Updated 4:00 PM Adam Rubin is reporting that reliever Frankie Rodriguez has been released from custody, and that an order of protection has been filed against him by his wife and father-in-law. Additionally, Rodriguez cannot see his children until they appear in family court. Original Post 1:40 PM The Mets have placed closer Francisco Rodriguez on the restricted list for two days without pay and...

The Mets and Rockies play the rubber game at an early 12:10 time slot today as the Mets try to take the series. Last night was the same old story for Niese and by same old story I just mean it has happened two outings in a row. Once again he was fantastic (1 R over 7 IP) but the pen seems to save it’s meltdowns for when Jon pitches. Anyway it is time for the ace Johan Santana to step vs...

Good morning, Met Nation. 2010 or  Bust? The debate over trading certain players have risen to a fever pitch. This provokes a thought for the day: Do you want to ride the season out and hope for 2011 that things will change significantly enough for a world title run? Or do you want to fight for the rest of the year for the NL East with what we have or what can be gained through waivers? I...

My, my but the New York Post is full of fun Mets stories on this night when the Amazins fell to the Rox 6-2. First up, breaking news: K-Rod beats up father-in-law, sending him to hospital. I couldn’t stand that jerk either. Betcha he’ll think twice about mouthin’ off to Frankie. WTF? Well, it does prove one thing: the Mets are not exactly punchless. In other exciting developments, Frenchy has...