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Another rough day for Davis as Mets lose to Reds

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:39:24 -0400

NEW YORK - Ike Davis is having a hard time with everything right now, from slow curves to soft grounders.

Phillips' strange double lifts Reds over Mets 7-4

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:44:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Brandon Phillips and the Cincinnati Reds are getting the good bounces right now. Ike Davis and the New York Mets certainly are not.

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.

Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:07:18 -0400

NEW YORK - Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play in 2015.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:09:19 -0400

The massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs and killed at least 50 people grabbed the attention of the sports world on Monday, especially the players and coaches with ties to the area.

Davis struggles in field and at plate for Mets

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:57:49 -0400

NEW YORK - Ike Davis was out of place at first base and looked out of sorts in the batter's box.

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.

Cueto activated from DL, set to start against Mets

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:28 -0400

NEW YORK - Cincinnati Reds ace Johnny Cueto has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, and he is set to make his first start in more than a month on Monday night.

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.

Mariners OF Bay back in NY after 3 tough seasons

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:36:44 -0400

NEW YORK - Aboard the Mariners' team flight toward his former home, Jason Bay tuned in to watch the New York Mets.

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.

Pirates activate Francisco Liriano for start

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:24:10 -0400

NEW YORK - Francisco Liriano made his long-awaited NL debut Saturday, coming off the disabled list to pitch against the Mets.

Scott draws bases-loaded walk, Rays win in 10

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:26 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida - A rare matchup of reigning Cy Young Award winners won't be remembered as a pitching duel.

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.

Santiago sharp, White Sox lose to Mets 1-0 in 10th

Tue, 07 May 2013 23:14:16 -0400

NEW YORK - Hector Santiago was totally ready to trade zeros with New York Mets sensation Matt Harvey.

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.

Nimmo adjusts in 1st full season of pro ball

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:57 -0400

CASPER, Wyoming - Brandon Nimmo didn't go as far to say "I told you so."

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.