Final Score: Mets 4, Diamondbacks 1 — Zack "Whacking Day" Wheeler
The Mets recovered from a walk-off loss on Friday night with a win on Saturday night in Arizona. Zack Wheeler had his best start yet as a big league pitcher; he threw six-and-one-third innings, struck...
View ArticleWhat to watch for in Jon Niese's return from the disabled list
Jon Niese last pitched for the Mets on June 20. He gave up 3 runs in 3.1 innings that day and departed with a 4.32 ERA on the season. Shortly thereafter, Niese was on the shelf with a partially torn...
View ArticleMets (Not) Morning News: Welcome to the strange, confusing world where Ike...
Meet the MetsZack Wheeler pitched very well, holding the Diamondbacks to just a single run and Wilmer Flores knocked in 3 runs, as the Mets beat Arizona 4-1.Choose Your Recap:Amazin' Avenue, MLB.com,...
View ArticleSunday Rockpile: Playing for the future
Well, folks, it's that time of year where, for teams out of contention, baseball games become less about keeping an eye on the scoreboard and more about developing and evaluating our own young talent...
View ArticleMets option Jeremy Hefner to Las Vegas, activate Jon Niese
The Mets optioned Jeremy Hefner to Triple-A Las Vegas and activated Jon Niese from the disabled list this afternoon. In doing so, general manager Sandy Alderson hinted Hefner might also be headed for...
View ArticlePreview: Game #116, Diamondbacks vs. Mets
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View ArticleStreamer Report: Monday's Streamers
The Streamer Report provides you with daily startng pitcher streaming selections for owners who prefer to stream starting pitchers on a daily basis. This report identifies starting pitchers who are...
View ArticleFinal Score: Mets 9, Diamondbacks 5 — Bats make up for Niese's shaky return
The Mets beat the Diamondbacks this afternoon in Arizona despite a so-so start by Jon Niese in his return from the disabled list. The Mets scored four times in the first inning, thanks in large part to...
View ArticleNew York Mets 9, Diamondbacks 5 : Insult to Injury
After David Hernandez had another rough outing on Saturday night, he was optioned to Reno with the corresponding move to be made this morning. Things were bit surprising when, given the depth (or lack...
View ArticleMets vs. Diamondbacks Recap: Andrew Brown's pinch-hit home run proves to be...
Jon Niese wasn't all that sharp in his first start back from the disabled list, but the Mets scored nine runs on Sunday afternoon for a relatively easy win.The Mets got things started with four runs in...
View ArticleThe Smallest Sample Size 8/12/13: Giant meltdowns
Yesterday, the Giants looked like they were going to win against the Orioles only to completely melt down over the last two innings. Also, a tumultuous ninth inning between the Tigers and the Yankees...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Mets TV schedule, starting pitching matchups
The Dodgers started their homestand off with a weekend sweep of the Rays, and now welcome the Mets to town beginning Monday night at Dodger Stadium. Here is a look at the pitching matchups for the...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Mets preview: Q&A with Amazin' Avenue's Steven Schreiber
The Dodgers and Mets are both riding positive momentum into their clash at Chavez Revine. While the boys in blue are beginning to get healthy, Terry Collins ball club will be playing without star David...
View ArticleDodgers vs. Mets: Another 45-game stretch to go
The Dodgers have been the hottest team in baseball for over seven weeks. They haven't lost back-to-back games since June 20-21, and since then they are 37-8, owners of the best record and best run...
View ArticleDodgers could set best 46-game run since 1900 with win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are attempting to set a record for the best 46-game stretch in franchise history when they take on the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Monday night.For more on the Dodgers,...
View ArticleFinal Score: Dodgers 4, Mets 2 – More like Chad Un-Fairchild, amirite?
The Mets fell to the streaking Dodgers by a score of 4-2 tonight in Los Angeles. After scoring two runs in the second inning off of Ricky Nolasco, the Mets couldn't manage any more. Jenrry Mejia looked...
View ArticleDodgers 4, Mets 2: It's always sunny in Los Angeles
Down 2-0 in the sixth inning? That doesn't seem like much of a challenge for the 2013 Dodgers, who won their sixth straight game on Monday night, 4-2 over the Mets.The Mets plated a pair of runs in the...
View ArticleMets vs. Dodgers Recap: I don't love L.A.
Things were going pretty well for the Mets through the first five and a half innings on Monday night in Los Angeles. Jenrry Mejia looked great and even managed to make folk hero Yasiel Puig look silly...
View ArticleThe Smallest Sample Size 8/13/13: Darvish dominates
Yesterday featured some dazzling pitching performances from Yu Darvish, Mat Latos, Hiroki Kuroda, Cole Hamels, Andrew Albers and Chris Sale in which they carried their teams to victory. Meanwhile, the...
View ArticleAround the Bases: Yu Darvish falls short of no-hitter vs. Astros again,...
Rangers 2, Astros 1: For the second time this season, Yu Darvish flirted with a no-hitter against the poor Astros, and for the second time this season, he fell short. Darvish allowed a one-out solo...
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