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Mets Diamond Notes: Mets Sign Andrew Carpenter, Santana to Have 90-Pitch Limit

Sandy Alderson continued making minor moves in preparations to once again rebuild the Mets bullpen for the 2013 season, as the organization signed right-hander Andrew Carpenter to a minor league deal.…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Jason Bay Becomes Platoon Player, Ike Davis on Twitter

Well, stage one of phasing Jason Bay out of the Mets starting lineup has already been put into place. About a week ago, news broke that the left fielder had until New York returned home to show what he…Read More

Game Recap: Chris Young Hit Hard in 13-0 Blowout

This series has been a huge change from the first time these two teams met in Flushing back in April. A series that was then dominated by New York starting pitching, the Mets staff hasn’t been able…Read More

Jon Rauch Has Turned His Season Around

Opening day against the Braves was exactly how Terry Collins would draw it up in his office if he had to. Johan Santana pitched five scoreless innings, and the bullpen built the bridge in the second half…Read More

Game Recap: Jose Reyes Keeps Hitting as Marlins Beat Mets 4-2

Jose Reyes and the Marlins come to Flushing for the second time this season, and Reyes was able to greet the fans with another hit, extending his career high hitting streak to 25 games. Miami also got…Read More

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Ruben Tejada Continues to Shine After Departure of Jose Reyes

The Marlins are in town to play the Mets, so you know what that means; let’s make a bunch of comparisons…Read More

Daily Mets Diamond Notes: Wheeler Makes Triple-A Debut, Byrdak Out For Season

After a 10-6 record and 3.26 ERA through 19 starts with Double-A Binghamton, Zack Wheeler made his debut…Read More

Scott Patterson Signs Minor League Deal With Mets

In what was a very minor move before yesterday’s finale against the San Diego Padres, the Mets…Read More

Game Recap: Mets Fall to Padres in Finale on Getaway Day 7-3

The Padres got to Matt Harvey early and often in yesterday’s finale, as San Diego used the home…Read More

Mets Notes: Harvey to Make Citi Debut Friday, Santana to Return Next Weekend

Although his focus will be on executing his pitches against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in the…Read More

Jordany Valdespin Needs More Patience to Stick With Mets

Jordany Valdespin has done a lot of good things for the Mets in his three tours with the team this season.…Read More

Game Recap: Lack of Situational Hitting Dooms Mets in 3-1 Loss

New York was flying high as they came in to play the offensively challenged Padres; they just took three…Read More

Rising Apple Player of the Week: Scott Hairston

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

Johan Santana To Throw Second Bullpen Sunday

Johan Santana has been on the disabled list since late July to rest the ankle he injured against the…Read More

Game Recap: Ronny Cedeno Leads the Way as Mets Win 9-1

  The Mets were trying to secure their first series victory since they took two of three from the…Read More

Frank Francisco Could Return to Mets Bullpen by the Weekend

It’s been a long journey back to health for Frank Francisco, who went on the disabled list at the…Read More

Jason Bay Nearly Dealt To Marlins Before Trade Deadline

Ken Rosenthal released an interesting article yesterday, talking about some of the most intriguing trades…Read More

Game Recap: Jonathon Niese Paints Masterpiece in 2-1 Win

The Giants were happy to put Hunter Pence, their biggest acquisition at the trade deadline, into the…Read More

Lack of Moves by Mets at Trade Deadline Explained

The 4pm deadline yesterday afternoon for the non-waiver trade deadline came and passed, and as expected,…Read More

Game Recap: The Tim Lincecum of Old Silences Mets Bats in 4-1 Loss

The Giants made plenty of news Tuesday afternoon before the trade deadline passed, as they acquired Hunter…Read More