Dickey cranks up to 11 as Mets drop Bucs late
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:33:00 -0400)
R.A. Dickey delivered his most dominant performance of the season, striking out a career-high 11 batters over seven innings of the Mets' 3-2 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday at PNC Park.

Niese can feast on Pirates' lineup in series finale
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:52:00 -0400)
The Pirates are 6-0 against left-handed starters at PNC Park this season, with the Mets' Jon Niese the latest challenger as Charlie Morton starts for Pittsburgh.

Effort to cut down K's elevating Wright's game
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:57 -0400)
The one knock on David Wright throughout his career has been the third baseman's propensity for striking out. But the third baseman has cut down his rate considerably this season.

Torres sits, Baxter leads off for Mets
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:56 -0400)
Andres Torres received a day off Tuesday, largely because he is batting .053 over his last 11 games, a span of 49 plate appearances.

Lack of wins doesn't reflect Johan's value
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:48:56 -0400)
Johan Santana has delivered a quality start seven times this season, narrowly missing one Monday.

Mookie returns as Mets' Draft representative
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:44:00 -0400)
Mookie Wilson will step into a familiar role for the Mets next month, serving as one of their representatives at the First-Year Player Draft in Secaucus, N.J.

Cut4: Mr. Met co-stars with Seinfeld, Broderick
(Tue, 22 May 2012 11:49:27 -0400)


Error proves costly for Mets in defeat to Bucs
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:15:00 -0400)
Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Mike Baxter nearly collided in center field in the eighth inning, both of them chasing after Neil Walker's fly ball. The ball ultimately glanced off Nieuwenhuis' glove for a three-base error, allowing the Pirates to set up a 5-4 victory over the Mets at PNC Park on Monday.

Collins 'impressed' by umpire's apology
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:59 -0400)
Mets manager Terry Collins received a surprise Sunday afternoon at Rogers Centre, when umpire Brian Knight approached him to apologize for a critical blown call in Saturday's game.

Mets' Cedeno reunites with Pirates pals
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:58 -0400)
Monday marked a homecoming of sorts for Ronny Cedeno, who spent his last three seasons in Pittsburgh, starting at shortstop for the Pirates in 2010 and '11.

Thole, Bay joining Tejada in Florida for rehab
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:58 -0400)
A trio of injured Mets are edging closer to returns, with catcher Josh Thole and outfielder Jason Bay both traveling to Florida -- where Ruben Tejada has been for more than a week -- on Monday to ramp up their rehab.

Citing 'bad match,' Collins sits Ike vs. Bedard
(Mon, 21 May 2012 18:34:57 -0400)
After maintaining for days that Ike Davis would play this week's entire series against the Pirates, Mets manager Terry Collins benched his first baseman against Erik Bedard in Monday's opener.

Prospect Montero twirls six innings of one-hit ball
(Mon, 21 May 2012 14:51:02 -0400)


Utility player Rottino called up from Buffalo
(Mon, 21 May 2012 14:37:00 -0400)
The Mets recalled utility player Vinny Rottino from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, one day after placing right-hander Miguel Batista on the disabled list. Right-hander Chris Schwinden, who was called up Sunday in case the club needed an extra pitcher, was optioned back to Buffalo.

Francisco preserves Gee's work against Jays
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400)
Clinging to both his job security and a one-run lead in the ninth, Frank Francisco closed Sunday's 6-5 victory over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, preserving Dillon Gee's quality start on an afternoon Mike Baxter fell a home run short of the cycle.

Wright surpasses Reyes on Mets' hit list
(Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:40 -0400)
Third baseman David Wright returned to the lineup Sunday and reached base three times, passing Jose Reyes for second place on the franchise's all-time hits list.

Mets waiting for Ike to seize opportunities
(Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:39 -0400)
In the wake of Miami's demotion of former All-Star Gaby Sanchez, Mets manager Terry Collins was asked for the umpteenth time if he would consider optioning his own struggling first baseman, Ike Davis, to Triple-A Buffalo.

Batista feeling better, but placed on DL by Mets
(Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:39 -0400)
Needing bullpen depth more than rotation stability at this juncture of the season, the team placed Miguel Batista on the disabled list and recalled right-hander Chris Schwinden from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Call doesn't go Mets' way in loss to Blue Jays
(Sat, 19 May 2012 17:54:00 -0400)
With Brandon Morrow allowing just three hits in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, a call at second in the ninth spoiled the Mets' best chance to strike.

Anthony DiComo's MLBlog
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:58:27 -0400)