The Mets lost two contributors, then lost a winning streak in a heartbreaker. The Phillies cut down the potential winning run at the plate in the ninth inning and then capitalized with a run in the 10th to steal a 2-1 victory in front of 38,467 at Citi Field on Friday night. The Mets’ six-game …
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If the atmosphere at Citi Field this weekend felt like a playoff series, it’s because the New York Mets — of all teams — provided a trailer for a feature they hope to debut in October. It stars Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom and Edwin Diaz. And, implausibly, they’re all on the same side. It’s been …
LOS ANGELES — Through Max Muncy’s season-long struggles at the plate, the Dodgers’ confidence in him has not wavered. Manager Dave Roberts has moved Muncy down in the order at times but has trotted him out there every day, repeatedly saying their best lineup is when the two-time All-Star is on top of his game. …
The NL East cannot be won in August, never mind in one series, even if it is five games. But the Mets are at least giving themselves a little more room to breathe. Strong starting pitching from David Peterson and Max Scherzer, plus standout offensive performances by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, fueled the Mets …
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In the wake of the sign-stealing scandals — not to mention a series of lesser controversies that probably shouldn’t have been — Major League Baseball has started to use electronics to relay signs from catcher to pitcher and vice versa. It’s called PitchCom. A decent number of teams have been using it this season and …
