Jeremy Hefner to undergo second Tommy John surgery
Jeremy Hefner announced that he would undergo his second Tommy John operation in a little over a year.Jeremy Hefner announced via Twitter this morning that he would undergo Tommy John surgery. This...
View ArticleThrowback Thursday: That time when the Braves and Mets battled to the death...
Chipper Jones had many good times and great memories in New York and against the Mets. This week's Throwback Thursday takes an in-depth look at one of those positive memories: The 1999 NLCS.The year...
View Article2014 Mets Season Review: Jon Niese
Recurring shoulder issues and inconsistency marked an up-and-down season for the southpaw.On the surface, Jon Niese enjoyed another strong season for the Mets in 2014. Third on the club behind only...
View ArticleMets Free Agency: J.J. Hardy close to extension with Baltimore
One of this winter's most attractive free agent shortstops is about to sign a deal to stay with his current team.The Mets have been hungry for a legitimate starting shortstop ever since Jose Reyes left...
View ArticleThe Piazzas: Amazin' Avenue 2014 Mets Awards, Worst Relief Pitcher
The Piazza for the Mets' worst relief pitcher of 2014 goes to...For the first time in the Sandy Alderson Era, the Mets bullpen wasn't the LOLpen. Its adjusted ERA was fourth-best in the league, and a...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Are you ready for some baseball?
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Astros and Nationals could both be moving to a new spring training complex in West Palm...
View ArticleRed Sox and Mets could line up as trade partners
There will be no shortage of options for the Red Sox this offseason, but the Mets seem to line up better than most other teams to trade with Boston.I'm almost at the point where I can't wait for the...
View ArticleThe Piazzas: Amazin' Avenue 2014 Mets Awards, Best Relief Pitcher
The Piazza for the Mets' best relief pitcher of 2014 goes to...Yesterday, Jose Valverde "won" the Piazza for Worst Relief Pitcher, out-sucking competitors such as Kyle Farnsworth, John Lannan, and...
View ArticleJacob deGrom and Travis d'Arnaud named to Baseball America All-Rookie Team
The battery represented two of the only three National League players to qualify.According to Baseball America, the Mets have a pretty good chance to take home a Rookie of the Year award for 2014....
View ArticleYankees sign extension with Brian Cashman, fire hitting coach Kevin Long
And the Mets have yet to name a new hitting coach.There will not be a new general manager in New York baseball for the foreseeable future. The Yankees have signed a three-year extension with Brian...
View ArticleMLB Players Want Stake In Pace-Of-Game Talks
And without question, they should have just that.I know, I know. You've heard a lot on this topic from me before. If you're not interested, pass this on by, please.But the pace of major-league games is...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Late home runs put Royals up 1-0 in the ALCS
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB playoffs news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsJacob deGrom and Travis d'Arnaud both made Baseball America's 2014 All-Rookie team.Could now ex-Yankees...
View Article"The Twins just suck!"
A 14 year old author weighs in on the struggles of the 1993 Twins.Friends, I have spent the last week or so preparing for and then executing a move to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which has left me greatly out...
View Article1999: No Piazza, no problem
This week in 1999: The Mets lose Mike Piazza to a freak injury but keep on rolling, with some from an understudy.After a week-plus of emotional rollercoastering, the Mets couldn't wait to get back home...
View ArticleThe Piazzas: Amazin' Avenue 2014 Mets Awards, Worst Starting Pitcher
The Piazza for the Mets' worst starting pitcher of 2014 goes to...Here is a recap of The Piazzas so far:Best Rookie: Jacob deGromWorst Relief Pitcher:Jose ValverdeBest Relief Pitcher:Jeurys...
View ArticleWATCH: Carlos Beltran's home run off the Shea Stadium scoreboard propels Mets...
On this date in 2006, Carlos Beltran crushed this ball off the scoreboard, breaking a scoreless tie for the Mets against the Cardinals in the opening game of the NLCS.
View ArticleMets to move in Citi Field fences again this winter
Specifically, the right-center and right field walls will be brought closer to home plate.The Mets will again move in the outfield fences at Citi Field this winter, according to the Daily News. This...
View ArticleAround The Empire: New York Yankees News - 10/14/2014
Pro scouting meetings started yesterday; Yankees considering hiring Omar Minaya.NJ.com | Brendan Kuty: Scouts at FanGraphs have good things to say about Yankee prospect Jorge Mateo.NY Daily News |...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Why get better hitters, when you can just move the fences...
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThere was some actual Mets news on Monday, as the team seems to be prepared to move the right field fences in for...
View Article2014 Mets Season Review: Curtis Granderson
After his first full season with the Mets, it's not clear who the real Curtis Granderson is.Curtis Granderson came into the 2014 season as Sandy Alderson's big addition, seemingly to bring relief to a...
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