Pelfrey Pummeled In Mets Loss To Nats
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The Mets erupted for 18 runs and 21 hits in Sunday's win over the Cubs. It was the 7th time that the Mets scored 18 or more runs in a game. All of the 18-plus run outbursts have come on the road and four have been at the "friendly confines" of Wrigley Field.
New York Mets ace Johan Santana will miss his next scheduled start because of a strained left pectoral muscle.
Ruben Tejada hit his first major league homer and drove in five runs, Ike Davis also connected and the New York Mets erupted for 21 hits and pounded the Chicago Cubs 18-5 Sunday to avoid a weekend sweep.
The Cubs won for the eighth time in 11 games under interim manager Mike Quade, thanks to another sharp performance from Zambrano and big day at the plate from Castro.
New York Mets ace Johan Santana expects to know if he'll make his next start after a bullpen session Sunday.
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.
Alfonso Soriano and Blake DeWitt each hit three-run homers, and the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 7-6 on Friday.
R.A. Dickey has a chance to reach double-digit wins for the first time in his career Friday afternoon as the Mets take on the Cubs.
New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana left Thursday night's game with Atlanta after five innings because of a strained pectoral muscle.
David Wright homered, Johan Santana won for the first time in four starts and the New York Mets snapped the Atlanta Braves' five-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory Thursday night.
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.
Jerry Manuel told the New York Post on Wednesday that he would "love to know" if the Mets plan to bring him back after the season.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi joined Joe & Evan to talk about Javier Vazquez moving back into the starting rotation. Afterward, Mets manager Jerry Manuel called in to discuss his team's recent slide.
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.
The Mets have officially waved the white flag on the 2010 season by trading away Jeff Francoeur to the Rangers. A move that, according to Craig, makes absolutely no sense.
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.
Wally Backman is thinking about the Mets, commenting on Jerry Manuel and the 'big club'. Boomer & Carton think he would be best suited to zip the lip.
As his Brooklyn Cyclones prepare for the playoffs, Wally Backman is hinting at the Mets' top job, reports the NY Post.
The first-place Texas Rangers acquired outfielder Jeff Francoeur for their playoff push Tuesday night, just hours before the deadline for players to be eligible for the postseason roster.
The Mets announced that two players, right-handed pitcher Jenrry Mejia and outfielder Lucas Duda, have been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. Both players will be available for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.
David Ross hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run inning made possible by Luis Castillo's error, and the Atlanta Braves routed the New York Mets 9-2 on Tuesday night.
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.
