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The call to the big leagues never gets old for Tommy Pham. Pham, 29, spent parts of the last three seasons with St. Louis and his promotion on Friday reminded him how special it feels to play in the major leagues. Pham then reminded the Cardinals he can make an impact when given the chance. Continue to Article

May 05, 2017 11:51:pm EST

ATLANTA (AP) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Stephen Piscotty on the 10-day disabled list with a right hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Tommy Pham from Triple-A Memphis. Pham will be with the team for Friday night's game at the Continue to Article

May 05, 2017 12:49:pm EST

The Mets (12-15) return to Citi Field where they'll begin a three-game series with the Marlins (12-15) tonight on SNY at 7:10 p.m. Rafael Montero (0-2, 9.45 ERA) will make his first start of the season. He'll be opposed by Braves RHP Jaime Garcia (1-1, 3.19 ERA), who gave up four runs and six hits in six innings in a start against the Mets earlier this season. Montero allowed three earned runs in just 1/3 of an inning in his most recent big-league appearance for the Mets in April against the Phillies. Sandy Alderson will likely address reporters before the game, as he typically does when the team first returns from a road trip. Upcoming Schedule... NL East Standings... In Case You Missed It... Continue to Article

May 05, 2017 6:33:am EST

The Mets (12-15) wrap up their four-game series against the Braves (11-15) at SunTrust Park tonight in Atlanta at 7:35. The Mets beat the Braves on Wednesday night, scoring a season-high 16 runs. The Mets have scored five or more runs in seven-straight games. ... The Mets are fourth in the majors with 42 home runs. ... The 16 runs the Mets scored on Wednesday night were their most since September 25, 2016 against the Phillies. ... Aside from Wednesday night, the only other time in team history when the Mets scored 16 or more runs without hitting a home run was June 29, 2011 in Detroit against the Tigers. Who is starting tonight for the Mets?  Right-hander Zack Wheeler, (4.78 ERA/3.88 FIP, 1.25 Continue to Article

May 04, 2017 5:46:pm EST

Noah Syndergaard has dealt with a blister, cracked nail, biceps tendonitis, arm fatigue and shoulder discomfort at various points this season. He refused to have himself checked out with an MRI and instead threw a bullpen session Friday. He supposedly looked and felt great, and was cleared to make his scheduled start Sunday. Of course, after hitting 100 mph with his fastball to start the game, he was removed midway through the second inning after throwing a pitch and grabbing beneath his right arm (lat muscle). Now, he's headed for an MRI, initially scheduled for 7 a.m. Monday. Asked if it's common for a player to refuse examination, GM Sandy Alderson said, "That's not standard practice, but Continue to Article

May 04, 2017 6:45:am EST