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Mets 101 All-Star Memories: Jon Matlack (1974-76)
June 16th, 2013 at 10:35 PM
A key figure in the 1973 "Miracle Mets" season, starting pitcher Jon Matlack represented New York and the National League in three consecutive All-Star games from 1974 to 1976. The southpaw formed an impressive trio with Jerry Koosman (two All-Star games) and Tom Seaver (twelve All-Star games) for the Mets...

Rafael Montero Promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas
June 14th, 2013 at 6:10 PM
With Zack Wheeler's impending promotion to the big leagues, the Las Vegas 51's will have an opening in their starting rotation. That opening will be filled by another top young prospect. Rafael Montero, who is considered the next in line among the team's top young pitching prospects, has been promoted...

Lucas Duda the Next in Line for a Trip to Las Vegas?
June 10th, 2013 at 11:54 PM
A day after the Mets demoted Ike Davis, a key member of the ballclub's future, to AAA Las Vegas to find his game, one has to wonder who the next domino to fall will be as the Amazins continue to plummet in the standings. With another embarrassing sweep at the...

Mets 101 All-Star Memories – Bud Harrelson (1970-71)
June 7th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
A member of the ballclub's 1969 World Series squad, Derrel "Bud" Harrelson was a steady fixture in the New York Mets infield for thirteen seasons from 1965 to 1978. Bud Harrelson was a light hitter but possessed a slick glove and made a name for himself based on his fielding...

New York Mets Rained Out for Second Straight Night
June 7th, 2013 at 6:48 PM
The New York Mets will have to wait another day to pick up where they left off in Washington, where they defeated the Nationals with a huge 10-1 win after dropping four straight games. Tropical Storm Andrea first washed out Thursday's Mets-Nationals contest, then Friday's Mets-Marlins series opener as well. Game...

New York Mets Select High School First Baseman Dominic Smith with First Round Pick
June 6th, 2013 at 9:22 PM
The 11th pick in the 2013 MLB Draft belonged to the New York Mets, and it was surrounded with a little extra intrigue this year. This pick was the center of a compensation dispute between the Mets and Major League Baseball when the team was trying to mount a pursuit...

Mets 101 Met of the Month: Daniel Murphy
June 4th, 2013 at 8:44 PM
For the New York Mets, May was certainly a rollercoaster ride, with the Amazins ultimately finishing at 12-15 for the month, leaving them in fourth place in the NL East. After winning four of their first six games in May, the ballclub endured a six-game losing streak, matching their own...

Does Terry Collins Really Owe Anyone an Apology?
May 15th, 2013 at 11:27 PM
Tuesday night, Mets manager Terry Collins commented to reporters on the uproar - from the Daily News and social media alike - regarding utilityman Jordany Valdespin and all the alleged controversy he stirred up whilst "Cadillacing" around the bases following an ultimately meaningless home run on Friday against Pittsburgh. Valdespin...

New York Mets’ Game with Atlanta Braves Postponed Due to Rain
May 4th, 2013 at 7:42 PM
The New York Mets will have to wait another day to try and extend their winning streak to three. The middle game of their three game set against the Atlanta Braves, which was scheduled for 7:10 pm tonight, has been postponed due to rain, MetsBlog.com reports. The game has not...

Mets 101 All-Star Memories – Ed Kranepool (1965)
May 3rd, 2013 at 1:21 PM
The 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star game was held on July 13, 1965 at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington, Minnesota, the home of the Minnesota Twins. The New York Mets sent a lone representative to the mid-summer classic, first baseman Ed Kranepool who was named to the squad backing up starting...

Matt Harvey Named National League Pitcher of the Month for April
May 2nd, 2013 at 8:15 PM
Matt Harvey's fabulous April has certainly drawn him a lot of national attention. It even drew him the attention of the voters for the National League pitcher of the month award. Harvey was named the National League's Pitcher of the Month for his strong April performance, ESPN New York's Adam...

How Much Longer Will Ike Davis Start for the New York Mets?
May 2nd, 2013 at 6:25 PM
It's the start of another new season and another poor start for New York Mets first baseman Ike Davis. Through his first 25 games consisting of  April and one game of May (a 1-for-5 effort against Miami), Davis is batting just .169 with four homers and eight RBI. Davis has...

New York Mets 101 All-Star Memories – Ron Hunt (1964)
April 25th, 2013 at 11:57 PM
As the New York Mets and Citi Field prepare for the 2013 MLB All-Star Game, Mets 101 takes a look back the the best Met memories from the past 50 years. Today we begin the series in 1964, with the first and only All-Star Game to be held at Shea Stadium...

New York Mets Have Game Postponed for Third Time in Past Four Days
April 17th, 2013 at 6:46 PM
The weather just doesn't seem to like the New York Mets these days. After rain and snow outs on Sunday and Monday, the Mets dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies yesterday while playing in frigid temperatures. The snow has returned to Coors Field, however, and the...

New York Mets Have Game Postponed for Second Straight Day Due to Snow
April 15th, 2013 at 6:21 PM
On a day where most people's thoughts are with the citizens of Boston following the explosions at the Boston marathon, the New York Mets prepared for the first game of their four game series with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Mets, however, will not play the first game...

Series Finale Between New York Mets and Minnesota Twins Postponed Due to Rain
April 14th, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Inclement weather in the Minneapolis area has postponed today's series finale between the New York Mets and Minnesota Twins, MetsBlog.com reports.  The forecast, which called for steady rain throughout the day, led to the Twins and Mets announcing a postponement roughly three hours before first pitch was scheduled. The Mets...

New York Mets: Zack Wheeler’s Season Debut
April 9th, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Last Thursday, April 4th, star pitching prospect Zack Wheeler made his first start of the 2013 season for the Las Vegas 51's, the Mets AAA affiliate. The 51's cruised to a 10-5 victory over the host Sacramento River Cats, but Wheeler wasn't a major part of the victory, lasting just...

A Look Back at Johan Santana, the $137.5M Met Ace
March 29th, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday, news broke regarding Johan Santana's re-injured throwing shoulder, which will once again require surgery and end the lefty's 2013 season before it even begins. Mets 101 has decided to take a look back at his five seasons in a New York Mets uniform, and the highs and lows experienced...

LaTroy Hawkins Makes the New York Mets Bullpen
March 25th, 2013 at 9:11 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** Trading the New York pinstripes for New York orange and blue, veteran bullpen pitcher LaTroy Hawkins has made the Mets' major league bullpen.  He'll be heading north with today being the deadline for letting non-roster veteran invitees know whether they would be making the trip or not.  The last time...

New York Mets Plan Fan Rally in Advance of Opening Day
March 25th, 2013 at 8:59 AM
Opening Day is one of the most exciting times on the baseball calendar, and the New York Mets are eager to get their season started. Besides trying to win on Opening Day, on which the Mets have the best record in baseball, the team is looking to generate excitement for...