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  • September 2007

    • Braves' Loss Marks End of an Era

      ESPN  |  Sep 12, 07 2:06 AM CDT

      Braves' Loss Marks End of an Era

      (Newser) - After a 14-year reign at the top of the National League East, the Atlanta Braves have all but ceded the division to the Mets for the second straight season. ESPN cites poor performances from the back end of the rotation, but even stalwart No. 2 pitcher Tim Hudson was out-dueled by New York's Oliver Perez Monday in the 3-2 loss. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Atlanta Braves  • Tim Hudson  • Oliver Perez  • NL East  • John Schuerholz

    • He's Ba-a-ack

      Associated Press  |  Sep 4, 07 6:46 AM CDT

      He's Ba-a-ack

      (Newser) - Eleven months after rotator cuff surgery, Pedro Martinez became the 15th pitcher in MLB history to record 3,000 strikeouts, scoring a win over Cincinnati in his first major-league start of 2007. The wily vet allowed three runs, two earned, in five innings on 76 pitches, and had made just four starts in the minors before his call-up. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Cincinnati Reds  • David Wright  • Carlos Delgado  • Moises Alou  • Pedro Martinez

  • August 2007

    • Phillies Trounce Mets as Wagner Melts Down

      New York Times  |  Aug 31, 07 3:18 AM CDT

      Phillies Trounce Mets as Wagner Melts Down

      (Newser) - The Mets counted on closer Billy Wagner to pull off a crucial two-inning save last night, and he blew it. Wagner surrendered one run in the eighth inning and two in the ninth, the last on a Chase Utley single that won the game 11-0 for Philadelphia. The Phillies' key four-game sweep cut New York's lead to two games in the National League East. More »

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      baseball  • New York Mets  • Philadelphia Phillies  • Atlanta Braves  • Florida Marlins  • Chase Utley  • John Smoltz  • Tim Hudson  • Billy Wagner  • NL East  • Willie Randolph

    • Anderson Wipes Out Mets' Chance for Win

      New York Daily News  |  Aug 30, 07 7:46 AM CDT

      Anderson Wipes Out Mets' Chance for Win

      (Newser) - The Mets had the chance last night to avoid their fourth loss in four days, with the tying run on third in the ninth inning. But then pinch-hitter Marlon Anderson slid off the base path and into Phillies second baseman Tadahito Iguchi, who was sent sprawling. Anderson was called out for interference as part of a game-ending double play. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Philadelphia Phillies  • Oliver Perez  • Jamie Moyer  • NL East  • Tadahito Iguchi  • Orlando Hernandez

    • Howard Lifts Phillies Over Mets 4-2

      Associated Press  |  Aug 29, 07 2:17 AM CDT

      Howard Lifts Phillies Over Mets 4-2

      (Newser) - Ryan Howard's 10th-inning walk-off homer handed Philadelphia a 4-2 win over the Mets last night, lifting the Phillies to within four games of New York in the National League East. Though a two-run shot from Carlos Delgado gave the Mets an early lead, clutch hits from Jimmy Rollins and Aaron Rowand set the stage for Howard's extra-inning fireworks. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Philadelphia Phillies  • Jimmy Rollins  • Ryan Howard  • Tom Glavine  • Carlos Delgado  • NL East  • Aaron Rowand  • Adam Eaton

    • Wells Gets It Done for Dodgers

      Los Angeles Times  |  Aug 27, 07 9:47 AM CDT

      Wells Gets It Done for Dodgers

      (Newser) - David Wells secured the Dodgers a much-needed win last night in New York, giving up two runs in five innings and scoring a run in his first start for the team, a 6-2 victory over the Mets. The 250-pound 44-year-old beat out a bunt in the fifth inning to spark a rally, and struck out two. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • Rafael Furcal  • David Wells

    • Dodgers Sign David Wells

      Associated Press  |  Aug 24, 07 3:30 AM CDT

      Dodgers Sign David Wells

      (Newser) - The Los Angeles Dodgers became the ninth team to sign David Wells yesterday, one week after the San Diego Padres placed him on release waivers. Wells, 44, posted a 14.33 ERA in his last three starts , dropping to 5-8 with a 5.54 ERA this season. The one-time Bronx hero is slated to start Sunday against the Mets in New York. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • New York Mets  • San Diego Padres  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • Bronx Bombers  • David Wells

    • Major League Steroid Pusher Names Names

      Sports Illustrated  |  Aug 21, 07 11:59 PM CDT

      Major League Steroid Pusher Names Names

      (Newser) - A former assistant to the Mets who sold steroids to "dozens" of major league baseball players has provided investigators with a list of users, including some shocking names, reports SI.com. The list "is going to blow your mind," promised a source. The information, provided at a meeting with chief investigator George Mitchell, is expected to break the stalled steroid probe wide open. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • steroids  • New York Mets  • Bud Selig  • George Mitchell  • Kirk Radomski

    • Reds Deal Conine to Mets

      Cincinnati Enquirer  |  Aug 20, 07 11:45 PM CDT

      Reds Deal Conine to Mets

      (Newser) - The Cincinnati Reds traded outfielder Jeff Conine to the New York Mets for two minor leaguers yesterday. While Conine says he's thrilled with the chance to take part in a pennant race with the leaders of the National League East, the struggling Reds continue their efforts to build a winning squad with young prospects. The deal hands Cincinnati shortstop Jose Castro and outfielder Sean Henry. More »

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      MLB  • New York Mets  • Cincinnati Reds  • Jorge Cantu  • National League East

    • Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

      Associated Press  |  Aug 16, 07 11:14 PM CDT

      Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

      (Newser) - Sloppy defense cost the Mets a loss in Pittsburgh last night. With two outs and the game tied in the eighth, New York's Freddy Sanchez erred on a routine grounder, and catcher Mike DiFelice bumbled a throw at the plate to hand the Pirates the lead. Pittsburgh scored two more runs against the disheartened Mets on their way to a 10-7 victory. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Philadelphia Phillies  • Pittsburgh Pirates  • Washington Nationals  • Cole Hamels  • Freddy Sanchez  • Aaron Heilman

    • Martinez Aces Rehab Start

      Newsday  |  Aug 14, 07 11:57 PM CDT

      Martinez Aces Rehab Start

      (Newser) - Mets ace Pedro Martinez posted a second solid rehab start in the Gulf Coast League yesterday, throwing 60 pitches and three perfect innings. Martinez, who's recovering from a torn tendon in his calf, says he's anxious to get back into the rotation. "It's going to take a while," admitted the nine-time Cy Young winner. More »

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      Florida  • New York Mets  • Cy Young Award  • Pedro Martinez  • St. Lucie

    • Harris's Grab Wins Series Game for Braves

      Atlanta Journal-Constitution  |  Aug 10, 07 6:32 AM CDT

      Harris's Grab Wins Series Game for Braves

      (Newser) - Willie Harris made a spectacular ninth-inning grab to rob the Mets' Carlos Delgado of what would have been a game-tying home run. The catch helped preserve a 7-6 win by the Braves, clinching the series victory over the first-place Mets. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Mets  • Atlanta Braves  • Carlos Delgado  • Tim Hudson  • Willie Harris

    • Soriano Out for as Long as a Month

      Chicago Tribune  |  Aug 6, 07 8:17 AM CDT

      Soriano Out for as Long as a Month

      (Newser) - Alfonso Soriano could be out for a month with a strained quad, and that could hit the Cubs hard. While Mets fans celebrated Tom Glavine's 300th victory, the Cubs nation bit their nails over the fate of the star—who strained his muscle so badly during a pull-up between second and third he had to hop to base on one foot before being thrown out. "It's going to be a tough loss," Lou Piniella says. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • New York Mets  • Tom Glavine  • Alfonso Soriano

    • 300: Glavine Raps on Hall's Door

      New York Post  |  Aug 6, 07 6:23 AM CDT

      300: Glavine Raps on Hall's Door

      (Newser) - Tom Glavine finally nailed his 300th career win Sunday night, capping off a milestone-laden baseball weekend with a victory over the Cubs. Glavine allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings, and the Mets bullpen was able to hang on to the lead to hand their 41-year-old ace an 8-3 victory. "I think the feeling now is one of relief," he told reporters. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • Chicago Cubs  • New York Mets  • Tom Glavine  • Greg Maddux

    • Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

      New York Daily News  |  Aug 1, 07 6:58 AM CDT

      Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

      (Newser) - The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to their backup roster with the versatile Betemit. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • New York Mets  • Los Angeles Dodgers  • Atlanta Braves  • Kansas City Royals  • sports trade  • Mark Teixeira  • Wilson Betemit  • Bronx  • Kyle Davies  • Scott Proctor

  • July 2007
  • June 2007

    • Yankees Exit Subway Series Looking Up

      New York Times  |  Jun 18, 07 1:00 AM CDT

      Yankees Exit Subway Series Looking Up

      (Newser) - The Yankees took two out of three games against their interurban interleague rivals this weekend, capped by an 8-2 slaughter last night courtesy of sinker-server Chien-Ming Wang. Wang allowed only six hits through 8 2/3 and struck out 10, while Arod alone put up 3 RBIs—1 more than the sullen Mets, who have now lost 12 of their last 15 outings. More »

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      MLB  • baseball  • New York Yankees  • New York Mets  • Alex Rodriguez  • Chien Ming Wang

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