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5/19/2013 |
Cueto set to make return vs. Marcum, Mets
After more than a month on the disabled list, Reds ace Johnny Cueto will make his return to the mound on Monday against Shaun Marcum and the Mets at Citi Field.
5/19/2013 |
Hot-hitting Murphy does it again in Mets' win
The Mets slid Daniel Murphy into the leadoff spot on Sunday in hopes that he could provide the slumping offense with some timely hitting. So far the role suits him just fine. Murphy hit a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth, capping a late rally for a 4-3 victory and series win over the Cubs.
5/19/2013 |
Mets hope Ike's woes don't extend to defense
Part of the reason the Mets were able to persevere through Ike Davis' early-season struggles last year was his vitality at first base. And as he slumps again to start this season, the club hopes his defense won't also fall victim in the meantime.
5/19/2013 |
Murphy gets a shot to be Mets' leading man
The Mets are going with a new leadoff hitter in an attempt to spark their struggling offense. Daniel Murphy was at the top of the order for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs for the first time this year and the fifth time in his career
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/18/2013 |
Twitter scavengers race for All-Star rewards
Fans all over New York City competed to be the fastest in a social media scavenger hunt that rewarded winners with All-Star Sunday and Fan Fest tickets. With five different winning locations scattered around Manhattan, baseball fans took to Twitter starting at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday to search for the secret password to help them discover where to head and win the prizes.
5/18/2013 |
Mets appealing earned-run call from Friday
The Mets are appealing to Major League Baseball to have Matt Harvey's second first-inning earned run from Friday's game switched to an unearned run.
5/18/2013 |
Collins impressed by Parnell's performance
Terry Collins has been impressed by Bobby Parnell this year, perhaps so much so that he wanted to actually hold the closer back from an early appearance on Friday.
5/18/2013 |
Gee, Wood square off in rubber game at Wrigley
Left-hander Travis Wood will take the ball for the Cubs on Sunday in the series finale against the Mets at Wrigley Field. New York will counter with right-hander Dillon Gee, as it looks to leave Chicago with some momentum heading into a homestand.
5/18/2013 |
Mets struggles continue in games started by Hefner
The Mets remain winless in each of Jeremy Hefner's starts this year, after an 8-2 loss to the Cubs on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Mookie encourages fans to hunt for FanFest tickets
Mookie Wilson stopped by MLB.com headquarters on Friday to discuss the All-Star FanFest Ticket Hunt, which will afford fans a chance to compete in a race of both feet and mind that could land them tickets to all of the fun.
5/17/2013 |
Cubs, Mets face different issues as series continues
The Cubs, who will send Scott Feldman to the mound against Jeremy Hefner on Saturday, have had trouble late in games. The Mets have scored three runs or fewer in 14 of their past 20 games, going 6-14 over that stretch.
5/17/2013 |
Harvey beats Cubs with his arm and his bat
Matt Harvey drove in his first run of the season to supplement another superb pitching performance, and he and the Mets beat the Cubs, 3-2, on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
5/17/2013 |
Collins hopes series in Chicago can turn Ike around
Ike Davis has hit just .160 this year, with a slugging percentage of .267. Manager Terry Collins hopes Davis can use the weekend series at Wrigley Field as a jumping-off point.
5/17/2013 |
With runs at a premium, defense paramount
With two converted infielders playing the corner outfield positions and a new center fielder, the Mets understand how important their outfield defense is. Especially when their runs are at a premium.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Ike's struggles stand out as Mets' bats come to life
Ike Davis' struggles only deepened with an 0-for-5 performance against the Cardinals, including strikeouts in each of his first four at-bats.
5/16/2013 |
Murphy's odd double continues hot stretch
Batting in the sixth inning Thursday against Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright, Daniel Murphy drove a ball toward the right-field corner, where it hit directly between two sections of the Busch Stadium wall. The ball squirted right through the panels, good for a bizarre ground-rule double.
5/16/2013 |
Lightning rod: Unpredictable Valdespin sparks Mets
Jordany Valdespin helped spark a rally and the Mets' offense showed more life than usual Thursday, and Jon Niese looked more ace-like than Adam Wainwright in a 5-2 win against the Cardinals.
5/16/2013 |
Rice maintains heavy workload as other lefties struggle
Scott Rice made his league-leading 23rd appearance in Wednesday's loss to the Cardinals, putting him on pace for an even 100. The Mets understand they are asking a lot of Rice, who -- perhaps not coincidentally -- holds a 15.43 ERA over his past four appearances.
5/16/2013 |
Murphy's hot bat forces Valdespin to right field
Mets manager Terry Collins originally figured he would slot Jordany Valdespin in at second base for Thursday's series finale, but Daniel Murphy nixed that plan by catching fire this week in St. Louis.
5/16/2013 |
Mets, MLB to host All-Star FanFest ticket hunt Saturday
Tickets to this year's All-Star Week events in New York will be up for grabs when the T-Mobile All-Star FanFest Ticket Hunt begins Saturday.
5/16/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 16
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/15/2013 |
Wheeler to miss just one start; Mets relieved
As the Mets hoped and expected, top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler has no structural damage in his right arm, and will miss only one start for Triple-A Las Vegas. More Results > |
