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Of all the items set to go on the auction block this week at a midtown Manhattan hotel, there's one that would take some mettle to wear in public: A satin New York Mets baseball jacket emblazoned with the name "Madoff."
The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.
New York Mets minor league pitcher Rafael Castro has died of an apparent heart attack. He was 18.
The trustee overseeing jailed financier Bernard Madoff's assets has labeled the New York Mets winners in the epic fraud. He says the baseball team made nearly $48 million in the Ponzi scheme.
After a miserable season full of baserunning blunders and fielding miscues, the New York Mets made several changes to their coaching staff Monday.
Nelson Figueroa pitched a four-hitter for his first major league complete game, Angel Pagan keyed the offense and the New York Mets wrapped up a miserable season Sunday by completing a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 4-0 victory.
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes is likely headed for surgery to repair his torn right hamstring.
Justin Maxwell's grand slam off All-Star closer Francisco Rodriguez with two outs in the ninth inning gave the Nationals a 7-4 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday, Washington's first win all season when trailing after eight innings.
Pat Misch pitched an eight-hitter for the first complete game of his career, and the New York Mets spoiled the Florida Marlins' home finale by winning 4-0 Sunday.
Tim Hudson pitched six effective innings for his second win since major elbow surgery and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-2 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
John Maine pitched five shutout innings to earn his first win since May and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday.
Brian McCann hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the reeling New York Mets 7-3 on Thursday night for their first seven-game winning streak since 2006.
Pedro Martinez was pushing 130 pitches and the tying run stood on second base when manager Charlie Manuel came out to the mound for a chat.
A streaker who disrupted a New York Mets game by jumping onto Citi Field naked except for a stuffed monkey tied around his waist is banned from the ballpark for life.
Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Florida Marlins beat the listless New York Mets 13-4 on Thursday night to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.
Carlos Beltran is back in the lineup for the New York Mets.
Daniel Murphy homered, tripled and drove in four runs to back Mike Pelfrey's eight efficient innings in the New York Mets' 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced former major league pitcher Jerry Koosman to six months in prison for not paying his taxes.
Todd Helton homered into the smoky sky and drove in four runs as the Colorado Rockies snapped a five-game losing streak with an 8-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
David Wright drove in three runs in his second start since coming off the disabled list and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 on Thursday.
David Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances.
Nelson Figueroa struck out a career-high 10 and had an RBI single to lead the New York Mets to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Mets pitchers Johan Santana and Oliver Perez have undergone surgery and are expected to ready for spring training.
Tim Redding pitched 6 2-3 innings Thursday to give the Mets' injury-ravaged staff a boost and help New York snap a five-game skid with a 10-3 victory over the Florida Marlins.
Prosecutor: Gotti is 'vicious, violent' criminalThe fourth racketeering trial of John "Junior'' Gotti began Monday with the government portraying the mob heir as a maniacal killer and chronic criminal.
Oh man. I just watched one crazy press conference. In all my years of watching sports and even political press conferences I have never seen anything like it.
I'm not a Mets fan. But if I was I would be calling for Jerry Manuel's head right now. This man should not be the manager of the team after that 9th inning.
New York Yankees fans make me laugh. Is there a bigger group of more annoying people anywhere on earth? Any Yankee fan gloating tonight is either dumb, lying to themselves, or just way too young and naive to know better.
Competitive Streaking Fail? Plumber Streaks Mets GameOn Tuesday, a man streaked onto Citi Field during the 5th inning of a Mets-Braves game, effectively pushing his hometown favorite to a 4-3 win over Atlanta in the 10th inning.
This time, Mets secure win for Santana The last time Johan Santana took the mound for the Mets, the two-time Cy Young Award winner masterfully crafted a three-hit, 13-strikeout performance.
I'm not the biggest moralist in the world when it comes to ballplayers behaving badly.
As Angels 'turn page,' K-Rod could head to Mets"As a whole, we're probably turning the page on this one," Angels owner Arte Moreno said today on his Los Angeles radio station, KLAA, when asked about Rodriguez.
On Parr to be a Brave in '09? Young pitcher shows promiseJames Parr wasn't even on the Atlanta Braves' radar this time last season as a prospect for making the starting rotation. But after five starts for the big-league club in September, the 22-year-old right-hander figures to be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring.
Braves wrap up worst season since '90 with 90th lossThe Atlanta Braves wrapped up their worst season in nearly two decades on Sunday, losing 3-1 at Houston to finish 72-90 and in fourth place in the NL East, 20 games out of first. It's the worst showing by the Braves since 1990.
Anderson's dingers lead Braves past AstrosJosh Anderson's two homers highlighted an 18-hit attack as the Atlanta Braves won their next-to-last game in this lost season of 2008, bashing Houston 11-5 on Saturday.
Walk-off homer pushes Braves to brink of 90-loss seasonJulian Tavarez gave up the game-winning homer to Darin Erstad in the bottom of the ninth Friday, the Atlanta Braves losing the opening game of their season-ending series to the Astros 5-4 in Houston.
Chipper's blast leads Braves to (surprise) another win at PhillyChipper Jones' pinch-hit three-run homer highlighted a six-run fifth inning Wednesday, as the Braves played the spoiler's role to perfection by defeating the NL East-leading Phillies 10-4, the second straight victory by Atlanta over Philly.
Bullpen blues doom Braves as Phils inch closer to East titleThe Phillies moved one step closer to the NL East title and the Braves slipped to a season-worst 20 games out of first, Philadelphia lighting up the Atlanta bullpen for four runs in the eighth inning for a 6-2 victory Monday at Citizens Bank Park.
Braves deal Mets another damaging lossThe Braves ended the home portion of their schedule with a come-from-behind victory, dealing the Mets another blow to their playoff hopes with a 7-6 win. Jeff Francoeur and Martin Prado each had three hits for Atlanta.
Anderson, pitching lead Braves to win as Mets fall from first (ha ha!)Josh Anderson's three hits, and a strong effort by Jorge Campillo and three relievers sparked the Braves to a 4-2 victory over the Mets, knocking New York out of first place in the NL East. Kelly Johnson extended his hitting streak to 18 games.
Shaky defense dooms Braves as Mets prevailThe Braves plunged 20 games under .500 with a disheartening performance Friday at Turner Field. After battling back to tie the game at 5-5, poor defense undid the Braves' hopes for victory as the Mets pulled away to win 8-5.
Swept again: Bravos finish 0-9 vs. Philly at homeNine up, nine down. The Braves lost to the Phillies at Turner Field on Thursday, 4-3, as Philly capped a season sweep of the nine games at Turner Field. Chipper Jones went 1-for-3 and maintained his major-league leading .365 average.
Bullpen melts down late as Braves lose to PhilliesThe Braves continue to aid the Philadelphia Phillies' pursuit of the NL East title, blowing a three-run lead in the late innings Tuesday as Philly topped Atlanta 8-7. The win moves Philadelphia into first place in the NL East, past the slumping New York Mets.
Norton! Norton! Pinch-hit dinger in ninth sparks Braves past MetsGreg Norton's three-run pinch-hit homer in the top of the ninth fueled a five-run comeback, the Braves taking the rubber game of a three-game series at Shea Stadium in downing the Mets 7-4.
Braves break one-run road losing streak in splitting double-dip with MetsThe Braves ended their major-league record of consecutive one-run losses on the road at 29, downing the Mets 3-2 in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday at Shea Stadium with a three-run eighth inning. In the nightcap, Jo-Jo Reyes lasted just two innings as Atlanta fell 5-0.
Rainout allows thoughts to shift toward more serious itemsWith the rains washing out the Braves' series opener at Shea Stadium – which will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday afternoon – thoughts turn to more serious and pressing items.
Braves continue stumble toward finish line with loss at FloridaTwenty games to go in their worst season in nearly two decades, the Braves keep finding way to lose. Wednesday, Will Ohman and Vladimir Nunez each allowed a run as Atlanta fell to Florida 5-3.
26, 27, 28, 29 … Braves extend one-run road losing streakThe misery of losing by one run on the road continues for the Braves, who extended their major-league record for consecutive one-run road losses to 29 in a 4-3 loss at Florida.
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