Freddy Peralta
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Mets Trade Freddy Peralta to Rays

The New York Mets’ experiment with right-hander Freddy Peralta has ended, as the team traded the former All-Star to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. In return, the Mets received prospects Aidan Smith, Emilien Pitre and Gary Gill Hill. Neither team has confirmed the deal. It comes one day before the August 3 trade deadline. […]

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Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes of the Astros celebrating a home run against the Rangers
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Astros Pile on Early, Cruise Past Rangers

Astros 11, Rangers 2 The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers 11–2 on Friday night at Daikin Park behind a balanced offensive attack and another strong outing from Hunter Brown. A 16-hit performance fueled the Astros’ offense as Yainer Diaz recorded four hits, Jeremy Peña drove in three runs, and Yordan Alvarez chipped in two […]

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Josh Hader of the Astros, who led the AL Closers in the Week 17 Reliever Rankings
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Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza: Week 17 Rankings

Reliever Roundup & Bullpen Bonanza, Week 17 Rankings Welcome to Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza! These analyses and rankings take it to a different level than the other reliever rankings and coverage you’ve seen. We will separate our rankings by closers, setup men, and middle relievers. (We aren’t going to worry about ranking long relievers; […]

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A.J. Minter
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Mets Trade A.J. Minter to Twins

The New York Mets traded left-handed A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani. Both teams confirmed the deal Friday, three days before the August 3 trade deadline. “Thank you New York. You welcomed this longtime rival and my wife with open arms. Super thankful to the Mets, staff, teammates […]

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Christian Scott
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Christian Scott Provides Mets With Reliability

Right-hander Christian Scott has provided the New York Mets with reliable outings after returning from the Injured List earlier this season. During the series finale against the Atlanta Braves, Scott recorded seven strikeouts, five hits and one earned run. In the sixth, he did run into trouble, giving up three hits and a run. That […]

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Yainer Diaz of the Astros celebrating in the dugout after hitting a home run against the Angels
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Cam Smith, Yainer Diaz Power Astros Past Angels

Astros 7, Angels 4 The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7–4 on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium, overcoming an early three-run deficit with timely hitting and another strong effort from the pitching staff. Cam Smith delivered the go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning, while Yainer Diaz finished with three hits, a home […]

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Rangers Trade for O’Hoppe, Silseth

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O’Hoppe from the Los Angeles Angels. Going to the Angels will be minor-league infielder Angel Arredondo. News of the development was first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN Wednesday evening. The deal comes less than a week before Major League Baseball trade deadline on August […]

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Brian Serven and Henry Bolte of the Athletics celebrating Serven's homer against the Red Sox
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Athletics Hang On, Defeat Red Sox

Athletics 4, Red Sox 3 Multiple multi-hit games from the bottom half of the batting order led the Athletics to a 4–3 win over the visiting Red Sox Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Brian Serven homered for the first time in the majors since 2022, giving the Athletics a three-run cushion. […]

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