Steve Cohen Backs David Stearns After Carlos Mendoza Firing

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Steve Cohen Backs David Stearns After Carlos Mendoza Firing

Cohen said Stearns will remain Mets president of baseball operations through his five-year contract despite Mendoza’s firing and a 34-47 start. Speaking after the Cubs sweep, Cohen called Stearns “incredibly thorough” and warned against “burn and churn” leadership. The Mets are 208-202 under Stearns, with several major offseason additions struggling.

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Early downplayed concern after landing on the 15-day IL with left elbow discomfort following Tuesday’s start, which ended after four shutout innings. “I'm personally not too concerned as of right now, but you know we'll see tomorrow with imaging,” he said. The rookie is 7-5 with a 3.59 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 87.2 innings over 16 starts.

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Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz Grows as Atlanta Braves Viewed as Favorites

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Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz Grows as Atlanta Braves Viewed as Favorites

Skubal could become the biggest All-Star trade storyline before MLB’s Aug. 3 deadline, with Detroit 37-49 but still 6.5 games from an AL wild-card spot. Bob Nightengale reports rival executives view Atlanta as the favorite if the Tigers sell. Skubal reported eased elbow concerns on Tuesday, striking out nine Yankees over six one-run innings while touching 99 mph.

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Dodgers, Yankees and Mets Headline Packed 14-Game Wednesday MLB Slate

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Dodgers, Yankees and Mets Headline Packed 14-Game Wednesday MLB Slate

Wednesday’s 14-game MLB schedule opens with White Sox-Orioles at 12:35 p.m. ET and Rangers-Guardians at 1:10. Detroit visit the Yankees at 1:35, while the Mets face Toronto at 3:07. The Dodgers close the late window against the Athletics at 9:40, with Pirates-Phillies, Cardinals-Braves and Giants-Diamondbacks also on tap across another busy baseball board overall.

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Matt Chapman Set for MRI as Abdominal Strain and Paternity Leave Loom

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Matt Chapman Set for MRI as Abdominal Strain and Paternity Leave Loom

Per Bob Nightengale, Chapman will undergo an MRI on Wednesday to determine the severity of his abdominal strain and whether an IL stint is necessary. The third baseman aggravated the lingering injury from April in Tuesday's game versus the Diamondbacks. He is also scheduled to take paternity leave, with his wife expecting a baby boy, Jack, on July 5.

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Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Victories Highlight Packed 15-Game Night

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Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers Victories Highlight Packed 15-Game Night

Tuesday’s MLB board saw the White Sox, Rangers, Phillies, Tigers and Mets win early finals. Washington beat Boston 8-1, St. Louis topped Atlanta 5-3, Tampa Bay handled Kansas City 10-4, Milwaukee beat Cincinnati 7-2, and the Cubs edged San Diego 9-7. Houston, Miami, Arizona, the Dodgers and Seattle also closed wins across a packed 15-game slate overall.

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