New York Mets News

Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.

On the night of the Bisons annual Independence Eve Celebration, the Herd offense couldn't produce any fireworks.

Even before the Milwaukee Brewers closed out their eventful nine-game homestand, Ken Macha had judged it a success.

The Pirates decided to take on the baggage that comes with Lastings Milledge because general manager Neal Huntington feels the enigmatic 24-year-old outfielder can be part of a "championship equation." There is little doubt Milledge has the physical tools to be a star player in the big leagues with his power and speed.

Three nights ago, Jerry Manuel preached to his team it had enough talent to win games despite all its mounting injuries.

David Wright is a virtual lock to be named the starting third baseman on the NL All-Star team Sunday, which is both good and bad for the Mets.

5, 2007, with Washington against Florida. That day, he bruised his right elbow trying to field a hard chopper and departed.

Thursday 02 Jul Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 08:59AM Binghamton, NY--- Brian Dopirak ripped a bases-loaded double in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game and David Cooper followed with an RBI groundout to put New Hampshire in front and the Fisher Cats went on to a 5-3 win Wednesday night at NYSEG Stadium.

The Mets continue to toil in mediocrity, sitting one game below .500, while a large chunk of talent sits idle on the disabled list... by Patrick Murray 95 reads Opinion The Mets continue to toil in mediocrity, sitting one game below .500, while a large chunk of talent sits idle on the disabled list.

Oliver Perez was smiling and happy Friday night. He pronounced himself ready to rejoin the New York Mets if they pull the trigger on a recall so he can face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in Citi Field.

Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.

The Mets signed 16-year-old Juan Urbina on Thursday, a Major League scout told MLB.com. The Venezuelan left-hander is expected to receive a $1.25 million signing bonus on the first day of Major League Baseball's international player signing period.

Francisco Rodriguez had a chance to get his first four-out save in exactly two years Wednesday in the Mets' 1-0 win against the Brewers, but manager Jerry Manuel didn't give it much thought.

PITTSBURGH - Further embarrassment avoided. Barely. Summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning in a rainout makeup on the eve of a series in Philadelphia , Francisco Rodriguez served up a game-tying homer to Adam LaRoche to suffer his third blown save in 24 chances Thursday.

The Mets and the Pirates are the two most power-starved teams in the major leagues, but failure to hit home runs wasn't the only problem New York had in Pittsburgh earlier this season.

John Franco, the last official captain of the Mets, decided to speak freely when he appeared on Sirius XM Radio's "Inside Pitch" with alliterative hosts Kevin Kennedy and Jeff Joyce.

Dr. Richard Steadman is expected to advise Carlos Beltran not to return to Mets until after the All-Star break, a source tells the News.

For the past week, Mets manager Jerry Manuel has been telling reporters his club needs to be actively searching to make a trade.

Mike Pelfrey wasn't around for the "family discussion" Mets manager Jerry Manuel initiated Tuesday night, but Pelfrey pitched like he didn't want to let his teammates down Wednesday afternoon.

John Franco was all smiles during a one-week stint as a Mets guest instructor during spring training.