Mets Lose To Lincecum, Giants 3-1
Pablo Sandoval had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 20 games as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 3-1 Saturday night
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Pablo Sandoval had two hits to extend his hitting streak to 20 games as the San Francisco Giants beat the New York Mets 3-1 Saturday night
Pinch-hitter Scott Hairston hit a tiebreaking home run off All-Star Brian Wilson in the ninth inning, leading the Mets past the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Friday night.
Now we know what we had thought all along - that Jose Reyes would he heading to the Disabled List after tweaking his left hamstring against the Yankees back on July 2 at Citi Field.
Jose Reyes may need up to three weeks of rest for his ailing hamstring. In that case, he would return right around the July 31 trading deadline, if not afterward. But for those fans that think Reyes has played his last game in blue and orange, think again.
Mets executives argued Thursday that a lawsuit claiming they should have heeded warning signs of a 25-year fraud carried out by jailed financier Bernie Madoff is "a fiction" and should be thrown out. "There were no warnings," lawyers for Mets ownership said.
The sixth inning has been Dillon Gee's undoing. The Dodgers scored five runs off the right-hander in that inning on their way to a 6-0 victory over the Mets on Thursday night that snapped a five-game losing skid.
Doesn't it seem like only a matter of minutes since a Metropolitan went on the DL? We all know the routine: It seems benign, he'll sit out a game, maybe two just to be safe. Then, we'll take it day-to-day. Eventually... oops!
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been placed on the 15-Day DL, retroactive to July 3, as a result of a lingering hamstring injury.
At three games over .500, New York is in the wild card playoff hunt. Despite all the talk of getting injured players back, relievers Pedro Beato and Bobby Parnell could ultimately decide just how far the 2011 Mets go.
The Mets may not have to wait until after the season to negotiate with Jose Reyes after all. According to the New York Post, "secret talks" between the club and Reyes will get underway soon -- if they haven't already.
Francisco Rodriguez has been the subject of recent trade speculation, with the non-roster deadline approaching on July 31. So the question is, will the closer get save No. 300 in a Mets uniform?
Ruben Tejada doubled home two runs while filling in again for injured shortstop Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran doubled twice and scored twice, and the Mets beat the Dodgers 5-3 on Wednesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Logan Morrison is fast becoming a social media star. He's cocky and brash -- and the Marlins want their 23-year-old outfielder to tone it down on Twitter.
Jason Bay's miserable debut season spilled into 2011, prompting Mets fans to lose faith in their high-earning left fielder. Now that he's rediscovered his power stroke, Bay is again looking like the feared hitter the Mets thought they acquired in the winter of 2009.
Now, you can choose to immerse yourself in Mets trade talk or you can enjoy watching this hard-nosed team -- a club that amazin'ly refuses to believe they are doomed. You make the call.
A trio of Mets relievers are reportedly on the trading block. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson is "aggressively" shopping closer Francisco Rodriguez, setup man Jason Isringhausen and lefty reliever Tim Byrdak, according to the Daily News.
Ailing Mets star Jose Reyes didn't do any running Tuesday before the Mets' 6-0 win over the Dodgers, and manager Terry Collins said the club was hesitant about putting Reyes on the DL with Philadelphia coming to New York for a three-game series after the All-Star break.
Jason Bay's bat is coming around for the Mets, who have been waiting a long time to see him regain his power stroke.
Beltran topped off a remarkable first half of 2010 by being selected to the National League squad, defying virtually everyone's expectations for him - except possibly his own.
The MLB All-Star Game is a week away and always delivers intrigue and debate among fans. Unlike All-Star games of other major sports, 'The Midsummer Classic' always delivers its share of drama, intrigue and debate.
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes hasn't forgotten the lesson he learned two years ago and is treating his latest hamstring injury with caution.
Angel Pagan, Carlos Beltran and Daniel Murphy had RBI doubles in the sixth inning after the Mets were held hitless through five by Rubby De La Rosa, and New York went on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 on Monday night.
Beyond the bouquets Mets fans sent Ramiro Pena (and perhaps a rose for Rivera, the closer nonpareil who reminds us once a month or so that there is indeed blood in his veins), what did we learn from the Mets and Yankees this weekend?
Jason Bay had his best week as a New York Met, going 8-for-22 (.364) in six games, ending the longest grand slam drought in club history as well as finishing off the Subway Series on a high-note for the Mets.
Pinch-hitter Ronny Paulino came through with a tying single off Mariano Rivera, Jason Bay drove home the winning run in the 10th and the feisty New York Mets ended the Yankees' seven-game winning streak
