Tim Byrdak

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

Bobby Parnell (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Coutinho: Mets Could Be This Year’s Version Of Last Year’s D-Backs

The Mets should look very closely at the Diamondbacks when they hit the field this weekend at Citi, because in many ways the Mets may be this year’s version of the D-Backs.

2012/05/04

Schwei: Lots Of Runs In The Rockies; Houston Next For Mets

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Sunday was the second victory in franchise history in which the Mets allowed a pair of game-tying home runs in the eighth inning or later.

2012/04/30

Ike Davis and David Wright of the New York Mets. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Mets Win 11-Inning Thriller, Defeat Rockies 6-5

The Mets won an 11-inning thriller on Sunday as they defeated the Rockies, 6-5 at Coors Field.

WFAN–2012/04/29

Coutinho: Mets’ Bullpen Continues To Shine

Sandy Alderson had a vision going into the offseason, and that was to re-shape the bullpen. So far, it has worked wonders.

2012/04/10

Terry Collins (credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

With Madoff Mess In Rearview Mirror, Mets Now Await Challenge On The Field

Now that their financial future is sorted, the New York Mets can turn most of their attention back to the ballclub on the field. Good thing, too, because an awful lot of work lies ahead.

2012/03/21

Mike Pelfrey of the New York Mets throws during Spring Training. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Coleman: A Slow Spring Start For Mets

The Mets have talked often about a quick start to the season, a fast getaway to make everyone forget about payroll reductions and lowered expectations for the 2012 season. Well, the start better not mirror the first-half results thus far this spring.

2012/03/19

Terry Collins (credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

Collins Shows Frustration, Vents After Mets’ Tejada Exits With Injury

Whether he attempted to send a message to his team or simply lost control is up for interpretation, but what’s indisputable is that Terry Collins is not a happy camper at the moment.

2012/03/13

Tim Byrdak (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets’ Byrdak Set To Undergo Surgery, Likely To Miss Opening Day

Mets reliever Tim Byrdak is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee, according to CBSSports’ Jon Heyman.

2012/03/12

Mets Talking Minor-League Deal With Lefty Reliever C.J. Nitkowski

After his workout last Thursday, the Suffern native said the Mets were his “first choice.”

WFAN–2012/03/12

David Wright (credit: Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

Coleman: Things Still Aren’t Wright For Mets At Third Base

Never let it be said that the Mets are lacking for drama. On an afternoon in which Johan Santana took another step toward Opening Day, the Mets announced that both David Wright and Tim Byrdak will miss more time.

WFAN–2012/03/12

Wright Returning To New York To Get Ribs Examined

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Sunday said he expects Wright will receive a cortisone shot. Wright will be checked Monday at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

2012/03/11

Matt Harvey (Photo by Sarah Glenn/Getty Images)

Coleman: Fireballer Matt Harvey Stealing The Show At Mets Camp

Matt Harvey stole the show once again on Friday. The young pitcher, whom Sandy Koufax was looking to meet at Mets camp the other day, retired all six Atlanta batters he faced.

2012/03/10

Jonathon Niese (credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Coleman: A Nice Start For Niese

Jonathan Niese was sharp on Wednesday in Jupiter as the Mets shutout the Marlins 7-0. Niese was a little anxious to get going before his first spring start, but he delivered two solid innings, striking out 2 while walking one. Niese was pretty happy with his performance.

2012/03/08

Mets Sign Tim Byrdak To 2012 Contract

The New York Mets have signed relief pitcher Tim Byrdak to a 2012 contract. A 37-year-old lefty specialist, Byrdak is 2-0 with a 2.89 ERA in 37 1-3 innings.

WFAN–2011/09/18

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