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Lindor goes 0-fer in homecoming against Guardians, Mets shortstop most misses 'winning' in Cleveland

May. 20, 2024 21:54 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Three years later, Francisco Lindor finally came home. Walking back into Progressive Field as a visitor for the first time on Monday, Lindor's mind quickly filled with memories of spraying champagne — and a painful night when a World Series title slipped away. ...

Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 3-1 for 4th straight win

May. 20, 2024 20:41 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben Lively had another solid start, David Fry drove in two early runs and the Cleveland Guardians won their fourth straight, 3-1 on Monday night over the New York Mets to ruin Francisco Lindor's homecoming. Lindor, who spent six seasons with Cleveland, went 0 for 4...

Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash

May. 20, 2024 20:51 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for cash on Monday. The 29-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week. He started the season with the Mets, allowing seven runs in 5 1/3 innings, and was claimed by...

Bader, Taylor spark 4-run first inning, Díaz not used, Mets beat Marlins 7-3 to avoid series sweep

May. 19, 2024 17:59 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor each drove in two runs in a four-run first inning, star closer Edwin Díaz was not used in a save situation and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 7-3 on Sunday for just their second win in seven games. Brandon Nimmo homered and...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz's role fluid after latest flop

May. 19, 2024 13:22 PM EDT

Edwin Díaz's role with the New York Mets has become fluid after the closer's messy blown save against Miami. The two-time All-Star has blown two consecutive save chances and three of his last four, the latest when he squandered a four-run lead in the ninth inning of Saturday's...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz open to different role as struggles mount and confidence wanes

May. 19, 2024 04:27 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Edwin Díaz is open to a change to help ignite the slumping New York Mets — even if that means losing his job as closer. Amid a terrible start to the season in which he's blown two consecutive save chances and three of his last four, the star reliever with a $102...

Bell hits tying homer as Marlins score 4 in 9th off struggling Díaz and rally past Mets 10-9 in 10

May. 19, 2024 00:02 AM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Josh Bell hit a tying homer off Edwin Díaz in a four-run ninth inning, the latest costly meltdown by the struggling New York Mets closer, and Otto Lopez singled home the winning run in the 10th as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 10-9 victory Saturday. Lopez sent a...

Luzardo leads Marlins to third consecutive shutout win, 8-0 over skidding Mets

May. 17, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Jesús Luzardo and three relievers combined on the Miami Marlins’ third consecutive shutout, an 8-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday night. Miami pitchers extended their scoreless innings streak to 28, three short of the franchise record in April 2004. ...

Dodgers acquire lefty Anthony Banda from Guardians for cash

May. 17, 2024 22:39 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Anthony Banda from the Cleveland Guardians for cash on Friday. The 30-year-old left-hander has a 2.12 ERA with 25 strikeouts over 17 innings in 12 games for Triple-A Columbus this season. Banda pitched in 10...

Mets beat Phillies 6-5 in 11 innings to avoid home-and-home sweep

May. 16, 2024 23:07 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pete Alonso homered, J.D. Martinez hit a go-ahead single in the 11th inning and the New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. ...