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Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
May 17th, 2013 at 11:41 AM
After getting a win yesterday to snap a six game losing streak, the New York Mets (15-23) continue their road trip this afternoon. Their next stop is historic Wrigley Field for a three game weekend series with the Chicago Cubs. Like the Mets, the Cubs have not gotten off to...

Meet a “New” York Met: Catcher Anthony Recker
March 15th, 2013 at 9:31 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...

Scott Hairston Bolts Queens for Two Year Deal with Chicago Cubs
January 23rd, 2013 at 11:55 PM
The fall back option for the New York Mets all winter in regards to the outfield has been outfielder Scott Hairston. Hairston had been seeking a two year deal, but the Mets were only willing to counter with a one year deal and a slight raise over what he made...

Farewell Larry “Chipper” Jones: a Living Obituary for the Career of an All Time New York Mets Nemesis
September 9th, 2012 at 9:13 PM
After hearing that Chipper Jones would not be making the start in the last game of the Atlanta Braves series at Citi Field for 2012, I really thought Jones' reign of torment over the Amazins' had come to a close.  Jones, however, wasn't done tormenting the Mets just yet. Jones...

Cubs Pound Niese, Mets 7-0 as Dempster Extends Shutout Streak
July 8th, 2012 at 5:13 PM
The New York Mets (46-40) will head into the All-Star break on a down note as they were torched by the Chicago Cubs (33-52) in their series finale Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. Jonathon Niese had been excellent in his last three starts but suffered his worst outing since May...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
July 8th, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Sunday afternoon the New York Mets (46-39) play host to the Chicago Cubs (32-52) in the rubber game of their three game series at Citi Field. Game time is scheduled for 1:10 PM. It is the final game for both teams before the all-star break and the season series between...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
July 7th, 2012 at 2:39 PM
After Mets' ace Johan Santana took a tough shellacking in early part of yesterday's game against the Chicago Cubs, the Mets offense were able to make some noise.  Not enough noise though, as the Cubs were able to snatch victory from the jaws of an apparent looming comeback defeat.  Today...

Late Comeback Falls Short as New York Mets Drop Series Opener 8-7
July 6th, 2012 at 11:30 PM
New York- An emotional win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night could mean one of two things for the New York Mets: they would be able to build some momentum from it or come out flat the next game. Unfortunately for the Mets, the latter occurred in the opener...

Mets 101 Game Preview: Chicago Cubs at New York Mets
July 6th, 2012 at 6:01 PM
 ***PHOTO1*** Fresh off of an inspiring win over the Philadelphia Phillies last night, the New York Mets will look to end the first half of their season on a positive note. The lowly Chicago Cubs head to Flushing for a three game set that will wrap up the season's first half....

New York Mets Snap Out of Funk to Rout Chicago Cubs 17-1
June 27th, 2012 at 5:29 PM
Chicago-The New York Mets were in a malaise prior to today's game with the Chicago Cubs. The Mets had dropped four in a row and were in danger of a complete free fall if they couldn't win the series finale. The Mets responded with their best offensive performance of the...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
June 27th, 2012 at 11:27 AM
The New York Mets are looking to snap a season high four game losing streak today. The streak is poorly timed considering the run they were on and the frankly awful competition they are facing in the Chicago Cubs. The Mets, who have dropped the first two games of the...

Losing Streak Hits Four as New York Mets Fall 5-3
June 27th, 2012 at 12:12 AM
Chicago – Time and again this season, the New York Mets (39-36) have been able to stop losing streaks at three games and follow them up with winning streaks of their own.  That was not the case tonight as the Mets dropped their second consecutive game to the worst team...

Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Chicago Cubs
June 25th, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Looking to rebound after last night's thrilling game, the New York Mets are on the road against the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs' offense has been struggling as of late, as they've only been able to score five runs in the team's last nine games.  Johan Santana takes the mound against...