Moments that previously felt like end-all blows have instead revealed a different level of grit for Philadelphia. It has been on display in these East semifinals.
The Mets and catcher Gary Sanchez have reached agreement on a minor league deal. A two-time All-Star with the Yankees, Sanchez played last season for the Twins. He has been assigned to Triple-A Syracuse.
The Tampa Bay Rays, already missing closer Pete Fairbanks and righty Shawn Armstrong, are finalizing a major league deal with lefty reliever Jake Diekman.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Gus Varland was activated from the injured list, three weeks after getting hit by a line drive from San Diego’s Manny Machado.