Aug 7, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; against San Diego Padres catcher Kyle Higashioka (20) circles the bases on a three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports On their own, Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano are two ordinary major league players. But…
Aug 22, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) throws to first base during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Some folks think one’s best ability is availability. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor must be one of those…
Aug 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Jesse Winker was once Public Enemy No. 1 for some New York Mets fans. After his walk-off homer in the bottom…
Jul 6, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cole Irvin (19) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Baltimore Orioles received encouraging performances from two members of their topsy-turvy late-inning relief corps Tuesday night — hours after getting…
Aug 19, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (56) delivers a pitch against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde didn’t mince words when asked about his ever-fluid bullpen Monday afternoon. “I’m kind of…
Aug 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts after hitting an RBI single during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The schedule is about to get harder for the New York Mets. But maybe that’s what…
Aug 7, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Sean Manaea pitched seven strong innings on Friday night. Then Luis Severino tossed the New York Mets’ first nine-inning shutout in…
Aug 5, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (59) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports The New York Mets began turning around their season with a dramatic win over the Miami Marlins on June 13. Two…
Aug 14, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets outfielders Harrison Bader (44), Ben Gamel (21) and Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrate after defeating the Oakland Athletics 9-1 at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Francisco Lindor likes the pressure of a playoff race. He surely liked the New York Mets’…
Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Joey Estes (68) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports The Oakland Athletics aren’t going to the playoffs, but they have proven over the last month that they can compete with…
