What Zack Wheeler had to say about possibility of facing Mets in playoffs
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What Zack Wheeler had to say about possibility of facing Mets in playoffs

PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler is having arguably the best season of his decade-long career and he’s doing it for a Phillies team that is looking to make its third straight postseason appearance. Asked if a potential playoff matchup against his former team would make October even sweeter, Wheeler said his…

Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time
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Gleyber Torres’ latest fielding gaffe didn’t lead to a Yankees’ loss this time

Gleyber Torres already was benched once this season for a lack of hustle, and the Yankees’ second baseman cost his team again with another frustrating play Friday night. But Torres also has been hot at the plate throughout September, and he contributed to the team’s five-run comeback — culminating in…

Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez
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Aaron Boone trying a balancing act with Alex Verdugo, Jasson Dominguez

In bringing up the organization’s top prospect, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Jasson Dominguez would play “a lot.” Boone did not say Dominguez would play every day. The Yankees are attempting a balancing act with Dominguez, Alex Verdugo and much of the outfield/DH group, with Dominguez sitting Friday night for…

Mitchell Wiggins, ex-NBA guard and dad of Andrew Wiggins, dead at 64
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Mitchell Wiggins, ex-NBA guard and dad of Andrew Wiggins, dead at 64

Mitchell Wiggins, a former NBA guard and father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins, has died this week at 64, the Rockets announced on Friday. The cause of death was not provided. “Today we mourn the passing of former Houston Rockets guard, Mitchell Wiggins. Our sincerest condolences go out to…

Mets’ homers support Jose Quintana in key win over Phillies
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Mets’ homers support Jose Quintana in key win over Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — Jose Quintana turned the Citizens Bank bandbox into his personal sandbox Friday night with maybe the defining performance of his two-year Mets career.  Fortunate early that several hard-hit balls were in just the right spots, the left-hander survived and pitched to weaker contact as the game progressed. He…

Ex-Mets’ top pick Kumar Rocker strikes out seven in MLB debut
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Ex-Mets’ top pick Kumar Rocker strikes out seven in MLB debut

SEATTLE — Kumar Rocker’s debut in the majors finally arrived. It was a mixed bag for his highly anticipated first outing. Rocker threw four innings for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in their series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Kumar Rocker, who struck out seven batters, allowed one run…