
Freeman's homer in 9th lifts Braves over Mets 2-1
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Dillon Gee, giving the Atlanta Braves a stunning 2-1 victory over the New York Mets on ...

Alderson: Mets set to make moves by end of season
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson knows how long Mets fans have been waiting for their team to do more than tear down and rebuild. He's been the one ...

Mets nix idea for racy dating site to elect Wright
The New York Mets are willing to do most anything to get David Wright elected to the All-Star team. Well, almost anything. The Mets said Thursday they ...

Wainwright leads Cards over Mets and Harvey 2-1
Adam Wainwright used to be a creature of routine leading up to each start. "Same sleeping shirt the night before," the St. Louis Cardinals ace said.

Marlins-Mets go 20 innings, Texas-Blue Jays go 18
A bunch of big leaguers became marathon men on Saturday. The Miami Marlins needed 20 innings to outlast the New York Mets 2-1, overlapping for much ...

In 20 innings, Marlins outlast Mets 2-1
Two full games, plus two more innings. A total of 561 pitches. And when it was finally (FINALLY!) over, the worst team in baseball had its 17th win ...

Mets' Harvey leaves with tightness in lower back
Matt Harvey has left his start against Miami after seven innings with tightness in his lower back. The New York Mets sensation singled in the seventh ...

Mets answer challenge and beat Yankees again, 9-4
Once the Subway Series rolled around, the New York Mets got on the right track. Challenged by fed-up manager Terry Collins, slumping infielders Ike ...

Mets rally to beat Rivera and Yankees, 2-1
First, the New York Mets saluted Mariano Rivera. Then they beat him in the bottom of the ninth inning. David Wright and Lucas Duda hit RBI singles off ...

Suspended game resumes, Braves beat Mets 7-5 in 10
An overnight wait was worth it for the Atlanta Braves. Dan Uggla hit an RBI single in the 10th inning soon after a suspended game resumed, and the ...

Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team
Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major ...

Bruce homers to back Cueto in Reds' win over Mets
Things weren't going well for Johnny Cueto in his return from the disabled list, so he had a conversation — with himself. That's all it took.

Harvey dominant thru 9, Mets beat Chisox 1-0 in 10
Matt Harvey was so dominant, it seemed certain the Chicago White Sox would never score. Instead, each pitch raised more tantalizing questions: Would ...

Valdespin slams Dodgers in 10th, Mets win 7-3
Jordany Valdespin began the night on the bench and ended it partying at home plate. A late-inning substitute, Valdespin hit a grand slam in the 10th ...

Rockies-Mets game delayed due to snow on field
Dick Monfort was quite formidable on the mound — of snow, that is. Shovel in hand, the Colorado Rockies owner joined a crew of team employees helping ...

Shovel it: Rockies owner clears snow off field
Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort is among the grounds crew shoveling snow in the hope his team will squeeze in a doubleheader against the New York ...

Harvey no-hits Twins into 7th as Mets win 4-2
The only time Matt Harvey wasn't in control on Saturday was when he watched Justin Morneau's drive approach the right-field foul pole. "I was blowing ...

Harper's homers, Newtown salute mark opening day
Josh Hamilton jumped into a cab, headed to Great American Ball Park and got all nostalgic. The Los Angeles Angels newcomer saw Cincinnati fans packed ...

Lester, Red Sox shut down Yankees on opening day
Jackie Bradley Jr. and the Red Sox were daring on the basepaths. Jon Lester and the Boston bullpen were aggressive against a barely recognizable New ...

Mets LHP Santana to have shoulder surgery Tuesday
Johan Santana is set for another shoulder surgery that he hopes will save his career. The former New York Mets ace will have surgery Tuesday to repair ...

Santana likely to miss season with torn shoulder
Johan Santana's left shoulder has failed him again. Now he must decide if he has the stomach for another grueling comeback. After all that arduous ...

Ailing A-Rod will make more than Houston Astros
Alex Rodriguez will make more this year than all the Houston Astros combined — a lot more. And he won't even play the first half of the season, if at ...

Wright has no regrets about WBC, injury
David Wright wanted to make it clear that playing in the World Baseball Classic had nothing to do with the rib injury that could cause him to miss ...

Team USA ousted from WBC _ a journeyman jolts 'em
Ryan Braun and Ryan Vogelsong are out, Team USA is ruined. Either that, or a much simpler reason a club loaded with big league All-Stars got ...
Mets' Justin Turner sprains right ankle
Justin Turner, the leading candidate to replace injured David Wright at third base for the Mets, left New York's game against the Miami Marlins on ...