
David Peterson allows five runs, Mets’ bats quiet in 9-1 loss to Pirates
David Peterson allowed a big inning for the second consecutive start and the Mets’ offense couldn’t recover as they fell to the Pirates, 9-1, on Friday night at PNC Park.
Mets Notes: Initial plan for Blade Tidwell, Jeff McNeil seeing more time in CF
Ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Pirates, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about the team’s roster moves, including initial plans for Blade Tidwell.

Rangers Reportedly Make Offer to Free Agent DH
According to Jon Heyman, the Texas Rangers have reportedly made a contract offer to free-agent DH J.D. Martinez.

Jared Young to be optioned for Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio to stay with the team
There were a few choices to clear space for Mark Vientos, and they chose to keep Mauricio over Young.

Yankees Trade Pitch Dumps Slumping D.J. LeMahieu For $35 Million 3-Time All-Star
A Yankees trade proposal claims to be a key to the Yankees returning to the World Series, but would it ever happen, or should it?

Yankees star prospect goes yard in first Triple-A plate appearance
Yankees prospect Spencer Jones crushed his first Triple-A homer during his first plate appearance on Friday, a mammoth blast to center measured at 109.9 mph

Yankees legend Jorge Posada credits surprise humble star for Core Four’s dynasty
Jorge Posada made sure to shout out New York Yankees star Bernie Williams for the 1990s Core Four dynasty and their ability to sustain themselves.

Yankees Deliver Bad News to $8.6 Million Pitcher Amid Struggles
The New York Yankees decided that reliever Devin Williams would be limited to three-out outings after he lost the closer role.
Autographed Jordan rookie card sells for $2.5M
An autographed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card has sold at Joopiter — 13-time Grammy winning artist and producer Pharrell Williams’ auction house — for $2.5 million, including a 25% buyer’s premium.

NBA Top Draft Pick Clashes With Father Over Michael Jordan-LeBron James Debate
Former NBA player Ron Harper spent the past several years educating his son, Dylan, on the greatness of Michael Jordan. The elder Harper won three championships