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Juan Soto had a significant impact in the Mets' win over the Phillies, showcasing his defensive skills by throwing out Nick Castellanos at home plate during a crucial moment in the eighth inning. Despite finishing the game 1-for-4 at the plate, Soto emphasized the importance of contributing in any way possible, as he noted, “It’s always great to have some role and play a part in the game.” The Mets ultimately secured a sweep with...

SummaryRoyce Lewis, the Minnesota Twins' third baseman, expressed optimism about his recovery from a left hamstring injury, stating, "We're ahead of what people could have even thought." He participated in pregame activities, including sliding, and is expected to begin a minor-league rehabilitation assignment soon. Despite struggling with injuries throughout his career, Lewis is eager to return, which would be a significant boost for the Twins, who started the season poorly with an 8-15 record. Full...

The Phillies experienced a disappointing return to Citi Field, suffering three consecutive losses to the Mets, including a walk-off defeat. Despite having opportunities, their offense struggled significantly, managing only one home run in five games and failing to capitalize on baserunners, leading to a .206 average with men on base. With a record of 13-12, the Phillies trail the Mets by five games in the NL East, and manager Rob Thomson expressed confidence that the...

The Mets are set to reinstate catcher Francisco Alvarez and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil from the 10-day injured list on Friday, marking their 2025 debuts after final rehab games today. Alvarez, recovering from a fractured hamate bone, has struggled offensively during rehab, while McNeil has been sidelined all year with an oblique strain but may play various positions, including center field due to Jose Siri's injury. The Mets have relied on Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger...

The Rockies have optioned outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for center fielder Brenton Doyle, who is returning from the bereavement list. Veen, the ninth overall pick in the 2020 draft, struggled in his brief stint in the majors, posting a .118 batting average over 12 games after a strong minor league showing, including a .387 average in Triple-A this year. Despite his recent challenges, Veen, who is only 23, has a...