In the fallout from Melky Cabrera’s 50-game suspension for performance-enhancing use this week, Victor Conte made a big splash with what he said about drug use in baseball in an interview with USA Today: ”I’m not going to name names, but I’ve talked to a lot of top players in Major League Baseball, and they …
Monthly Archive: August 2012
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Mets 8, Reds 4: Hey, Who’s This Harvey Kid?
Final Score: Mets 8, Reds 4 Player of the Game: Matt Harvey- 7.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, 89 pitches (63 strikes) Goat of the Game: Frank Francisco- 0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, K, HR Just one night after Mike Leake stole the show in Cincinnati, it was Matt Harvey’s turn. …
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Mets Complete Shoppach Deal By Sending Pedro Beato To Boston
According to Keith Law of ESPN.com, the Mets have completed the Kelly Shoppach deal with the Red Sox by sending Pedro Beato to Boston . Boston traded Shoppach to the Mets earlier this week in return for a player to be named later. Beato was acquired in the Rule 5 draft in December 2010. Last …
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Ike Davis Holding Charity Event Next Month Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research
Next month, Ike Davis will be holding an event in New York to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Here is the press release: New York Mets’ Ike Davis Set to Host Second Annual Charity Event First baseman teams up with childhood cancer charities, Billboard #1 country artist, and teammates for an unforgettable evening New …
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Reds 6, Mets 1: Leake Shuts Down Mets, Dickey Rocked
Final Score: Reds 6, Mets 1 Player of the Game: Mike Baxter 2-for-4, R Goat of the Game: The umpiring crew Tonight, the night belonged to Mike Leake. Leake shut down the Met offense the entire game, holding them to just one run on four hits. It was his second career complete game. Leake is a guy …
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Mets Going With Six-Man Rotation; Harvey Will Have Innings Limit
The Mets will try out a modified six-man rotation this week, Terry Collins told reporters this afternoon. The Mets will go with R.A. Dickey, Johan Santana, Jonathon Niese, Matt Harvey, Chris Young, and Jeremy Hefner. This will not be a classic six-man rotation, however. R.A. Dickey will continue to pitch every fifth day when possible. This …
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Mets Headlines
- Lineup: Mets vs. Braves
- Game 46: Braves at Mets, 7:10 pm
- Mets lose to Braves, 7-5 in 10 innings in conclusion of suspended game
- Rapid Reaction: Braves 7, Mets 5 (10)
- Mets drop suspended game to Braves in 10 innings
- Hefner pitching well, trying to stick
- Mets re-assessing situation with struggling Davis
- Collins looking to jump-start Mets' offense
- Mets' bullpen should be fine for Saturday's games
- Terry Collins wonders if it's time to demote Ike Davis after last night's performance