Fresh off being named International League Pitcher of the Month, Mets prospect Brandon Sproat continued his strong performance in August, pitching six innings against the Charlotte Knights and allowing three earned runs while striking out four. Despite a slight increase in his ERA to 4.10 after surpassing 100 innings, Sproat’s impressive outing keeps him in contention for a big league promotion.
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Jen Pawol will make her major league debut this weekend as the first female umpire in MLB history in 150 years, working the bases during a doubleheader between Miami and Atlanta. After a decade-long journey through various minor leagues, Pawol expressed her emotional excitement and hopes to inspire future generations of female umpires. Want More Context? 🔎
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Fantasy baseball managers are focusing on short-term players to boost their teams as the season progresses. Key waiver wire pickups include Warming Bernabel (Rockies), Colson Montgomery (White Sox), Jakob Marsee (Marlins), and Nathan Lukes (Blue Jays), while notable pitchers include Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers), Chris Paddack (Tigers), and Randy Rodríguez (Giants), all poised to contribute significantly in upcoming matchups. Want More Context? 🔎
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Rangers have an impressive unbeaten streak against Dundee, with 14 wins and 3 draws in their last 17 encounters since November 2017, while Dundee has lost 19 consecutive away games at Rangers since 2001. Despite a 1-1 draw with Motherwell in their opening match, Rangers aim to avoid consecutive opening match failures for the first time since 1989-90, while Joe Rothwell has been a notable performer with three assists in his last eight league appearances. Want More Context? 🔎
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