NEW YORK — Jake Mangum had been waiting a long time for the chance to play at Citi Field. Since June 4, 2019, to be exact, the day he was drafted out of Mississippi State in the fourth round by the Mets. “When I got drafted and spent four years with the Mets, this was where, like, your dream destination was,” Mangum said.

It took six years for Mets draft pick Jake Mangum to make his debut at Citi Field — only he wasn’t wearing their uniform. It was a long and winding road that led the 29-year-old Rays rookie to

Rays second. Jonathan Aranda walks. Jake Mangum walks. Jonathan Aranda to second. Jose Caballero singles to shallow infield. Jake Mangum to second. Jonathan Aranda to third. Kameron Misner hits

The decision is further complicated by Kameron Misner’s strong play in centerfield and Christopher Morel’s lack of options.

Danny Jansen hit a two-run homer to cap Tampa Bay’s six-run sixth inning and the Rays came back to beat the Mets 7-5 and snap New York’s six-game winning streak.

NEW YORK - The College World Series began Friday afternoon in Omaha, Neb. with Coastal Carolina beating the University of Arizona 7-4. The Chanticleers and the

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When Jake Mangum took the field before the Rays’ March 30 game against the visiting Rockies, it was a moment that made the journey to his MLB debut well worth it.

Jake Mangum is starting in LF for the Rays in their series opener against the Red Sox, so he prepared with a pregame trip into and on top of the Green Monster.