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New York Mets

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  • September 2007

    • WRIGHT DISPLAYS MVP FORMULA

      New York Post  |  Sep 3, 07

      September 3, 2007 -- ATLANTA - David Wright%u2019s thumbs were killing him, courtesy of a couple of hard sinkers delivered by John Smoltz, the latest scars in what has been a career-long misadventure against the Braves%u2019 future Hall of Famer. Forty-three times he%u2019d faced Smoltz in his career before yesterday afternoon, and he%u2019d collected eight hits and four walks against 17 strikeouts. That%u2019s the kind of history that will give a guy a splitting headache. Wright got hit No. 9 in the first inning yesterday, a ball that may have traveled 30 feet total, and felt like 450. %u201CIf...

  • 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 »

    • 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 »

    • 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 »

    • 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 »

    • 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 »

    • 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 »

  • July 2007

    • Mets Top LA in Extra Innings

      New York Times  |  Jul 23, 07 4:51 AM CDT

      Mets Top LA in Extra Innings

      (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 New York. More »

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New York Mets' David Wright hits a home run during fifth-inning MLB baseball against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night, Aug. 24, 2007, at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez (26) gets a new ball as Los Angeles Dodgers' Luis Gonzalez rounds the bases during the seventh inning of baseball action Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Shea Stadium...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Jose Reyes (7) steals second base as Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Rafael Furcal waits for the throw during the third inning of baseball action Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Shea Stadium ...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez (26) delivers a pitch during the second inning of baseball action against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007 at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Frank...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Carlos Delgado is congratulated in the dugout after a two-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies' Adam Eaton during the second inning of their baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007 in...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Tom Glavine pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning of their baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007 in Philadelphia. . (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Pedro Feliciano walks off the mound after being lifted after a home run by Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins during the eighth inning of their baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' David Wright heads to the plate after hitting a home run off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson slides into Philadelphia Phillies' Tadahito Iguchi (12) as he throws to first during the ninth inning of their baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson, front left, and manager Willie Randolph argue with umpire C.B. Bucknor, right, as the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their 3-2 win after the ninth inning of their baseball...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets' Marlon Anderson reacts after being called for interference at second base ending the baseball game allowing the Philadelphia Phillies to win 3-2 Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Philadelphia....   (Associated Press)
Shea Stadium, left, will replaced by a new stadium under construction, right, shown in this aerial photo on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in the Queens borough of New York. Shea Stadium, home of the New York...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets coach Rickey Henderson sits in the dugout in Philadelphia on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, after the Philadelphia Phillies swept their four-game baseball series with an 11-10 win.(AP Photo/George...   (Associated Press)
New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, right, waits for Philadelphia Phillies' Ryan Howard to circle the bases on a two-run home run in the first inning of a baseball game in Philadelphia on Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
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