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Rays beat Pirates, off to best start since 1984 Tigers
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Mets' Javier Baez on injured list with back spasms
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Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff position
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Belt honours late grandmother with two home runs as Giants beat Mets
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Scherzer, other latest $100M contracts not on All-Star teams
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Javier Báez injured on swing
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Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers: June 21, 2021 - PressBox
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LEADING OFF: J-Rod hurt, Judge rules, Mets rolling
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Javier Báez exits after hit by pitch on hand
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Mets' Javier Baez placed on 10-day injured list
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Nationals get a doubleheader split with Mets, end losing streak
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Baez, Lindor, Conforto with a lot to lose if Mets season tanks
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Javier Báez MLB trade deadline grades: Mets upgrade at steep cost
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NY Mets' Javier Báez exits game against Phillies with left hip
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Cubs beat Cardinals 2-0, complete 3-game sweep