http://mlb.mlb.com NYM Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:04 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50994174&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:46:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50994174&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Here's what outsiders saw: Mike Piazza hit more home runs than any catcher in baseball history. Here's what Piazza saw: a world that questioned whether he was good enough. Paul Hagen http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50985728&notebook_id=50989974&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50985728&notebook_id=50989974&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym The Mets officially placed Justin Turner on the disabled list Tuesday with a strained left intercostal muscle, sidelining him for at least 15 days. Receiving an ultrasound-guided cortisone shot Monday in New York, he is currently waiting for its effects to kick in. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50985728&notebook_id=50989008&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:16:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50985728&notebook_id=50989008&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Scott Atchison understands that without surgery, his right elbow will never be fully healthy. But he also knows that with proper management, he can pitch in the big leagues at less than 100 percent. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_nynmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:25:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_nynmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=nym With Zack Wheeler set to make his debut in the nightcap, Matt Harvey responded with one of the better performances of his already-sublime young career in Game 1, holding the Braves to one hit over the first seven innings of a 4-3 Mets win, before things grew hairy for him in the eighth on Tuesday. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50950862&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:28:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50950862&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Tuesday can be a new beginning for the Mets as No. 2 prospect Zack Wheeler makes his big league debut when the Mets faces the Braves in Atlanta. Marty Noble http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50940560&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130618&content_id=50940560&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym If 2012 is to be remembered as the year Mike Trout and Bryce Harper were first unleashed upon the Major League Baseball world, then 2013 is shaping up to be remembered as the season Matt Harvey and Shelby Miller established themselves as aces in the making, the type of top-end starting talent teams dream of developing. Anthony Castrovince http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50928006&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50928006&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Matt Harvey did this, you know. The crush of expectations, the weight of a franchise -- Harvey endured it all a year ago and succeeded brilliantly in the face of it. Eleven months later, it is top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler's turn to debut for the Mets on Tuesday against the Braves, in the nightcap of a doubleheader in which Harvey will start the matinee. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_nynmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=nym Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:22:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_17_nynmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=nym Dillon Gee and the Mets lost a devastating 2-1 game to the Braves on Monday night at Turner Field after waiting out a three-hour, 43-minute rain delay. Taking a shutout into the ninth, Gee served up a two-run walk-off homer to Freddie Freeman to end things. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50919436&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:45:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50919436&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Reversing course on last week's alternative defensive assignments, Mets manager Terry Collins scrawled out an entirely new lineup for Monday's series opener against the Braves. Daniel Murphy, who spent a one-week tour of duty at first base, returned to his usual position at second. Meanwhile, Lucas Duda, who has worked tirelessly in the outfield for the past two years, shifted to his natural position at first. Anthony Dicomo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50919224&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:45:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50919224&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Mets infielder Justin Turner is dealing with a left intercostal strain that could land him on the disabled list as soon as Tuesday. Turner stayed in New York after Sunday's game, receiving an MRI on Monday morning before joining his teammates in Atlanta. Anthony Dicomo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50918994&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:44:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50919134&notebook_id=50918994&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Terry Collins heard the quip. How could he not? NBC broadcaster Bob Costas generated headlines Sunday when he called the Mets' walk-off celebration evidence of "the decline of Western civilization." A day later, Costas called Mets public relations guru Jay Horwitz to apologize. Anthony Dicomo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50810352&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:09:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50810352&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Over the past three weeks, the Mets have done everything within their power to boost David Wright's candidacy for the 2013 All-Star Game. They have pushed fans to vote at every turn, hoping Wright can surpass Pablo Sandoval for the start at third base. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:20:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Kirk Nieuwenhuis launched a three-run walk-off home run off Carlos Marmol in the ninth inning Sunday, leading the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Cubs. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50799174&notebook_id=50803288&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:25:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50799174&notebook_id=50803288&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Carlos Torres arrived at Citi Field around 9 a.m. ET Sunday and pitched two innings of one-hit ball in the Mets' 4-3 win over the Cubs, part of four scoreless innings from New York's bullpen. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50799174&notebook_id=50802832&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:40:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50799174&notebook_id=50802832&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Citi Field hosted its iteration of Pitch, Hit & Run competition, presented by Scotts, on Sunday morning. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50746732&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:34:42 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50746732&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Faced with the prospect of losing right-handed pitcher Carlos Torres to a contract technicality, the Mets on Saturday selected Torres' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned right-hander Greg Burke to the Minors. Torres will be in uniform for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50743200&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50743200&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym When David Wright unloaded on a sixth-inning offering from the Cubs' Scott Feldman on Saturday, he thought he had tied the game, and set a new career best. David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Other than David Wright, the offense couldn't solve the Cubs' Scott Feldman, as the Mets dropped the middle game of the series on Saturday, 5-2, at Citi Field. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50707492&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:07:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50707492&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym For more than 30 minutes, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson joined manager Terry Collins, catcher John Buck, and pitchers Matt Harvey, Dillon Gee and Bobby Parnell in answering questions from fans and emcee Howie Rose. A significant number of the queries were directed at Alderson, who spoke generally about his tenure. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50706842&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:07:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704296&notebook_id=50706842&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Jordany Valdespin's run of playing time is not quite going as planned for the Mets. Since taking over as the team's everyday second baseman in the wake of Ike Davis' demotion to the Minors, Valdespin has gone 2-for-15 with no walks, three strikeouts and no extra-base hits, entering play on Saturday. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:59:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_chnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Right-hander Shaun Marcum allowed six runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings, and the Mets were unable to keep up with the Cubs in a 6-3 loss on Friday night at Citi Field. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50628034&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:44:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50628034&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Citing a desire to "put him where he's most comfortable," Mets manager Terry Collins has officially decided to start top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Braves, rather than Game 1. Admitting that Wheeler is going to face significant pressure regardless of when he pitches, Collins said he simply wanted to keep Wheeler on his regular night-game routine. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50626798&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:44:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50626798&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Marlon Byrd has reemerged as a surprising power presence in the middle of the Mets' lineup, smacking home runs on Wednesday and Thursday to reach double digits for the fifth time in the past seven seasons. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50626796&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:44:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50626796&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Though his Mets career is almost certainly finished, Johan Santana stopped by Citi Field on Friday to visit with teammates. Santana, who underwent surgery in March to repair a re-torn left anterior shoulder capsule, had been spending most of his time recovering at home in Fort Myers, Fla. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50627756&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:44:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50626946&notebook_id=50627756&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym The Mets announced Friday that they have signed 11 of their picks from the First-Year Player Draft, including sixth-round selection Champ Stuart, a center fielder out of Brevard (N.C.) College. Anthony DiComo and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606926&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:08:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50606926&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Mets pitching prospect Rafael Montero has been promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas, the Mets announced on Friday. Zack Meisel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50456668&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:01:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50456668&vkey=news_nym&c_id=nym According to Matt Harvey, his relationship with his father, Ed, has evolved from a father-son bond to something more akin to friendship. Anthony DiComo http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519130&notebook_id=50519140&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:33:05 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519130&notebook_id=50519140&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Next month at Citi Field, the All-Star experience will be more memorable for Mets manager Terry Collins. National League manager Bruce Bochy named Collins to his coaching staff, along with former Mets manager and current Nationals manager Davey Johnson. Chris Iseman and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519130&notebook_id=50519660&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:32:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50519130&notebook_id=50519660&vkey=notebook_nym&c_id=nym It's no secret that Dillon Gee is throwing under pressure. He's battling for his spot in the rotation -- a spot that Zack Wheeler could occupy in the coming weeks -- but he's also battled injury. Chris Iseman and David Wilson http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_slnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:45:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_slnmlb_nynmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=nym Matt Harvey struck out seven in seven frames, but he is no longer undefeated as Marlon Byrd put up the only run with a ninth-inning homer in the Mets' 2-1 loss to the Cardinals on Thursday. Anthony DiComo