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Fox Sports
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Advantage Mets In Subway Series Win over Yankees: What Stood Out From The Weekend
NEW YORK – The Queens edition of the Subway Series between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees included all the off-field gimmicks and silly jokes that were absent back in May when this matchup took place in the corporate setting of Yankee Stadium. There was the Citi Field mascot known as the "Bronx Giraffe," wearing a stained and grimy white t-shirt, shown locked away behind bars. The jumbotron in between innings put a Snapchat filter over Yankees fans' faces and warped their expressions to show them crying. Then they superimposed a blue and orange Mets hat over anyone that was wearing a Yankees cap. A Yankees fan was shown deciding the Citi Field ballpark experience was better than the one in the Bronx, so he traded his allegiances and became a Mets fan. These gimmicks poking fun at the Yankees could only be appreciated if the Mets did their part on the field. Otherwise, all of that intentional trolling would have no leg to stand on. But Mets players outperformed their marketing team by pushing the Yankees to the brink of being swept. The Yankees wiggled out of that humiliation by winning the series finale behind ace Max Fried and snapping their six-game losing streak on Sunday. In the end, the fun and games were for the fans. The Mets took care of business. Here are three takeaways from their series win over the Yankees in Queens. Mets Get Bragging Rights And Stay On Track It cannot be emphasized enough just how badly the Mets needed this Subway Series to go their way. Not only did it cap a successful homestand (5-1), but they got back on the right track after weeks of mediocre performances from both sides of the ball. Any time the Yankees had an advantage, the Mets applied pressure and clawed back to make it close. They pushed the Yankees all weekend, making sure no lead was comfortable while the sold-out crowds did their best to get the Bronx Bombers off kilter. In Friday's win, the Mets came from behind after a back-and-forth battle with the Yankees, relying on Juan Soto to start the proceedings with a game-tying home run before Jeff McNeil crushed a go-ahead two-run shot to the second deck in right field. In Saturday's win, the Mets outscored the Yankees 12-6 as Brandon Nimmo slugged his second grand slam in four days and Pete Alonso belted two home runs. The Polar Bear, who already has more hits with runners in scoring position than he did all of last year, is just seven homers away from passing Darryl Strawberry for the Mets' all-time home run record. And then even in Sunday's loss, the Mets came back from a 5-0 deficit, forced Fried out of the game after five innings, and made it a one-run game by the sixth inning before the Yankees hung on to win, 6-4. "I honestly felt like we were never out of the game," shortstop Francisco Lindor said on Sunday. "Fried threw the ball very well, but to have him go only five, that's huge. It was very encouraging. Good series and good homestand." The Yankees narrowly avoided being swept by their crosstown rivals and finally notched their first win since last Sunday against the Athletics. Overall, the Subway Series was split, with each club winning three games a piece this season. If the Mets and Yankees meet again in 2025, it will be in the Fall Classic. So bragging rights, for now, are on hold. Sloppy Yankees Sharpen Up On Sunday The Bombers hurt themselves plenty throughout their six-game losing streak that was snapped on Sunday, but no afternoon was more miserable than Saturday's loss as the defensive miscues piled up for New York. Jazz Chisholm, playing third base, air-mailed a throw to first which led a run to score in the second. Later in the seventh inning, Trent Grisham booted a ball in center field, which allowed Ronny Mauricio to score on a Lindor single. Although this didn't impact the result of the game, the most apt metaphor for how things were going for the struggling club was when Aaron Judge ran off the field bloodied after an errant Anthony Volpe throw hit the Yankee captain near his eye as he was running in from right field. Judge apparently wasn't expecting the throw, and he wound up wearing a bandage on the cut for the rest of the game. As if the pain of two six-game losing streaks in 22 days and suffering eighteen losses in 27 games to drop three games behind the first-place Blue Jays wasn't enough of a free fall, the best player in baseball came this close to sustaining a serious injury from his own teammate. "Hopefully, as trite as it sounds, as corny, these are the moments that build character within a team," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday. "And also help find out and define what the heck you need moving forward." The defense finally turned around on Sunday and became the main reason the Yankees won the series finale. The Mets were building another rally in the sixth inning when Starling Marte, who was 3-for-3 at the plate, sent a ball into shallow right field. Judge came in for the diving catch and ended the inning and the Mets' threat. But the best play of the day, and so far this season for the Yankees, came in the seventh inning. Soto hit a sharp fly ball to left and Cody Bellinger just got his glove underneath it enough to make the catch before throwing a dart to first base and doubling up Lindor. Just like that, there were two outs in the inning and the Mets' momentum came to a crashing halt. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza called Bellinger's catch and heads-up throw the play of the game. Then Paul Goldschmidt made a pair of spectacular plays at first base to stymie the Mets and secure the win. It was night and day from the sloppy defense the Yankees displayed in the first two games of the series. "He's the one guy I don't worry about telling him where he's playing," Boone said of Bellinger. "That's the first conversation we had this winter. He said to me, 'Don't worry about where you play me every day. If I haven't played there in a while, I love it. I don't care.' And that's what he portrays." Pitching Help On The Horizon? Justin Hagenman? Frankie Montas? Chris Devenski bullpen game? The Mets threw all these unheralded pitchers on the mound and still managed to outperform the Yankees for the majority of the weekend. Just as their luck is finally beginning to change, the Mets are on the verge of getting back key starting pitchers from the injured list. Sean Manaea, who has not yet pitched this season, is on the brink of joining the Mets rotation after completing his rehab from elbow and oblique injuries. He has one more scheduled rehab start on Tuesday, and then it's possible he makes his season debut against the Kansas City Royals, just before the All-Star break next week. Kodai Senga is also close to rejoining the starting pitching staff, which will likely take place in Kansas City. The Mets are hoping their 3-14 skid from the middle of June to July was the lowest point of their season. After Mendoza and the Mets front office navigated multiple injury hits to the rotation, help is finally on the way. But their next challenge is winning away from home. The Mets have the best home record (33-14) in the majors, so it was no surprise that they added two more series wins this past week, first against Milwaukee and then against the Yankees. But this was their final homestand before the All-Star break, so they'll have to find a way to win on the road to finish out the first half of the season strong as president of baseball operations David Stearns assesses what they need before the July 31 trade deadline. "It is very important to play well on the road because if we want to accomplish what we're trying to play for, which is a championship, you have to play well on the road," Lindor said. "You can't just win at the house. It's great. But you have to win games on the road. Everybody here understands that." Deesha Thosar covers Major League Baseball as a reporter and columnist for FOX Sports. She previously covered the Mets as a beat reporter for the New York Daily News. The daughter of Indian immigrants, Deesha grew up on Long Island and now lives in Queens. Follow her on Twitter at @DeeshaThosar. recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox Urged to Target Pete Alonso in Free Agency
Red Sox Urged to Target Pete Alonso in Free Agency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. What's on Craig Breslow's agenda for the coming offseason? One writer believes the Boston Red Sox general manager could swing a game-changing blockbuster that replaces Triston Casas at first (or at least moves him to DH) for the long term. Advertisement In a recent article on writer Conor Ryan proposed the idea that the Red Sox should target Pete Alonso in free agency, at least assuming he opts out of his two-year deal at the end of the season. Ryan wrote this of Alonso: 'If the Red Sox are looking for ways to replicate [Rafael] Devers' pure pop at the plate, a slugger like Alonso makes plenty of sense. Alonso will likely opt out of his contract with New York this winter after teeing off against pitching this season. He is currently batting .293 and is on pace for 38 home runs and a whopping 135 RBI with the Mets in 2025. New York Mets infielder Pete Alonso (20) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Ross-Imagn Images 'The 30-year-old righty could be a lock to swat 30-plus home runs over the Green Monster if he signs with the Red Sox. And with Boston's first-base situation now in flux moving forward following Triston Casas' knee injury, the Red Sox could secure for some stability (and proven production) there with a power hitter like Alonso.' Advertisement The Polar Bear's resurgent season has been nothing less than awe-striking, but it still only scratches the surface of his reputation. Alonso's 53 home runs in 2019 hold the rookie record. In the past six years since his debut, he has not finished a season with a home run total below 34, besides the shortened 2020 season, where his 16 long balls ranked him in an eight-way tie for seventh in the game. If the Red Sox are searching for a true power bat over the offseason, it would be hard to do better than signing Alonso – that is, if he is available. Related: Red Sox Trade Idea Lands 35 Home Run First Baseman Related: Jarren Duran and Alex Cora Respond to Being Ejected After Red Sox Loss This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
23-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jac Caglianone goes deep, former Gators stay hot in weekly MLB update
With the MLB season nearing the halfway point, several former Florida Gators are making some noise. Whether it's power, pitching or plate presence, Florida's alumni are showing up and impacting the game in meaningful ways. Pete Alonso continues to anchor the Mets lineup with his signature power stroke, while Jac Caglianone is flashing the kind of raw talent that made him a high draft pick. Wyatt Langford is trending in the right direction after a rocky start to June, and Brady Singer has quietly become a workhorse in Cincinnati. Meanwhile, veterans Harrison Bader and Jonathan India are trying to shake off recent slumps and find their footing again. Here's how each of them performed over the past week. Pete Alonso: First Baseman, New York Mets Last 7 Games: .222 AVG | .276 OBP | .333 SLG | 1 HR | 2 RBI | 2 BB 2025 Season: .290 AVG | .385 OBP | .941 OPS | 18 HR | 64 RBI Alonso cooled off at the plate over the past week, hitting just .222 across 27 at-bats, but still managed to leave the yard once and drive in two runs. Despite the dip in average, the former Gator remains a dangerous threat in the heart of the Mets' lineup and continues to draw walks and hit the ball hard. The Polar Bear sits just under the .300 mark for the season and has already slugged 18 home runs. With All-Star voting heating up, Alonso remains one of the premier power bats in the National League and a steady presence as New York pushes to stay in playoff contention. Jac Caglianone: Outfielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .167 AVG | .259 OBP | .458 SLG | 2 HR | 2 RBI | 2 BB 2025 Season: .203 AVG | .250 OBP | .594 OPS | 2 HR | 4 RBI Caglianone broke through in a big way last week with the first two home runs of his professional career. He didn't rack up a lot of hits, but when he did connect, he made them count. The power that made him a Florida baseball legend is now flashing on the big-league stage. The Royals are still managing expectations with their rookie slugger, but signs are pointing in the right direction. If Caglianone continues to adjust to MLB pitching and improves his approach, his natural pop could quickly make him a fixture in Kansas City's lineup. Wyatt Langford: Outfielder, Texas Rangers Last 7 Games: .286 AVG | .355 OBP | .357 SLG | 1 RBI | 1 BB 2025 Season: .237 AVG | .316 OBP | .750 OPS | 13 HR | 31 RBI | 11 SB Langford turned in a solid bounce-back week at the plate, collecting eight hits and raising his average back toward the .240 mark. The former Florida star continues to show improved plate discipline and manages to get on base consistently while limiting strikeouts. The Rangers are encouraged by his upward trend after a mid-June slump. Langford's blend of speed and power remains one of Texas' biggest weapons, and with the summer heat arriving, the sophomore outfielder could be poised for a strong second half as the ball starts flying across the league. Harrison Bader: Outfielder, Minnesota Twins Last 7 Games: .211 AVG | .286 OBP | .421 SLG | 1 HR | 3 RBI | 0 SB 2025 Season: .257 AVG | .344 OBP | .766 OPS | 7 HR | 27 RBI | 7 SB Bader added another home run this week and drove in three runs, but the rest of his offensive line remained modest. He's still struggling to string together hits consistently, though his plate appearances have shown improvement in terms of patience and contact. While the offensive production remains streaky, Bader's glove continues to be a major asset for Minnesota. His ability to track down fly balls in center field and make difficult plays look routine is keeping him in the lineup, even as the bat seeks more consistency. Jonathan India: Infielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .143 AVG | .143 OBP | .286 SLG | 1 HR | 4 RBI | 1 BB 2025 Season: .238 AVG | .315 OBP | .646 OPS | 4 HR | 22 RBI It was a rough week for India, who posted just four hits in 28 at-bats while striking out five times. The lone bright spot was a home run, his fourth of the season, and a four-RBI stretch that kept him marginally productive in an otherwise cold spell. India remains a leader in the Royals' clubhouse, and Kansas City will need his experience as the young roster continues to develop. A more consistent approach at the plate could boost both his numbers and his value as a key piece in the lineup down the stretch. Brady Singer: Starting Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds Last 3 Starts: 3-0 | 3.23 ERA | 39.0 IP | 32 H | 14 BB | 28 SO 2025 Season: 7-5 | 4.13 ERA | 80.2 IP | 67 SO | 1.30 WHIP Singer continued his impressive June with another strong start, going six innings against the St. Louis Cardinals and allowing just one earned run with seven strikeouts. He's now won three straight outings and has become a stabilizing force in the Reds' rotation. The former Gator has quietly put together a solid season. With a 4.13 ERA and growing confidence on the mound, Singer is giving the Reds exactly what they need from a dependable starting pitcher in a tight NL Central race. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
16-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Brady Singer dazzles, Jac Caglianone gains steam in can't-miss MLB Gators update
Brady Singer dazzles, Jac Caglianone gains steam in can't-miss MLB Gators update June rolls on, and so does the parade of former Florida Gators making headlines in the big leagues. Pete Alonso remains the main attraction in New York, Jac Caglianone continues his baptism by fire with Kansas City and Wyatt Langford is finally showing signs of life after a rough early-June skid. Harrison Bader and Jonathan India are trending in opposite directions, while Brady Singer keeps grinding every fifth day for Cincinnati. Given that the season is midway through June, divisional races are tightening and All-Star voting is in full swing. So every at-bat and outing on the mound carries more weight for these Florida alumni. Here's how the Gators fared over the last week in the MLB. Pete Alonso: First Baseman, New York Mets Last 7 Games: .259 AVG | .355 OBP | .911 OPS | 6 RBI | 2 HR | 2 BB 2025 Season: .293 AVG | .390 OBP | .960 OPS | 63 RBI | 17 HR | 35 BB Alonso cooled slightly after his NL Player of the Week tear, but two more homers and six RBI kept him squarely in the baseball spotlight. Beyond the long ball, the Polar Bear's hard-hit rate remains elite, and the Mets slugger shows no sign of slowing down as New York continues to sit on top of the NL East. Wyatt Langford: Outfielder, Texas Rangers Last 7 Games: .290 AVG | .371 OBP | .855 OPS | 4 RBI | 2 HR | 0 SB | 3 BB 2025 Season: .236 AVG | .317 OBP | .755 OPS | 30 RBI | 13 HR | 11 SB | 27 BB Langford snapped out of his funk with nine hits and a pair of long balls, raising his OPS almost 25 points. Texas is hopeful the sophomore slugger's improved plate discipline sparks a sustained summer surge. The Rangers also believe that Langford's mix of strength and speed will play even louder as temperatures soar and the ball carries during these summer months. Jac Caglianone: First Baseman/Outfielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .308 AVG | .333 OBP | .679 OPS | 1 RBI | 0 HR | 1 BB 2025 Season: .213 AVG | .229 OBP | .484 OPS | 2 RBI | 0 HR | 1 BB Caglianone's bat came alive with an 8-for-26 week. Royals manager Matt Quatraro noted the 22-year-old's swing decisions are already improving. Scouts still expect 30-homer pop once he learns which pitches to elevate, and the Royals are content letting those lessons unfold in real time. Harrison Bader: Outfielder, Minnesota Twins Last 7 Games: .267 AVG | .313 OBP | .646 OPS | 0 RBI | 1 SB | 1 BB 2025 Season: .256 AVG | .343 OBP | .756 OPS | 24 RBI | 6 HR | 7 SB | 18 BB Bader chipped in three singles and a stolen base, but otherwise stayed quiet at the plate. Even so, his defensive play in center field has been excellent. Minnesota values that glove in the outfield so much but Bader needs to find that consistency at the plate. A few more line drives–and fewer sky-high pop-ups–could turn those modest on-base numbers into multi-category production soon. Jonathan India: Infielder, Kansas City Royals Last 7 Games: .280 AVG | .333 OBP | .813 OPS | 3 RBI | 1 HR | 2 BB 2025 Season: .248 AVG | .331 OBP | .666 OPS | 18 RBI | 3 HR | 28 BB India's steady contact skills paid off again, posting a .280 average and a clutch three-run week. The 2021 NL Rookie of the Year sprayed hits to all fields, including a home run. With the Kansas City Royals trying to climb a tough AL Central division and turn their season around, India's veteran presence and grinder mentality loom larger than ever in a youthful clubhouse. Brady Singer: Starting Pitcher, Cincinnati Reds Last Outing (at DET): 1-0 | 6.0 IP | 4 H | 3 BB | 4 SO | 1 ER 2025 Season: 7-4 | 4.34 ERA | 74.2 IP | 60 SO | 1.34 WHIP Singer banked six study frames in Detroit, keeping the Tigers off balance. Despite giving up three walks, the right-hander tacked just one earned run and was able to log four strikeouts. With 74.2 innings of work this season, the former first-rounder is emerging as the Reds' most reliable innings-eater behind Nick Lodolo. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
NBC Sports
09-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
MLB Power Rankings: Tigers remain on top, Pete Alonso powers Mets
Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, Pete Alonso climbs the Mets' all-time leaderboard, the Phillies' slide continues, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Christian Encarnacion-Strand are red-hot since coming off the IL, the Rays and Blue Jays are rolling, hope is fading for the Braves, and much more. Let's get started! (Please note these power rankings are a combination of current performance and long-term projected outlook) Eric Samulski, Note: Rankings are from the morning of Monday, June 9. Last week: 1 Everything is coming up Tigers right now. Nothing signifies this more than this catch by Zach McKinstry, which left him in a state of disbelief. HOW DID THEY DO THAT?! Last week: 3 Fresh off a sweep of the lowly Rockies, the Mets have won 12 out of their last 15 games. Pete Alonso has drive in 18 runs in eight games this month and crushed two homers on Sunday to pass David Wright for second on the Mets' all-time home run list. He's just nine away from catching Darryl Strawberry (252) for the No. 1 spot. The Polar Bear strikes again! Pete Alonso passes David Wright for 2nd place on the @Mets all time home run list! Last week: 2 In a possible World Series preview, the Cubs dropped two out of three to the Tigers over the weekend. It was their first series loss in a month. Last week: 6 With his new '70 percent' mindset, Jazz Chisholm Jr. is hitting .381 (8-for-21) with two homers since coming off the injured list. Maybe just stay away from the in-game interviews. "DAMMIT" Last week: 4 It's pretty much history watch every time Clayton Kershaw gets on the mound. The southpaw played the role of stopper on Sunday five innings of one-run ball against the Cardinals and is now just 17 strikeouts away from joining the 3,000 K club. Last week: 7 All eyes are on the Padres and Dodgers to start the week, as the divisional foes will meet for the first time this season. The Padres are just one game behind the Dodgers for first place in the NL West. This week's three-game set will take place in San Diego and they'll meet again next week in Los Angeles for a four-game series. Last week: 8 The Giants will carry a five-game winning streak into the week; all of the victories came by the margin of just one run. They have a chance to stay hot as they square off against the Rockies in Coors Field for three games. Last week: 5 A stunning fall for the Phillies, who have lost nine out of their last 10 games. Bryce Harper hit the injured list on Saturday as he deals with a recurrence of a right wrist injury from last year. Not great. Last week: 11 Jeremy Pena is quietly enjoying the best season of his career. Even with an 0-fer on Sunday to snap his 12-game hitting streak, he's batting .361 with a .975 OPS over his last 30 games. The Astros have gone 19-11 in that time to climb into first place in the AL West. Last week: 9 After a bit of a stumble, the Cardinals took two out of three from the Dodgers over the weekend. Sonny Gray got the win on Friday and now owns a 13 1/3-inning scoreless streak. Last week: 18 What a turnaround by the Rays, who are 14-4 over their last 18 games. With the exception of Saturday's slugfest against the Marlins, they haven't allowed more than four runs since May 18. Last week: 15 The Rays aren't the only red-hot team in the AL East, as the Blue Jays have won nine out of their last 11 games. Only the Dodgers, Mets, and the aforementioned Rays have scored more runs over the past two weeks. Last week: 14 Big blow to the Twins over the past week, as right-hander Pablo Lopez suffered a Grade 2 teres major muscle strain and is expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks. Last week: 13 The wait continues for Brandon Woodruff, who was hit in the elbow by a 108.2 mph comebacker last Tuesday in what was supposed to be his final minor league rehab start. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, but he'll need some downtime before starting a new rehab assignment. Last week: 12 The key question for the Guardians is if they can get any semblance of consistent offense from someone outside of José Ramírez and Steven Kwan. Ramírez is currently riding a career-best 34-game on-base streak. Last week: 10 George Kirby did what aces are supposed to do, stopping a five-game losing streak on Sunday while notching a career-high 14 strikeouts against the Angels. Last week: 16 Any time you can get in the same sentence with Bo Jackson is usually a good thing. .@Royals with a four-hit contest within their first six MLB games: Bo Jackson, Sept. 11, 1986 Jac Caglianone, today Last week: 22 Christian Encarnacion-Strand has provided quite the jolt since coming off the injured list, as he homered in all three games during the Reds' weekend sweep over the Diamondbacks. Last week: 20 Hey Red Sox? It's time. 497-FOOT GRAND SLAM FOR ROMAN ANTHONY ‼️@RedSox | @WooSox | @RedSoxPlayerDev Last week: 21 The Rangers' offense has been a massive disappointment this season, but Marcus Semien is finally waking up. The 34-year-old is hitting .517 (15-for-29) with three homers, three doubles and nine RBI over his last nine games. Last week: 19 With Corbin Burnes needing Tommy John surgery, it's increasingly clear that this isn't going to be the Diamondbacks' year. It will be interesting to see which players end up going on the trade block in the coming weeks. Zac Gallen? Merrill Kelly? Eugenio Suarez? Last week: 24 As someone who is constantly fielding snack requests from my two young children, it's nice to know that it never truly ends. Kudos to Eric Young Sr. as Father's Day approaches this Sunday. Gotta have snacks at the ballpark 🏟️@Angels third base coach, Eric Young Sr., left snacks out for his son, @Mariners first base coach Eric Young Jr. 🙂 Last week: 23 As James Wood develops into a star, we're also seeing MacKenzie Gore become one of the game's best left-handed starters. Also acquired in the Juan Soto blockbuster with the Padres, Gore holds a 2.87 ERA through 13 starts and currently leads the NL with 108 strikeouts. Last week: 17 As the kids say, the Braves are crashing out. A seven-game losing streak, including a sweep at the hands of the Giants over the weekend. Spencer Strider is showing diminished stuff with a 5.85 ERA in four starts since coming off the IL last month. Last week: 27 Some recent momentum for the Orioles, who won six straight before dropping two out of three to the lowly Athletics over the weekend. Last week: 28 Paul Skenes has one win in his last seven starts despite posting a 1.12 ERA (six ER with a 51/12 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings) during that time. Last week: 25 The A's aren't winning many games these days, but Jacob Wilson can't be stopped. He's hitting .461 over his last 19 games and has amassed at least two hits in five straight games. Also, I'd be remiss to leave out the best catch of the past week. DENZEL CLARKE FULL SPEED UNBELIEVABLE CATCH 🤯 Last week: 26 The Marlins have lost six out of seven (including a humiliating sweep by the Rockies), but the good news is that stud right-hander Eury Perez is set to make his return from Tommy John surgery on Monday. Last week: 29 A former top prospect for the Dodgers, Miguel Vargas is beginning to realize his potential. After getting off to a slow start, he's hitting .289 with nine home runs and a .900 OPS over his last 41 games. Last week: 30 A rollercoaster week for the Rockies, who managed to pull off a three-game sweep of the Marlins on the road before being swept by the Mets at Coors Field over the weekend.
