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Martinez and Iglesias homer in 6-run 10th and Mets hold off Nationals 9-7 to spoil Wood's debut — WASHINGTON — J.D. Martinez and Jose Iglesias homered in a six-run 10th inning, and the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Monday night to spoil the major league debut of prized outfield prospect James Wood.
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Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell.
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Jim Callis / MLB.com:
Here are the rosters for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game — The All-Star Futures Game annually puts more of baseball's top prospects on one field than any other event, and this year's edition is no exception. The 25th annual showcase — along with the inaugural Futures Skills Showcase …
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Ricardo Sandoval / Sports Illustrated:
Padres Could Get Key Lineup Addition Back From Injured List Soon — The San Diego Padres could get a significant boost to their lineup soon enough. — Padres catcher Luis Campusano, who has missed two weeks of action due to a thumb injury, could return as soon as Friday.
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July — We're just under a month away from the July 30 MLB trade deadline — and it's shaping up as one of the most unpredictable deadlines in a long time. — At the start of this week on Monday, just 5.5 games separated nine teams …
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Tommy Birch / Des Moines Register:
Chicago Cubs' former top prospect Brennen Davis suffers back fracture — Iowa Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis' rise to the big leagues has been stopped by an injury ... again. — Davis, once one of the top prospects in the Chicago organization, was placed on the injured list Tuesday.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB midseason awards: Biggest surprises and disappointments of 2024 — PHOENIX — It's been a first half where two teams getting their last rites suddenly kicked the priests out of the room and are running down the halls ready to party into October. — Yes, we're talking about you, New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals.
Dan Mullen / ESPN:
Bobby Bonilla Day: Why New York Mets pay $1.19M every July 1 — The calendar has turned to July 1, and that means one thing: It's time for Mets fans everywhere to wish each other a Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Why? On Monday, 61-year-old Bobby Bonilla will collect a check for $1,193,248.20 …
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Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Alek Thomas to Continue Rehab Games with Reno Monday — The Diamondbacks' center fielder has missed all but four games this year, but his return seems imminent. — Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo gave an update regarding centerfielder Alek Thomas' rehab games and next steps.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks DFA Tucker Barnhart, clears way for Gabriel Moreno's return — The Diamondbacks designated Tucker Barnhart for assignment on Sunday, likely cutting ties with the veteran catcher halfway through the season. — The move clears the way for catcher Gabriel Moreno to be reinstated …
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Milwaukee Brewers hit five grand slams in eight-game span — MILWAUKEE — It was just over a week ago when the Milwaukee Brewers always seemed to struggle with the bases loaded. That may be a surprise to the NL Central leaders' recent opponents. — The Brewers have hit five grand slams …
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Buster Olney / ESPN:
Home Run Derby rule changes aimed at reducing frantic pace — BALTIMORE — The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic pace that has concerned past participants. — Within each player's timed round …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
KC Royals climb back into AL Central race, taking 3 of 4 from Guardians: recap — The Kansas City Royals faced perhaps their biggest challenge of the 2024 season this weekend. — A four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. — The American League Central rivals entered as surprise contenders.
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