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Braves newcomer Canรณ starts vs Mets, who cut him in May
Read full article: Braves newcomer Canรณ starts vs Mets, who cut him in MayNewly acquired Robinson Canรณ instantly joined Atlantaโs starting lineup, playing second base and batting ninth as the Braves opened a series against his former team, the NL East-leading New York Mets.
Mets cut slumping Canรณ with almost $45 million left on deal
Read full article: Mets cut slumping Canรณ with almost $45 million left on dealRobinson Canรณ has been cut by the New York Mets with nearly $45 million remaining on his contract, ending an ill-fated marriage and possibly signaling the end of his decorated major league career.
5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if ever
Read full article: 5 reasons we might not see another 3,000-hitter in baseball for a while, if everThe camera phones were raised high and the anticipation was buzzing through the stadium. When it finally happened, nearly 40,000 fans in Detroit cheered, got goosebumps, and even cried tears of joy that they got to be part of baseball history on Saturday.
LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left
Read full article: LEADING OFF: 2 NL playoff spots still open with 2 days left(AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)A look at what's happening around the majors on Saturday:PLAYOFF CHASEAfter manager Don Mattinglyโs Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds clinched postseason spots, two NL playoff slots are still open with two days left in the regular season. They are hoping to get back on track heading into their playoff appearance since 2008, but the health of Jimรฉnez is a concern. Acquired last month in a big trade with Cleveland, Clevinger left his start against the Angels on Wednesday after just one inning. โWe have not ruled out anything for next week and the first round of the playoffs,โ Padres general manager A.J. If Clevinger canโt pitch the playoff opener, Dinelson Lamet could start.
DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays
Read full article: DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout JaysNew York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano wears a New York Police Department cap while warming up before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Dominic Smith hit his first career grand slam and Wilson Ramos had a three-run double in a 10-run fourth inning. Ramos hit a late solo homer. Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer as the Mets scored four runs in the third. Conforto, who along with Ramos scored four times, hit his ninth homer to give the Mets a 3-1 lead.
Marlins shut down Mets 4-0
Read full article: Marlins shut down Mets 4-0(AP Photo/John Minchillo)NEW YORK Miguel Rojas two-run single capped a three-run second inning and four pitchers combined on an eight-hitter to lead the Miami Marlins past the New York Mets 4-0 on Tuesday night in the first game of a doubleheader. It was the Mets first game since a player and a coach tested positive for the coronavirus. The Marlins scored all their runs against Rick Porcello (1-4) with a pair of two-out rallies. The Mets didnt pitch deGrom Tuesday because he didnt get his usual between starts mound work in until Monday. Marlins: Elieser Hernandez (1-0, 2.29 ERA) is looking to win back-to-back starts for the first time as a big leaguer.
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Read full article: Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straightMiami Marlins' Francisco Cervelli celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge, beating the New York Mets 4-3 Friday night. The Marlins won their sixth in a row and improved to 7-1 theyre 5-0 since missing more than a week because of the teams coronavirus outbreak. Miami has won despite already using 43 players, including 25 pitchers, to maintain a full roster amid COVID-19 concerns. ROSTER MOVESThe Marlins moved RHP Jorge Guzman to their taxi squad after he made his major league debut Thursday.