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Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:21:28 -0400

NEW YORK - The New York Mets have never had a suspended game.

Braves-Mets suspended, game to resume Saturday

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:55:47 -0400

NEW YORK - Fredi Gonzalez thought his Atlanta Braves would have the advantage going into the bottom of the eighth inning with the rain coming down and a gusty wind blowing.

Leake's pitching, Wright's E send Reds past Mets

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:18 -0400

NEW YORK - Any time a starting pitcher steps into the batter's box before he stands on the mound, he's in pretty good shape. Mike Leake enjoyed that luxury Tuesday night.

Mets sign RHP David Aardsma to minor league deal

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:27:04 -0400

NEW YORK - The New York Mets have signed right-handed reliever David Aardsma to a minor league contract and assigned him Triple-A Las Vegas.

Murphy homers in 8th, leads Mets over Cubs 4-3

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:44:49 -0400

CHICAGO - The New York Mets wanted more pop up top, and hoped Daniel Murphy could provide it.

Mets snap 6-game skid, beat Wainwright, Cardinals

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:45:51 -0400

ST. LOUIS - To compensate for early exits, Jonathan Niese did some extra throwing in his bullpen session. Besides the work, manager Terry Collins thought it was no coincidence the lefty rediscovered his groove in shirt-sleeve weather and paved the way for the New York Mets' slump-buster.

Collins says fan sound-off was out of frustration

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:05:25 -0400

ST. LOUIS - Mets manager Terry Collins apologized in a fashion, a day after criticizing New York fans who thought he hadn't defended one of his players.

Mets place RHP Atchison on 15-day DL

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:02:49 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The New York Mets have placed right-hander pitcher Scott Atchison on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his right elbow.

Ankiel signs with Mets, starts in center field

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:56:37 -0400

ST. LOUIS - The New York Mets signed Rick Ankiel and started him in center field on Monday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, the team that converted him from wild pitcher to outfielder.

Alvarez hits RBI single in 8th to lift Pirates

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:30:27 -0400

NEW YORK - Reliever Mark Melancon said his heart sunk. Second baseman Brandon Inge figured, that's it, two runs. Pedro Alvarez watched from third base and tossed his head back, disappointed.

Mets catcher to wear pink stickers on fingernails

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:32:04 -0400

NEW YORK - When New York Mets young ace Matt Harvey looks in for the signs from catcher John Buck he will see pink.

Hefner has no luck, Mets lose to White Sox 6-3

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:18:11 -0400

NEW YORK - No luck, no run support - no wins for Jeremy Hefner.

Peavy returns, pitches White Sox past Mets 6-3

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:07:48 -0400

NEW YORK - Jake Peavy's back was just fine. So was the White Sox offense, for a change.

Mets' playful tweet about Harvey sets off flap

Tue, 07 May 2013 20:53:22 -0400

NEW YORK - Just to be clear: New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey will be at Citi Field on Wednesday night, not Madison Square Garden.

Mets-Braves split doubleheader set for June 18

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:07:24 -0400

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves' home game against the New York Mets that was postponed by rain on Saturday has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on June 18.

Freeman powers Braves past Niese, Mets 9-4

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:43 -0400

ATLANTA - Freddie Freeman is returning to form and Brian McCann is returning to the lineup. That's good news for the Atlanta Braves.

Mets option Cowgill, call up Brown

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:33:05 -0400

ATLANTA - The New York Mets optioned center fielder Collin Cowgill to Triple-A Las Vegas and called up Andrew Brown to take his place on Friday.

Mets end 6-game losing streak, beat Marlins, 7-6

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:46:01 -0400

MIAMI - Jordany Valdespin's home-run trot was more like a sprint, and he dashed all the way to the dugout, as though he couldn't wait to trade high-fives with his New York Mets teammates.

Mets' Wright sits out at Miami with stiff neck

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:03:45 -0400

MIAMI - New York Mets third baseman David Wright was held out of the starting lineup Monday night at Miami because of a stiff neck, and said he hoped to miss only one game.

Howard's big hit leads Hamels, Phillies over Mets

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:17:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Ryan Howard took half the day off and still ended up tormenting the Mets.