MLB Playoff Pie: Tasty Mix Of Newcomers, Plot Lines
With all the matchups set after Game No. 162 — no tiebreakers necessary this year — baseball launches into the postseason Wednesday.
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With all the matchups set after Game No. 162 — no tiebreakers necessary this year — baseball launches into the postseason Wednesday.
A flurry of tiebreakers, that might've been fun for fans. For the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves, a guaranteed spot in the playoffs was just fine.
The 69-year-old Cox, set to retire at the end of the season, became the fourth major league manager to reach the milestone. He is seeking his 16th postseason appearance.
Mike Pelfrey won his 15th game of the season this past Thursday against the Pirates. Pelfrey is the 10th right-handed pitcher in Mets history to record 15 or more wins in a year.
Derrek Lee delivered the huge hit the Braves desperately needed from him, launching a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning that sent Atlanta over the New York Mets 6-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Tim Hudson snapped a three-start losing streak and Nate McLouth homered and drove in two runs, giving the Atlanta Braves' playoff push another boost with a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday.
Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run inning spurred by David Wright's error and the Atlanta Braves shook off the road blues by starting a critical nine-game trip with a 6-4 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.
The Braves begin their final road trip of the season Friday night against the suddenly-surging New York Mets.
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.
Manager Jerry Manuel said the injury is "nothing they think is serious" but is not sure if Santana will miss a start. He's scheduled to pitch Tuesday against Washington.
New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana left Thursday night's game with Atlanta after five innings because of a strained pectoral muscle.
Tim Hudson looks for a fifth straight victory over New York, while trying to help the NL East-leading Braves to a series sweep over Johan Santana and the Mets.
Tommy Hanson won for the first time in nearly two months, allowing just one hit to lead the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win, 4-1 over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
Tommy Hanson looks to bounce back from a pair of shaky outings and ride Atlanta's offensive surge against the New York Mets, where a victory would extend his team's winning streak to five.
After matching a franchise record with 12 strikeouts in his latest start, Mike Minor looks to improve to 3-0 on Tuesday night as the Braves continue a four-game set with the visiting New York Mets.
Jason Heyward homered and drove in four runs, Martin Prado drove in three runs and the NL East-leading Braves beat the Mets 9-3 on Monday night.
The Mets are trying to move above .500 after winning 5-1 against Houston on Sunday to split a six-game homestand.
The Mets begin a 10-game road trip this week with stops in Atlanta and Chicago.
The NL East-leading Atlanta Braves bulked up for the pennant chase Wednesday, acquiring the slugging first baseman from the Chicago Cubs for three minor league pitchers.
Chipper Jones' agent says he'll need surgery on his injured left knee and is likely done for the season.
Brian McCann drove in three runs with a homer and two doubles and Atlanta overcame starter Kris Medlen's early exit to beat the New York Mets 8-3 Wednesday night.
Both at the plate and in the standings, the Atlanta Braves are squandering prime opportunities these days. Facing slumping New York Mets starter Mike Pelfrey may give them a great opportunity to regain their footing.
Francoeur hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning off Braves closer Billy Wagner and the New York Mets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday night.
Francoeur hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning off Braves closer Billy Wagner and the New York Mets snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday night.
All it took was a trip back home for the Atlanta Braves to return to their winning ways. The New York Mets, on the other hand, have to be wondering if they'll see a winning record again in 2010.
