K-Rod perfect in 2010 debut, Penny hit in elbow

2010-03-15T20:00:07Z

<div id="subtitle">K-Rod perfect in exhibition debut, Cards' Penny hit in elbow during Mets' 6-5 win</div><div><p>Francisco Rodriguez looked like the dominant pitcher he was with the Angels.</p><p>K-Rod wore prescription sunglasses in a spring training debut delayed by conjunctivitis, the same look he used to have with the K-Rod perfect in exhibition debut, Cards' Penny hit in elbow during Mets' 6-5 win</div><div><p>St. Louis starter Brad Penny absorbed a line drive off his pitching elbow and Mets closer ...

Perez strong, Mets hit 4 HRs to top Tigers 9-1

2010-03-13T15:15:41Z

<div id="subtitle">Perez throws 4 no-hit innings and Mets hit 4 HRs in 9-1 win over Tigers split squad</div><div><p>Oliver Perez threw four no-hit innings and the New York Mets hit four home runs Saturday in a 9-1 victory over a Detroit Tigers split squad.</p><p>Perez and reliever

Reyes told to rest until thyroid normalizes

2010-03-11T16:45:47Z

<div id="subtitle">Doctors tell Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to rest until thyroid levels return to normal</div><div><p>All-Star shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity for 2-to-8 weeks until his thyroid levels normalize, another blow to the New York Mets before opening day.</p><p>Center fielder ...

Red Sox Mets Spring Baseball

2010-03-11T14:01:46Z

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia, right, scores on a sacrifice by teammate Mike Cameron and a tardy throw to New York Mets catcher Chris Coste during the spring training baseball game in

Lackey throws 3 shutout innings in Boston win

2010-03-11T14:00:59Z

<div id="subtitle">John Lackey throws 3 shutout innings as Boston Red Sox beat New York Mets 8-2</div><div><p>John Lackey is off to a nice start with the Red Sox.</p><p>The right-hander threw three shutout innings in Boston's 8-2 victory over Jas...

Astros hit Santana hard in 8-4 win over Mets

2010-03-09T14:30:44Z

<div id="subtitle">Johan Santana struggles in first start since August, gives up 4 runs as Astros top Mets 8-4</div><div><p>Johan Santana struggled in his first game since August, allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2-3 innings, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 8-4 on Tuesday.</p>...

Maine helps Mets beat Marlins 11-2

2010-03-08T13:18:38Z

<div id="subtitle">John Maine pitches 1 2-3 innings to help Mets beat Marlins split-squad 11-2</div><div><p>John Maine struck out four of the eight batters he faced in his spring debut, and Chris Carter hit two ninth-inning homers to help the New York Mets beat a Joe Nelson tries to stick with Boston</div><div><p>Joe Nelson won the last game ever played at Shea Stadium. He received a World Series ring for pitching just three games with the Boston Red Sox.</p><p>The reliever's oth...

Nationals Mets Spring Baseball

2010-03-07T13:45:43Z

New York Mets' Omir Santos (9) is greeted at home by teammate Jeff Francoeur after hitting an inside-the-park grand slam during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 7, 2010, in Mike Pelfrey unveiled an effective split-finger fastball in his first spring start, Fernando Martinez had four hits and homered twice, and the New York Mets beat the New York Mets' Fernando Martinez hits a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a spring training baseball game, Saturday, March 6, 2010, in Viera, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

Mets SS Jose Reyes to return to New York for tests

2010-03-05T14:46:10Z

<div id="subtitle">Mets shortstop Jose Reyes to undergo tests in New York for thyroid imbalance</div><div><p>Mets shortstop Jose Reyes plans to undergo tests in New York after doctors in Florida discovered a thyroid imbalance, the team said Friday.</p><p>Reyes will have tests on Monday and it could take up to 48 after for doctors to receive the results. Reyes is not expected to take part...

Penny struggles in debut

2010-03-05T14:17:43Z

<div id="subtitle">Brad Penny struggles in debut with St. Louis Cardinals, a 7-3 loss to the Mets</div><div><p>Brad Penny's debut in a St. Louis Cardinals uniform was rocky, yet he was pleased with his first outing of the spring.</p><p>Penny pitched two innings, allowing three runs and six hits in the Cardinals' 7-3 loss to a Marlins' Volstad and Mets' Niese sharp on mound; Florida beats New York 4-3 in 10 innings</div><div><p>The Marlins' Chris Volstad and Mets' Jon Niese each looked sharp in their spring mound debuts and Florida beat New York 4-...

Bay quiet, Wright homers as Mets top Cards 17-11

2010-03-04T14:45:52Z

<div id="subtitle">Jason Bay goes 0 for 2 in debut, David Wright homers as Mets top Cardinals 17-11</div><div><p>Jason Bay's debut was low key, but David Wright homered in his first at-bat and the New York Mets beat the St. ...

New batting gloves promise to protect hands

2010-03-03T17:30:59Z

<div id="subtitle">Magic fingers: New batting gloves promise to protect hands against fastballs</div><div><p>Omir Santos tried on his new batting gloves, said to slow the impact of a harmful fastball down to the mere annoyance of a junkball, and voiced excitement.</p><p>"I think it's going to help," the New York Mets catcher said. "It sounds like it'...

Hudson sharp for 2 innings, Braves beat Mets 9-5

2010-03-03T16:31:22Z

<div id="subtitle">Tim Hudson sharp over 2 scoreless innings as Braves rally from 4-0 hole to beat Mets 9-5</div><div><p>Tim Hudson wasn't taking his first start of the spring too seriously.</p><p>Hudson allowed only two hits over two shutout innings, facing the minimum six batters in a 9-5 win over the New York Mets pitcher Pat Misch throws to an Atlanta Braves batter during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)

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APTOPIX Mets Braves Spring Baseball

2010-03-03T14:04:01Z

Atlanta Braves right fielder Justin Heyward catches a ball hit New York Mets batter Fernando Tatis for an out during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 3, 2010, in Kissimmee, <...

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