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Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak. Smith became the second Diamondback...
Quintana gets 100th win as Mets blank Reds 4-0 for 9th straight victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Quintana earned his 100th career win with 6 2/3 sharp innings as the surging New York Mets extended their longest winning streak in more than six years Saturday with a 4-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. A slumping Harrison Bader homered to spark a four-run...
Giants' Chapman gets $151 million contract for 2025-30 after betting on himself with short-term deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matt Chapman's bet on himself paid off. After agreeing to a deal with San Francisco during spring training that allowed him to opt out after one season, the Giants third baseman agreed Wednesday to a $151 million, six-year contract for 2025-30. ...
Martinez homers and Megill is effective in his return from the minors as Mets top White Sox 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer, Tylor Megill pitched effectively into the sixth inning in his return from the minors and the New York Mets topped the skidding Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Friday night. Jesse Winker had an RBI double among his three hits as the Mets...
Jesse Winker's pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
NEW YORK (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with his first home run for the New York Mets, giving them another rousing 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday. Mets starter Sean Manaea retired his first 17 batters and Mark Vientos put New York...
Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Alvarez busted out of his slump in a big way, hitting a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. J.D. Martinez launched an early two-run shot and Tyrone Taylor had...
Hill's go-ahead single in 8th inning lifts Marlins over Mets 3-2
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Hill delivered a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning that sent the Miami Marlins to a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. Nick Fortes had a sacrifice fly and Hill made a sensational catch in the first inning to help the last-place...
Mets slugger J.D. Martinez exits with bruised elbow after getting hit by pitch
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets slugger J.D. Martinez exited Tuesday night’s game against the Oakland Athletics with a bruised left elbow after getting hit by a 99.6 mph fastball from rookie Joe Boyle in the second inning. The 36-year-old designated hitter hopped in pain toward the Oakland...
104.7 mph: Angels' Joyce gets 1st save, strikes out Martinez on fastest pitch in majors this season
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — J.D. Martinez has faced many relief pitchers during his 14 years in the majors. The New York Mets designated hitter though could only laugh and smile after striking out against Los Angeles Angels rookie Ben Joyce. Joyce struck out Martinez with...
Zach Neto's 3-run homer rallies Angels to 5-4 victory over Mets despite J.D. Martinez's grand slam
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Zach Neto drove in a career-high four runs, including three with a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday night despite J.D. Martinez's second grand slam in eight games. ...
