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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

Of course, Mr. Met was on hand for the Harlem Shake (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage). And random fact: it wasn't the first Pikachu sighting at an MLB ballpark. Here it is at Yankee Stadium in 2007 (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images).

VIDEO: Mets Make Amazin’ Version Of ‘Harlem Shake’

Some will say the video, uploaded to YouTube on Sunday, is two months late. We say it’s just in time for Opening Day.

2013/04/01

David Wright (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) and Robinson Cano (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Captain America Vs. Clutch Cano: Wright, Robbie To Meet In Crucial WBC Game

Two of New York’s brightest stars will take the stage on Thursday night when Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami. We’re talking about the Yankees’ Robinson Cano and the Mets’ David Wright, of course.

2013/03/14

Mike Piazza (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Report: Mike Piazza, Mets Are Not On The Best Of Terms

Piazza was honored on the final day that Shea Stadium stood in 2008, but since then he hasn’t had much of an association with the franchise. His relationship has, in fact, “cooled some over time,” according to a report.

2013/03/04

Citi Field (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mets ‘Very Interested’ In Bringing MLS To Citi Field; Politicians Speak Out

City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. said on Thursday that the National League club is “very interested and fully capable” of bringing Major League Soccer to Citi Field, the New York Daily News reported on Thursday.

2013/01/04

David Wright (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Mets, David Wright Agree To Terms On 7-Year, $122 Million Extension

The deal, the richest in franchise history, replaces Wright’s $16 million salary for next season and includes $122 million in new money. The contract is pending a physical.

2012/11/30

(credit: Photo by Getty Images)

Amid Drama, Mets Could Always Count On Gary Carter

In a rough-and-tumble clubhouse filled with dark secrets and constant conflict, there was always one sunny stall. Carter.

WFAN–2012/02/17

Sandy Alderson (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Sandy Alderson: ‘Mets Only Reimburse For Gas At A Downhill Rate’

Sandy Alderson, New York’s next great comic?

WFAN–2012/02/13

General Manager Sandy Alderson of the New York Mets talks to reporters. (credit: Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

GM Sandy Alderson: ‘Big Fundraiser Tonight For Gas Money’

Even Mets general manager Sandy Alderson can’t resist pointing out the team’s financial difficulties.

2012/02/09

(credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Scary Scene At Citi Field: Young Mets Fan Hit In Face By Line Drive

The moment happened too quickly — and it was enough to shake up rookie second baseman Justin Turner. A young fan was hurt when he was hit in the face with a line drive during the first of two Mets wins over the Marlins on Monday.

WFAN–2011/08/30

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