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The Cardinals have recalled right-hander Matt Svanson from Triple-A Memphis, marking his first big league appearance, while optioning Roddery Muñoz to Memphis. Svanson, a 26-year-old acquired in the 2023 Paul DeJong trade, has impressed with a mid-90s sinker and solid slider, maintaining a 2.98 ERA over five minor league seasons. In 2025, he started strong in Triple-A, allowing just one run in his first outings, and aims to establish himself in the bullpen alongside Ryan...

The Mets faced the Twins on Tuesday, suffering a 6-3 loss marked by a costly error from Francisco Lindor and an uneven start from Tylor Megill, with Lindor taking responsibility for the defeat. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso hit home runs, while Griffin Canning was scratched from his start due to illness, leading to the call-up of right-handed pitcher Justin Hagenman. Additionally, Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil continued their rehab assignments, and discussions arose about...

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto recently remarked that life with the New York Mets is "definitely different" compared to his time with the Yankees, where he played alongside Aaron Judge. MLB insider Andy Martino criticized media speculation about Soto missing Judge, asserting that Soto's time with the Yankees was meaningful but he is adjusting well to the Mets, where he has already become popular. Additionally, Soto lobbied for Mets first baseman Pete Alonso as lineup protection,...

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In a tightly contested matchup, the Mets fell 6-3 to the Twins, with a critical error by Francisco Lindor in the third inning allowing two runs to score. After a soft grounder resulted in an uncharacteristic mistake, Lindor acknowledged the importance of improving his defensive execution, admitting that his performance was unacceptable compared to his usual standards. Despite the loss, Lindor expressed accountability for his errors and emphasized the need to support his teammates, particularly...