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Ruben Tejada of the New York Mets is congratulated by Jordany Valdespin and David Wright after Tejada hit a lead off home run in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on August 1, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tejada Delivers In Mets’ 2-1 Victory Over Giants

Ruben Tejada was the Mets’ hero on Wednesday as the Mets defeated the Giants 2-1.

2012/08/02

Scott Hairston’s Two Homers Help Mets Beat Giants In 10

Hairston planned to relax and watch a little television when he got back to the hotel. He’ll go sleep thinking he will remain with New York the rest of the season.

2012/07/31

David Wright of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Wright’s Two Blasts Help Mets Top Nats, Snap Six-Game Skid

David Wright homered twice and had five RBIs and R.A. Dickey won his league-leading 13th game as the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak.

2012/07/19

Mike Baxter leaves the field after crashing into the wall. (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets Outfielder Mike Baxter Not Close To Coming Off Disabled List

Because Mike Baxter hasn’t begun to throw, Mets manager Terry Collins told Mets.com that a comeback “is a ways out yet.” Collins added that the pinch-hitter extraordinaire will need at least 25-30 Minor League at-bats before being recalled to Flushing.

2012/07/19

Injury Breakdown: Examining SC Joint Of Mets’ Heroic Mike Baxter

The Mets expect the injury to take about six weeks to heal. Naturally, though, as is generally the case with sports injuries, the expected recovery time does not generally translate to a return to full competition.

2012/06/07

Johan Santana (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Mets Shuffle Rotation; Johan Santana Gets Extra Day Of Rest After No-Hitter

The Mets shuffled their rotation following Johan Santana’s no-hitter and recalled infielder Josh Satin from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday to replace injured outfielder Mike Baxter on the roster.

2012/06/04

Myron Rolle and Sloane Stephens (Photos by: Valerie Macon and Mike Hewitt /Getty Images)

Liguori: American Athletes Shine In The Sun

Ann Liguori gives the rundown on American athletes who are making us proud.

WFAN–2012/06/01

Terry Collins (credit: Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Coleman: Surprising Mets Hit The Big 5-0

Well, actually 51, but who’s counting. Everywhere you turn, people mention how surprised they are that the Mets have kept themselves in the NL East conversation.

2012/06/01

Scott Hairston of the New York Mets celebrates his sixth inning home run against the Philadelphia Phillies with teammates Omar Quintanilla and Mike Baxter at Citi Field. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Unexpected Mets Heroes Are Pleasant Surprises

Plenty of no-name Mets are contributing to the Amazins’ unexpected rise toward becoming NL East contenders.

WFAN–2012/05/31

Gee Does It All As Mets Bounce Back, Club Padres

Dillon Gee struck out a career-high nine, won consecutive starts for the first time in nearly a year, and doubled and scored the go-ahead run Friday night to lead the New York Mets over the San Diego Padres 6-1.

WFAN–2012/05/25

(Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

B&C Morning Show: Mets Outfielder Mike Baxter Speaks

Fresh off batting lead-off for the Mets in their 3-2 win over the Pirates last night, outfielder Mike Baxter joined Boomer & Craig via the hotline to talk about the Mets latest victory, their impressive start to the young season.

WFAN–2012/05/23

Mike Baxter (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Mike Baxter Assumes Leadoff Spot As Torres Gets Much-Needed Night Off

Center fielder Andres Torres will get the night off on Tuesday night in the Mets’ contest against the Pirates, and no, Kirk Nieuwenhuis won’t take his place at the top spot of the order. The leadoff hitter will be … wait for it … Mike Baxter!

2012/05/22

Gee, Baxter Help Mets Beat Blue Jays To Avoid Sweep

Mike Baxter had three hits and came within a home run of the cycle, Dillon Gee won for the first time in four starts and the New York Mets held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5 on Sunday.

2012/05/20

Ike Davis (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Despite Ongoing Struggles At Plate, Mets’ Ike Davis Unlikely To Be Sent Down

Despite Mets first baseman Ike Davis’ issues at the plate this season, it’s unlikely that he’ll be the one sent down when Jason Bay returns to action, according to sources.

2012/05/17