Mets avoid the sweep in Atlanta as they get a 4-2 win over the Braves. Santana pitched well until he had to be pulled with an injury. Bullpen held it together with Takahashi getting the save. Wright led the offense with two hits and a homerun. Game Summary Johan Santana was finally able to stop his first inning woes that have been plaguing him lately but would give up

#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } The Buffalo Bisons have announced Lucas Duda

Tonight’s Lineup 1. Luis Castillo, 2B 2. Lucas Duda, LF 3. Carlos Beltran, CF 4. Chris Carter, RF 5. David Wright, 3B 6. Ike Davis, 1B 7. Joaquin Arias, SS 8. Henry Blanco, C 9. Johan Santana, LHP The Mets end their four game set with the Braves tonight as they still look to avoid the sweep. Johan Santana will take the mound for the Amazins who need some positive

Jerry Manuel told the New York Post that he’d love to know his job status for next season. “Jerry Manuel admitted yesterday that he would ‘love to know’ if the organization plans to bring him back next season, but he also isn’t about to seek out GM Omar Minaya or Jeff Wilpon for an answer.  Manuel, whose contract expires after the season, said he’ll refrain

The Mets have added minor league catcher Mike Nickeas to the major-league roster. The third September call-up will join the Mets here on Thursday. His name is Mike Nickeas. He is a 27-year-old catcher who began the year in Double A. To make room for Nickeas on the 40-man roster, the team transferred John Maine to the 60-day disabled list. Maine underwent season-ending

During last night’s Mets broadcast, I thought the best part of a dismal game was when Gary, Keith and Ron found themselves stumbling for words when the results of the Toyota Text Poll was revealed. Here is a screen shot courtesy of Amazin Avenue. Keith Hernandez spoke out first and said “Hmmm”. Gary Cohen and Ron Darling were a little more enlightening,

The Mets announced yesterday that Jenrry Mejia will start Saturday’s game at Chicago. Not a surprise. I hope the Mets give Mejia a lot of rope to see what he is capable of doing. Remember he spent a lot of the season in the bullpen, so his innings aren’t what they could be had he been in a rotation all year. Even so, I’m sure they will watch his pitch count. By rope,

Strange ways, here we come… I believe that with the trade of Jeff Francoeur last night to the Texas Rangers, the Mets have essentially conceded the season. Not that I truly believed there is a “chance” that things could turn around, but you can never tell with baseball.  I guess I’m a bit naive that I refuse to give up hope until mathematical elimination

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/8/1, Scranton 3/10/1 rf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, .341 ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, run, 2b (29), HR (11), 2 RBI (42), .318 (.338/.399/.518/.916 with Buffalo, 21 2b, 10 HR in 284 ABs) 2b Russ Adams 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .261 1b Nick Evans 0 for 2, BB, .312 dh Val Pascucci 0 for 2, BB, K, .256 lf Mike Cervanek 0 for 2, run, K, .257 cf Kirk

As Wally Backman kicks back and rides out the rest of the Brooklyn Cyclones regular season after clinching the division, Dan Martin of the New York Post catches up with him to discuss his thoughts on the state of the Mets and his readiness to be a Major League manager. “It would be impossible to say I don’t focus on it.  Do I want the Mets to do good?  Absolutely,