With the news that closer Bobby Parnell will miss the rest of the season after deciding to have Tommy John surgery, I received a couple of emails asking me if this could pave the way for the MLB debut of pitching prospect Rafael Montero. The 23-year old control artist had a stellar season debut

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Adam Rubin of ESPN NY reported today that reliever Vic Black has landed on the disabled list at Triple-A Las Vegas with a pinched nerve on the right side of his neck, although the injury is believed to be minor. Black walked two and hit a batter in his first 51s appearance, apparently

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After Saturday’s exciting walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets announced they optioned Wilmer Flores to Triple-A Las Vegas to make room for Jon Niese from the 15-day DL. This was widely expected and Flores will continue to get reps at both shortstop and second base while the Mets continue to

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LAS VEGAS 6, FRESNO 5 Logan Verrett got the start for the 51’s, going six innings while giving up three runs (one earned) on eight hits. He struck out three and walked none. Jeff Walters, who came in in the ninth, gave up a run on two hits, increasing

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Fresno 8, Las Vegas 6 After jumping out to a 6-1 lead to start the game, the Las Vegas 51’s bullpen couldn’t hold on for the win as the Fresno Grizzlies scored 7 runs in the top of the 9th inning to give the 51’s their first loss of

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The big story from Friday nights Mets game will be Lucas Duda, especially after he was named the starting first baseman on Thursday and then he comes out last night and hits two home runs to help lead the Mets to their first victory of the season. But there

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Las Vegas 11 , Fresno 8 Noah Syndergaard picks up his first win of the season, and Zach Lutz continues his torrid pace, as the Las Vegas 51’s down the Fresno Grizzlies 11-8 in Pacific Coast League action.  Syndergaard made his Triple-A debut Friday night going six solid innings

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The Savannah Sand Gnats announce on their website the release of their 2014 promotional schedule. Promotional Schedule Kia Country Pink in the Park Night will be held on Saturday, May 17, where Sand Gnats players and coaches will don special pink jerseys in support of breast cancer awareness and

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The St. Lucie Mets announced through their website that they have released their daily promotional schedule which will feature several entertainment and dining options for fans of all ages. If you are in the Port St. Lucie area, this season looks to be a great one to watch the

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2011 first round pick (13th overall) Brandon Nimmo started his first game for High-A St. Lucie last night. The Wyoming native pulled a single through the infield in his first at bat. In his second, he roped a double the opposite way and would eventually come around to score.

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