Chase Utley

Jason Heyward #22 of the Atlanta Braves slides headfirst into third ahead of the tag. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)

Sims: Breaking Down The Dangers Of The Headfirst Slide

Headfirst slides most commonly cause injury to the hands, head and upper body, while feet-first slides are more likely to cause traumatic injury to the lower extremities. It does seem that the headfirst method is more likely to land a player on the disabled list.

2013/05/30

Jonathon Niese of the New York Mets reacts after giving up a solo home run to Freddy Galvis. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Mets Drop Fourth Straight, Phillies Sweep Mets At Citi

Philadelphia took all three games at Citi Field. The sinking Mets have now lost four straight.

2013/04/29

Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies is greeted by Chase Utley #26 and Michael Young #10 after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 25, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bats Fail To Show Up For Mets, Who Get Shut Out By Phils

Kendrick pitched the best game of his career as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Friday night.

2013/04/26

Right-hander Jeremy Hefner delivers a pitch during the Mets’ game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 10, 2013 in Philadelphia. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Hefner Gets Buried By 5-Run 1st, Mets Never Recover In Loss To Phillies

Domonic Brown and Chase Utley homered in a five-run first, Kyle Kendrick threw six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-3 Wednesday night.

2013/04/11

Terry Collins (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Coleman: Mets Hit Rock Bottom

Things can’t get any worse for the rock bottom Mets.

2012/09/21

Phillies Rap Out 19 Singles In 16-1 Destruction Of Punchless Mets

Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley sparked an eight-run first inning, Ryan Howard added a late grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the inept New York Mets 16-1 before a few hundred fans Thursday night at quiet Citi Field.

2012/09/20

Mets Continue Incredible Mastery Of Phillies In Philly

Ike Davis hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run 10th inning, Kelly Shoppach had a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

2012/08/28

Seventh-Inning Woes Continue For Mets’ Chris Young

Young seemed to be in complete control. He had allowed only two runners and took a two-run lead into the seventh inning against the slumping Phillies. “Seven pitches later, it’s 3-2,” manager Terry Collins said.

2012/07/05

Ty Wigginton homers off the Mets. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Phillies Produce Offensive Fireworks, Mets Lose 9-2

The Phillies put on a 4th of July fireworks show as they blasted the Mets, 9-2.

2012/07/04

Robinson Cano hits a home run against the New York Mets (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Silverman: Cano’s Swing Is The Sweetest Thing

If you look at films of the greatest hitters in history, the only one of the all-time greats with a swing even close to as artistic as Cano’s was the one that the legendary Ted Williams used for the Red Sox.

2012/06/25

Schwei: Goin’ Deep At Citi Field; Cubs, Dodgers On Tap For Mets

Raul Ibanez’s homer on Sunday night moved him atop the leaderboard for home runs hit at Citi Field by a Mets opponent.

2012/06/25

Ike Davis and David Wright of the New York Mets. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Coutinho: A Big Early Season Road Trip For The Mets

The Mets’ six-game road trip will be a test of their character and could define their season.

WFAN–2012/05/06

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Coutinho: Keep It In Perspective, Mets Fans

Rich Coutinho urges Mets fans to keep things in perspective as the Mets prepare to finish their divisional stretch.

WFAN–2012/04/15

Coutinho: Mets Face Early-Season Test In Philadelphia

Coming off two lackluster games offensively, the Mets will need a big series from the middle of the lineup, with or without David Wright.

2012/04/13

Reyes, Mets Break Loose To Beat Phillies 9-5

Reyes finished with four of New York’s season-high 17 hits and Jonathon Niese did not allow an earned run against a makeshift Phillies lineup. Daniel Murphy matched a career high with three hits, rebounding nicely from his rough finish Friday night.

WFAN–2011/05/29

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