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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
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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...
New York Mets Name David Wright Team Captain
March 22nd, 2013 at 8:49 AM
For the last several years, David Wright has been the leader of the New York Mets. The Mets decided to finally make it official, naming the star third baseman the fourth captain in team history, MetsBlog.com reports. Wright, who just signed an eight year contract in the offseason, becomes the...
Meet a “New” New York Met: Catcher Landon Powell
March 14th, 2013 at 1:16 AM
Now that the busy 2013 offseason is over and the New York Mets have started Spring Training, a number of new players have joined the team. Over the next several weeks, the Mets 101 staff will introduce a "new" Met every day and break down what role they could play...
Meet a “New” York Met: Catcher John Buck
March 4th, 2013 at 9:22 AM
Now that the busy 2013 offseason is over and the New York Mets have started Spring Training, a number of new players have joined the team. Over the next several weeks, the Mets 101 staff will introduce a "new" Met every day and break down what role they could play...
Mets 101 News, Notes and Injury Updates
February 28th, 2013 at 9:20 PM
As Spring Training continues, the Mets have moved closer to officially naming David Wright captain of the 2013 squad. Manager Terry Collins has been polling players on the subject and is likely to make an official announcement before Wright leaves to represent Team USA at the World Baseball Classic on Friday.
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New York Mets Glad to See Johan Santana Throw Off Mound for First Time Since 2012
February 17th, 2013 at 4:58 PM
One of the big stories for the New York Mets in spring training involves the health of their ace, Johan Santana. Santana started off 2012 with a return to form that was capped by the franchise's first ever no hitter. That game on June 1st was the pinnacle of Santana's...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Biggest Met Killers #2-Mike Schmidt
February 14th, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Just in time for the New Year, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of topics related to the New York Mets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: the Biggest Mets Killer #5 Derek Jeter
February 10th, 2013 at 10:01 PM
Just in time for the New Year, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of topics related to the New York Mets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with...
