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David Wright (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)

Jon Niese Returns To Form As Mets Top Cardinals, Avoid Sweep In St. Louis

Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright, and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.

2013/05/16

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

Jon Niese of the New York Mets throws against the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on May 5, 2013. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Niese Implodes In Atlanta, Surrenders Seven Earned Runs In Loss To Braves

Jon Niese gave up seven earned runs in four innings pitched as the Braves blasted the Mets on Sunday.

2013/05/06

Josh Rutledge #14 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates his fourth-inning home run off of Jonathon Niese #49 of the New York Mets with Chris Nelson #4 of the Colorado Rockies. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Bullpen Gets Rocked As Mets Get Swept By Rox In Snow-Shortened Series

Jon Garland pitched seven solid innings in bitter cold, Troy Tulowitzki homered and hit a go-ahead single and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets, 11-3, on Thursday.

2013/04/18

Zack Wheeler (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Terry Collins: Mets Might Have To Consider Wheeler, Young Arms ‘Pretty Soon’

For the Mets, it’s been Jon Niese, Matt Harvey and pray for rain — or snow. Or perhaps Zack Wheeler?

2013/04/18

Jeremy Hefner (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Kallet: Despite Mets’ Strong Start, Abysmal Back End Of Rotation Could Doom Club In A Hurry

The back end of New York’s rotation has been predictably abysmal. Dillon Gee, Jeremy Hefner and Aaron Laffey — the current No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 starters — have a combined 6.23 ERA in 23 2/3 innings pitched.

2013/04/16

Matt Harvey (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Palladino: Harvey’s Turn To Shine In Mets’ Young 1-2 Punch

Not to put any undue pressure on Matt Harvey, but a well-thrown game against the Padres today would look awfully nice for the top of that Mets rotation.

2013/04/03

David Wright (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images), CC Sabathia  (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Palladino: For Mets And Yankees Fans, Opening Day All About Optimism

The hard realities of age, injuries, and talent levels can wait. Today, just knowing that baseball season has begun should suffice. In other words, don’t worry. Be happy.

2013/04/01

Jon Niese (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Schwei: Mets Own Opening Day, But History Against Padres A Mixed Bag

New York’s Opening Day winning percentage is a major league best .647 (33-18).

2013/04/01

Elvin Ramirez (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images), Jon Niese (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images), Kirk Nieuwenhuis  (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Coleman: Elvin Gone, Marcum Listed, Niese Ready And Kirk Not Beamed Down — Yet

The Mets made the first of what might be several minor moves to free up 40-man roster space by trading righty reliever Elvin Ramirez to the Angels for cash on Wednesday night.

2013/03/28

Johan Santana (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Palladino: Santana’s Shoulder Getting In Way Of Mets’ Relevance

They’ll just have to wait for Santana and hope that the brilliant future that awaits Harvey is now. Santana won’t pitch in a game until he can throw a ball 180 feet. So far, he’s only halfway there.

2013/03/27

Brian Cashman (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) and Sandy Alderson (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images)

Kallet: Mets, Yankees’ Active Rosters Will Be Neck-And-Neck On Opening Day

It’s a question that seemed unthinkable during the winter months and at the start of spring training: which team will have more talent on April 1?

2013/03/26

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B&C Morning Show: Jon Niese Is Excited About Opening Day Start

He joined Boomer and Craig on Monday to talk about the honor, and provided us with a preview of the Mets’ 2013 campaign from the perspective of a player…

WFAN–2013/03/25

David Wright (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

David Wright Named 4th Captain In Mets History; Jon Niese To Start Opening Day

“This is probably one of the proudest days of my career so far,” Wright said. “(I’m) honored and very proud to be on the short list of guys that have been captain of this franchise. For me it’s a dream come true, to say the least.”

2013/03/21

Jon Niese  (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images), Johan Santana (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets Close To Announcement On Opening Day Starter; Marcum Gets Cortisone Shot

Manager Terry Collins said he’d announce his starter for Opening Day “in the next couple of days.”

2013/03/21

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