Mets RP Drew Smith claims MLB official laughed at sticky stuff ejection: ‘Nothing there’
New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith was ejected on Tuesday for sticky stuff but claimed that an MLB official said his hands were clean beforehand.The New York Mets' season has not gone to plan thus far. They're under .500, their star player Pete Alonso is out for about a month due ...
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US plays down chance of breakthrough from Blinken China visit after tense call
By Humeyra Pamuk, David Brunnstrom and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Wednesday played down expectations of any
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Blinken to travel to China this weekend
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing this weekend, the State Department announced on Wednesday -- a significant trip that comes as the Biden administration navigates its complicated relationship with China.
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Blinken speaks with Chinese foreign minister ahead of expected high-stakes visit to Beijing
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with China's foreign minister by phone on Wednesday, a call that comes ahead of a highly anticipated expected visit by Washington's top diplomat to China as the two superpowers try to improve the dismal state of their ties.
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Drew Smith Is the Latest Mets Pitcher Ejected For Sticky Stuff
Mets reliever Drew Smith ejected for sticky stuff violation.
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Mets reliever gets tossed in Subway Series before even throwing a pitch
Mets reliever Drew Smith entered the game in the seventh inning against the Yankees and immediately exited after failing a sticky substance check.All of the anticipation for the Subway Series between the New York Mets and New York Yankees this week was immediately rewarded in the opener of the c...
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MLB Rumors: 4 Jack Flaherty trade destinations, 1 for Cardinals to avoid
The Cardinals could trade SP Jack Flaherty at the deadline, but which trade destinations make the most sense for St. Louis to sell to?It's looking more and more like the anticipated turnaround for the St. Louis Cardinals just might not happen in the 2023 season. After a June 12 loss to the ...
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Hal Steinbrenner's hypocritical comment has Yankees fans up in arms
Hal Steinbrenner said the New York Yankees won't go for younger free agents because "fans want the stars." Yankees fans called those comments hypocritical.The New York Yankees are in trouble with superstar outfielder Aaron Judge heading to the injured list for the second time this...
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MLB Rumors: Astros trade target, Mets fans fed up, Yankees block Oswald Peraza
MLB Rumors: What's the latest with Yankees prospect Oswald Peraza?Anthony Volpe has the worst on-base percentage of any regular in baseball. The Yankees rookie shortstop has struggled to adapt at the major-league level, and some fans want him sent down. By no means would this signal the Yanke...
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MLB Power Rankings: 1 biggest trade deadline need for every team over .500
MLB Power Rankings of the biggest need each club over .500 will need to win a World Series.If your team made this week’s MLB Power Rankings, it’s a good sign. Unlike last week when the teams below .500 were profiled, this week puts a focus on those with a winning record and what their ...
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Red Sox fans troll Yankees, Nestor Cortes after series win
The Boston Red Sox won their three-game series against the New York Yankees and trolled Nestor Cortes, who said the rivalry wasn't strong as it used to be.The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees matched up for the first time this season, which always gets primetime nods because it is one of...
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3 Yankees to blame for losing series to Red Sox
Yankees fans can turn their ire on these three figures in New York after a series loss at the hands of the rival Red Sox.The Yankees and Red Sox had to wait an age to face each other this season but the three-game series delivered plenty of drama to make up for it. It all concluded on Sunday nig...
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