Monthly Archives: May 2012

Niese back on track as Mets take series from Pirates

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

If you missed last night’s awesome R.A. Dickey start and the Mets win that came long with it, my recap is over at The Daily Stache. Feel free to read it, or just know that Dickey set a new career … Continue reading →

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Baxter bats lead-off as Mets take on Buccos tonight

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

With Andres Torres having issues at the plate recently, Terry Collins has penciled Mike Baxter into the lead-off spot tonight for New York’s game against James McDonald and the Pirates. Here’s the rest of the Mets lineup: Baxter will play … Continue reading →

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Mets new American holiday hats look pretty sweet this year

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

It’s been a little tougher than usual to watch the Mets play on Memorial Day and Independence Day in recent years because the special holiday hats badly clashed with the Mets uniforms. However, if these photos posted by MetsBlog are … Continue reading →

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This time starter blows lead, Mets lose to Pirates 5-4

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

After getting out of Toronto with just one win in three games versus the Blue Jays, the Mets return to National League play this week, starting with three games against the Pirates. Last night’s series opener got off to a … Continue reading →

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The Mets go to Canada

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

The Mets are up north in Toronto for the weekend for a three game series with the Blue Jays. For some reason, MLB scheduled interleague play to begin this weekend and then go into hibernation again until June 8, so … Continue reading →

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Mets steal one from Cincinnati, head off to Canada

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Trailing 4-0 after four and a half innings against Mat Latos and the Cincinnati Reds, the Mets certainly looked like they were going to suffer their third straight defeat yesterday. However, even with Latos pitching well and the National League’s … Continue reading →

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Mets call up LHP Robert Carson, designate Carrasco for assignment

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

D.J. Carrasco only pitched three and two-thirds innings for the Mets this season, but after he surrendered a two-run homer to Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier last night, the front office decided that enough was enough. Carrasco was designated for assingment after … Continue reading →

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Reds slam bullpen, defeat Mets 6-3

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Ouch. This 6-3 Mets loss to Cincinnati hurt more than usual because it involved Terry Collins making a pretty dumb decision that immediately resulted in the Mets blowing a lead. In the bottom of the sixth, New York finally put … Continue reading →

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Wright benching takes center stage as Mets shutout by Brewers 8-0

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

The Mets were mauled by the Milwaukee Brewers last night. Dillon Gee lasted only five and one-third innings while giving up eight hits and seven runs. Brewers first baseman Travis Ishikawa, who is only in the lineup because of regular … Continue reading →

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Batista amazes as Mets beat Brewers 3-1

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Aaron Yorke

Some things are best left misunderstood. One of those things is Miguel Batista’s performance last night at Citi Field against the Milwaukee Brewers. After a couple of cringe-inducing starts that had Mets fans like myself begging for Jeremy Hefner to … Continue reading →

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