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postGame: Mets 3 Dodgers 2

The Mets (27–27) defeated the Dodgers (27–28) by the score of 3 to 2 today in Shea Stadium.
For a recap. boxscore, stats, etc., to go SNY.tv, but, in case you missed it, know that:

Mike Pelfrey still isn’t throwing his fastball enough, though he did not just enough to wiggle out of a few tricky situations, [...]

Buzz: Piazza hints that he Prefers Mets

According to FOX’s Joe Buck during today’s broadcast of the Mets-Dodgers game, Mike Piazza has ‘hinted’ that he hopes to wear a Mets hat if inducted in to the Hall of Fame.

preGame Mets vs Dodgers (Game Three)

The Game:
The Mets (26-27) continue their four-game series versus Dodgers (27-27) today at Shea Stadium, starting at 3:55 pm EST.
The Lineup:

SS Jose Reyes
RF Endy Chavez
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
1B Carlos Delgado
2B Damion Easley
C Brian Schneider
LF Fernando Tatis
P Mike Pelfrey

The Pitchers:
RHP Mike Pelfrey (2-6, 5.33 ERA) takes the hill for the Mets.
RHP Chad Billingsley [...]

Quote: We Owe the Fans

The Mets officially announced yesterday that Pedro Martinez will remain in New York, travel with the team and start for the Mets in San Francisco on Tuesday against the Giants.
Martinez talked with reporters prior to yesterday’s game, and said:
“We’re due to win. We owe something to the fans, to the people in New York. [...]

Opinion: Heilman

Following up to yesterday’s comments by Jon Heyman on WFAN, in which he stated that the Mets do not view Aaron Heilman as a starter because “… he’s a two-pitch pitcher” and also because they think his “high elbow” throwing mechanics are conducive to injury. Heyman also added “…there is the fact that he does [...]

Health: Castillo’s Hip, or Quad, Castro’s Elbow

Luis Castillo left last night’s game with what the team called a ‘strained left hip flexor,’ although Castillo later told reporters that he hurt his left quadricep.
Castillo will be examined today, with a trip to the disabled list remaining a strong possibility.
Meanwhile, Ramon Castro was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in the ninth inning [...]

postGame: Dodgers 9 Mets 5

The Mets (26-27) lost to the Dodgers (27-27) by a score of 9 to 5 tonight at Shea Stadium.
For a complete recap and box score, check out SNY.tv.

Jay Horwitz can now take off the orange jacket. For the most part, this game was like a see-saw in terms of lead changes. 20-year-old Clayton [...]

preGame: Mets vs Dodgers (Game Two)

The Game:
The Mets (26-26) continue their four-game series versus Dodgers (26-27) tonight at Shea Stadium, starting at 7:10 pm EST.
The Lineup:

SS Jose Reyes
2B Luis Castillo
3B David Wright
CF Carlos Beltran
RF Fernando Tatis
C Ramon Castro
1B Carlos Delgado
LF Nick Evans
P John Maine

The Pitchers:
RHP John Maine (5-4, 3.41 ERA) takes the hill for the Mets. [...]

Read: The Joba Rules for Heilman

In a report for Newsday, David Lennon asks, “Should the Mets apply the Joba Rules to Aaron Heilman,” and make Heilman a starting pitcher.
On the idea that Heilman struggled earlier this season because he is sulking over not being a starter, Lennon quotes him as saying:
“It’s the most insane logic I’ve ever heard…It doesn’t make [...]

Note: This Weekend on Mets Weekly

This weekend on SNY’s Mets Weekly, Brian Schneider talks with Kevin Burkhardt from a Steakhouse in Colorado, during which Schneider orders the Rattlesnake.
Also, the show takes a closer look at The Zen of Bobby V; they talk with the fans behind SaveTheApple.com; Ron Darling shows how to throw a changeup; and Nick Evans is profiled.
…by [...]