Carlos Beltran had two hits and an RBI in today’s game as he and Oliver Perez had rehab starts with Port St. Lucie. Beltran played a full nine innings. Perez made his first rehab start and pitched six innings. He allowed five hits, four runs, including a couple of home… Read More →
After more than an hour rain delay, the Mets jumped out to a 3-0 lead before the first out was recorded. Just like the other Mets starters in this series, Mike Pelfrey just didn’t have it tonight. Pelfrey couldn’t even last long enough to qualify for the win as he… Read More →
This series vs. the Marlins might be a homecoming for several Mets players, but it hasn’t been very hospital to Mets pitching. Hisanori Takahashi was the latest victim of the hot, humid weather in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where the Mets lost their second game of the series, 7-6. The… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Placido Polanco goes into the final days of All-Star fan voting with a dwindling lead over David Wright for the starting spot at third base on the National League team. Polanco’s edge was down to about 23,000 votes in results released today. The Philadelphia Phillies star… Read More →
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Cody Ross homered and had three hits, Ricky Nolasco pitched seven solid innings and the Florida Marlins beat the New York Mets 10-3 Monday night to give interim manager Edwin Rodriguez a sweet homecoming in Puerto Rico. Chris Coghlan and Mike Stanton also homered… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Jeff Francoeur and David Wright each hit a two-run homer, and the New York Mets put on an impressive power show at cavernous Citi Field in a 6-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Ike Davis also went deep – very, very deep – and… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Jason Kubel and the Minnesota Twins roughed up former teammate Johan Santana early, and Carl Pavano produced another fine pitching performance Saturday in a 6-0 victory over the New York Mets. Pavano (9-6) gave up three hits in his second consecutive complete game, both of which… Read More →
Mike Pelfrey gave up two runs in six innings, but it was enough to get his 10th win of the season. He is now tied for second for the most wins in the National League. Denard Span did all the damage for the Twins, who have now lost four in… Read More →
Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine will fly down to Miami today to meet with the Marlins’ brass about the opening for their manager position after they fired Fredi Gonzalez earlier this week. It is widely speculated that Gonzalez will take over as the Braves skipper after this season since Bobby… Read More →
FLUSHING, N.Y., June 24, 2010 – The New York Mets today announced that they have recalled catcher Josh Thole from Buffalo (AAA) of the International League and have optioned lefthanded pitcher Raul Valdes to Buffalo. Thole will wear #30 and will be available for tonight’s game vs. Detroit. Thole, 23,... Read More →
With Jerry Seinfeld in the SNY booth, R.A. Dickey kept the Tigers off the scoreboard by allowing only four hits and two walks in eight innings. He had enough juice to pitch a complete game, but Jerry Manuel opted to give Francisco Rodriguez, who had not pitched in five days,... Read More →
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) – Mets pitcher Johan Santana says “the case is closed” regarding a woman who accused him of raping her in Florida last year. The state attorney’s office declined to prosecute the case in January. It said, “There is not enough evidence to prove lack of consent,”... Read More →
It’ll be a special night in the SNY broadcast booth after the third inning of the Mets vs. Tigers game today when Amazins’ fan Jerry Seinfeld joins Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez. He’s scheduled to provide commentary and banter for at least three innings. Andrew Marchand of ESPNNewYork.com reports that… Read More →
Jon Niese had a no-hitter going until it rained on his parade, rather pitching outing. He had a three-run lead in the third inning before a driving rain delayed the action. When the rain subsided about an hour later, the Mets were back on the field and continued to pound… Read More →
The Associated Press Free agent outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. and the Cincinnati Reds are close to a deal, a week after the New York Mets released the former All-Star. Matthews would likely get a minor league contract. He hit .190 with one RBI in 58 at-bats with the Mets. Cincinnati… Read More →