The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway has been rescheduled to Sunday due to persistent rain that delayed Saturday’s game between the Braves (46-63) and Reds (58-53). The game, initially set to start at 7:15 p.m. ET, began over two hours late but was suspended after just one inning due to worsening weather conditions.
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Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn, recovering from a right shoulder impingement, had a successful rehab start for Triple-A Syracuse, pitching 5.1 innings with two earned runs and a 2.45 ERA across seven starts. Despite his strong minor league performance, Blackburn's major league numbers this year are poor, going 0-3 with a 7.71 ERA in six games, leaving his role with the Mets uncertain. Want More Context? 🔎
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Outfielder Forrest Wall has opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is entering free agency after playing 69 games at Triple-A this season. A former first-round pick, Wall has struggled to find consistent success in the majors, with a brief stint in 2023 yielding a solid but limited performance, leading to speculation about potential overseas opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎
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Veteran pitcher Rich Hill has elected free agency after being DFA’d by the Royals, having posted a 5.00 ERA in two starts. Outfielder Sean Bouchard was outrighted to the minors by the Rockies after struggling offensively, while right-hander Tyler Owens was released by the Tigers following a brief MLB debut and injury issues. Want More Context? 🔎
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