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Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 14
Iowa won a magical game with a big hit by a magical player. The Smokies won on a walk-off as well. Late tonight, the Cubs traded former first-round pick Brett Jackson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for...
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Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 81: Montero's poor start, Terry Collins's...
In the [insert trivia answer here] edition, we talk Rafael Montero, Terry Collins, and whether or not we'd trade for Troy Tulowitzki or Carlos Gonzalez now, among other things.Runtime: 1:18:15While...
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Mets Morning News: Collins' job in jeopardy now, still doesn't want Harvey...
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMets villain Adam LaRoche and Bryce Harper both homered, while Stephen Strasburg shut down the...
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Nationals manager Matt Williams' gamble; Rule 7.13 and Wilson Ramos vs Matt...
The Washington Nationals swept their three-game set from the New York Mets this week, but almost blew a late lead on Wednesday night. A play at the plate was reviewed, but the call was upheld. Matt...
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The transformation of Mets first baseman Lucas Duda
With no guarantees of playing time coming into the 2014 season, Duda has rewarded the Mets for their faith in him.Lucas Duda came into the 2014 season fighting for his job with his good friend, Ike...
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Series Preview: Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets
After the team was embarrassed by the Nationals, maybe four games with the Cubs can perk up the Mets.What's going on with the Cubs?Ah, the Cubbies. With a 52-68 record, Chicago's plucky little bears...
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On the Horizon: Cubs vs. Mets Series Preview
The Cubs head out to New York for a quick four-game road trip, finishing their season series against the Mets.Thanks to another spectacular(ly bad) performance by Edwin Jackson on Thursday, the Cubs...
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On the future of Walt Jocketty as Reds GM
As the under .500 Reds limp towards the end of the 2014 season, their GM will be wrapping up the final year of his current contract.Baseball and old-timey adages have happily held loving hands like...
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Cubs Open 4-Game Trip vs. Mets At Citi Field
The game threads for Friday's game are all in this StoryStream.Also, just a reminder to check out (if you haven't already) SB Nation's partner fantasy site, Fan Duel, where you can win real money....
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Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Friday 8/15, 6:10 CT
This odd little four-game road trip begins tonight.Here's how much has happened since the Cubs last played at Citi Field.It's not so long in actual time, just 14 months ago. The Cubs' last game there...
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Final Score: Mets 3, Cubs 2—Wheeler deals, Campbell homers
The Mets won the series opener at Citi Field.The Mets beat the Cubs this evening, as Zack Wheeler struck out ten and allowed two runs in six-and-two-thirds innings. The Mets didn’t do much against Cubs...
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Mets officially release Chris Young
A week after being designated for assignment, the outfielder has been released.Consider the Chris Young era officially over as of this evening.Roster note: The Mets have released Chris Young. — New...
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Mets 3, Cubs 2: One Bad Pitch
You could have turned this one off after the fourth inning and not really missed anything.It wasn't really just "one" bad pitch that ruined the evening for Travis Wood and the Cubs Friday night in New...
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Mets Daily Farm Report, 8/16/2014: Everyone deserves PROMOATIONS
Catch up on all of yesterday’s minor league action from around the Mets farm system!*All results from games played on Friday, August 15th, 2014.Triple-A - Las Vegas 51s...
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Mets vs. Cubs Recap: Wheeler fans ten, Campbell makes home run soup
Zack Wheeler was very good, and Eric Campbell hit a big home run as the Mets beat the Cubs at Citi Field on Friday night.The Mets’ series opener against the Cubs on Friday night felt like many of their...
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This Week in Mets Quotes: Terry Collins on Hernias, Thor on WFAN, Smoltz...
Lots of interesting, funny, idiotic, and insightful things were said by the Mets—and about them—recently. Here are some of our favorites.Hernias are the new market inefficiency."The doctors have said...
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Cubs vs. Mets Preview, Saturday 8/16, 6:10 CT
The Cubs will try to even up their series with the Mets Saturday evening.Starlin Castro is having a fine comeback year from his down 2013; he made his third All-Star team and entering tonight's game is...
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