When Luis Castillo returns from the disabled list the New York Mets will face the difficult choices to make at second base: Experience or youth? Bat or glove? Castillo or Ruben Tejada? Since being promoted in early June, Tejada has batted .243 in 23 games, including a 10-game hitting streak over the final two weeks of [...]
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1962: One night after registering 16 walks, including seven in a rown in the first inning on their way to a 10-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Mets were no-hit by Sandy Koufax. The Dodgers ace struck out 13 New [...]
The New York Mets (43-34) rallied from six runs behind to tie the game in the ninth, only to lose in the bottom of the inning, 7-6 to the Florida Marlins. The Mets are 0-6 on the road against the Florida Marlins and are now 15-22 on the road overall this season. New York Mets [...]
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1966: New York Mets selected Mike Jorgensen in fourth round of free agent draft. 1967: New York Mets purchased Hal Reniff from the New York Yankees. 2005: The New York Mets signed free agent pitcher Lino Urdaneta.
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1969: The New York Mets drop their fourth consecutive game, a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Shea Stadium. With the scored tied at two heading to the eighth inning, the Pirates hammered Mets reliever Tug McGraw. Matty Alou led off with a single. [...]
The New York Mets (43-32) defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-0 Sunday at Citi Field. The win put the Mets one-half game behind the Atlanta Braves, who were beaten by the Detroit Tigers. The Mets are now 28-12 at home and 17-6 in the month of June. Minnesota Twins @ New York Mets ... boxscore and recap [...]
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1962: New York Mets signed free agent Ed Kranepool. 1964: New York Mets released Tom Sturdivant. 1975: New York Mets signed free agent Roy Lee Jackson. 2010: Jonathon Niese pitched six shutout innings, three New York Mets hit home runs (David Wright, Ike Davis [...]
Johan Santana was not at his best Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Twins. He surrendered five earned runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. Usually you can brush off a bad start by Santana, but today was different. Now every start will be put under the microscope as Santana is now in the [...]
Johan Santana will face his former for the first time since being traded in December 2007. He spoke to the media Friday about today's start ... ###
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1983: Rusty Staub records his eighth consecutive pinch hit in an 8-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Staub's line drive single to rightfield off Ron Reed tied the single season major league record set by Dave Philley (1958).
The New York Mets (42-31) defeated the Minnesota Twins, 5-2, in the opening game of a three-game series at Citi Field. The win improves the Mets to 27-11 at home, 15-5 in the month of June and 12-4 in interleague play. Minnesota Twins @ New York Mets ... recap and boxscore ### Post Game Notes: Mike [...]
Here's what happened on this day in New York Mets history: 1989: The Mets' defense does not record a single assist in a 5-1 win over Philadelphia, tying the major-league record set by the Indians in 1945. New York pitchers retire the Phillies on 13 strikeouts, 12 fly outs, and two ground balls to first [...]