Baseball insiders have whispered about the possibility of regional-based realignment for a few years. MLB commissioner Rob Mandred was asked directly about it on Sunday night during an ESPN broadcast, and didn’t shy away from his next bold rules change.

One of their most impressive wins during that franchise-record 14-game win streak came on Friday night. The Brewers faced an 8-1 deficit after two innings against the Reds and clawed their way back on the strength of two homers and five RBI from Christian Yelich — doing so while using his customized Bob Uecker bat for player’s weekend.

The excitement was overwhelming when Marlins No. 25 prospect Maximo Acosta called his family with the good news that he was being promoted to the Majors. Such a joyous moment also held a bittersweet sentiment.

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Game Set With Brewers Today

Mark Vientos (four RBIs) hit a three-run HR in the fifth for the Mets, who had 14 hits and snapped a streak of five straight series losses.