Ryan Howard

Jonathon Niese of the New York Mets reacts after giving up a solo home run to Freddy Galvis. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Mets Drop Fourth Straight, Phillies Sweep Mets At Citi

Philadelphia took all three games at Citi Field. The sinking Mets have now lost four straight.

2013/04/29

Robert Carson #73 of the New York Mets reacts after giving up a three run home run to right fielder Domonic Brown #9 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 27, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jason Szenes/Getty Images)

Mets’ Slide Continues, Phillies Blast Carson For Five Runs

The Mets are starting to slide. The losing streak is now at three.

2013/04/27

Ryan Howard #6 of the Philadelphia Phillies is greeted by Chase Utley #26 and Michael Young #10 after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on April 25, 2013 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bats Fail To Show Up For Mets, Who Get Shut Out By Phils

Kendrick pitched the best game of his career as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-0 on Friday night.

2013/04/26

Coleman: Mets Hit Rock Bottom

Things can’t get any worse for the rock bottom Mets.

2012/09/21

Phillies Rap Out 19 Singles In 16-1 Destruction Of Punchless Mets

Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley sparked an eight-run first inning, Ryan Howard added a late grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the inept New York Mets 16-1 before a few hundred fans Thursday night at quiet Citi Field.

2012/09/20

Josh Edgin looks on after giving up a two run home run in the ninth inning to Ryan Howard. (credit: Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)

Phillies’ Howard Stuns Mets In 9th

Ryan Howard hit a go-ahead homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Philadelphia rallied to beat New York.

2012/09/19

Jonathon Niese (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Homers From Baxter, Hairston Not Enough As Mets Drop Series Finale To Phils

Early home runs from Mike Baxter and Scott Hairston weren’t enough support for starting pitcher Jon Niese as the Mets dropped the series finale against the Phillies and had their four-game winning streak snapped.

2012/08/30

Bobby Valentine (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) and Charlie Manuel (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Keidel: Mets, Yankees Fans Can Rejoice In The Fates Of Their Archrivals

Even if neither New York team reaches its goals, their fans can rejoice in the fates of their foes: archrivals Boston and Philadelphia, who are a combined 30 games out of first place.

2012/08/29

Mets Continue Incredible Mastery Of Phillies In Philly

Ike Davis hit a tiebreaking double during a four-run 10th inning, Kelly Shoppach had a two-run homer and the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 Tuesday night for their third straight victory.

2012/08/28

Running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings is helped off the field after being injured in the third quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Injury Breakdown: The NFL And The ACL

ACL and Achilles Tendon injuries are accounting for most of the times missed by NFL stars this preseason.

2012/08/13

Schwei: Goin’ Deep At Citi Field; Cubs, Dodgers On Tap For Mets

Raul Ibanez’s homer on Sunday night moved him atop the leaderboard for home runs hit at Citi Field by a Mets opponent.

2012/06/25

Injury Breakdown: The Achilles And Phillies Slugger Ryan Howard’s Long Road Back

Predictions that Howard would return to the lineup in late spring, and then before June, have been blown away, and it appears he still has a ways to go.

2012/06/19