UPDATE: 6:39- The Mets announced (via Twitter) that they have placed Frank Francisco on the DL with a left oblique strain. Bobby Parnell will close for now. ORIGINAL: 6:31- The Mets made more changes to their active roster today, recalling Ruben Tejada and Ramon Ramirez from Triple-A Buffalo for tonight’s game against the Yankees. Jordany …
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Morning News: Mets Edged By Yanks, Bay Is Getting Better, Byrdak’s Chicken
Every morning, we give you the top three stories from Mets-land. Here are this morning’s headlines. Mets Drop Middle Game To Yankees The Mets lost to the Yankees last night 4-3. Chris Young started and pitched very well through six, but gave up a three-run home run to Raul Ibanez in the seventh to tie …
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Morning News: Mets Sweep O’s, Injury News, Minor League Moves
Every morning, we’ll give you the top three stories from Mets-land, as well news and notes from around Major League Baseball. The Mets finished off their sweep of the Orioles last night by a score of 4-3. Dillon Gee got the start and tossed 7.1 innings, allowing two runs on three hits. He also struck …
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We Need Relief!
Say what you will about the defense in yesterday’s 7-6 loss in Washington, but the bullpen was to blame. And this isn’t the first time. They have struggled since the beginning of this season and need help. Badly. Ironically, the bullpen was the only thing the front office spent money on this year- signing Frank …
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Series Preview: Mets Take Their Struggling ‘Pen Back Home to Face Brewers
Tonight, the Mets begin a brief two-game set against the Brewers at Citi Field. The Brewers are a team that has been riddled with injuries. After losing Prince Fielder this offseason to the Detroit Tigers, the Brewers needed everyone on their roster healthy and productive more than most teams. However, Mat Gamel, once thought to …
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Mets Sweep Braves Behind Niese, Offense
Although the Met offense looked great today, pounding the Braves’ pitching staff for seven runs on eleven hits, the real story of the day may have been what Niese did- or almost did. Recently-extended Jonathon Niese was stellar through six, holding the Braves hitless until Freddie Freeman broke it up in the seventh. Still waiting …
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