New York Mets

The Mets’ David Wright throws his bat after flying out with men on base in the eighth inning against the Reds on May 21, 2013 at Citi Field. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Wright’s Early Error Deflates Mets In Eventual Shutout Loss To Reds

Mike Leake pitched three-hit ball for seven sharp innings and the Cincinnati Reds parlayed star third baseman David Wright’s early error Tuesday night into a 4-0 victory over the New York Mets.

8 hours ago

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon argues a call with the umpires. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Silverman: Baseball Must Fix Itself With Increased Instant Replay

Major League Baseball is considering a move that would lead to more correct calls and, in turn, make the game better. Yes, it would impact tradition — the tradition of incorrect calls that has dogged baseball for decades.

15 hours ago

Jeremy Hefner (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images); yellow caution tape marks off the area surrounding the heavily damaged Moore Medical Center after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Tornado Devastation In Moore, Oklahoma Hits Home For Mets’ Hefner

Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner still has family living in Moore. He said he had been in contact with his mother, who told him his cousins and uncles were OK.

15 hours ago

Ike Davis (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), Ruben Tejada (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) and Jordany Valdespin (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Report: Mets Have Discussed Demoting Ike Davis, Ruben Tejada, Jordany Valdespin

Ike Davis might not be the only Met in danger of being demoted. According to a report, shortstop Ruben Tejada and outfielder Jordany Valdespin aren’t exactly on safe ground.

17 hours ago

The famous warning sign at Bethpage Black. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Mets’ Davis, Yankees’ Robertson To Hold Sandy Relief Golf Tournament

It will be held July 17 at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, the course for the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open. The tournament is scheduled for the day after the All-Star game at Citi Field in New York.

21 hours ago

The Mets’ Marlon Byrd hits a three-run home run in the third inning against the Reds at Citi Field on May 20, 2013. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

Marcum Falls To 0-5 As Mets’ Bats Disappear After Hot Start Against Reds

Jay Bruce hit a tiebreaking homer and drove in two runs to back Johnny Cueto’s wild but effective return from the disabled list, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 4-3 Monday night.

23 hours ago

Daniel Murphy #28 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

Schwei: Murph’s Success At Wrigley, Ike’s Struggles, Harvey’s Bat & More Mets Notes

The Mets rebounded from an 0-3 start to their road trip by taking three of their last four, including a series win in Chicago, their first series victory since taking two of three from Washington at Citi Field a month ago.

2013/05/20

Ike Davis (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets Sticking With Ice-Cold Ike Davis — For Now

Davis to Triple-A? Don’t count on it. At least not yet.

2013/05/20

Joe Girardi (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images), Terry Collins (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Palladino: Yankees’ Girardi And Mets’ Collins Heading In Opposite Directions

On one side of town, a first-place team with a manager being talked up as the best of the best. On the other, a fourth-place disaster with little hope of improvement and a skipper on the ropes.

2013/05/20

Murphy Hits Home Run In 8th, Leads Mets Past Cubs 4-3

Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking homer in the 8th inning and, Mets beat the Cubs 4-3, for their first series win at Wrigley Field since 2007.

2013/05/20

Mets Avoid Shutout, Fall To Cubs 8-2

Mets were trying to win three straight games for the second time this season, squandered a couple of chances to get off to a fast start.

2013/05/18

Matt Harvey (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Harvey Dazzles Yet Again, Helps Own Cause With Go-Ahead Hit In Mets’ Victory

Matt Harvey won his fifth straight decision, allowing five hits in 7 1/3 innings and singling in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning to lead the New York Mets over the Chicago Cubs, 3-2, on Friday.

2013/05/17

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

Bud Selig (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

MLB Appears Set For Vast Expansion Of Video Review By Umpires

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls or strikes should be subject to instant replay.

2013/05/16

Mariano Rivera (credit: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Mariano Rivera Flattered By #StartMo All-Star Movement, But Says No Thanks

Word of baseball writer Bill Chuck’s campaign to start Mariano Rivera in this year’s All-Star Game has traveled all the way to the Bronx. In fact, the Yankees closer knows all about it. And he says thanks, but no thanks.

2013/05/16

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