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Pete Alonso has made a strong start to the 2025 season, showcasing exceptional offensive skills with a standout performance in New York's 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, including a double, home run, and two RBI. With a .356 batting average and 1.220 OPS in 21 games, Alonso feels more consistent at the plate compared to his rookie year in 2019, crediting clean mechanics and a solid game plan for his success. The Mets,...

Adolis Garcia's two-run home run led the Texas Rangers to a walk-off 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers, snapping the Dodgers' four-game winning streak and hindering their chance to tie for first in the NL West. Garcia's homer came after a leadoff double by Josh Smith, while the Rangers initially took a 2-0 lead before the Dodgers rallied to lead 3-2, thanks to Freddie Freeman's two-run homer. Nathan Eovaldi pitched well for Texas, but...

The Mets (14-7) achieved a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals (9-12), marking their third consecutive win at Citi Field. Pitchers Kodai Senga and Matthew Liberatore engaged in a tight duel, with Senga maintaining a scoreless streak and striking out four batters, supported by key defensive plays. Pete Alonso led the offense with two RBIs and a home run, while Edwin Diaz secured his fifth save, as the Mets aim for a series sweep...

SummarySeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a notable confrontation with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios during a game at Rogers Centre on Saturday, leading to a benches-clearing incident. The altercation occurred in the 4th inning after Raleigh, upset by something Berrios said, left the field while being stranded on second base. Ultimately, Raleigh emerged victorious in the situation, getting the last laugh against Berrios as tensions briefly escalated between the teams. Full Article

The San Francisco Giants announced the selection of infielder David Villar to their active roster following a series of roster moves. Casey Schmitt was placed on the injured list due to a left oblique strain, which opened a spot for Villar. To create a position on the 40-man roster, the Giants transferred slugger Jerar Encarnacion to the 60-day injured list. Full Article