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Jon Niese reacts as Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates rounds third base on a home run by Jose Tabata on May 11, 2013, at Citi Field. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Neck Soreness To Blame For Niese’s Woes?; Mets’ Francisco Suffers Setback

In his past two starts, Mets starter Jon Niese has seen his ERA balloon from 3.31 to 5.93.

2013/05/13

John Buck #44 of the New York Mets celebrates with Jonathon Niese #49 after scoring on a Ruben Tejada #11 (not pictured) RBI double. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Stellar Start From Niese, Balanced Offensive Attack Propel Mets Past Padres

Nothing about the New York Mets on Monday resembled the second half of last season. Then again, opening day has often been their biggest highlight of the year.

2013/04/01

Jeremy Hefner (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Coleman: Which Mets Pitcher Will Get Hurt Next? ; Wright, Murphy Inching Closer

When the hard comebacker off the bat of Carlos Beltran (of course it was him) smashed off the right elbow of Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner on Tuesday afternoon, you just had to laugh — to keep from crying.

2013/03/27

Shaun Marcum (credit: Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Coleman: Luckily For Mets, Marcum Injury Doesn’t Appear Serious

While Mets have had their share of injuries during spring training, but Shaun Marcum’s right shoulder doesn’t appear to be a major issue.

2013/03/21

David Wright (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Mets Third Baseman Wright Doesn’t Regret WBC Decision

David Wright doesn’t regret his decision to play in the World Baseball Classic and feels risks come whenever you play baseball.

2013/03/17

Matt Harvey (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Coleman: Harvey Brilliant, Wheeler Working — Finally, Good Vibes At Mets Camp

Matt Harvey stepped to the mound to restore some sanity to the proceedings on Thursday, giving a glimpse of just what might be in store for Mets fans this season and in the seasons that lie ahead.

2013/03/08

Matt Harvey Doesn’t Allow A Hit In 4 1/3 Innings In Mets’ Win Over Marlins

The Mets’ right-hander was nearly perfect while tossing 4 1/3 shutout innings in a 4-1 win over the Marlins on Thursday. Harvey’s only baserunner reached on an error. He struck out five batters and threw 35 of 48 pitches for strikes.

2013/03/07

Francisco Rodriguez (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

K-Rod On Mets: ‘To Come Back And Redeem Myself Would Be Great’

“I would love to (return to the Mets),” Rodriguez said. “They’ve got a great coaching staff over there. To come back and redeem myself would be great … To be able to get one more shot and get it done would be great.”

2013/03/06

Johan Santana (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Johan Santana’s First Spring Training Appearance Pushed Back To Mid-March

Johan Santana will not make his first spring training appearance for the New York Mets this year until mid-March. Sandy Alderson said he didn’t think Santana will miss the start of the regular season, but said it was a possibility.

2013/02/22

Mariano Rivera (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images), Bobby Parnell (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)

Palladino: Keep Your Eye On Closers Mariano Rivera, Bobby Parnell

Compare and contrast. Go ahead. It’ll make the next six weeks even more interesting.

2013/02/15

Coleman: Bobby Parnell Ready, Willing, Able To Step Up As Mets’ Closer

Parnell on Wednesday morning said that he appreciated manager Terry Collins’ phone call on Tuesday night — the message basically being, “Get ready, we may need you.”

2013/02/13

Bobby Parnell (credit: Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Collins With Francesa: Mets To ‘Gear Up’ Parnell For Closer Role

“This is between you and me right now, I tell ya, because I haven’t talked to anybody else,” Collins said. “But tomorrow I’m gonna go to Bobby Parnell and tell him that he’s gonna be the guy we’re gonna gear up to pitch the ninth inning.”

2013/02/12

Mets’ Collins On Frank Francisco: ‘He Is The Closer’

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has resisted naming Frank Francisco his team’s closer. Maybe his manager never got the memo.

2013/02/07

Brian Wilson (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Mets Reportedly Unimpressed With Brian Wilson, Won’t Offer Him Major League Deal

Relief pitcher Brian Wilson worked out for the Mets at UCLA on Saturday, and according to a report, general manager Sandy Alderson was far from impressed.

2013/01/16

R.A. Dickey (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

R.A. Apologizes For Holiday Party Incident; Denies Rumor That He Was Bad Teammate

“I think it’s important for me to grieve leaving New York,” Dickey said on Tuesday. “I had a proverbial home there. I had a home among fans. I had a home in an organization.”

2012/12/19

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