to a career-long eight shutout innings after Anthony Volpe led off the game with a home run that sparked a three-run first inning, and the New York Yankees finished a three-game sweep with a 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Gleyber Torres hit two doubles and drove in a run, and Anthony Rizzo, …

Giancarlo Stanton’s HR, Carlos Rodón’s 6-plus strong innings power Yankees past Twins 5-1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Giancarlo Stanton’s HR, Carlos Rodón’s 6-plus strong innings power Yankees past Twins 5-1

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Giancarlo Stanton homered and Carlos Rodón overcame a shaky start and worked six-plus strong innings as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night. “That’s the Ian we know where it’s good life to the sinker and the four-seam, jumping out ahead like he’s been doing a lot, but able to put some guys …

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fried, 2 relievers work 8 2/3 no-hit innings before Martinez HR spoils bid as Braves beat Mets 4-1

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Max Fried and two relievers combined for a no-hitter through 8 2/3 innings before New York’s J.D. “It’s something pretty special and something for a pitching staff to be proud of, especially when it’s combined,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. It’s hard.” Fried opened with seven no-hit innings and Joe Jiménez worked around a pair of …

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico
11 months ago

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Astros snap a 5-game losing streak with a 12-4 win over Rockies in Mexico

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Before the first of two games in Mexico City, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said he hoped that the trip could help them solve their offensive struggles. Yordan Alvarez hit two home runs, Kyle Tucker added a solo shot and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 12-4 on Saturday night in the MLB World Tour: Mexico …

Logan Webb extends scoreless streak to 19 innings as the Giants send the Mets to 3rd straight loss
11 months, 1 week ago

Logan Webb extends scoreless streak to 19 innings as the Giants send the Mets to 3rd straight loss

Hindustan Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — Logan Webb pitched eight strong innings and extended his scoreless streak to 19 as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 5-1 on Tuesday night. TRAINER’S ROOM Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery on his sprained left thumb and is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.. Martinez, who signed a $12 million, one-year contract late …

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mets rally in 7th and score the go-ahead run on a balk for a 3-1 victory over the Pirates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jose Hernandez balked home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Jeff McNeil added an RBI double and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. “It seems like every night it’s been somebody different for this team,” Wendle said. “Right now we find a way to get Ws.” Garrett, who didn’t even …

Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games
1 year, 5 months ago

Thomas’ tying homer, Moreno’s decisive hit send D-backs over Phillies 6-5, ties NLCS at 2 games

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The crack of the bat was a stunner, jolting the sellout crowd at Chase Field into a frenzy. “I think everyone was in the whole stadium.” Thomas hit a tying, two-run homer in a three-run eighth inning, Gabriel Moreno followed with a go-ahead single and the D-backs stunned the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory on Friday night …

Rafael Ortega keys a big 6th inning for the Mets, who beat the Braves to avoid last place
1 year, 7 months ago

Rafael Ortega keys a big 6th inning for the Mets, who beat the Braves to avoid last place

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rafael Ortega had two hits during a six-run fifth inning Sunday night, leading New York to a 7-6 win over the major league-best Atlanta Braves and preventing the Mets from falling into last place in the NL East. “To beat one of the best teams in baseball — we know they’re operating on all cylinders and giving …

Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the Reds
1 year, 7 months ago

Jorge Soler’s homer helps the Marlins rally for a 3-2 win over the Reds

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Jorge Soler hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Miami Marlins rallied for a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders on Tuesday night. “I don’t put any added pressure on these guys, that ‘You have to win today or else’ type of deal,” Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said. …

Sánchez hits bases-loaded single in 12th to complete Marlins’ 9-8 comeback win over Phillies
1 year, 7 months ago

Sánchez hits bases-loaded single in 12th to complete Marlins’ 9-8 comeback win over Phillies

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jesús Sánchez hit a bases-loaded single with no outs in the 12th inning as the Miami Marlins rallied from a five-run deficit and came back twice in extra innings for a 9-8 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders. “There is nothing we can do about it now, just come …

Mets’ brutal loss to Phillies is a new low as the questions mount up high
1 year, 9 months ago

Mets’ brutal loss to Phillies is a new low as the questions mount up high

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Resignation does not strike so much as seep. “We can’t come in and walk those two left-handed hitters,” Showalter said of Bryce Harper and Bryson Stott. “But at the end of the day, I need to make an adjustment with my mechanics and make sure I get it out there.” “There’s no excuse,” Baty said about his own …

Kluber, Rays top Yanks, AL East gap down to 4; Judge 52nd HR
2 years, 6 months ago

Kluber, Rays top Yanks, AL East gap down to 4; Judge 52nd HR

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Slugger Giancarlo Stanton and manager Aaron Boone both say the New York Yankees still control their destiny. Corey Kluber limited the Yankees to a pair of singles over seven shutout innings and the Tampa Bay Rays withstood Aaron Judge’s 52nd home run, beating New York 2-1 Saturday night to cut their deficit in the AL East …

Pirates have a blast beating the Dodgers and Julio Urías, spoiling festivities
2 years, 10 months ago

Pirates have a blast beating the Dodgers and Julio Urías, spoiling festivities

LA Times  

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías walks back to the mound after giving up a two-run home run to the Pirates’ Michael Chavis in the first inning Tuesday night. Utility player Tucupita Marcano hit a two-run home run off Julio Urías’ poorly located four-seam fastball in the second inning Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates an early four-run lead. …

Decision to start Julio Urías in the seventh misfires in Dodgers’ loss to Pirates
2 years, 10 months ago

Decision to start Julio Urías in the seventh misfires in Dodgers’ loss to Pirates

LA Times  

Pittsburgh Pirates third base coach Mike Rabelo, right, greets Michael Perez who rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías, back left, during the seventh inning on Monday in Pittsburgh. Dodgers’ Edwin Ríos rounds second past Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Michael Chavis after hitting a home run in the ninth inning on Monday in …

Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets fans cheer 8-3 win in Bronx
3 years, 8 months ago

Walker shuts down Yanks, Mets fans cheer 8-3 win in Bronx

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Taijuan Walker took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Brandon Nimmo provided a spark in his return from the injured list and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 8-3 Saturday to open a three-game Subway Series. Zach Eflin allowed two runs and three hits in six innings, and Philadelphia’s bullpen held the lead. Adam Cimber …

Julio Urías continues where he left off in World Series by dominating the Rockies
3 years, 11 months ago

Julio Urías continues where he left off in World Series by dominating the Rockies

LA Times  

Julio Urías was about to pitch deeper into a major league game than ever before, in a ballpark that had given him nightmares in the past, and he couldn’t have looked more comfortable Sunday. “And it being in Colorado, I’m even happier, knowing how difficult pitching here is.” Dodgers Game recap: Dodgers defeat Rockies, 4-2 Julio Urías pitches seven dominant …

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