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The New York Mets finally snapped a brutal twelve-game losing streak Wednesday, topping the Twins in Juan Soto's return to the lineup — but the celebration was short-lived. Shortstop Francisco Lindor was pulled in the fourth inning with left calf tightness after scoring from first base, and now the Mets hold their breath waiting on his status.
Meanwhile in Chicago, the Cubs are on an absolute roll. Michael Busch and Seiya Suzuki went deep, Pete Crow-Armstrong drove in two, and Matthew Boyd made a successful return from a biceps injury as Chicago dismantled the slumping Phillies seven to two. That's eight straight wins for the Cubs, who are making some serious noise right now.
And shifting to the NFL, Daniel Jeremiah is projecting the New Orleans Saints to trade up into the top three picks on draft night in search of what he's calling a game wrecker. For a Saints franchise that has been searching for an identity on defense, a move that aggressive would send a statement to the entire NFC before training camp even opens.
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