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Late Friday night, the Mets made their second deal of the 2017 trade deadline season, acquiring former All-Star reliever AJ Ramos from the Miami Marlins in exchange for two minor leaguers, right-handed pitcher Merandy Gonzalez and outfielder Ricardo Cespedes. Ramos will help the major league team in his own

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Following his acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays organization in Thursday’s trade involving Lucas Duda, right-handed pitcher Drew Smith will report to Double-A Binghamton, according to Steve Gelbs of SNY. Smith, 23, was originally acquired by the Rays on April 28 from the Detroit Tigers, who selected him in the

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Brooklyn Cyclones OF Jose Miguel Medina and LHP Gunnar Kines were named the New York-Penn League player and pitcher of the week for the period of July 10th-16th, the league announced Wednesday. The last Cyclone to garner the award was RHP Gary Cornish, who was named the final NYPL

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For most players in the Mets’ organization who pass through Brooklyn’s MCU Park, the proximity to the parent club’s home stadium (20.4 miles, to be exact) is an immense source of pressure. For the team’s 2017 first round draft pick, David Peterson, it’s just another challenge. “Obviously playing at

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The Mets will have have a solid representation in Sunday afternoon’s Futures Game, as top prospect Amed Rosario and catcher Tomas Nido are set to play on behalf of the organization. Team World Yoan Moncada – 2B Alex Verdugo – LF Amed Rosario – SS Rafael Devers – 3B

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According to various reports, the Mets have traded SS Milton Ramos to the Baltimore Orioles, in exchange for extra money to spend in international free agency. Ramos, who was in the midst of his second season with the Columbia Fireflies, will report to the Delmarva Shorebirds, Baltimore’s equivalent affiliate.

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The first two weeks of the 2017 season have not been kind to the Brooklyn Cyclones. For eight days, the team stared at the same number in the win column, and in fact, their 2-8 start was tied for the worst start in franchise history. The 2006 Cyclones squad,

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According to the Messener-Inquirer, the Mets have agreed to terms with Jack Schneider, their 11th round selection in this year’s draft. Schneider, an outfielder from Daviess County High School in Kentucky, officially signed on Wednesday. The Mets have also signed Bryce Hutchinson, their 12th round pick from Deland High

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WEEK IN REVIEW The Las Vegas 51s (30-50, fourth in the Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern division) season long struggles have continued, as unreliable pitching rarely gives them a chance to be competitive in ballgames. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies (41-33, third in the Eastern League Eastern division) have benefited

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Amed Rosario, the top prospect in the New York Mets’ organization, was among the players named on Wednesday as starters for the 2017 Triple-A All-Star Game. Rosario, the only member of the Las Vegas 51s selected, will get the nod at shortstop for the game that will be played

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