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NEW YORK — Home field advantage typically refers to bigger locker rooms, shorter commutes and friendly fans, but facing the San Diego Padres on Monday night at Citi Field, the Mets received an advantage in the form of some dirt and paint.

BALTIMORE — The Orioles are all about hydrating.

Velazquez had hit three home runs in eight games at Iowa to start the season.

dWAR, other metrics take into account that all positions aren’t created equal.

MINNEAPOLIS — The White Sox got everything they needed Monday in a four-run fourth inning and went on to beat the Twins 4-3 at Target Field.

Hanser Alberto belted a three-run homer in the 4-3 victory.

Oneil Cruz had surgery on his fractured left ankle at Allegheny General Hospital late Sunday night, the Pirates announced on Monday afternoon. They also projected the 24-year-old shortstop's timeline to return at four months, meaning Cruz won't return until after the All-Star break and well into August.

Batting average is up 16 points, stolen bases have spiked 30% and the average game time is down 31 minutes, on track to be the sport’s lowest since 1984.

The Arizona Diamondbacks file their own separate but similar motion