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Yankees starter hits rock bottom as new strategy implodes
In the short term, Severino lasted just two innings while giving up four runs, which raised his ERA to 8.06 through 14 outings this season.
Derek Jeter isn't the only ex-Yankee getting his first Hall of Fame chance now
There's more than one Yankee getting his first shot at Cooperstown next year. Derek Jeter is among 18 newcomers on the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. He is likely to...
Mets fire hitting coach -- Edgardo Alfonzo's ears just perked up
WASHINGTON — Lamar Johnson became the second Mets hitting coach to take the fall for the team’s subpar offensive performance in 2014. The Mets made official Thursday a move that...
Bobby Abreu, Edgardo Alfonzo top Mets’ hitting coach wish list
The general manager and manager are returning, leaving the Mets to address their coaching situation before diving into 2015 roster decisions. With Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins on board for...
Colon sizzles, makes case to stay with Mets
Bartolo Colon had one last solid performance remaining in his right arm for 2014. With the veteran right-hander in control over six innings, the Mets concluded their season with an...
Oh, Noah! Syndergaard not among September call-ups
CINCINNATI — Noah Syndergaard will have to wait until at least 2015 to make his major league debut. The Mets top pitching prospect was not among the probable final round...
DeGrom not one to question Mets' cautious timetable
Jacob deGrom may have to wait another day to test his sore shoulder. The Mets rookie was hopeful he would get to throw on flat ground Friday, but following the...
Bobby Abreu, hitting coach? That's likely next after Mets pink slip
Bobby Abreu was inserted as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of Monday’s game at Citi Field, but never saw a pitch, being immediately replaced by Wilmer Flores, once...
Mets' Collins sits slumping Ruben Tejada, plays Wilmer Flores
Mired in an 0-for-13 slump, Ruben Tejada found himself on the bench in the Mets’ 6-0 loss Tuesday, but manager Terry Collins said the shortstop job wasn’t up for grabs....
Ranking Yankees' best and worst midseason pickups of this era
Let’s begin with this week’s Pop Quiz question, which came from Gary Mintz of South Huntington: What framed Hall of Famer's uniform is prominently displayed in Harold's workplace during the...
Lagares' return means Collins faces some tough decisions
Terry Collins’ job will only get tougher. With Juan Lagares set to be activated from the disabled list by the Mets before Thursday’s game in Pittsburgh — with the team...
Ageless Abreu gives Amazin’s offensive boost
CHICAGO — Bobby Abreu is enjoying the ride. The 40-year-old Mets outfielder comes to the ballpark each day not only savoring the opportunity to still play major league baseball, but...
David Wright comes up with big hit in Mets' 14-inning win
PHILADELPHIA — It was Groundhog Day with a twist for the Mets: They actually got it right on the second try. After playing 14 excruciating innings in a loss to...
Mets offense does just enough to beat Pirates
Lamar Johnson can retire now as Mets hitting coach: The team is undefeated in his tenure. But that is more a function of the Mets bullpen than any nuggets Johnson...
Curtis Granderson finally 'getting there' for Mets
Curtis Granderson sat and waited for his opportunity and made a decent contribution to the Mets on Thursday. The struggling outfielder was absent from manager Terry Collins’ starting lineup to...
Dice-K may be option for closer
Daisuke Matsuzaka isn’t necessarily next in line for a shot at closing games if Kyle Farnsworth bombs, but the Mets may consider the veteran right-hander for the role if there...
Mets to use Bobby Abreu as first option off the bench
After picking up Jose Valverde and Kyle Farnsworth off the scrap heap and putting them in their bullpen, the Mets are now using the same game plan with their bench,...
Mets GM impressed with Joel Hanrahan's 'progress'
Bobby Abreu is on his way to provide offense off the bench for the Mets and Joel Hanrahan is still a possibility to join the bullpen."The bullpen has been an...
Decision time on Abreu coming up soon for Mets
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Mets will be keeping close tabs on Bobby Abreu at Triple-A Las Vegas over the next two weeks. According to club sources, the veteran outfielder —...
Young pulled with quad problem after half-inning
Chris Young could have more disabled-list stints with the Mets than official at-bats by Thursday. After playing the top of the first inning in the Mets’ 5-1 loss to the...