One of the things that I love best about Gary, Keith and Ron, is that they can make their coverage of the Mets so entertaining and educating too, all while remaining objective at the same time. Their passion for the Mets is unquestioned and they do feel our pain. It’s their objectivity that puts them among the best broadcast teams in baseball. Last night during the Mets broadcast, the...
Read MoreFive weeks after crashing into a wall and suffering a concussion, Mets left fielder Jason Bay is going to begin his rehab and resume working out. He is unsure about how long it’s going to take, but he expects to return this season and wants to play, even if it’s only for the final week of the season. Here is a video of Jason Bay talking to reporters on Friday courtesy of ESPN New York....
Read MoreThe Mets have called up infielder Luis Hernandez from Buffalo and optioned outfielder Jesus Feliciano to the Bisons. Hernandez will be available for tonight’s game and will wear uniform number 3. He has appeared in 47 games for the Bisons and was hitting .280 with 25 runs scored, 10 doubles, four triples, no home runs and 12 RBI. Feliciano batted .275 with eight runs scored, four doubles, one...
Read MoreAAA International League: Buffalo 4/11/0, Syracuse 2/9/3 Josh Stinson had an outstanding outing tonight for the Bisons, with 7 shutout innings to lead Buffalo to a 4-2 victory. Lucas Duda and Nick Evans, who combined for a miserable 1 for 13 yesterday in the 14 inning game, were a combined 4 for 9 tonight. Kirk Nieuwenhuis had an RBI double in the 7th. ss Andy Green 1 for 5, run, .257 2b Russ...
Read MoreAtlanta Braves: (73-54; Leader) The Braves were swept by the Colorado Rockies, and look to rebound this week against the Florida Marlins. Saturday’s matchup features two 14-game winners in Tim Hudson and Ricky Nolasco. Sunday’s game features two 11-game winners in Derek Lowe and Josh Johnson. Philadelphia Phillies: (70-57; -3) As bad as the Braves had it, the Phillies were worse. They were swept...
Read MoreWashington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament and will likely have Tommy John surgery, bringing his season to an end and most likely 2011 as well. Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said Friday an MRI on the right elbow revealed a “significant tear.” Strasburg will travel to the West Coast for a second opinion, but Rizzo anticipates...
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