Mets' Dickey Baffles Bucs
For one night -- albeit against the pitiful Pittsburgh Pirates -- R.A. Dickey, Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets showed they might be able to end this season on a positive note.
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For one night -- albeit against the pitiful Pittsburgh Pirates -- R.A. Dickey, Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets showed they might be able to end this season on a positive note.
Authorities said in court Tuesday that Rodriguez violated an order of protection by sending his girlfriend 56 text messages apologizing and urging a resolution. They said he'll now be charged with criminal contempt.
The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates are two of the worst offensive clubs in baseball. The Mets have at least shown they can produce in the clutch.
The Mets say a second opinion given by Dr. James Andrews confirms that the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner has a torn anterior capsule and that surgery was the best course of action.
Pinch-hitter Nick Evans singled home the winning run off Chan Ho Park in the 10th inning to give the New York Mets a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Reports that Jorge Posada rebounded well from a capsular tear may be encouraging to Johan Santana - but the outlook of management should be more tempered.
With their ace out for the season and a playoff spot out of reach, the New York Mets are focused on finding help for the future. Dillon Gee could be just what they're looking for.
Ike Davis continues to climb the Mets all-time leader boards for rookies. Davis' 18 home runs trail only Darryl Strawberry (26 in 1983) and Ron Swoboda (19 in 1965) as the most by a rookie in Mets' history.
Oswalt allowed four hits in his second complete game this season, and the Philadelphia Phillies rewarded him with enough offense for a 3-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday.
Jose Reyes homered for the Mets, helping quiet the red-clad Philadelphia fans in the Citi Field crowd of 35,788.
Carlos Beltran is out of the New York Mets' lineup with tendinitis in his left knee caused by overcompensating during rehabilitation from surgery on his right knee.
Roy Halladay earned his 18th victory, the most by a Philadelphia pitcher in 27 years, and helped himself with a two-run single that sent the Phillies past the New York Mets 8-4 Friday night for their fourth win in a row.
Johan Santana is headed for shoulder surgery, making this the third straight year the high-priced New York Mets' ace will spend the offseason recovering from an operation.
The surging Philadelphia Phillies have totaled seven runs in six games at Citi Field this season, but they should feel quite confident in their chances to win this visit.
Three members of the Mets refused to join their team on a trip to Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Tuesday. The purpose of the trip was to bring cheer to the gallant men and women of our military who bring cheer to us.
