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Bullpen follies a black mark on Alderson's record
He’s the scientist who split the atom, only to repeatedly break his pocket protector. He’s the musician who invented a new chord progression, yet he can’t master “Old MacDonald Had...
Mets' strong April has them on pace for that hopeful 90 wins
The Mets won 15 games in April. If they can also win 15 in May, June, July, August and September, they will finish with exactly 90 victories and reach the...
Even Dice-K's feeling a bit dicey about closing games
Plenty of people aren’t sold on the idea of Daisuke Matsuzaka being a closer — including Matsuzaka. After picking up the first save of his major league career in Thursday’s...
Colon hurls Mets to series win over Cardinals
If the umpires searched Bartolo Colon’s neck for a foreign substance on Thursday, chances are they only would have found peanut butter. Other than for one abysmal afternoon in Southern...
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...
Dice-K adjusts to pitching out of pen
Daisuke Matsuzaka, a career starter, made only his second relief appearance ever on Saturday. He apparently is growing into the role, coming back on a second straight day and tossing...
Dice-K is back ... in the bullpen
PHOENIX — Daisuke Matsuzaka was crushed not to make the Mets’ Opening Day roster, but in the end only had to wait two weeks to escape Triple-A Las Vegas. In...
Mets call up Dice-K to replace Lannan in bullpen
PHOENIX -- Daisuke Matsuzaka was crushed not to make the Mets’ Opening Day roster, but in the end only had to wait two weeks to escape Triple-A Las Vegas. In...
Dice-K may be reassigned to start season for rotation flexibility
VIERA, Fla. — On the surface, it’s Daisuke Matsuzaka and Jenrry Mejia with one start apiece to prove their worthiness for the final spot in their team’s rotation, but it...
Dice-K's solid outing should secure No. 5 spot
PORT ST. LUCIE — Get ready for Dice-Stay. In case Daisuke Matsuzaka didn’t already have a spot in the Mets rotation secured, Monday’s performance against the Cardinals probably eliminated any...
Blundering Mets post 'Dice-KKK' tweet
Daisuke Matsuzaka struck out three batters in the first inning of the Mets' exhibition against the Cardinals on Monday. Matsuzaka goes by the nickname Dice-K. And K is the symbol...
Mejia hanging around in Amazin’ battle for 5th spot
PORT ST. LUCIE — Jenrry Mejia has hung around and tried to make the decision difficult for the Mets. For most of spring training, the race for the fifth spot...
Mets' Dice-K on Warthen's slur: 'Everyone makes mistakes'
VIERA, Fla. — Daisuke Matsuzaka took another step toward solidifying the final spot in the Mets’ rotation with another strong outing Thursday. The right-hander surrendered a leadoff double to Denard...
Mets coach won't face discipline for racial slur
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen won’t face repercussions for using a racial slur for Asians in the clubhouse Monday. Warthen issued a statement Wednesday apologizing for using...
Mets coach used racial slur toward Dice-K's interpreter
PORT ST. LUCIE — Mets pitching coach Dan Warthen is in hot water after using a racial slur in the team’s spring training clubhouse. According to the Wall Street Journal,...
Wright, Murphy get first swings; Mets get a taste of replay rule
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Upon further review, the play stood. In the first Mets exhibition game in which replay was available, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny challenged second-base umpire Chris...
Final spot in Mets’ rotation is veteran Dice-K’s to lose
JUPITER, Fla. — The implication from the start of camp has been the fifth spot in the Mets’ rotation is Daisuke Matsuzaka’s to lose. Manager Terry Collins has additional options...
Daisuke Matsuzaka in midseason form, which means slow
PORT ST. LUCIE — Daisuke Matsuzaka was in midseason form during a Mets bullpen session on Wednesday. In other words, the veteran right-hander was deliberate with his approach and in...
Jiro sushi student helping to run NYC’s hottest eatery
At first glance, Alessandro Borgognone and Daisuke Nakazawa would seem to have nothing in common, save for their bald heads. Borgognone, 33, is a fast-talking Italian guy from Bay Ridge,...
Dice-K to Tanaka: Be ready to adjust
PORT ST. LUCIE — Dice-K knows the deal. He’s been down this road. Be prepared to make some major adjustments to your life, Masahiro Tanaka. As the Yankees were unveiling...