San Diego Padres

Sweeny: Best Team Ever? David Cone Reflects On ’98 Yankees, Part 2

“There wasn’t panic, but there were fingers on the button,” Cone told WFAN’s Sweeny Murti. “We saw it potentially slipping away.”

2013/05/16

Dillon Gee (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Gee On Mound As Mets Look For Sweep Start To 2013

The forecast for Thursday afternoon in Flushing calls for sun, a light wind and temperatures around 50 degrees. Sounds like a beautiful day for a sweep.

2013/04/04

The Mets’ Matt Harvey delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Padres at Citi Field on April 3, 2013. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets’ Harvey Ignores The Elements, Completely Dominates Padres

Matt Harvey allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings for his first win at Citi Field, Lucas Duda hit the first of the Mets’ three homers in a whipping wind and New York beat the San Diego Padres 8-4 Wednesday night.

2013/04/03

Collin Cowgill connects on a grand slam in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres on Opening Day at Citi Field. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

More Cowgill! Energetic Outfielder Enjoys Grand Mets Debut

Mets captain David Wright got the skinny soon after the Amazin’s acquired outfielder Collin Cowgill: the kid’s a gamer. He didn’t waste any time proving it.

2013/04/02

Jonathon Niese (credit: Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

All Eyes On Jon Niese As Mets Host Padres In Opener

Some main attractions are missing as the Mets host the San Diego Padres in their season opener Monday.

2013/04/01

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

Jedd Gyorko Playing Second To Provide Padres With Offense

Jedd Gyorko is there to provide a solid bat in the lineup, and he could very well emerge as one of the league’s best offensive second baseman.

2013/03/30

The 7 Line Army took over center field for the Mets' final home game in 2012 (credit: Darren Meenan)

860 Mets Fans Strong, Opening Day Just The Start For ‘The 7 Line Army’

If you’re a Mets fan, you’ve heard of The 7 Line. Heck, you’re probably a member of The 7 Line Army. And if you’re lucky, you have the hottest ticket in town for Opening Day.

2013/03/26

Raul Ibanez (credit: Al Bello/Getty Images)

Hartnett: Yankees Will Lean On Surging Raul Ibanez In ALCS

Raul Ibanez’s role will increase against the Tigers’ parade of right-handed starters and will be a key figure in the Yankees’ hopes of reaching the World Series.

2012/10/13