Justin Verlander Traded By Mets And Going Back To Houston
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We’ve got breaking news from Major League Baseball! Met starter Justin Verlander appears to be headed back to the Houston Astros. A report is stating that the Mets will trade Verlander to the Astros for two of Houston’s best prospects.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 30: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a game at Citi Field on July 30, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Mets will receive outfielder Drew Gilbert…who is the top-rated prospect by the Astros…and outfielder Ryan Clifford. Verlander goes back to Houston where he won two World Series and two Cy Young awards (he has three overall).
Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
This is a potentially good move for both teams. The Astros get their ace back…and the Mets acquire good prospects. Win-win. Now let’s get to the Scoreboard!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 30: Pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets looks at the crowd after being relieved in the sixth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on July 30, 2023 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Nationals 5-2 as Verlander recorded his 250th career win. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Yankees lost yet again as the Yanks fell to the Rays last night…5 to 2. Carlos Rodon receives the loss…as the Yankees drop to 55 and 52…last place in the A.L. East and 11 games out of first in the division. Awful.
NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 1: Carlos Rodon #55 of the New York Yankees reacts after giving up a home run to Randy Arozarena #56 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Yankee Stadium on August 1, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
The Mets lost to the Royals…7 to 6…as the Mets fall to 50 and 56…as they too have been terrible this year.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – AUGUST 01: MJ Melendez #1 of the Kansas City Royals runs home to score on a walk-off balk in the 10th inning against the New York Mets at Kauffman Stadium on August 01, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals won 7-6. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the Phillies beat the Marlins…3 to 1…as they stay hot. The Phillies are now 58 and 49 for the season.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 01: Bryson Stott #5, Nick Castellanos #8 and Brandon Marsh #16 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 01, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Football. The Jets Vs. Broncos beef is staking a new twist. New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett replied to Denver Broncos’ new head coach Sean Payton…after Payton said that Hackett (who was the head coach of the Broncos last year) did the worst head coaching job in NFL history.
Hackett says that Payton violated an unwritten “code” that exists among coaches. Hackett said: “As a coach, as a coach’s kid, we live in a glass house. We know that. We all live in different rooms, and we all have a key to it. It’s one of those things, there’s a code, there’s a way things are done in that house.”
DENVER, COLORADO – Nathaniel Hackett as head coach of the Denver Broncos in 2022 (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Basketball. Bronny James was seen playing piano in a video posted by his father, LeBron James, on Saturday, five days after the teenager went into cardiac arrest during a basketball workout at the University of Southern California.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – MARCH 28: Bronny James #6 of the West team talks to Lebron James of the Los Angeles Lakers after the 2023 McDonald’s High School Boys All-American Game at Toyota Center on March 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
Soccer. The U.S. will play Sweden on Sunday at 5 AM on FOX.
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – AUGUST 01: Alex Morgan of USA (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
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12 Of The Most Unique MLB Stadium Attractions
The Pool at Chase Field - Arizona Diamondbacks
Behind the outfield wall at Chase Field, there’s a pool area. From here, you can see the entire game. At the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, you can take in a National League West game while going for a swim. The area accommodates 35 people.
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The Green Monster Seats at Fenway Park - Boston Red Sox
You surely know all about the infamous Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park, but did you know you can sit on top of it? There are 269 seats available for Red Sox ticket purchase. This area is a common spot for lucky fans to catch a home run ball.
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McCovey Cove at AT&T Park - San Francisco Giants
If you want to kayak up against the outfield wall of a picturesque stadium, McCovey Cove in San Francisco is your spot. While its common to see boats overshadowing right field, this is also a common spot for those looking to catch a memorable home run ball.
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The Ivy at Wrigley Field - Chicago Cubs
“There’s magic in the ivy and the old scoreboard,” Eddie Vedder sings in his Cubs tribute song “All The Way.” The legendary ivy covering the outfield walls at Wrigley might arguably be the most iconic ballpark look of all.
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Touch Tank at Tropicana Field - Tampa Bay Rays
A tank containing real live stingrays rests within the outfield of the stadium. This is a 35 foot, 10,000 gallon exhibit that is in partnership with the Florida Aquarium.
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The Bobblehead Museum at loanDepot Park - Miami Marlins
Along the main concourse in center field, there’s the Bobblehead Museum at loanDepot Park in Miami. This is the home of over 500 bobbleheads that are enclosed behind glass. While many of these are MLB and minor league players, a section includes entertainers and special giveaways the Marlins have done.
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The Fountains at Kauffman Stadium - Kansas City Royals
The city fountains are well represented at the home of the Royals. The fountains in outfield are 322 feet wide. They can change colors and offer a magnificent display. Select 200 level seats near the fountains can be purchased. There are eight programmed fountain shows, where 600 nozzles can launch into 150 combinations of effects.
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The Rockpile at Coors Field - Colorado Rockies
You can sit high above centerfield in Colorado. The Rockpile offers $4 select tickets. It’s a bleacher style seating, giving you a true Rocky Mountain feel.
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