Articles Tagged with New York Mets

New York Mets End Six Game Losing Streak, Beat Miami Marlins 7-6

Valdespin now has two homers on the season.

The New York Mets have ended a six-game skid after beating the Miami Marlins 7-6 Wednesday afternoon. Jordany Valdespin led a late Mets’ rally with a pinch-hit, three-run home run in the sixth inning that gave New York the lead for good. Dillon Gee got the start on the mound for the Mets, and he… Read more »

Mets Exercise Options On David Wright, R.A. Dickey

Mets Exercise Options On David Wright, R.A. Dickey

The New York Mets have exercised the 2013 contract options for two of their best players, third baseman David Wright and knuckleballer R.A. Dickey. The team confirmed the contract options to ESPN New York on Wednesday, signaling a move on the team’s part to retain some of the major pieces for a rebuilding season ahead…. Read more »

New York Pub Plans To Honor Nemesis Chipper Jones, Renames Bar

New York Bar Honors Chipper Jones

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has announced that this season will be his last, something that no doubt came as a relief to fans of the New York Mets, the Braves’ perennial division rival. While New York fans may hate Chipper Jones for all the grief he’s caused them, they also respect him, and… Read more »

R.A. Dickey Deserved To Start In MLB All-Star Game

R.A. Dickey deserved to start All-Star Game over Matt Cain

R.A. Dickey has been having one of the most dominant half seasons in Major League Baseball history, but it apparently wasn’t good enough to get him the nod to start the All-Star Game. In an announcement this afternoon manager Tony LaRussa said he was giving Giants pitcher Matt Cain the start over Dickey. It’s a… Read more »

R.A. Dickey Throws Second One-Hitter In A Row

RA Dickey One Hitter Second Time In A Row

R.A. Dickey threw a one-hitter against Tampa Bay last Wednesday and now he has done it again, throwing his second-consecutive one-hitter, this time to lead the New York Mets to a 5-0 victory against the Baltimore Orioles. The second-consecutive one-hitter makes Dickey the first major league pitcher to pull off that accomplishment in 24 years…. Read more »

Bill Maher Buys Minority Stake In New York Mets

Bill Maher Buys Mets Stake

Political commentator and comedian Bill Maher has purchased a minority ownership stake in the New York Mets. The announcement was made by Maher before Sunday night’s game against the Cardinals. The stake was one of 12 offered to investors over the winter. Speaking of the deal Maher explained: “First of all, I think it’s a… Read more »

Johan Santana Throws No-Hitter, First In Mets History

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Johan Santana made New York Mets history last night. The two-time Cy Young Award winner threw 134 pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals to give the New York Mets their first no-hitter in over 50-years. The Mets, who have had top pitchers like Nolan Ryan, Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, and Tom Glavine step onto the… Read more »