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National League Breaks Losing Streak, Wins All-Star Game

       

The National League managed to defeat the American League, 3-1, during the All-Star Game in Anaheim, California last night. It's the first win for the NL since 1996 (the American League has won the 12 of the other 13 years; one year was a draw) and this also means the NL champion will have home field advantage during the World Series. The game was a pitchers' duel; American League manager and Yankees manager Joe Girardi said, "I think the pitching by both sides was excellent. It came down to one pitch in the game.” more ›

Mets Welcome Santana; Deal Almost Fell Apart

Mets Welcome Santana; Deal Almost Fell Apart

The Mets introduced Johan Santana, their newest player and best attempt at getting back to the World Series, in Flushing yesterday. Just last week, the Mets and Santana agreed to a six-year $137.5 million contract that makes the Mets a favorite in the National League. Scores of press were on hand for the introduction, as well as David Wright, Omar Minaya, owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon, and Willie Randolph. Before his official introduction, the Mets played a video montage to showcase their new arm. The video had music by Carlos Santana and had greetings by famous Mets interspliced with the pitcher's highlights. more ›

In the Midst of Super Bowl Week, Baseball News

In the Midst of Super Bowl Week, Baseball News

Could this be it? Is our long nightmare about to end? It sounds like it might because there are strong indications out of Minnesota that the Twins are finally going to trade Johan Santana and the front-runners right now are the New York Mets! more ›

For Its Final Year, Shea Stadium Gets Logo from Mets

For Its Final Year, Shea Stadium Gets Logo from Mets

In the final year of baseball in Yankee Stadium, the legendary park will host the 2008 All-Star Game. In its 45th and final year, what does Shea Stadium get? A commemorative logo from the New York Mets. Fitting for the multi-purpose stadium that is a relic of the 1960s. Today, the Mets, the stadium's primary occupant since it opened in 1964, unveiled a logo that players will wear on their sleeves during the 2008 season.... more ›

Quick Hits: No Love For Newark; Gold Gloves; Cabrera?

Quick Hits: No Love For Newark; Gold Gloves; Cabrera?

If Barry Melrose ever goes to Newark, he probably won't be getting a warm reception. Melrose, a hockey analyst for ESPN and a former player and manager, said some disparaging words about the city of Newark when talking about the new Devils arena on his webcast last week. Melrose said, "It looks great on the inside but don't go outside, especially if you got a wallet or anything else because the area around the building... more ›

With a Whimper, the Mets Go Golfing

With a Whimper, the Mets Go Golfing

For a team used to making miracles, conjuring up a disaster had an especially bitter taste. With a sloppily played 8-1 loss to Florida and the Phillies' 6-1 win against the Nationals, the Mets' season ended about a month too early. The loss capped an agonizing stretch of two and a half weeks in which the Mets played some of the worst teams in the National League and still played their worst baseball of the season. more ›

Mets Free-Fall Into First Place Tie

Mets Free-Fall Into First Place Tie

It took the Mets a little more than two weeks, but they've somehow managed to squander a seven-game lead in the National League East. Since September 12th, the lead has slowly gotten smaller and is now zero, zilch, zip, nadda, nil. With three games left in the regular season, the Mets are tied with the Phillies for first in the NL East. The last time the Mets weren't in sole possession of first place - May 15th! How did they get to where they are now? Starting on Sept. 14th, the Mets went 4-10, including a 5-game losing streak and a 4-game losing streak. It didn't help that the Phillies went on a tear during the same stretch of games, including a three-game sweep of the Mets. more ›

Last Night's Action: Steps in the Right Direction

Last Night's Action: Steps in the Right Direction

  • Jets 31, Dolphins 28: Maybe this passing attack is just fine. Chad Pennington threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as the Jets improved to 1-2. Aside from some shaky run defense, they should feel good about this effort.
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    Last Night's Action: Where's Wagner?

    Last Night's Action: Where's Wagner?

    Marlins 8, Mets 7 (10 innings): Taking a three-run lead into the bottom of the ninth against the Marlins should be no problem right? Not when Billy Wagner is mysteriously absent -- the Mets later said he was having back spasms -- and his replacements are the not-so-capable Pedro Feliciano and the highly inflammable Jorge Sosa. They combined to cough up the lead in the bottom of the ninth, ruining a dramatic comeback posted by the Mets in the top of the inning. Then Sosa gave up the winning run all by himself in the 10th. Why is Sosa in there? Because everyone else stinks or had been used, frankly. After seeing the right-hander struggle so frequently of late, Manager Willie Randolph still didn't look for another option. more ›

    Last Night's Action: Those Pesky Rivals

    Last Night's Action: Those Pesky Rivals

  • Red Bulls 2, Fire 2: Juan Pablo Angel scored in the 69th minute. Gonzalo Segares scored in the 70th minute. How's that for a momentum-killer? At least the teams get a lesson in sharing -- the points, that is.
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    Last Night's Action: Wang Thinks Wild

    Last Night's Action: Wang Thinks Wild

  • In the women's final quarterfinal at the U.S. Open, Justine Henin took care of Serena Williams in straight sets. That's the third straight time that the Belgian has dispatched the American at a grand slam. Maybe Williams will think twice before taking so many events off and thinking she can just show up and win grand slam tournaments. more ›

  • Last Night's Action: Hunting Moose?

    Last Night's Action: Hunting Moose?

  • Cyclones 7, Lake Monsters 6: The game remained scoreless until Brooklyn finally scored a run in the sixtth. The two teams then exploded for 12 runs in the next two innings and Brooklyn held off an eighth-inning rally by Vermont for the win.

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    Last Night's Action: Series Wins

    Last Night's Action: Series Wins

  • Giants 13, Ravens 12: Pre-season NFL play is often about making it through with minimal injuries. In yesterday's game, the Giants had four injuries: Steve Smith (concussion), Mike Jennings (Achillies), Will Demps (elbow), Sam Madison (hamstring). Jennings, a wide receiver, is out for the season with a ruptured left Achilles. Eli Manning was 10-13 for 114 yards and a TD, but he also lost two fumbles in one half of play.
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    Last Night's Action: Bombardment Continues

    Last Night's Action: Bombardment Continues

  • Staten Island 4, State College 3: Scoring in each of the last three innings doesn't guarantee success. State College did just that but fell because of a three-run fourth. All the runs in that frame scored on a David Williams double.
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    Last Night's Action: One, Two, Three, Four

    Last Night's Action: One, Two, Three, Four

  • In New Jersey news, Vince Carter re-signed with the Nets and the Devils signed Brent Sutter as coach. For the Nets, this long-rumored deal reflects a belief that the trio of Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Carter hasn't run its course, an idea the recent plateau of the franchise seems to belie. Carter will probably end up costing the Nets too much money in the long run. His contributions will fill up the statbook, but in a team sport like basketball, that might not lead to wins. As for Sutter, he and Devils GM Lou Lamoriello better get along. The boss has a reputation for midseason firings.
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    NL Can't Blame Loss on Reyes, but Maybe Wagner?

    NL Can't Blame Loss on Reyes, but Maybe Wagner?

    Jose Reyes did all he could for the National League in Tuesday's All-Star Game in San Francisco, but his team was still undone by the American League's best. Reyes played eight innings, had three hits and a run scored, but that wasn't enough. Perhaps his best performance came when he pulled back his fist from Carlos Beltran and David Wright during the pregame introductions. more ›

    Last Night's Action: Heading to the All-Star Break

    Last Night's Action: Heading to the All-Star Break

  • Staten Island 5, Batavia 1: Donald Hollingsworth doubled and scored a run in a two-run second, the Baby Bombers tacked on three more in the fifth to cruise over the Muckdogs.
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    Last Night's Action: Mets Can't Close the Deal

    Last Night's Action: Mets Can't Close the Deal

  • Staten Island 7, Hudson Valley 5: The Baby Bombers don't wait around until the late innings to do their heavy lifting. Three in the fifth and four more in the sixth gave them a come-from-behind win.
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    Last Night's Action: Doubleheader Sweep

    Last Night's Action: Doubleheader Sweep

  • Liberty 80, Sparks 68: Were the Liberty good, or did the Sparks just stink? Loree Moore, who scored 20 points, said "We did everything we need to do." Los Angeles coach Michael Cooper said, "We come out and we play like we don't even know each other." The Liberty will take it. Teams on three-game losing streaks can't be picky.
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    Last Night's Action: Sweet Revenge

    Last Night's Action: Sweet Revenge

    • Mets 2, Cardinals 1 (11 innings): No matter how many times the Mets beat the Cardinals in the regular season, the sting from last year's loss in the National League Championship Series won't disappear until New York takes a pennant. Going 4-0 in their first four games against the Cardinals this season doesn't hurt, though. Shawn Green hit a 3-2 pitch off the scoreboard in right field to give the Mets a walk-off win. The Cardinals won the World Series last year, but the Mets can take solace in not hitting someone like Scott Spiezio in the cleanup spot. Jorge Sosa and the Mets bullpen combined to shut down the Cardinals lineup, which consisted of Albert Pujols and not much else.
    • Staten Island 7, Hudson Valley 3: Luis Nunez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and the Baby Bombers scored in every inning from the second through the sixth.
    • Brooklyn 5, Aberdeen 4: Down a run entering the eighth, the Cyclones rallied when Will Vogl singled in the tying run and scored the go-ahead one at home. David Koons threw three innings of one-run ball for the win in relief.
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    Not Really What the Mets Needed Right Now

    Not Really What the Mets Needed Right Now

    Give him the shiny blue National League jacket, spangled with every team logo, not the Mets jacket. Sure, he'd use police barricades as planks to scale the fence at Shea, but he was there to root for players -- Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays and Juan Marichal -- not the home team. Too tight a circle. Too small an o.
    The story shows how Minaya is easy to make friends, well liked by the players on the Mets, and isn't like your typical general manager. more ›

    Last Night's Action: Holding off the White Sox

    Last Night's Action: Holding off the White Sox

  • Phillies 6, Mets 3: This series won't be in the old time capsule. Three times the Mets held leads, and three times the Mets lost. Speaking of threes, not even back-to-back-back homers could lift the Mets in the series finale. In three games, the Mets' bullpen lost a lead late twice -- and on Tuesday, the lead disappeared in the third inning. Closer Billy Wagner gave up a game-tying home run to Pat Burrell in the ninth inning, and the Phillies took the lead for good in the 10th inning. Philadelphia's only five games back in the National League East, and the Mets have lost four straight. Before the game, the Mets took Edward Kunz of Oregeon State in the draft.
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    Last Night's Action: Clutch Enough?

    Last Night's Action: Clutch Enough?

  • Liberty 83, Mercury 82: Another game, another win for the Liberty, now 4-0 on the season. This time it took Jessica Davenport's three-point play in the final 10 seconds. She was one of four players in double figures.
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    Quick Hits: All Star Voting; Mota Back; Yankee Watching

    Quick Hits: All Star Voting; Mota Back; Yankee Watching

  • If you like your baseball juiced up (who doesn't?), Shea is the place to be tonight. Not only is Barry Bonds in town, but pitcher Guillermo Mota returns from a 50-game suspension for using a performance-enhancing drug. Mota, acquired from Cleveland last August, was 3-0 with a 1.00 ERA in 18 appearances for the Mets. The Mets are welcoming back the 34 year-old reliever with open arms. Keep in mind one difference between Bonds and Mota, only one actually failed a drug test.
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    Last Night's Action:  A Tale Of Two Sweeps

    Last Night's Action: A Tale Of Two Sweeps

  • Angels 4 Yankees 3: It is the worst of times in the Bronx. Not only have the Yankees just been swept at home, but also they are now an almost insurmountable 12-½ games behind Boston. Sunday’s loss was particularly painful because they wasted a very good start by Mike Mussina when Scott Proctor couldn’t find the plate and walked in two runs. New York will keep searching for answers tomorrow night in Toronto.

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    Last Night's Action: Delgado Breaks Out

    Last Night's Action: Delgado Breaks Out

  • Angels 3, Yankees 1: Who says a game's never decided in the first inning? Chien-Ming Wang allowed three runs in the top of the first, but his settling down after that couldn't help him or the Yankees, who dropped their second straight to Los Angeles of Anaheim. The Yankees couldn't touch Kelvim Escobar or the Angels bullpen, and they slipped 11 1/2 games behind the Red Sox, who beat Texas again on Saturday. With the Yankees drifting farther away in the American League East, they may have to start thinking wild card. But first they'll have to hit better.
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    Last Night's Action: Staying Alive

    Last Night's Action: Staying Alive

  • Mets 8, Cubs 1: Jorge Sosa doesn't want to leave the big-league rotation, and he probably won't have to. He threw seven innings of one-hit shutout ball. Damion Easley socked his sixth home run, and the Mets got to Cubs lefty Rich Hill, one of the bright spots in the National League this season. The two teams waited three hours, 15 minutes to get this game in, and they have to play a day game Thursday.
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    First Place Is Fair Weather

    First Place Is Fair Weather

    Anecdotal evidence, collected from bartenders, merchandise dealers and bleacher creatures, suggests that the Mets — with their core of young, flashy players and recent winning ways — are taking substantial bites out of the Yankee fan base, at least in Westchester. more ›

    The Rocket Returns for $28 Million

    The Rocket Returns for $28 Million

    With the news that Roger Clemens is returning to the Yankees, reactions from the local media and Yankee fans are generally positive. Clemens made the announcement during the 7th inning of yesterday's 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners. After the singing of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," Bob Sheppard directed the crowd to the owner's box for a special announcement. Only then did the public find out that Clemens would be returning to pitch for the Yankees, "Well, they came and got me out of Texas. I can tell you, it's a privilege to be back. I'll be talking to y'all soon." more ›

    Last Night's Action: Rodriguez Settles Into Hero Role

    Last Night's Action: Rodriguez Settles Into Hero Role

  • Mets 11, Marlins 3: Everyone got in on this party. Carlos Beltran stole the show with a 4-for-6 night, but all nine Mets starters got a hit. That includes pitcher Orlando Hernandez, who struck out 10 to pick up the win. The Mets seem to be enjoying themselves in the National League East, and they return home to face the Braves for a three-game series starting Friday. They outscored the Marlins 20-5 over the two games in Miami.
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