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PHOENIX — For months now, the 2017 Giants season has been about finding out what some players can do in 2018. In that respect, this was a big night for a young right-hander.  The Giants lost 4-3 to Zack Greinke and the Diamondbacks, but in the seventh inning of the defeat, Kyle Crick opened some eyes by getting Josh Osich. Crick entered with runners on the corners and got a strikeout and pop-up to end the inning and strand both runners.  “It was a good spot for him with his stuff,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “He hasn’t really been in a situation like that, and I loved the way he handled himself.” Crick came on after Osich did something he has done so often in a disappointing season. He walked Continue to Article

August 26, 2017 1:13:am EST

First base umpire Mike Estabrook made one of the worst calls of the season on a play in the top of the fifth inning of Thursday afternoon’s game between the Mets and Diamondbacks. With the Mets up 1-0, the D-Backs were threatening with runners on first and second. Ray was a couple of steps past the first base bag when the ball hit Dominic Smith’s glove, but Estabrook ruled Ray out. Continue to Article

August 24, 2017 10:10:pm EST

Collins has an expiring contract, which makes for a clean transition. The Mets lost on Thursday afternoon to the Diamondbacks and now sit with a 55-71 record, good for fourth place in the NL East. Heyman quotes an unnamed rival executive, who said, “If [Collins] had all those pitchers, it’d be a different story.” And it’s true. Continue to Article

August 24, 2017 8:00:pm EST

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto dislocated his left shoulder Thursday, collapsing and writhing in pain after swinging at a pitch. The All-Star slugger was hurt in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, yet another blow to a team beset by injuries all season and now out of contention. With two out and runners on first and second, Conforto swung through a 95 mph fastball by Robbie Ray. Conforto instantly collapsed and grabbed his shoulder. He stayed down for about 40 seconds before being helped to his feet by manager Terry Collins, trainer Ray Ramirez and a member of the coaching staff. Brandon Nimmo replaced Conforto and was called out on strikes. Arizona was ahead 2-1 at Continue to Article

August 24, 2017 4:06:pm EST

Things you should know about tonight's game... 1) Michael Conforto had a pair of RBI singles and Dominic Smith slugged a solo homer, his third of the season. Amed Rosario went 2-for-4 with an RBI while Brandon Nimmo doubled, walked three times and scored twice. 2) Chris Flexen allowed two runs over a career-high six innings to win for the third time in four starts. The 23-year-old surrendered six hits, four walks and struck out five. 3) Jerry Blevins and Paul Sewald combined to throw two scoreless innings of relief. AJ Ramos struck out two in the ninth to pick up his 23rd save and third with the Mets. News and notes... The Mets snapped a six-game losing streak against the Diamondbacks dating Continue to Article

August 23, 2017 10:40:pm EST