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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: New York Mets

New York Mets stories: 113 news summaries

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Pirates Prevail on Met Miscues

Two errors in the 8th hand New York a 10-7 loss in Pittsburgh

Aug 16, 07 11:14 PM CDT
(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... More »

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

Martinez Aces Rehab Start

He posts brief but impressive performance in Gulf Coast League

Aug 14, 07 11:57 PM CDT
(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,"... More »

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

Harris's Grab Wins Series Game for Braves

Over-the-wall catch nets victory over first-place Mets

Aug 10, 07 6:32 AM CDT
(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 • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Willie Harris • Carlos Delgado • Tim Hudson • baseball

Soriano Out
for as Long
as a Month

Cubs' loss to Mets
might have lasting consequences

Aug 6, 07 8:17 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

300: Glavine Raps on Hall's Door

Mets hurler defeats Cubs, adds another feat to Cooperstown resume

Aug 6, 07 6:23 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

NY picks up much-needed backup infielder in Betemit

Aug 1, 07 6:58 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

Glavine Wins 299th Game

The 41-year-old is
1 win from pitchers' most exclusive club

Jul 26, 07 5:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Glavine recorded his 299th career win last night, as the Mets downed Pittsburgh 6-3. The 41-year-old, on track to become the 23rd 300-winner in MLB history, next takes the mound against Milwaukee on the 31st. "I'm proud of the company I'm getting myself into," said the left-hander,... More »

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MLB • Milwaukee Brewers • New York Mets • Tom Glavine • Pittsburgh Pirates • Billy Wagner • 300 win club • Aaron Heilman • Willie Randolph • baseball

Mets Top LA in Extra Innings

Fill-in Chip Ambres gives New York a 5-4 comeback win

Jul 23, 07 4:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Mets bested the Dodgers last night, squeezing out a 5-4 comeback in extra innings. After LA closer Jonathan Broxton surrendered the lead late, New York sub Chip Ambres recorded the winning RBI in the tenth, and Billy Wagner booked his 22nd save to seal a 4-3 series edge for... More »

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New York Mets • Los Angeles Dodgers • Jonathan Broxton • Chip Ambres • Billy Wagner • Orlando Hernandez • El Duque • Nomar Garciaparra • Willy Randolph • Moises Alou

Carpenter to Have Tommy John Surgery

Cardinal ace expected to miss remainder of 2007, part of 2008

Jul 20, 07 6:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Cardinals right-hander Chris Carpenter, the 2005 Cy Young winner, will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the rest of this season and part of next, the team said yesterday. The 2006 World Series star and Opening Day starter hit the DL on April 2 and hasn't started in... More »

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St. Louis Cardinals • New York Mets • World Series • Chris Carpenter • Tommy John • Tommy John Surgery • Tony LaRussa • Cy Young Award

Franco Returns 'Home' to Atlanta

The Braves nab the 48-year-old veteran from their division rivals

Jul 20, 07 6:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - Giving new meaning to the term "senior circuit," 48-year-old Julio Franco returned to Atlanta last night and drove in two runs in a 10-1 rout of St. Louis. Cut loose by the Mets on July 12, Franco says he's glad to be "home" with the Braves, who... More »

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Atlanta • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • Julio Franco • NL East • Mexican baseball • Bobby Cox • baseball

Yankees Exit Subway Series Looking Up

Wang's sinker, A-Rod's bat give rubber game to Bombers over Mets

Jun 18, 07 1:00 AM CDT
(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... More »

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

Smoltz Stones Mets for Milestone

Atlanta pitcher founds exclusive 200-win, 150-save club

May 25, 07 4:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Facing off against former teammate Tom Glavine, do-it-all Braves righty John Smoltz prevailed again for his 200th win—the most for any player with 150 saves or more. Smoltz was converted to a closer in 2001 and back to a starter in 2005, and his 154 saves are an Atlanta... More »

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MLB • New York Mets • Atlanta Braves • John Smoltz • Tom Glavine • Dennis Eckersley • baseball

Glavine Bests Moyer in Battle of Vets

Career victory number 292
gives Mets a series win

Apr 13, 07 10:11 AM CDT
(Newser) - In a meeting between starting pitchers almost ready to collect their pensions, youthful 41-year-old Tom Glavine out-pitched 44-year-old Jamie Moyer as the Mets topped the Phillies 5-3 Thursday at Shea Stadium. Glavine earned victory number 292 of his storied career. More »

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MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • New York Mets • Jimmy Rollins • Tom Glavine • Jamie Moyer • baseball

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