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The Mets beat the Padres 2-1 to pick up their fourth straight victory. Carson Benge threw out two runners at home in the first inning, becoming the first Mets player every to do so in the same inning. The second outfield assist clocked in at 103.9 mph, the third-hardest outfield assist tracked in the Statcast era. A.J. Ewing threw a runner out at home in the second, for good measure.
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Benge reminded the Padres that you should not run on him under any circumstances.
The Mets selected Christopher Morel’s contract and designated Gabrial Arias for assignment.
Bill Ladson spoke with Andy Green about the team’s recent hot streak, his leadership style, and more.
David Stearns seemed to confirm that he believes Green will return to a player development role next season.
Laura Albanese believes the Mets can take some lessons in hiring their next manager from Green’s successes this year.
There’s a lot of discussion around whether Kodai Senga can be the team’s next great late-innings reliever.
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On This Week In Mets, Tim Britton tried to determine the best way to evaluate the team’s recent offensive surge.
David Stearns has to be building towards something underneath the failures of this season, writes Joel Sherman.
The Mets promoted Émilien Pitre and Billy Amick to Triple-A Syracuse, while the team promoted Jamari Baylor to Double-A Binghamton.
Around the National League East
Christopher Sánchez’s home dominance continued in the Phillies’ 6-5 win over the Marlins to keep them in a Wild Card spot.
The Braves fell 4-2 to the Twins, but Martin Pérez recovered from a first inning stumble to deliver a solid start for Atlanta in defeat.
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Around Major League Baseball
The Dodgers held on to the top spot in the latest MLB Power Rankings, but the Brewers are breathing down their neck.
MLB approved the sale of the Padres to to José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones.
Despite selling at the trade deadline, these five clubs still find themselves in playoff contention in August.
Jeff Passan discussed Tommy John’s legacy and highlighted his courage, which has since allowed many pitcher’s career to continue beyond their injury.
Pete Alonso and Corbin Carroll were named AL and NL Players of the Week, respectively.
The Cubs’ rotation, with recent additions Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, seems primed for a big October push.
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Sonja Chen attempted to explain what may have caused the Dodgers’ current bullpen problem.
Sweeny Murti analyzed Jorge Posada’s Hall of Fame case on his 56th birthday.
Daniel Kramer detailed how Mariners’ prospect Brock Rodden, who provided a spark for the club in their recent series against the Astros, once took down a bull.
The Giants called up left-hander Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson, who happens to throw an ‘Invisiball’.
Dansby Swanson has been placed on the IL with a left oblique strain.
The Yankees are activating Carlos Rodón to start tonight’s game but placed Max Fried back on the injured list with a bone bruise in his left elbow.
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The Royals designated Old Friend Starling Marte for assignment.
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed the other Marte (Ketel) on the restricted list for what they called a ‘personal matter’ after he did not show up to Fenway Park.
Pete Crow-Armstrong secured a 30-30 season and solidified his case for NL MVP with a walk-off home run to lif the Cubs past the White Sox 7-5.
Shohei Ohtani hit two homers totaling 878 feet in distance in the Dodgers’ 11-5 win over the Rockies. To add to that, he is eyeing a possible bullpen session today.
The Reds and Cardinals split their doubleheader, with the Redbirds taking the opener 2-1 and the Redlegs taking the closer 6-5 in 10 innings thanks to an Elly de la Cruz walk-off.
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Drew Sommers showed off his wheels and his whiffs as the Tigers’ latest young standout in the team’s 8-5 win over the Pirates.
The Rays scored three in the seventh to cool off the Orioles 7-6.
The Red Sox beat up the Diamondbacks 11-1.
In a battle of two of the AL’s worst clubs, the Royals emerged victorious over the Athletics 9-5.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
I previewed the team’s three-game series against the Padres.
Allison McCague brought us the position player meters for the week.
Linus Lawrence provided a Monday Stat Party.
This Date in Mets History
Pete Alonso broke the all-time rookie mark for home runs in a single season and became the fourth Met to homer 40 times in a season with a ninth inning solo blast in the team’s 11-5 victory over the Royals on this date in 2019.
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