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Is The Fast Track the Right Track for Luke Weaver?

I am seriously questioning the decision to start Luke Weaver, in his MLB debut, this Saturday in a 1:20pm (CDT) contest against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The twenty-two year old right-handed Weaver was the Cardinals first-round draft pick in 2014. Admittedly, Weaver has been extremely effective in the Redbirds minor league system this season. Arguably, he has been extremely fast-tracked, and in my opinion possibly rushed, to make his Saturday debut against the NL Central Division leading Cubs. Continue reading Is The Fast Track the Right Track for Luke Weaver?

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Breaking News: Nationals Acquire Mark Melancon

The Washington Nationals have acquired closer, Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Felipe Rivero and Taylor Hearn. This move bolsters the bullpen for the Nationals, as they acquire a proven closer who will take over for the struggling Jonathan Papelbon. For the Pirates, they trade away their closer in what seems to be to a peculiar trade for them given that they are just three games out of the second wild card spot. Continue reading Breaking News: Nationals Acquire Mark Melancon

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Downtrodden Mets Swept In Washington As Cubs Come Into Town

By Paul DiSclafani: The Mets offense suffered a season high 23 consecutive shutout innings during their three game sweep at the hands of First Place Washington, being outscored 20-6 while dropping a whopping six games behind the Nationals and falling into third place behind the Marlins in the National League East. After a 2-7 road trip against the Braves and Nationals in which they scored just … Continue reading Downtrodden Mets Swept In Washington As Cubs Come Into Town

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Injuries Continue To Mount As Mets Lose Again In Washington

By Paul DiSclafani: Two more losses and more injuries. What is going on with the National League champion Mets? Since the Mets limped into Washington, we learned that both Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard are pitching with bone chips in the elbows. While they are expected to continue pitching with said bone chips, how effective they will be depends on their tolerance to pain.  Many … Continue reading Injuries Continue To Mount As Mets Lose Again In Washington

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