Ahead of the Triple-A All-Star Game on July 11, the Pacific Coast League revealed their preliminary roster for the exhibition contest on Thursday. The Las Vegas 51s will be represented by outfielder Zach Borenstein, making it consecutive years in which the team will send one player (2017, Amed Rosario).

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Las Vegas (35-44) 5, Tacoma (41-38) 2 – Box Score Jose Lobaton C – 2-for-3, HR .345/.400/.564 Jeff McNeil 2B – 3-for-5, 2 2B, RBI .378/.420/.511 Patrick Kivlehan RF – 1-for-5, RBI .297/.353/.413 The 51s scored a run in the first after Jeff McNeil singled to lead off, stole

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As reported by Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas starter Corey Oswalt was held back from today’s start in case the Mets need him to make a start this weekend. Jason Vargas was placed on the disabled list with a strained calf. He is eligible to

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As we saw when Michael Conforto was drafted by the Mets in 2014, top 10 picks are well regarded and are fast risers through both organizations and top prospect lists. Considering how top 10 picks are viewed, it should not be a surprise if sixth overall pick Jarred Kelenic

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It was another hot night in south Florida but the bats were cold as the St. Lucie Mets fell to the Jupiter Hammerheads 1-0. The star of the night was Mets pitcher Harol Gonzalez who takes the loss despite going the full nine innings in this one. From the beginning,

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Las Vegas (34-44) 3, Tacoma (41-37) 2 Box Score Jeff McNeil 2B: 1-for-5, R, .331/.402/.598 Peter Alonso 1B: 1-for-3, R, BB, .307/.432/.568 The 51s scored all three runs in the eighth inning including an RBI double by Patrick Kivlehan. He was 4-for-4 with three doubles. LHP P.J. Conlon  (6.82) 6 IP,

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As previously reported by MMN, the New York Mets are currently the front runners to sign 17 year old Venezuelan catcher Francisco Alvarez when the international free agent signing period begins.  If the Mets are able to sign the catcher, they will be getting one of the more talented

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  Gavin Cecchini was hit by a pitch on the foot on May 9 and has not seen the field since. The 2012 first round pick has dealt with a setback and Las Vegas 51s manager, Tony DeFrancesco, does not expect him to be back before the All-Star game.

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Tacoma (41-36) 6, Las Vegas (33-44) 1  Box Score Jeff McNeil 2B: 1-4, RBI, .371/.425/.486 Peter Alonso 1B: 0-4, 3 K, .265/.375/.559 Patrick Biondi CF: 2-3, .202/.281/.239 The 51s scored their lone run on an RBI single by McNeil in the eighth. He hasn’t for as much power since getting a promotion,

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According to Jim Callis of MLB.com, the New York Mets have officially signed third-round pick Carlos Cortes. Cortes will be receiving a $1,038,000 bonus; the 83rd overall pick had a value of $705,300. Originally drafted by the Mets in the 20th round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of

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