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Zack Wheeler Could Force His Way into New York Mets’ Plans Soon
May 18th, 2013 at 8:19 PM
The New York Mets have always had an innate ability to develop good young pitching. The latest product from the farm system, Matt Harvey, has come out of the gates with a historic start to his major league career. With expectations for the major league team relatively low, Mets fans...
Matt Harvey Notches Fifth Win as New York Mets Defeat Chicago Cubs 3-2
May 17th, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Chicago-The breakout star of the 2013 season for the New York Mets has been starting pitcher Matt Harvey. Harvey, who entered Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs with a 4-0 record and a 1.44 ERA, has quickly filled R.A. Dickey's shoes as staff ace. Harvey's starts have become must see...
Despite Lack of Run Support, the Legend of Matt Harvey Continues to Grow
May 12th, 2013 at 9:19 PM
The New York Mets are not a very exciting ball club to watch right now. The bullpen is a mess and no one outside of David Wright and John Buck seems capable of delivering offensively. With that in mind it is no wonder why the crowds at Citi Field have...
Mets 101 All Star Memories: Tom Seaver
May 9th, 2013 at 9:21 AM
With the 2013 All Star Game coming to Citi Field, Mets 101 is celebrating by looking back at all things related to the All Star Game and our beloved Mets. Our All Star Memories series takes a look back at the games, players, and moments from mid summer classics past...
Minor League Mondays: Noah Syndergaard Impressing Early for St. Lucie Mets
May 6th, 2013 at 10:45 AM
The most publicized pieces of the R.A. Dickey trade for the New York Mets were the catchers involved. The Mets received not only a top hitting catching prospect in Travis D'Arnaud, but also the team's current catcher, All Star candidate John Buck. While it is easy to assume the Mets...
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...
Shaun Marcum Looks Good in Rehab Start
April 22nd, 2013 at 1:29 PM
Shaun Marcum appears poised to provide a major boost to the New York Mets' starting rotation this weekend. Marcum, who hasn't pitched yet this season after dealing with a neck injury, threw 52 pitches in an extended spring training game, MetsBlog.com reports. Marcum threw five innings and allowed three hits...
Matt Harvey Becoming Key Figure in New York Mets Rotation
April 8th, 2013 at 12:08 PM
The starting rotation for the New York Mets has taken a lot of hits in the last several weeks. The team lost Johan Santana for the year literally days before Opening Day. Shaun Marcum, who was signed to help fill the R.A. Dickey void, hasn't pitched since March 16th and may...
Trouble with the Curve, New York Mets’ Shaun Marcum Unable to Pitch in Simulated Game
April 2nd, 2013 at 11:01 PM
Port St. Lucie, Fla. - Scheduled to pitch in a simulated game today, newly acquired Shaun Marcum was unable to due to experiencing neck pain during his warm up. Likely leading to Marcum being unable to join the team's rotation on Sunday, against division rivals the Miami Marlins. Leaving the...
New York Mets’ Johan Santana Likely Lost for Season
March 29th, 2013 at 9:56 AM
The Johan Santana saga has been the dominant storyline surrounding the New York Mets in spring training. Santana entered the spring feeling good and hoped to pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Santana was even tabbed as the Opening Day starter by manager Terry Collins. The trouble started...
Mets 101 News and Notes: 12 Days to Opening Day
March 20th, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Spring training is nearing it's end and roster decisions are going to start coming soon from the New York Mets. Injuries have set the tone for the Mets this spring as yet another arm has gone down. The starting rotation is currently in flux and we do not know who...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Top Mets Prospects #3-Noah Syndergaard
February 24th, 2013 at 2:02 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...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Top Mets Prospects #6-Rafael Montero
February 19th, 2013 at 10:14 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 number seven and work...
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 #3-Greg Maddux
February 12th, 2013 at 7:54 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 YorkMets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with number seven and work all the...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Offbeat Personalities #6-R.A. Dickey
January 27th, 2013 at 1:06 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...
Report: New York Mets Sign Starter Shaun Marcum to One Year Deal
January 24th, 2013 at 9:08 AM
The drought is over. The New York Mets finally broke their two and a half month long drought of signing free agents to big league contracts by adding starter Shaun Marcum, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports. Marcum, 31, went 7-4 with a 3.70 ERA for the Milwaukee Brewers in 21...
What’s Left for the New York Mets in Free Agency?
January 22nd, 2013 at 11:39 AM
The New York Mets are less than a month away from spring training and clearly have a lot of holes left to fill on their 2013 roster. Their areas of need center around the outfield as well as depth for the starting rotation and bullpen. While the team has yet...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Biggest Busts #2-Jim Fregosi
January 1st, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Just in time for the holiday season, 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 the number seven and...
Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Biggest Busts #4-Generation K
December 28th, 2012 at 8:50 AM
Just in time for the holiday season, 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...
