If the Mets were looking for some late-inning relief from an expensive off-season acquisition, they won’t get it from Kelvim Escobar. The New York Post reported that he is out the rest of the season for shoulder surgery. He’s getting $1.5 million before he even throws a single pitch. Pretty… Read More →
CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-hander Mike Pelfrey is still expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets, even though he had some tightness in his shoulder the last time out. Manager Jerry Manuel said Tuesday that Pelfrey would go easier during his between-starts workout in the bullpen… Read More →
Who knew it would be Oliver Perez and John Maine who would pitch six solid innings in their respective outings and allow only two runs apiece, instead of leaders Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey? Maine kept the Reds at bay in a 5-4 win last night. It’s the bullpen that’s… Read More →
Those prognosticating that the Mets would go into Philadelphia and win just one game in the series were right, but they probably didn’t think it would happen the way it did: Jon Niese pitched a gem on Friday while Johan Santana and Mike Pelfrey got obliterated in their outings. Pelfrey’s… Read More →
The New York Mets have announced that a limited number of Subway Series tickets will go on sale this Thursday, May 6, at 10 a.m. at Mets.com, LosMets.com and (718) 507-TIXX. Fans can purchase a maximum of six tickets total for games at Citi Field on Friday, May 21 at… Read More →