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Martinez and Iglesias homer in 6-run 10th and Mets hold off Nationals 9-7 to spoil Wood's debut

Martinez and Iglesias homer in 6-run 10th and Mets hold off Nationals 9-7 to spoil Wood's debut

WASHINGTON (AP) — J.D. Martinez and Jose Iglesias homered in a six-run 10th inning, and the New York Mets held off the Washington Nationals 9-7 on Monday night to spoil the major league debut of prized outfield prospect James Wood.
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Brown pitches 6 innings, Peña and Alvarez homer as Astros beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 10th win in 11

TORONTO (AP) — Hunter Brown pitched six shutout innings, Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Monday afternoon for their 10th win in 11 games. After going 4-0 with a 1.
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Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead

Mets OF Brandon Nimmo sits out against Nationals after fainting in hotel room and cutting forehead

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo will miss Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell.
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Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

Jeremy Pena's homer lifts surging Astros to 3-1 win over Blue Jays

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays offence stalled to waste Yariel Rodriguez's best start in his young career in their series opener against the Houston Astros on Monday.
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Nationals top prospect James Wood set to make major league debut against the Mets

Nationals top prospect James Wood set to make major league debut against the Mets

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals top prospect James Wood will make his major league debut Monday night against the New York Mets. The Nationals selected the contract of the 21-year-old outfielder to call him up from Triple-A Rochester.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scratched from Blue Jays lineup because of sore right hand

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was scratched from the lineup for Monday afternoon’s Canada Day game against the Houston Astros because of pain in his right hand.
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Former pitcher Andrew Miller hired by players' union as special assistant for strategic initiatives

Former pitcher Andrew Miller hired by players' union as special assistant for strategic initiatives

NEW YORK (AP) — Former pitcher Andrew Miller was hired by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday as special assistant for strategic initiatives. Miller pitched in the major leagues from 2006-21 and was a two-time All-Star.
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Brewers activate Garrett Mitchell after he missed 1st 3 months of season with fractured finger

Brewers activate Garrett Mitchell after he missed 1st 3 months of season with fractured finger

DENVER (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell has been activated from the injured list, clearing the way for him to make his season debut after missing three months with a fractured left index finger.
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Home Run Derby issues format change that limits the number of pitches each hitter will see

Home Run Derby issues format change that limits the number of pitches each hitter will see

The Home Run Derby is altering its format. This year’s event, which takes place on July 15 at Arlington, Texas, limits the number of pitches each hitter can face in each round and changes the setup of its opening round.
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It's time to dole out a few unconventional midseason baseball awards

It's time to dole out a few unconventional midseason baseball awards

The major league season has passed its halfway point — in terms of games, not the All-Star break — so award speculation is going to heat up. First-half MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year talk will be plentiful.
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