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Former NY Mets draft pick Jeremy Hefner will start for San Diego Padres Thursday

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:02:55 GMT

Jeremy Hefner says he knows some of the Padres he'll be facing when he makes his first major-league start Thursday against San Diego at Citi Field. He should, considering he came up through the minors in the San Diego organization after being drafted by the Padres in the 5th round in ...

Terry Collins wants to find regular playing time for Mike Baxter when Jason Bay returns

Wed, 23 May 2012 15:56:19 GMT

Andres Torres, who has one hit in his last 34 at-bats, is on the bench again this afternoon as the Mets wrap up a three-game series against the Pirates at PNC Park. Torres did not start Tuesday night, either, and struck out as a pinch-hitter. "I thought he probably needs another day right ...

Slumping Andres Torres gets night off in Pittsburgh

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:43:42 GMT

Slumping Andres Torres is getting a night off for the Mets here in Pittsburgh - Kirk Nieuwenhuis is playing center field and Mike Baxter is in left field for tonight's tilt against the Pirates. After a quick start when he returned from the disabled list, Torres has been struggled greatly ...

Jason Bay, Josh Thole on the mend as NY Mets take on Pirates in Pittsburgh

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:26:00 GMT

Greetings from Pittsburgh, where I just chowed down on a pulled pork pierogi stacker at Manny Sanguillen's BBQ out beyond the outfield wall here at PNC Park. Highly recommended, though a mid-game nap is not out of the question. On to some Met notes: Ike Davis was originally going to play, ...

Jason Bay, Josh Thole on the mend as NY Mets take on Pirates in Pittsburgh

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:25:21 GMT

Dillon Gee settles down after rough start to provide rest for Mets relievers during 6-5 victory at Rogers Centre

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:34:17 GMT

Dillon Gee knew the Mets needed him to pitch deep into Sunday's game against the Blue Jays and he was horrified when his pitch count soared in the first two innings and he weaved in and out of trouble. But Gee ended up providing the Mets with enough distance to give several ...

Could Ike Davis be sent down? Terry Collins: 'There's nothing etched in stone'

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:50:15 GMT

If Ike Davis doesn't pick up his production soon, there's a chance he'll have to work out his slow start in the minors. Terry Collins did not dismiss the idea Sunday morning before the Mets tried to avoid getting swept by the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. "There's nothing etched in stone," ...

Justin Turner hanging with his pal Ricky Romero in Toronto

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:41:50 GMT

Justin Turner had dinner Thursday night with his college roommate and the pals had breakfast together Friday morning. Then they went to work against each other Friday night. Turner and Jays starter Ricky Romero played together at Cal State-Fullerton and lived together from 2003-05 and again ...

Nice jersey, eh? Mets head to Toronto donning hockey jerseys for the trip

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:37:23 GMT

It is Stanley Cup season, so with the Mets headed to Toronto this weekend, each player donned a hockey jersey for the trip north. R.A. Dickey sported a Nashville Predators sweater, Murphy rocked the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dillon Gee modeled the Dallas Stars while Kirk Nieuwenhius went with the ...

LIVE BLOG: Mets vs. Reds (May 17)

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:56:31 GMT

The Mets look to earn a split in the brief two-game set with the Reds Thursday afternoon at Citi Field. R.A. Dickey goes for his sixth win of the season against Cincinnati's Mat Latos.

PHOTO: Mets reliever Tim Byrdak skates around clubhouse in Chicago Blackhawks uniform

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:48:11 GMT

The Mets are donning hockey jerseys for the upcoming road trip to Toronto, and Tim Byrdak tried his on before Thursday's game. Byrdak, who hails from Illinois, rollerbladed around the clubhouse in full Chicago Blackhawks regalia. The lefty reliever who tweets @Givemethelefty shared this ...

Josh Thole gets green light to renew non-baseball activities

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:28:37 GMT

Josh Thole was given the green light to renew non-baseball activities as he looks to recover from his concussion. But it will still be a while before he is back in the Mets lineup. "I started getting into activities slowly," Thole said. "Riding the bike and stretching and stuff like that. But ...

Citi Field All-Star Game to finally become official

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:47:55 GMT

It is not news that the Mets will host the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, but we finally know when it will become official -- at a Tuesday news conference at City Hall, a person with knowledge of the plans confirmed. Major League Baseball had long since decided on awarded a midsummer ...

Lucas Duda is a funny guy

Wed, 09 May 2012 19:19:42 GMT

Beginning to think that Lucas Duda is messing with us. From last night: Kevin Burkhardt: Lucas, just confidence-wise, especially because it’s against two lefthanders, what did that mean to you? Lucas Duda: Yeah, I mean. I kind of struggled through the first part of the season agianst ...

Mejia return could be closer than we thought

Wed, 09 May 2012 03:34:45 GMT

Miguel Batista was Tuesday’s starting pitcher against the Phillies -- and will take at least one more turn -- but he is not necessarily the Mets’ fifth starter until Chris Young returns from shoulder surgery, which the team hopes will happen within a month. Batista can hold down Mike ...

Mets place Josh Thole on DL after collision with Ty Wigginton in Philadelphia

Tue, 08 May 2012 22:00:46 GMT

PHILADELPHIA -- As expected, the Mets have placed catcher Josh Thole on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion. Thole suffered the injury during a home plate collision with Phillies first baseman Ty Wigginton Monday night. Thole left the game, complaining of dizziness and headaches. He ...

Alderson on Harvey: He's just not ready yet

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:43:57 GMT

Sandy Alderson understands the clamor for Matt Harvey, and the visceral desire that some fans feel to see a phenom pitching in New York. But the general manager also knows he has a responsibility to treat one of his most valuable assets with prudence and caution. “Aside from Matt himself ...

LIVE BLOG: Mets vs. Marlins (April 26)

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:17:41 GMT

The Mets go for the sweep against old friend Jose Reyes and the Miami Marlins Thursday afternoon at Citi Field. Jon Niese goes for his third win of the year against Ricky Nolasco in the 1:10 p.m. start. Andy Martino leads our coverage from Flushing, and we'll provide scoring updates and ...

Sources: Pelfrey's MRI headed to Dr. Andrews, but no decision on surgery

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:36:23 GMT

Although many teammates speculate that Mike Pelfrey will require season-ending Tommy John surgery, those responsible for the decision are taking a cautious approach, and have not resigned themselves to that outcome. According to major league sources, the Mets were in the process Wednesday of ...

Pelfrey to D.L.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:27:59 GMT

Mike Pelfrey on Tuesday became a surprise addition to the Mets' D.L. club. The righthander experiences elbow stiffness during his start on Saturday, and underwent an MRI Tuesday morning. The exam showed inflammation, but the pitcher -- who maintains his elbow feels "good" -- does not know if ...

Jason Bay to D.L.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:54:01 GMT

The Mets have placed Jason Bay on the 15-day disabled list with a non-displaced rib fracture on his left side. Bay suffered the injury in last nights game, diving for a ball in the fourth inning. He left the game in the eighth inning. “Originally I felt like I just jarred my shoulder a ...

Mets place Ronny Cedeno on D.L.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:05:08 GMT

Hi. The Mets on Monday placed backup infielder Ronny Cedeno on the 15-day D.L. with a left intercostal strain, and recalled righty Jeremy Hefner from Buffalo. Infielder Jordany Valdespin is also here, and the Mets could swap him for Hefner after Game 1 of today's doubleheader.

Mets-Giants postponed

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:04:17 GMT

Sunday's scheduled Mets-Giants game at Citi Field has been postponed due to rain and it will be made up with a single-admission doubleheader at 4:10 tomorrow. Miguel Batista will spot start for Mets in Game 1, with Dillon Gee in game 2. Unofficial word is that they will face Tim Lincecum ...

Analyzing the 7-5 Mets

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:03:29 GMT

Which is the real Mets -- the version that swept the Braves in the year’s opening series, and stormed through Philadelphia last weekend, winning two of three against the Citizens Bank bullies? Or Metsian Mets who were outscored 23-9 in their final two games in Atlanta this week? Scouts and ...

LIVE: Mets at Braves, April 18 at noon

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:15:18 GMT

The Mets send R.A. Dickey to the mound for the finale against the Braves Wednesday afternoon. Jair Jurrjens gets the ball for the Braves against the Mets. Andy Martino leads our coverage from Turner Field, where the game is slated for a noon. start. We'll kick off our live coverage at 11 ...