Around the Empire: New York Yankees News - 9/22/14
The New York Times | Jon Kelly: A look back at Derek Jeter during his high school days, before he was a household name.NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Derek Jeter is actually hitting well over the last...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Tovar called up, barely avoids dressing as She-Hulk
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets had the pleasure of eliminating the Braves from playoff contention yesterday, defeating...
View ArticleBraves fire general manager Frank Wren
The general manager has been released after seven seasons at the helm.Frank Wren has been relieved of his duties as the Atlanta Braves' general manager, the team announced today. After a disappointing...
View ArticleMets nearing extension with GM Sandy Alderson
Alderson has run the Mets despite the Wilpons' awfulness for this long, so he's been rewarded with additional babysitting.The Mets have been a mess under general manager Sandy Alderson, but not because...
View ArticleMets pick up Sandy Alderson's 2015 option, working on a three year contract...
After thoroughly rebuilding the farm system over the past four seasons, the Mets GM will stick around a little longer in order to see his efforts hopefully pay off.Ken Rosenthal tweeted this afternoon...
View ArticleMets Mind Boggler: Can you name all of the team's general managers?
It's not as easy as it might sound.Earlier today, we learned that the Mets would pick up general manager Sandy Alderson's 2015 option and are finalizing an extension with him. Hired after the 2010...
View ArticleWire Taps: 2014 NL East Champs return to Nationals Park tonight at 7:05 PM
The Washington Nationals are back in the nation's capital for the first game of the final homestand on the regular season schedule. There will be games in October, however, and the tickets for the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Braves gift Mets second place in honor of Alderson's return
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsGood morning, Mets fans! The Mets were off yesterday, but managed to tie themselves for second place, as the...
View ArticlePSA Comments of the Day 9/23/14: Still a hint of magic left
Derek Jeter is doing fun, magical things in his final homestand at Yankee Stadium. Enjoy it while you can, Pinstripe Alley.Comment of the GameMichael Brown wins the COTG award for callin' it. I was...
View ArticleHanley Ramirez free agency preview
The Dodgers might not want him back, and if that's the case, Ramirez could be headed to the American League.Hanley Ramirez truly defines the word "enigma." His average fluctuates wildly from year to...
View ArticleSeries Preview: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals
The Mets have been eliminated from the playoffs. The Nationals are certainly in the playoffs. This is where we find out who the real fans are.After 156 games of Mets baseball in 2014, the team is still...
View ArticleMets to shut down Jacob deGrom
The National League Rookie of the Year candidate won't pitch again this season.Jacob deGrom will not receive another chance to bolster his Rookie of the Year credentials, as the Mets will shut down...
View ArticleNationals' postseason rotation: Tanner Roark vs Gio Gonzalez
Washington Nationals' right-hander Tanner Roark starts against the New York Mets tonight. Gio Gonzalez is scheduled to start tomorrow. Both starters are finishing strong. Matt Williams has a tough...
View ArticleNationals' Tuesday night lineup + Sandy Alderson on the Nats
Ryan Zimmerman is not in the lineup. Anthony Rendon is not in the lineup. Kevin Frandsen is playing third base tonight. The Washington Nationals and the New York Mets start a three-game set in the...
View ArticleMets injury news: Jenrry Mejia to undergo sports hernia surgery on October 2
The closer will go under the knife next Thursday to repair the sports hernia that's been bothering him throughout the second half.It's been known that Jenrry Mejia has been playing throughout the last...
View ArticleNationals 4-2 over Mets: Tanner Roark solid, Adam LaRoche goes yard again
The Washington Nationals continued their season-long dominance of the New York Mets, improving to 14-3 against their NL East rivals with a 4-2 win tonight in the nation's capital that featured more...
View ArticleFinal score: Nationals 4, Mets 2 — Woe de Colon
A four-run fifth—which began when Bartolo Colon failed to cover first base on a grounder—was enough to doom the Mets to a listless loss in the series opener in Washington.Washington starter Tanner...
View ArticleMets vs. Nationals Recap: Mets mashed at the LaRoche motel
A three-run blast by Adam LaRoche (of course) was enough to spell doom for the Mets, in their fourth loss to Tanner Roark and their 14th to the Nats this season.Earlier today, the Mets announced both...
View ArticleThe Dodgers deep lineup will be tough to beat
The Dodgers have a very deep lineup that can hurt you from any spot. The Los Angeles Dodgers might be the best hitting team in baseball. Ok, their LA counterparts, the Angels, have the highest team...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Terry and Sandy are back on board, hopefully ready to...
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsChoose Your Recap: Amazin' Avenue Short, Long, MLB.com, ESPN NY, Star-Ledger, NY PostSandy...
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