The Mets suffered a 6-2 defeat against the Marlins, allowing six runs in the fifth inning, which further jeopardizes their playoff hopes as they are now tied with the Reds for the third NL Wild Card spot. Additionally, Brett Baty may be out for the season, while Dylan Ross is expected to join the bullpen, and Brandon Sproat struggled after a strong start.
The Pirates are set to hire Astros pitching coach Bill Murphy following the departure of Oscar Marin and assistant Brent Strom. Murphy, who has been with Houston since 2016 and helped maintain a strong pitching staff, will now work with promising talent in Pittsburgh, including top prospect Paul Skenes and potential rotation members Bubba Chandler and Braxton Ashcraft. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Cleveland Guardians, initially expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, surprised by finishing strong with a 34-20 record, ultimately falling to the Tigers in the postseason. As they head into the offseason, key questions include the status of pitchers Ortiz and Clase amidst an ongoing investigation, the potential debut of top prospects in 2026, and the urgency to negotiate a contract extension with outfielder Steven Kwan. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Toronto Blue Jays faced a significant setback during Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers when a late high strike call on Daulton Varsho led to a confusing play. After Varsho began to walk to first base, Bo Bichette, who was on first, got caught off the bag and was tagged out, highlighting the unusual circumstances of the inning. Want More Context? 🔎
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