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Oliver Perez is inching closer and closer to the end of his Mets' career. According to the Daily News, "most decision-makers believe that it is time to cut Perez." Instead, the Mets decided to give Perez a shot at the wide-open lefty specialist competition.
Carlos Beltran is out again because of knee trouble, a potentially ominous sign for a Mets ballclub that had trouble scoring runs last year. "At the moment we're not scrambling for a Plan B, C or D," Sandy Alderson said.
Hunter Pence and Carlos Lee had RBI hits during a three-run first inning against Oliver Perez and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 5-4 Tuesday in a split-squad game.
Carlos Beltran has left knee tendinitis, and his activity with the New York Mets will be limited for four-to-five days.
For Met fans who want to kiss the enigmatic Ollie goodbye after this start, don't pucker up just yet. Perez was promised starts this spring - and Collins is a man of his word.
Luis Castillo sprinted from the Mets' dugout, taking his spot at second base. He knows opportunities like this one are probably running out. "I got to show them I can still play. If I don't make the team I don't know what I am going to do," Castillo said.
Victor Martinez had two run-scoring groundouts off R.A. Dickey and Brad Penny pitched into the fourth inning Monday, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 2-1 victory over the Mets.
Carlos Beltran is not in the Mets' lineup against the Tigers, a day after he made his first start of spring training.
It's hard to believe that the appellate court will rule in favor of Sterling Equities (Fred Wilpon, Saul Katz and others) and against the trustee by reversing the bankruptcy court in Madoff appeal.
Carlos Beltran tested his right knee in a game for the first time this spring, getting a hit and sliding home in the New York Mets' 6-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Former Mets catcher Mike Piazza spoke to the media about the possibility of a buying part of a major league baseball team.
So far, he remains a strong candidate, despite the fact he is playing his fourth position in five years and might be better suited for a utility role.
Chipper Jones hit his first homer of the spring and Derek Lowe extended his scoreless string to five innings over his first two starts, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 6-4 Saturday.
Chris Young allowed an unearned run in three innings, helping the Mets beat the Florida Marlins 4-3 Friday.
Every time the men who run the Mets pout before a forest of microphones, it is we who become angry. Very few powerful people know when to quit, and with each hollow assertion and rampant denial, Fred Wilpon is being selfish, defiant, and destructive.
Ollie lives for another day. Perez defied the odds and went out and threw two scoreless innings, allowing two hits, in a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
A federal appeals panel reviewing a compensation plan for former clients of disgraced financier Bernard Madoff cast doubt on claims by the embattled owners of the Mets -- and other investors -- that they have a right to keep millions of dollars of fictitious profits.
Terry Collins joined Mike Francesa from spring training on Thursday to talk about the Mets rotation, 2nd baseman, and off the field issues.
Closer Francisco Rodriguez pitched a scoreless inning in his spring debut and New York beat a split squad of St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Thursday.
Former Gov. Mario Cuomo listened intently to the legal arguments in the courtroom Thursday. He has been appointed to work out an agreement between the trustee and the Mets owners.
Jason Bay joined Mike Francesa on Thursday, and according to the outfielder, the underdog Mets are ready to take on the NL East.
The 29-year-old catcher has been unable to leave his homeland of the Dominican Republic because of issues related to his 50-game drug suspension last season while with the Florida Marlins.
Dwight Gooden has famously battled his addiction to drugs and alcohol for decades. Dr. K is hoping Dr. Drew Pinsky's "Celebrity Rehab" will get him on the right path.
According to the Wall Street Journal, attorneys for Irving Picard have informed Mets owners Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz that additional allegations about amounts invested with Bernard Madoff will be added by March 18 if they fail to reach a settlement.
One turn through the Mets' projected rotation for 2011 and the results are better than expected. Granted it's early, but the starters have more than held their own in the initial going.
