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The Hits Keep Coming; the New York Mets Drop Their Fifth Straight
May 15th, 2013 at 2:01 AM
St. Louis- The players are willing, but their play is unable.  So is the case for the New York Mets.  A team which has tried almost every method to right their performance, has yet to produce their desired results.  Going against the St. Louis Cardinals to top it off would...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals
May 14th, 2013 at 5:20 PM
After a wasted sold performance by Jeremy Hefner, the Mets will look to get on the right track behind Dillon Gee.  The Mets, who have lost four out of their last five games, have a good chance at beginning a turn around tonight as in his last four starts have went...

New York Mets Drop Series Opener Against St. Louis Cardinals 6-3
May 13th, 2013 at 11:00 PM
St. Louis- Looking to bounce back after dropping their last two out of three games to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Mets would need a solid outing by Jeremy Hefner and a spark in their bats.  The first part would happen, but even with the addition of Outfielder Rick Ankiel, the...

Mets 101 Preview: New York Mets at St. Louis Cardinals
May 13th, 2013 at 6:55 PM
After a series loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Mets find themselves against the 23-13, St. Luis Cardinals.  Line Up: RF Mike Baxter 2B Daniel Murphy 3B David Wright 1B Ike Davis LF Lucas Duda C John Buck CF Rick Ankiel SS Ruben Tejada P Jeremy Hefner Pre Game Notes: Rick Ankiel whom was added to the roster, will make the start...

Harv-tastic! Matt Harvey Near Perfect; New York Mets Beat Chicago White Sox 1-0
May 8th, 2013 at 12:42 AM
Citi Field, New York-  Matt Harvey is as good as they come.  Tonight's game was nothing short of spectacular for the young Mets' pitcher, which didn't include run support, extra innings and a career high in strikeouts.  It came tough and spectacular, but the Mets beat the Chicago White Sox...

What’s Wrong with the New York Mets’ Bullpen?
May 7th, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Right from the beginning of the season, New York Mets fans knew the team would most likely run into a little bit of trouble.  While their primary concerns had to do with the team's starting pitching and outfield, it would be the middle relief that has plagued the Mets' 2013...

David Wright Leads Way as New York Mets Snap Six Game Losing Streak
May 1st, 2013 at 4:09 PM
Miami-After a long week, the New York Mets are finally back in the win column. The Mets managed to salvage the finale of their three game set with the Miami Marlins to the tune of a 7-6 victory. The Mets needed a strong offensive performance and got one from their...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Miami Marlins
May 1st, 2013 at 12:14 PM
The New York Mets are officially free falling as the calendar turns from April to May. The Mets dropped their sixth straight game last night to the Miami Marlins. Brandon Lyon blew a save chance for Jeremy Hefner as the Marlins rallied in the bottom of the ninth to defeat...

New York Mets Drop Sixth in a Row After Miami Marlins Rally in Ninth
April 30th, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Miami-The New York Mets looked poised to snap their five game losing streak tonight against the Miami Marlins. They got a great outing from starter Jeremy Hefner, who had outdueled Kevin Slowey to carry a shutout into the ninth inning. The Mets had scratched across a run and were only...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Miami Marlins
April 30th, 2013 at 7:10 PM
The New York Mets are definitely struggling at the moment. Manager Terry Collins' squad has lost a season high five straight ball games, with each loss getting even more devastating than the one before. Last night's game with the Miami Marlins went 15 ugly innings and ended with another loss,...

New York Mets Drop Their Fifth Straight Game Against Miami Marlins
April 30th, 2013 at 9:18 AM
Miami- It wasn't just a tough one for the New York Mets in Miami, but it was also a long one.  The game lasted for 15 innings in a match up where both team's young pitchers were out of the game relatively early, and the ugly and drawn out grind...

New York Mets at Miami Marlins: Game Preview
April 29th, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Looking to end their season long four game losing streak, the New York Mets have young phenom Matt Harvey on the mound.  The Miami Marlins will counter with a young phenom of their own, 20 year old righty Jose Fernandez.  Build Up With the Mets looking to stay alive this early in...

Struggling New York Mets Get Swept by Philadelphia Phillies
April 28th, 2013 at 8:57 PM
New York-The 2013 New York Mets have spent their April playing like Jekyll and Hyde. When Matt Harvey is on the mound, the Mets look like the best team in baseball and are 5-0 in his turns. When anyone else is on the hill, the Mets look like a very...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets
April 28th, 2013 at 11:16 AM
The New York Mets will look to end their long home stand on a winning note this afternoon as they wrap up their three game set with the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is at 1:10 pm at Citi Field. A win would be critical for the Mets, who have dropped three...

Shaun Marcum Struggles in Return as New York Mets Losing Streak Hits Three
April 27th, 2013 at 5:47 PM
New York-The New York Mets entered Saturday's game on a two game losing streak. It was poised to be a good day for the team, however, as Shaun Marcum was all set to make his season debut. Marcum, the team's only notable free agent signing in the offseason, had missed...

What’s Wrong with New York Mets Shortstop Ruben Tejada?
April 23rd, 2013 at 11:58 PM
This time last year, to many it finally became clear that Jose Reyes was no longer the New York Mets' short stop.  Part of the reason wasn't just the fact he was now wearing a Miami Marlins uniform (this season however, he is donning Toronto Blue Jay's attire), but the...

Minor League Mondays: is Rafael Montero Pitching Himself into the New York Mets Immediate Future Plans?
April 22nd, 2013 at 4:30 PM
There's a young pitcher on the New York Mets who has been absolutely dominant this regular 2013 season.  Low ERA, baffling opponents, undefeated 3-0 record, and by the way his name is not Matt Harvey.  Nor Zach Wheeler (if the undefeated record didn't give that away).  Even though he's only...

Dillon Gee Comes Through as New York Mets Defeat Washington Nationals 2-0
April 21st, 2013 at 6:39 PM
New York- Less than a week ago, Dillon Gee was brutalized by the Colorado Rockies offense.  His poor effort caused many to question not only if he was the same pitcher we saw last year, but if he could be a viable pitcher moving forward.  After today, those questions can...

Iced! New York Mets are Swept by the Colorado Rockies in Bitter Three Game Series
April 18th, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Denver- Despite it being spring, the Mets were hit with a cold winter's wind out against the Colorado Rockies.  The weather wasn't the only element which was chilled, as the Mets pitching was placed on Ice.  The Rockies take the series 3-0, with beating the Mets today 11-3. The Story    Similar to...

Rocky Mountain Low: New York Mets Drop Both Games in Double Header Against the Colorado Rockies
April 17th, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Denver- It seems that the games aren't the only things that have frozen over by the Colorado's cool weather.  The Mets' play has also been affected, as it has seemed to cool down.  Leading to the Mets losing their second series of the season.  Losing the second game of the...