In what started out as a pitching duel between Johan Santana and Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia ended in a 20-inning marathon. Even though the Mets won 2-1, they should be embarrassed in how it happened. If there was ever a game a team didn’t deserve to win, it was this… Read More →
The Mets ended their four-game losing streak by shutting down the Colorado Rockies yesterday afternoon. It wasn’t Johan Santana who served as the stopper. This time, it was Mike Pelfrey. It’s his second win in a row and makes him the leader of the Mets starting rotation. He even helped… Read More →
Thank God for a day off. I know it’s still early in the season, but after losing four of their first six games at home, the Mets need the day off to travel to the West Coast and take a deep breath. They need to recollect themselves after losing to… Read More →
In case you were wondering where Raul Valdes came from in today’s 5-2 loss vs. the Nationals, you weren’t the only one. He came into the game and pitched effectively. He took over Sean Green’s roster spot. Green was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right intercostal muscle… Read More →
The Mets lost their first series of the season last night as they fell to the Marlins 3-1. It wasn’t so much due to a “quality start” from rookie Jon Niese, who pitched six innings and allowed those three runs. It was because for the second straight night, the Mets… Read More →
John Maine is set to take the mound tonight in the Mets’ second game of the season. Andy Martino of The Daily News gives a rundown of the starting rotation, sans Johan Santana who was predictably good in the opener despite coming off elbow surgery. Whether he can keep it… Read More →
We’re here at Citi Field, getting ready for Mets-Marlins. The Mets, by the way, come in with the best winning percentage on Opening Day in major-league history at .646 (31-17). Jerry Manuel said before the game that his biggest concern coming out of spring training is the bridge to K-Rod…. Read More →
The Yankees and Red Sox are set to get the 2010 season off to an exciting start as they square off in a little while. The Mets start their season at 1:10 p.m. Monday as they battle the Marlins at Citi Field. Francisco Rodriguez is back and focused with the… Read More →
FLUSHING, N.Y. – The New York Mets Saturday announced that 2010 Mets Hall of Fame inductee Darryl Strawberry will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day at Citi Field, this Monday, April 5 ,when the Mets host the Florida Marlins at 1:10 p.m. Strawberry, the club’s all-time leader… Read More →
FLUSHING, N.Y., April 1, 2010 – The New York Mets today announced additional enhancements to Citi Field for the 2010 season that raises the profile of club history and elevates the fan experience at their new home. The Shea Stadium Home Run Apple has been relocated to Mets Plaza in… Read More →
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Mets right-hander John Maine pitched through stomach problems and allowed four runs in 4 2-3 innings as the Washington Nationals defeated New York 9-3 today. Maine, who will pitch second in the Mets’ rotation gave up six hits and walked four. “I just hit… Read More →
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will start the season on the disabled list to get in better shape. Reyes said the team told him today he’ll be on the DL because he’s had so little practice in spring training. He returned to camp… Read More →
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has left the team to attend to family issues in Venezuela. New York general manager Omar Minaya today did not give any details about Rodriguez’s situation, but says he expects the right-hander to be back with the team by opening… Read More →