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The Mets won 3-1. PITTSBURGH - Pirates utilityman Josh Harrison is a man without a position.

The longtime head athletic trainer of the New York Yankees once wrote that Roger Clemens "maintains complete confidence and respect" for strength coach Brian McNamee.

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Daniel Nava and Kelly Shoppach hit sixth-inning homers to turn a tie game in Boston's favor, and the Red Sox withstood two home runs by Nick Johnson in a 6-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday.

Major League Baseball officials said they have so much help for the All-Star Game in Kansas City that they can't use all the volunteers.

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The 25-year-old Ohio native, chosen by the Mets in the seventh round of the 2005 draft, is in the initial season of a five-year, $25.27 million contract he signed after winning 11 times through 27 appearances in 2011.

The Pittsburgh Pirates open a nine game homestand with a three game set against the New York Mets.A We reached out to Matt from Rising Apple to see what's going on with the surprising New York Mets.A A Ronny Cedeno and the Mets are 22-19, andA 3.5 games out of first place.A A The Bucs are 19-22, only 3 games behind the NL Central leading St.

Toronto Blue Jays J.P Arencibia hits a solo home run off New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Friday, May 18, 2012.

Jonathon Niese lasts only three innings, digs five-run hole against Houston Astros during 6-3 loss at Minute Maid Park NY METS 3, BREWERS 1 The questions and storylines could have been so much brighter, on this first day home from a road trip.

After coming back and winning Saturday afternoon in Miami, the Mets had a chance to steal the series from the Marlins before they head back home to face the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field.

In one month, barring something unforeseen, the Mets will get a chance to face Bryce Harper for the first time when they travel to Washington.

Rookie Jordany Valdespin clubbed a two-out, pinch hit, three-run homer in the top of the ninth off of Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon to give the Mets a 5-2 series opening win in Philadelphia on Monday night.

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies will open up a three-game National League East series on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 ET on ESPN.

Ah, it's that time of the year again. Every series is important, but to fans, games against the Phillies are a whole different ballgame .

Mets at Phillies Tonight: 7:05 p.m. Probables: Jonathon Niese vs. Roy Halladay TV: ESPN The junior most member of the roster looks quite comfortable in the Phillies' locker room, but at the plate, it's a different story.

The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies headline Monday's MLB schedule, as the National League East rivals meet at Citizens Bank Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 ET on ESPN.

Touted pitching prospect Matt Harvey won't be arriving at Citi Field anytime soon, even with Mets seemingly having need for rotation help.

The Mets bullpen has had its ups and downs. Frank Francisco and Jon Rauch started the year off with a bang by slamming the door on the Braves three games in a row.