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Mets ace Jacob deGrom was not at his best on Thursday against the Giants, but still got through six innings while allowing just one earned run and striking out 10. Continue to Article

August 23, 2018 3:30:pm EST

Inspired by the data revolution, the trend in baseball is toward launch angles and exit-velocity-to-contact rates. This approach isn't very productive for the Mets in Citi Field. Continue to Article

August 22, 2018 5:45:pm EST

While the Mets' first base situation is uncertain in 2019 and beyond, the team is not expected to promote Alonso to the majors this season. Continue to Article

August 22, 2018 2:15:pm EST

The Cubs have scored exactly one run in five straight games, all via solo homers, but they're hoping new addition Daniel Murphy can help string together some hits. The NL Central leaders bolstered their struggling lineup by acquiring Murphy in a trade with Washington on Tuesday, and he may join the club for a night game at Detroit. The 33-year-old Murphy was the NL Championship Series MVP when the Mets swept the Cubs in 2015, hitting .529 with four homers and six RBIs. Continue to Article

August 22, 2018 2:10:am EST

The Cubs have scored exactly one run in five straight games, all via solo homers, but they're hoping new addition Daniel Murphy can help string together some hits. The NL Central leaders bolstered their struggling lineup by acquiring Murphy in a trade with Washington on Tuesday, and he may join the club for a night game at Detroit. The 33-year-old Murphy was the NL Championship Series MVP when the Mets swept the Cubs in 2015, hitting .529 with four homers and six RBIs. Continue to Article

August 22, 2018 2:10:am EST