Mets’ Brett Baty has his first rough day in big leagues
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Mets’ Brett Baty has his first rough day in big leagues

PHILADELPHIA — Brett Baty’s long Saturday included zero hits, a pair of errors and a hit by pitch that looked painful. The Mets’ recent call-up is living his dream, but dreams sometimes have rude awakenings. The rookie has made an immediate impact, but his fourth and fifth major league games…

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment
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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment

Giancarlo Stanton’s much-needed return to the Yankees’ lineup is coming into focus. After going through another pregame workout on Friday, Stanton was expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Somerset in Bowie, Md. According to manager Aaron Boone, the plan was for Stanton to serve as the…

Oswaldo Cabrera picks up first big league hit in Yankees’ loss
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Oswaldo Cabrera picks up first big league hit in Yankees’ loss

On an otherwise dull day for the Yankees’ offense, Oswaldo Cabrera provided a bright spot. The rookie infielder collected a pair of hits, including the first of his major league career, in the Yankees’ 9-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday night in The Bronx. “That was amazing,” Cabrera…

Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’
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Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’

ATLANTA — The Mets received what they consider “good news” on Taijuan Walker’s sore back Wednesday, but that might not preclude the right-hander from missing his next start. Walker departed his outing Tuesday after only two innings, with what the Mets termed as back spasms. According to manager Buck Showalter,…

Gil Hodges’ daughter gives heartwarming Hall of Fame induction speech
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Gil Hodges’ daughter gives heartwarming Hall of Fame induction speech

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — With seven new members in the Class of 2022, there was so much emotional release emanating from the stage and from the throngs of fans and family members in attendance at this year’s induction ceremony for the Baseball Hall of Fame.  There were thousands of Boston- and…

Jose Trevino walks off Yankees again in 13-inning win over Cubs
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Jose Trevino walks off Yankees again in 13-inning win over Cubs

A night after the Yankees’ offense bailed out an ineffective Gerrit Cole, they had to work overtime Friday night to make sure Luis Severino’s latest gem didn’t go to waste.  Jose Trevino, the last man left on the bench, finally delivered the big hit that was missing all night, coming…