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Mets Diamond Notes: Johan Santana Not ‘Untradeable,’ Bisons Shuffling out of Buffalo

Johan Santana‘s recent rough patch has been well documented through the media, and in the Mets record books, as his five straight starts with six-plus earned runs is now a franchise record. He’s…Read More

Game Recap: Jeremy Hefner, Mets Lose Rubber Match in Washington, 5-2

After what ended up being a 2.5 hour rain delay, the series finale between the Mets and Nationals was underway in the nation’s capital at 4pm EST. Jeremy Hefner was making his first appearance in…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: 2013 Payroll Staying Put, Jenrry Mejia Could Join Rotation in September

Although Sandy Alderson recently said that he hasn’t had a discussion with his fellow executives about the Mets’ 2013 payroll, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported that it will likely be around…Read More

Game Recap: Ike Davis Homer Lifts Jonathon Niese and Mets to 2-0 Win

Terry Collins and company were hoping to break through against the Nationals on Saturday; after another loss Friday night, the Mets were coming into last night’s game with a 3-10 record against Washington…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Possible Scott Hairston Extension, Kirk Nieuwenhuis Expected Back in September

Sandy Alderson has shown that he’s more than willing to negotiate contracts with players in-season; he tried to negotiate an extension for David Wright earlier this year, but the third baseman was…Read More

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Game Recap: Johan Santana Struggles Again in 6-4 Loss

Johan Santana was entering this start hoping he could turn around what has been a nightmare-ish four…Read More

Rising Apple Player of the Week: Jonathon Niese

The Rising Apple staff chooses one player to highlight on our site for their outstanding or unique performance…Read More

Series Preview: New York Mets @ Washington Nationals

The Mets have lost yet another series, their fourth series loss in a row, yet they’re coming off…Read More

Game Recap: Matt Harvey Uses Arm and Bat To Give Mets 8-4 Win

The Mets entered tonight hoping to salvage the final game of their three-game set against the Reds and…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Kelly Shoppach Activated, Matt Harvey’s Innings Limit

A day after making a waiver wire deal with the Red Sox that netted the Mets back-up catcher Kelly Shoppach,…Read More

Game Recap: Mike Leake Goes The Distance as Mets Lose 6-1

R.A. Dickey was on mound last night, as the Mets were hoping to help him earn his 16th win of the year.…Read More

R.A. Dickey, David Wright, and the Mets

Two different new stories broke yesterday on MetsBlog about two of the most valuable players on the Mets…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Byrdak’s Surgery Scheduled, Pelfrey Progressing

While most of the news from the Mets today concerned the looming contract extension negotiations for…Read More

Game Recap: Mets Drop Opener to Reds in Walk-off Fashion, 3-0

No one ever expects to see a pitcher’s duel at the Great American Ballpark, but that’s exactly…Read More

Series Preview: New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds

The Mets enjoyed an off day yesterday as they left New York for the week to take on two first place teams.…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Trading Scott Hairston, Shutting Down Johan Santana?

Once the Mets went through their second half tailspin coming out of the gate following the All-Star break,…Read More

Do We Expect Too Much From Andres Torres Because of Carlos Beltran?

Much has been said about the production of Andres Torres throughout 2012. When he went down on Opening…Read More

Game Recap: Bullpen Bends, But Doesn’t Break in 9th for 6-5 Win

Jonathon Niese was brilliant in front of the home crowd and in prime time television with the game being…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Lucas Duda Could Be Back Soon, Santana Insists He’s Healthy

Lucas Duda was pretty upset when he was told he was being sent back down to Triple-A. Although he was…Read More

Game Recap: Johan Santana Returns, Exits Early in 9-3 Loss

Johan Santana returned to the Mets rotation for the first time since he hit the disabled list at the…Read More