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Mets closer Wagner experiences setback Sun Aug 17 02:29:13 2008 EST
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - New York Mets closer Billy Wagner experienced a setback with his injured left arm while throwing 20 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday, and is likely to stay on the disabled list longer than expected. After feeling tightness in the left arm, the closer met with pitching coach Dan Warthen, trainer Ray Ramirez, manager Jerry Manuel and assistant general manager Tony Bernazard prior to the Mets' 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The group d
Pedro faces Pittsburgh for second time in a week Sat Aug 16 10:54:53 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The New York Mets hope Pedro Martinez can build off an encouraging last start when the injury-plagued pitcher faces the Pittsburgh Pirates for the second time in less than a week tonight at PNC Park. Martinez had one of the best performances of his difficult 2008 campaign when the Mets and Pirates squared off in New York last Monday, as the three-time Cy Young Award winner limited Pittsburgh to one run and three hits over six innings. He left the contest with a 5-1 lead, but
Phils' Rollins speaks the truth, to some extent Fri Aug 15 15:18:37 2008 EST
une 13, the Phillies are hitting a mere .238 in 52 contests. ON DECK The Phils play three in a row at San Diego after getting swept in four games by the Dodgers. That sweep knocked the club out of first place in the NL East, a game behind the New York Mets. Moyer pitches Friday night's opener against Greg Maddux (6-8, 4.12 ERA), followed by Kyle Kendrick (10-6, 4.74) against an unannounced starter for the Padres on Saturday. Sunday's finale pits ace Cole Hamels (9-8, 3.32) against Cha Seung Bae
First-place Mets head to Pittsburgh for weekend set Fri Aug 15 11:12:13 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - Now alone in first place in the National League East, the New York Mets begin a four-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates tonight at PNC Park. The Mets are aiming to take advantage of a weak portion of their schedule. New York enters this series with Pittsburgh, which sits fifth in the NL Central and 11 games under .500 (55-66), having just swept a three-game set with the Washington Nationals, who occupy last place in the NL East. The Mets outscored the Nationals 25-6 over
Reds edge Pirates Thu Aug 14 22:45:47 2008 EST
ed things up with a leadoff home run to left in the second. Game Notes Pittsburgh leads the season series 7-5 including a 4-2 mark at PNC Park...The Pirates reinstated first baseman Adam LaRoche from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, and optioned infielder Jose Bautista to Triple-A Indianapolis...The Pirates next host the New York Mets for four games while the Reds return home to face St. Louis in a three-game series...Dickerson now has four major league hits in two games, all for extra bases.
Schneider's blast leads Mets to sweep of Nationals Thu Aug 14 22:39:56 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Brian Schneider hit a two-run homer and Oliver Perez pitched effectively into the seventh frame, leading the New York Mets to a 9-3 victory over the Washington Nationals to sweep the series in Washington. The Mets have won three straight and six of eight, taking a half-game division lead over Philadelphia, which is currently facing the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Perez (9-7) went 6 2/3 frames, giving up three runs on six hits with three walks and eight strikeouts.
Mets clobber Nationals behind huge third inning Wed Aug 13 22:31:10 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Daniel Murphy clubbed a two-run homer and added an RBI single, as the New York Mets -- aided by an eight-run third inning -- cruised to a 12-0 win in the second test of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals. Fernando Tatis homered and drove in two runs for the Mets, who have won two games in a row and five of seven overall. Carlos Beltran had a two-run double. John Maine (10-7), who was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game, all
Mets activate Maine to start against Nats Wed Aug 13 17:48:48 2008 EST
Washington, DC (Sports Network) - The New York Mets activated pitcher John Maine from the 15-day disabled list in time to start Wednesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Maine, 27, exited early in his last outing on July 28 at Florida with a mild strain of his right rotator cuff, and was subsequently placed on the DL on August 3, retroactive to July 29. The right-hander is 9-7 with a 4.13 earned run average in 22 trips to the hill this season for New York, which enters play one-game be
Maine set for return as Mets battle Nationals Wed Aug 13 11:21:21 2008 EST
(Sports Network) - The New York Mets hope that John Maine can make a successful return from the disabled list tonight, when he takes the ball in the second test of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals. Maine exited early in his last outing on July 28 at Florida because of shoulder stiffness, and was later placed on the disabled list with a strained right rotator cuff. He was doing well against the Marlins before suffering the problem, allowing just one run in 4 1/3 frames of an
Mets' bullpen collapses against Pirates Mon Aug 11 17:06:01 2008 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Steve Pearce's two-out, two-run single capped a three-run ninth-inning comeback, as the Pittsburgh Pirates pulled off an improbable 7-5 victory over the New York Mets at Shea Stadium. The game was played to make up a rainout from April 28, and the Pirates appeared disinterested at first with three early errors that helped the Mets take a 5-1 lead. But the New York bullpen wasted a strong effort from Pedro Martinez and the Mets lost their second straight game. Mar
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