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Shaun Marcum Struggles Again as New York Mets Fall 7-3 to Pittsburgh Pirates
May 10th, 2013 at 10:52 PM
New York-The only big ticket free agent signing for the New York Mets was right hander Shaun Marcum. Marcum, who has been a solid but injury prone starting pitcher, was expected to help fill the void left in the Mets' rotation following the trade of 2012 Cy Young Award winner...
Mets 101 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
May 10th, 2013 at 5:34 PM
After another dramatic walk off win, the New York Mets are back in action tonight. They will resume their four game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at 7:10 pm at Citi Field. Shaun Marcum (0-2, 7.20 ERA) will be on the hill for the Mets. Marcum has struggled in...
Mike Baxter’s Second Walkoff Hit in Three Days Lifts New York Mets to 3-2 Victory
May 10th, 2013 at 8:38 AM
New York-There are certain players who exceed their roles and become fan favorites for their clutch performances. Past New York Mets who have risen to the occasion include Ed Kranepool, Matt Franco, and Joe McEwing. The next man on this list is poised to become the Whitestone Wonder, Mike Baxter. Baxter,...
Mets 101 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
May 9th, 2013 at 5:43 PM
After splitting their two game set with the Chicago White Sox, the New York Mets are right back to work tonight. They will open a four game weekend set with the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10 pm at Citi Field. Dillon Gee (2-4, 6.16 ERA) will take the mound for the...
Meet a “New” York Met: Shortstop Brian Bixler
February 28th, 2013 at 10:00 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...
David Wright Becomes All Time Hits Leader for New York Mets in 6-0 Win
September 26th, 2012 at 10:17 PM
New York- For all the negativity surrounding the New York Mets in the second half of the season, this last homestand has turned into an opportunity to generate some good will with the fans. The team responded to Terry Collins' challenge to finish the season strong by ripping off a...
Mets 101 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
September 26th, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Manager Terry Collins challenged the New York Mets heart following an embarrassing 16-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies last week. Collins implied that the club had quit on the season, something that infuriated players and made the team look in the mirror to see how things can be better. The...
Wright Ties Kranepool, but Mets Sunk by Pirates 10-6
September 26th, 2012 at 1:09 AM
The New York Mets (70-84) had their four-game win streak snapped by the Pittsburgh Pirates (76-78) Tuesday night at Citi Field by a score of 10-4. Met starter Collin McHugh (L, 0-3) lasted just 1.1 innings, allowing seven runs on three walks and five hits, including one home run, a three run shot...
Mets 101 Game Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets
September 25th, 2012 at 6:23 PM
The New York Mets (70-83) look to make it five in a row Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates (75-78) at Citi Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM.
Mets Starting Lineup
SS Ruben Tejada
2B Justin Turner
3B David Wright
LF Scott Hairston
1B Ike Davis
C Kelly Shoppach
CF Andres Torres
RF Mike Baxter
SP Collin McHugh
Collin McHugh...
Mets 101 Game Preview: New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:15 PM
The New York Mets will wrap up their road trip this afternoon with a 12:35 pm matinee against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Mets are looking to win the series after getting a 3-2 victory over the Buccos last night. Here is today's Mets starting lineup:
LF Mike Baxter
CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis
3B David...
R.A. Dickey Tricks Pittsburgh Pirates Bats as New York Mets Even Series
May 23rd, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Pittsburgh- The most consistent starter for the New York Mets the last few seasons has been R.A. Dickey. Seeing the words consistency when describing a knuckleball pitcher is rather unusual, but Dickey has truly become a rock in the Met rotation. A night after a tough loss to the Pittsburgh...
Sloppy Mets Fall to Pirates 5-4
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:55 AM
Several key miscues by the New York Mets (22-20) allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-22) to rally from a 4-0 deficit to win the series opener 5-4 Monday night at PNC Park. Three errors by the Mets, most notably an outfield collision between left fielder Mike Baxter and center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis that led to the eventual winning run helped the Pirates rally from the early...
New York Mets at Pittsburgh Pirates: Mets 101 Game Preview
May 21st, 2012 at 5:01 PM
The New York Mets (22-19) head to the Steel City Monday to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (19-22) for the first time in 2012. The Mets are coming off a series loss in Toronto were able to take the finale Sunday 6-5 to avoid the sweep. The start of interleague play wasn't any kinder to the Pirates, as they dropped two...
Nick Evans Leaves Flushing for the Steel City
November 30th, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Former Mets first baseman Nick Evans has signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports. Evans, who batted .254 with four home runs and 25 RBI's in spot duty last season, has bounced up and down between Triple-A and the...
