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Mets’ Alonso, Astros’ Álvarez named Rookies of the Year
NEW YORK (AP) — Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of the park. In a rarity for the major league home…
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MLB finishes with 6,776 homers, 11% above previous record
NEW YORK (AP) — Major league batters finished with 6,776 home runs, shattering the previous record of 6,105 set two years ago. Dominic Smith hit the final long ball of the season, a three-run drive…
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Braves limp into playoffs with 11-inning loss to Mets
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been almost two decades since the Atlanta Braves advanced in the playoffs. After a sluggish conclusion to another rousing regular season, they’re positive this year can be different. Mike Soroka…
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Cards beat Cubs 9-0 in Maddon’s finale, clinch NL Central
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the NL Central on the final day of the regular season, using Jack Flaherty’s arm and Matt Carpenter’s bat Sunday to win their first division title…
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Marlins hit 3 late HRs, beat Wheeler, Mets 4-2
NEW YORK (AP) — For seven innings Thursday night, Zack Wheeler looked like he was going to go into free agency with a flourish. But then Curtis Granderson stepped to the plate and came up…
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Mets eliminated despite 10-3 win over Marlins
NEW YORK (AP) — Now it’s certain: All those big swings by Pete Alonso and pinpoint fastballs from Jacob deGrom won’t be enough to rally the New York Mets into October. Alonso hit his major…
3 months ago -
Mets stay alive, rally in 9th and beat Marlins 5-4 in 11
NEW YORK (AP) — After charging into the wild-card race from way behind, Michael Conforto and the New York Mets weren’t about to get eliminated without making at least one more big comeback. Conforto homered…
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Mets stumble in their playoff push with 3-2 loss to Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Todd Frazier called it a “bonehead mistake.” He should know. He made it. The third baseman hesitated on what he thought might be a foul ball, allowing Aristides Aquino to beat out…
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Senzaltela, Story lead Rockies over Mets 9-4
DENVER (AP) — Steven Matz doesn’t regret the 401-foot home run by Trevor Story. The juicy sinker to pitcher Antonio Senzatela will stick with him. “I got ahead of him and I made a really…
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Mets hit team-mark 6 HRs, rout D-Backs 11-1 for 4-game sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Lagares, Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets kept up their playoff push by pounding the Arizona Diamondbacks. Lagares hit his first career grand slam and a two-run shot as…
3 months ago