New York Mets News
Mets visit troops at Walter Reed in DC
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:48:00 -0400Most astonishing to R.A. Dickey were not the stories of the soldiers he met Tuesday at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington.
Evans comes through to lift Mets in a pinch
Anthony DiComo - Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:20:00 -0400After a series of seventh-inning substitutions from Jerry Manuel and his managerial counterpart, Jim Riggleman, pinch-hitter Nick Evans rapped out an RBI double in the seventh inning to lead the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Nationals.
Davis' adjustments yielding results
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:10:37 -0400As recently as last week, umpires were regularly punching out Ike Davis on called third strikes -- usually on fastballs over the outside corner.
Infield will get makeover with Reyes' return
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:10:36 -0400Jose Reyes is ready to return Friday. But who will be his double-play partner? That has yet to be determined by manager Jerry Manuel.
Gee's rotation spot not dependent on Johan
- Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:10:35 -0400Johan Santana's health will have no bearing on Dillon Gee's immediate future. The Mets will meet later this week to decide whether they feel comfortable rewarding Gee, who pitched seven innings of one-run ball in his big league debut Tuesday, with another start.
Gee spins gem in unforgettable Majors debut
Anthony DiComo - Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:10:00 -0400Dillon Gee took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his Major League debut, ultimately settling for seven innings of two-hit ball in a 4-1 Mets victory over the Nationals on Tuesday.
Johan to meet with doctors in New York
- Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:44 -0400The Mets don't plan on reevaluating Johan Santana, who was scratched from his Tuesday start with a left pectoral strain, until they arrive back in New York later this week.
Manuel to be cautious with Reyes' return
- Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:43 -0400Sometime prior to Wednesday's game, Mets manager Jerry Manuel plans to ask shortstop Jose Reyes if he is ready to return to the lineup.
Wright scratched late with bruised left finger
- Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:46:42 -0400Third baseman David Wright was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup with a bruised left ring finger. He is day to day.
Vaughn hopes to homer Brooklyn to title
Bailey Stephens - Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:25:00 -0400Cory Vaughn, son of former Major Leaguer Greg Vaughn, wasted no time getting acclimated in his first professional season and now his team is headed to the playoffs.
Pagan carries on Clemente's giving spirit
Anthony DiComo - Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:00:00 -0400Growing up in an impoverished region of Puerto Rico, Angel Pagan knew the name Roberto Clemente as soon as he knew of baseball. Even today, Pagan keeps a "Retire 21" sticker on his locker at Citi Field.
Hearn to be honored by NephCure Foundation
Greg Wiley - Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:43:00 -0400Having battled the rigors of a life-threatening kidney disease, Ed Hearn now works as an ambassador for The NephCure Foundation to help find a cause, treatment and cure for Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS.
Pelfrey struggles as Mets fall to Nats
Anthony DiComo - Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:15:00 -0400Eleven times this season, the Mets have allowed a grand slam. Not once have they hit one of their own. The result has been some lopsided games, including Monday's 13-3 loss to the Nationals.
Ollie may play winter ball in hometown
- Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:09:07 -0400Oliver Perez hasn't thrown much this summer. So he figures he might as well pitch this winter. He is considering pitching for his hometown of Culiacan this winter in the Mexican League.
Recovering Reyes takes batting practice
- Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:12 -0400Jose Reyes took batting practice from both sides of the plate Monday for the second straight day, in anticipation of a return sometime this week.
Gee ready to make Major League debut
- Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:49:11 -0400After struggling with injuries the last year, Dillon Gee is finally ready to make his big league debut, starting Tuesday in place of the injured Johan Santana.