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Ausmus, Erstad homer in extras to lift Houston over Mets Sun Aug 24 17:07:00 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Brad Ausmus and Darin Erstad each homered in the 10th inning to give Houston a 6-4 win over the New York Mets, in the third installment of a four-game set from Shea Stadium. Ausmus had just one home run coming into the game, and Erstad had hit only two. But the two delivered against Pedro Feliciano in the extra frame. Leading off, Ausmus drove a pitch high to left field that just cleared the fence. Feliciano rebounded to strike out Michael Bourn and got pinch-hit
Nationals acquire INF Hernandez from Mets Wed Aug 20 20:05:28 2008 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Washington Nationals acquired infielder Anderson Hernandez from the New York Mets on Wednesday. The move completes a trade that sent Luis Ayala to New York in exchange for a player to be named later -- Hernandez. The 25-year-old Hernandez went 1-for-3 in four games with New York this season. Over the course of 35 career games, all with the Mets, he owns a .138 average (12-for-87) with one double, one triple, one home run and three runs batted in.
Mets sign P Reyes Wed Aug 20 18:46:17 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets signed free agent pitcher Al Reyes, who was released by the Tampa Bay Rays, to a minor league contract Wednesday. He will join Double-A Binghamton. The 38-year-old was 2-2 with a 4.37 earned run average in 26 games for the Rays this season before being designated for assignment on August 9. Reyes served as Tampa Bay's closer in 2007, recording a career-high 26 saves in 61 appearances. Over parts of 13 seasons with the Brewers, Orioles, Dodgers,
Mets closer Wagner out indefinitely Tue Aug 19 22:05:58 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - New York Mets closer Billy Wagner will be out indefinitely as he is experiencing more pain and swelling in his left elbow. Wagner had an MRI exam at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York on Tuesday that revealed the additional inflammation in his throwing elbow. Wagner was placed on the disabled list on August 5 and was expected to be activated this week, but it was revealed on Saturday that he was still experiencing discomfort in the elbow after throwing
Pirates place Mientkiewicz on bereavement list Mon Aug 18 18:17:44 2008 EST
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Pirates placed first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz on the bereavement list following Monday's win against the New York Mets. Mientkiewicz left the team to be with his wife, who underwent heart surgery on Monday. The earliest he is eligible to rejoin the team is Friday, but he is expected to be with his wife as long as is necessary. To take his spot on the roster, the Pirates have called up outfielder Nyjer Morgan from Triple-A Indianapolis. Morgan ha
Hamels makes it happen as Phils edge Pads Sun Aug 17 23:09:38 2008 EST
his previous seven starts. Jayson Werth had an RBI and Pat Burrell hit his second solo home run of the series for the Phillies, who finished a seven-game road trip with just two wins and five losses. Philadelphia remains two games back of the New York Mets, who defeated Pittsburgh, 4-0, on Sunday, for first place in the NL East. Cha Seung Baek (4-8) gave up just two runs -- one earned -- on four hits over six innings of work, but dropped his second straight start. Chase Headley drove in the lon
Moss leaves game with ankle injury Sun Aug 17 15:58:47 2008 EST
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Brandon Moss left Sunday's game with the New York Mets after twisting his left ankle in a seventh-inning at-bat. Moss grounded to first and twisted the ankle while breaking from the batter's box. He had to be helped off the field by team trainers. Moss was 0-for-3 at the plate before departing. Steve Pearce replaced Moss in the lineup playing right field while right fielder Jason Michaels moved to left.
Mets get much-needed bullpen help with trade for Nats' Ayala Sun Aug 17 13:34:58 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The New York Mets acquired relief pitcher Luis Ayala from the Washington Nationals on Sunday for a player to be named later, which is expected to be infielder Anderson Hernandez. New York's bullpen has been the subject of much scrutiny this season, and though Ayala, 30, has struggled to a 1-8 record with a 5.77 earned run average this season, he entered Sunday with 62 appearances and gives the Mets another right-handed relief option. In 320 career games through
Hamels shoots for a W in San Diego Sun Aug 17 11:20:47 2008 EST
been called up from Triple- A Portland to replace the injured Chris Young in the rotation. Kyle Kendrick (10-7) was tagged for six runs and issued five walks over 3 2/3 innings for Philadelphia, which fell to two games behind the first-place New York Mets in the NL East race with the loss. The Phillies will try for a rebound tonight against Cha Seung Baek, who is seeking to rectify his season-long troubles at Petco Park. The San Diego right-hander is 0-6 with a 7.04 ERA in eight games (7 start
First-place Mets continue series in Steel City Sun Aug 17 11:15:35 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Taking advantage of a soft portion of their schedule has enabled the New York Mets to earn front-runner status in the National League East race. Jerry Manuel's club will try to maintain its strong recent play when it continues a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates today at PNC Park. New York recorded its fifth consecutive victory with last night's 7-4 downing of the Pirates, who presently stand in fifth place in the NL Central and hopelessly out of the playoff pictur
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