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Phillies Demolish Mets in Historic Sweep, NL East Title within Reach

The Philadelphia Phillies have delivered a masterclass in September baseball, sweeping the New York Mets in a dominant four-game home series that has put their Phillies NL East title dreams on cruise control. With this sweep, the Phillies took a commanding 10-game division lead, dropping their magic number to seven with 16 games remaining. Offensive […]

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Juan Soto joined baseball history by hitting 40 homers, steal 30 bases, score 100 runs, draw 100 walks and drive in 95 runs in a season.
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Juan Soto makes baseball history with 40th homer

It seems like New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto makes baseball history every day. He did it again Saturday in the Mets’ 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers. Soto smacked his 40th home run of the season, becoming the first player this century — and the third ever — to hit 40 home runs, steal […]

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto became MLB's first 30-30 player this season by stealing his 30th base against the Philadelphia Phillies
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Mets’ Juan Soto Becomes First 30-30 Player

MLB’s first 30-30 player this season is New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto. The 26-year-old reached this milestone by stealing 30 bases and hitting 30 home runs during his first season in Queens. During Tuesday’s 9-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, he recorded his 30th stolen base by stealing third during the eighth inning. “Obviously, […]

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The Chicago Cubs lose again and extend their losing streak to three games after losing 4-1 to the Atlanta Braves.
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Cubs Lose Again, Extend Losing Streak to Three Games

Braves 4, Cubs 1 The Chicago Cubs lose again and extend their losing streak to three games after losing 4-1 to the Atlanta Braves. The Braves secured the win behind a strong pitching performance and two home runs. Braves – Cubs Game Summary On Monday, the Braves defeated the Cubs 4-1 in Atlanta, thanks to […]

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Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will be having season-ending surgery on a torn labrum in his hip, which comes as another blow.
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Sean Murphy Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will be having season-ending surgery on a torn labrum in his hip, which comes as another blow to the team in a season to forget. According to team general manager Alex Anthopoulos, Murphy had been playing through the injury for the last three seasons. Anthopoulos quoted Murphy by saying, “he’d […]

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New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri was activated off the injured list today. He brings dynamism to a position that's lacked it this year.
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Mets Activate Jose Siri From Injured List

The New York Mets activated outfielder Jose Siri from the injured list on Tuesday. The Mets removed Siri from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and immediately put him in the lineup. He is batting ninth and playing center field against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday evening. Siri Is Dynamic on the Bases and in Field […]

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The New York Mets shut down Tylor Megill temporarily and, in a subsequent move, placed catcher Luis Torrens on the 10-day injured list.
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Mets Shut Down Megill, Place Torrens on 10-Day IL

The New York Mets shut down Tylor Megill temporarily and, in a subsequent move, placed catcher Luis Torrens on the 10-day injured list. With Torrens out of action, the Mets recalled Hayden Senger from the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. Mets Shut Down Megill After He Experienced Tightness While answering questions from reporters before Monday’s game against […]

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The Chicago Cubs drop the series as their 9th-inning collapse propels the Washington Nationals' late heroism in a stunning comeback.
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Cubs Drop Series, Collapse to Nationals in 9th

Nationals 6, Cubs 3 The Chicago Cubs lose two out of three games to drop the series against the Washington Nationals after the Nationals put up five runs in the 9th inning in Game 3. Nationals – Cubs Game Summary The Cubs jumped out to a 3-1 lead entering the top of the ninth inning. […]

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