Author: Former Writer

No Offense, No Defense, No Control, No Win. Mets Lose 6-1 To Astros.

Game Summary Niese had a decent short outing but walked a good amount of batters. Bullpen and offense lacked majorly. Mets lose another 6-1 to the Astros and take last place in the NL. Jason Bay returns tomorrow though! Game Notes Jon Niese must love to give batters a free base because he gave up five walks, something that has plagued Mets starters this season. Niese once again goes a short six...

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Jose And David

Did any of you see David playing catch with the kids over the weekend?  I doubt anyone told him to do that – it’s just Big Brother playing catch with the kids and having fun at the ball field.  David has three younger brothers and knows how to play his role – the faces of those kids told the whole story and they will remember the time David played catch with them for the rest...

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Buffalo Rained Out; B-Mets Win Second Straight; St. Lucie Streak Ends At Nine

Mets Minors 4.18.2011 BUFFALO — ROCHESTER –: Postponed/rain. BINGHAMTON 6, PORTLAND 5: The B-Mets made it two wins in a row after they defeated Portland, 6-5, Monday night. Binghamton (4-6) got 4.1 innings out of starter Brandon Moore, who struck out four batters but allowed six hits and four earned runs. Ricky Brooks, Eric Niesen and Erik Turgeon combined to pitch 3.2 scoreless...

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MLB Power Rankings – Week 2

Here are the top and bottom five of week two’s MLB Power Rankings as posted on the Daily News. Thanks to the Mets, the Colorado Rockies moved up six spots to claim the top spot. Top Five 1. Colorado Rockies (12-3, Last week: 6) At 12-3, they have the best record in baseball and have won eight of nine games, so they leap from sixth to first. 2. Philadelphia Phillies (10-4, Last week: 2)...

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Young Pitching Prospects Show Promise Early

With still 147 games to play, a small winning streak gets us right back near .500. But, while the big club continues to struggle, some of the promising young pitching prospects down in the minors are showing their potential early. The trio of Jeurys Familia, Jenrry Mejia, and Matt Harvey, who are the top 3 pitching prospects in the Mets farm system, have all made 2 starts apiece to begin the...

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