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 | Marlins right-hander Elieser Hernandez found himself in a pitchers' duel with Mets left-hander Jason Vargas at Citi Field on Monday night. When it was over, Hernandez ended up taking the defeat in Miami's 2-0 loss at Citi Field.
More» Hernandez strikes out Mesoraco swinging |
 | Going into the 2018 season, Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas had four career home runs in 757 at-bats. But this year has been a different story. Entering Monday's action against the Mets, Rojas, 29, has seven home runs in 163 at-bats, including his first two-homer game in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Braves.
More» Rojas hits 2 homers, drives in 4 in Atlanta |
 | Frank Howard, who is considered one of the greatest power hitters in the history of the nation's capital, averaged 34 home runs per season during his seven years with the Senators from 1965-71. He was affectionately known as "The Capital Punisher," and, man, did he earn that nickname.
More» Howard belts a home run off Lolich |
 | After pitching one shutout inning in a 7-6 victory over the Athletics on Saturday, Yankees reliever Dellin Betances hosted a free camp for 200 children from the Lower East Side neighborhood where he grew up.
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 | Rockies right-hander Adam Ottavino is one of the best setup men in baseball this season. He has allowed just one run in 19 innings, while striking out 35. MLB.com caught up with the Brooklyn native after he defeated his nephew, Davis, in a chess match at Citi Field. He had a lot to say during a 20-question interview.
More» Ottavino K's Nido for his 1st save of season |
 | The Rockies showed once again how tough they are on the mound. Left-hander Kyle Freeland pitched seven solid innings and helped Colorado edge the Mets, 3-2, on Sunday and sweep the three-game series. The score was tied at 2 in the top of the eighth inning, when Ian Desmond hit the ball over the right-center-field fence for his second solo homer of the day to give Colorado the one-run lead.
More» Desmond cranks two solo homers vs. the Mets |
 | Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, who was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Mets, is off to a slow start, going 17-for-79 (.215) with three home runs and 12 RBIs in 24 games.
More» Gonzalez plates Parra with a sac fly |
 | Rockies starter Chad Bettis was in control over seven innings against the Mets, who were shut out for the third time in four games. Left-hander Steven Matz dueled with Bettis over six innings but was stung in the first by Nolan Arenado's solo home run, which hit the Big Apple structure beyond center field and propelled Colorado to a fourth straight win.
More» Bettis strikes out 2 over 7 scoreless frames |
 | During their game against the Mets on Thursday afternoon, the Braves announced that they acquired infielder Phil Gosselin off waivers from the Reds. Gosselin will report to Triple-A Gwinnett.
More» Gosselin fires long throw from his knees |
 | Veteran outfielder Nick Markakis has been around some great starting lineups over his 13-year MLB career, but he calls the current Braves lineup one of the best he's ever been a part of. And he has reasons to think that way.
More» Acuna Jr. hits 451-ft. HR into second deck |
 | Right-hander Julio Teheran took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, while Ronald Acuna Jr., Ozzie Albies, Kurt Suzuki and Nick Markakis homered as the Braves routed the Mets to seal a three-game sweep at Citi Field. Mets starter Jason Vargas struggled for the second straight outing, allowing six runs and three homers.
More» Teheran's gem, Braves' bats key 11-0 win |
 | Dansby Swanson left Wednesday's win over the Mets in the sixth with a sore left wrist. He is listed as day to day and will not play against New York in Thursday afternoon's series finale.
More» Camargo replaces injured Swanson at short |
 | Sean Newcomb pitched a gem on Wednesday night at Citi Field, tossing seven brilliant innings and helping the Braves blank the Mets, 7-0. Atlanta now finds itself in first place, a half-game ahead of New York in the National League East. Mets starter Jacob deGrom exited after four innings due to a hyperextended right elbow, and the New York bullpen served up three home runs.
More» Newcomb fans eight over seven scoreless |
 | Wednesday marked the one-week anniversary of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Major League debut, and he has flourished in the second spot of the batting order.
More» Acuna's sprint speed clocked at 31 ft/sec |
 | Braves right-hander Shane Carle had to leave Tuesday night's 3-2 win over the Mets in the seventh inning because of numbness in his right index finger and thumb.
More» Carle exits with an injury in the 7th |
 | Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. helped the Braves get off to an early lead over the Mets after one-half inning in Tuesday's 3-2 series-opening win at Citi Field.
More» Acuna's sprint speed clocked at 31 ft/sec |
 | Braves right-hander Anibal Sanchez, on the disabled list because of a right hamstring injury, pitched a simulated game at Citi Field on Tuesday and didn't experience any problems, according to manager Brian Snitker. Sanchez pitched four innings and threw 60 pitches.
More» Sanchez fans six over six shutout frames |
 | Ozzie Albies and Ronald Acuna Jr. sparked a three-run first off Noah Syndergaard, but right-hander Mike Soroka was the most important Braves rookie in the win over the Mets. Atlanta's No. 3 prospect pitched six sharp innings in his MLB debut, allowing only Yoenis Cespedes' solo homer.
More» Acuna, Albies, Soroka lead Braves to win |
 | In a recent sitdown with MLB.com at Yankee Stadium, shortstop Didi Gregorius answered a variety questions on subjects ranging from his hot start at the plate to his ability as an artist.
More» Gregorius discusses 10th-inning home run |
 | One would never know that Benjamin Koch, 15, is an award winner. When Sharon Robinson, Jackie's daughter, was in Koch's classroom on Thursday afternoon, Koch was both humble and shy, and yet he also was clearly happy that his 30 classmates at Scarsdale High School were there to watch him be recognized as an MVP Award winner in Major League Baseball's Breaking Barriers essay contest.
More»Robinson on her bond with Breaking Barriers charity |
