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2 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
June came with a surprise, and for the New York Mets—a slump. Nine losses in their past ten games dropped them from division leader to second. And their latest loss against the Braves has put all their problems out in the open. The concern that began with Mendoza, then Stearns, now includes the candid opinion of Francisco Lindor. “We’re relying pretty much on the top four or five guys.” That’s what Carlos Mendoza said after the game.
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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
The season is just getting interesting! Aaron Judge isn’t the only one hitting home runs. A breakout power threat has appeared, and his thundering swing brings to mind a Barry Bonds-level spark. All of a sudden, it’s not just Judge’s stage anymore. And with that, the race for MVP just got a new twist. If you’re thinking it’s Shohei Ohtani, nope!This 28-year-old is on fire—he hit a home run in his fourth consecutive game, this time in the ninth inning to win 11-2.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
The Mets have hit a rocky patch! Once division leaders, they now struggle, with recent games against the Phillies and Braves exposing bullpen issues. Their answer? The signing of a lefty pitcher got MLB enthusiasts talking. And it’s not about his ERA. Apparently, his nickname has caught fire across social media, and just wait until you hear it. The 29-year-old lefty, Richard Lovelady, inked a one-year deal with the Mets. In 19 games with Triple-A St. Paul, he had a 1.31 ERA and struck out 22 batters.
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4 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
The top two NL East contenders squared off again, and this time, the Philadelphia Phillies outshone the Mets. After a tough 10-2 loss against the Phillies in the series opener, the New York Mets were riding high with a resounding 11-4 rebound victory, thinking their losing streak of seven games had ended—until the Sunday game. Once again, Queens’ bats couldn’t roar, not even Juan Soto‘s. From the opening pitch, the Phillies were fantastic.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Bhwya Sriya
The curtain may have fallen on the Rafael Devers Red Sox era, but the hum of his leaving still lingers through Fenway’s hallowed halls. And now, the voice from the Red Sox royalty has been heard—David Ortiz, a Boston great with 483 career home runs. Recently, he made a biting comment that goes right to the heart of the nasty divorce. Rafael Devers didn’t get moved because his bat was cold. In fact, it was on fire, hitting .271/.400/.494 with 55 walks, the most in the AL.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Irfan Kabeer
This week, a moving homage to one of baseball’s most famous players made social media go quiet. Derek Jeter, a five-time World Series champion, took a moment to honor someone outside of baseball with a simple, understated re-share on Instagram. It was a touching reminder that his legacy goes beyond hits and home runs. This gesture was significant due to Derek Jeter’s Turn-2 Foundation. Founded in 1996, the organization has invested over $45 million in programs in New York, West Michigan, and Tampa.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
“I want to be the best player I can be, not just for myself but for my teammates and the city.” That’s Bryce Harper setting it all out there. It reflects what Phillies supporters want: consistency, urgency, and a commitment to turning individual potential into team success. But when that same determination ran into an unforeseen roadblock—right wrist inflammation on June 7 that put him on the 10-day IL—Philadelphia’s offense went cold.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
Baseball is often a game of inches, and for the Mets at Truist Park, it came down to that. It was a split-second decision that turned a 4-1 advantage into a 4-5 loss against the Atlanta Braves. When the stakes are highest, there is no room for error. And Juan Soto and Francisco Alvarez both learned this the hard way. David Peterson had a solid outing, leaving after seven innings with the Mets up 4-1 and an ERA below 3.00, thanks to four of his five starts lasting over seven innings.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
It was a Sunday that will be remembered for years, not only in Fenway Park but in MLB, too. It’s not every day that a franchise seems to hit the self-destruct button. Yep, the Red Sox’s decision to trade Rafael Devers overnight was not a surprise; it was a shock. A question that was continuously looming in every person’s mind: Why? It looks like the baseball chief of operations, Craig Breslow, has finally decided to put an end to all the theories with the truth.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Vishnupriya Agrawal |Pratyusha Srivastava
“This is something he wanted, and it’s the Padres, our division rival”—these words came from none other than Dave Roberts, who couldn’t wait to have Shohei Ohtani back on the mound. He was coming back to the mound after 21 months. Dodgerland was eager to watch this comeback. The expectations were soaring like his homers, but soon they all faded away. Do you remember the last time Ohtani pitched? Hard to recall, right? It was back on August 23, 2023, and that too for the Angels, before his injury.
