Ankiel Hits Clutch Homer, But Mets Fail To Capitalize In Loss To Cardinals
Rookie Shelby Miller followed up his nearly perfect one-hitter with 5 2-3 scoreless innings and the Cardinals scored the go-ahead run in the seventh on a wild pitch in a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.
Mets Manager Terry Collins: ‘I Respect The Fans Immensely’
“I respect the fans immensely,” Collins said. “I tell everybody that it’s about the fans. I don’t care who you’re a fan of. If you’re a baseball fan, you’re a fan, and certainly I meant no harm, no disrespect to them.”
Mets Starter Dillon Gee On His Struggles: ‘I Don’t Know What Else To Do’
“I don’t know what to say,” Gee said. “I didn’t feel all that bad tonight. I’m a ground-ball guy and I think seven ground balls got through. I don’t know what else to do.”
Mayweather Jr. Named Highest-Earning Athlete In America By SI; A-Rod, Johan Crack Top 15
Locally, the Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez (out until after the All-Star break) came in at No. 9 and the Mets’ Johan Santana (out for the season) came in at No. 13. Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (out until after the All-Star break) is No. 19.
Ahead Of Rangers-Bruins, A Look At The Legendary Boston-New York Sports Rivalry
Here’s a look at the very best of the Boston-New York rivalries in football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Enjoy the history lesson.
Mets’ Collins On Valdespin Flap: ‘I Don’t Answer To Fans’
Collins has heard Mets fans’ reaction to this past weekend’s Jordany Valdespin drama — and he doesn’t care: “They don’t play this game. They have no idea what goes on.”
Mets Prospect Zack Wheeler To Be Examined In N.Y. For Sore Clavicle
Wheeler’s fast-track to the majors may have just hit a speed bump.
Palladino: Mets’ Ankiel Has Risen From Scrap Heap Before
Unless he’s completely lost it, he could provide a potential boost to an outfield that simply has provided zippo.
Beltran Lays A Beating On Mets, Drives In 4 In Cardinals’ Lopsided Win
Carlos Beltran drove in four runs and rookie left-hander John Gast picked up a win in his major league debut, helping the St. Louis Cardinals cruise past the New York Mets 10-4 on Tuesday night.
Mets’ Matt Harvey Makes Cover Of Sports Illustrated
Matt Harvey is really, really good. We’re talking cover-of-Sports-Illustrated good.
Report: Jordany Valdespin Tried To Avoid At-Bat So He Wouldn’t Get Plunked
Valdespin knew that there was a very good chance that he would get hit. And in an effort to avoid getting plunked, the 25-year-old told manager Terry Collins — through trainer Ray Ramirez — that he was unavailable to hit, a source told the New York Daily News.
Ankiel Makes Debut, Murphy Has 3 Hits, But Mets Drop Opener In St. Louis
Lance Lynn overcame early control woes and St. Louis used a three-run seventh inning to beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Monday night.
LISTEN: Mike Francesa Rips ‘Unwatchable, Embarrassing, Loser’ Mets
“The Mets, when (starting pitcher Matt Harvey) doesn’t pitch now, are so bad that it is embarrassing,” Francesa said. “They are so listless. They are so unwatchable. This is as bad as I have ever seen it. This is Craig Swan bad for these Mets.”
Punchless Mets Agree To Terms With Veteran Outfielder Rick Ankiel
The New York Mets signed outfielder Rick Ankiel and started him in center field against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Ankiel was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros last week and cleared waivers on Sunday.
Schwei: Walk-Off Wins, Lots Of Losses, Leadoff Homers At Citi And More Mets Notes
The Mets have dropped to a season-low six games under .500 after going 2-4 on their six-game homestand. The Mets’ 1-0, 10-inning win last Tuesday night against the White Sox was the second extra-inning, one-hitter in Mets history.
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Baseball Shots Of The Week – May 20, 2013
It’s tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here’s your recap for the week ending May 20, 2013.
New York Mets Photos Of The Week: May 13 – May 19
Photos of the New York Mets from the previous week.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – May 13, 2013
It’s tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here’s your recap for the week ending May 13, 2013.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – May 6, 2013
It’s tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here’s your recap for the week ending May 6, 2013.
Baseball Shots Of The Week – April 29, 2013
It’s tough to keep up with all the action in MLB. Here’s your recap for the week ending April 29, 2013.
