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Mets fans might have to find a new whipping boy
The Mets waived infielder Eric Campbell and reliever Jim Henderson from their 40-man roster Wednesday, according to ESPN, likely shuttling them into minor-league free agency this offseason and bringing their...
Why Neil Walker's return to Mets lineup will be short-lived
SAN FRANCISCO — Neil Walker is back — for now. The Mets second baseman returned to the starting lineup Saturday after missing the previous four games with lower back stiffness,...
It sounds like Collins is serious about Conforto playing center
CHICAGO — Michael Conforto will try to stay ready for whatever the Mets have in mind for him. The second-year outfielder rejoined the team Monday, after completing a three-week stint...
Juan Lagares has the injury-free green light that Granderson eyes
Juan Lagares’ return date is set — sort of. The Mets outfielder will report to Citi Field on Saturday and will either be activated before the game or prior to...
Cuban slugger Yulieski Gourriel to privately work out for Mets
Yulieski Gourriel is set to audition for the Mets. The highly regarded Cuban third baseman will soon work out privately for team officials, according to general manager Sandy Alderson —...
Terry Collins is desperate for Travis d'Arnaud's bat
If all goes according to plan, Travis d’Arnaud will be back behind the plate for the Mets on Tuesday in Kansas City, after being out since April 25 with a...
Neil Walker's back latest to act up in Mets' plague
MILWAUKEE — Neil Walker is the latest Met dealing with the back bug. After taking a check swing in his first at-bat Saturday, the second baseman felt tightness in his...
Mets' bullpen is quietly rivaling their hyped rotation
For the past few years, Mets starting pitchers have stolen the spotlight, but the bullpen also is making a strong case to be recognized as one of baseball’s best. After...
Mets swept away as ump's call in question again
DENVER — The Mets are bloodied and bruised, but at least they are heading home — even if they are about to face the first-place Nationals. Their 11-game road trip...
Scout not buying Mets' surprisingly lights-out bullpen
If this is a mirage, the Mets can only hope it’s not close to disappearing. Despite questions about the bullpen heading into the season, that unit has been a Mets...
Mets hoping for a repeat gem from deGrom's replacement
CLEVELAND — Jacob deGrom was placed on the bereavement/family emergency list Saturday to tend to “complications” involving his newborn son Jaxon. Though the team’s thoughts were with the deGrom family,...
Mets GM backs Terry Collins' breakneck strategy ... for now
Terry Collins' stroll into Panic Citi — at least for a day — was backed by his boss Thursday. A day after the Mets manager went full throttle with his...
'A game we had to have': Terry Collins pushes overworked pen
After the Mets’ 2-1 win over the Marlins on Wednesday, it wouldn’t have been too surprising to see Jim Henderson and Jeurys Familia loading the team bus on the way...
Terry Collins gets borderline reckless with desperate moves
There are a thousand different things you can say about the way Terry Collins manages baseball games, and some of them you can even print in a stinkin’ newspaper. But...
Mets killer's 16-pitch at-bat beginning of end for Henderson
Jim Henderson isn’t immune to the magic spell Dee Gordon seems to have over the Mets. The team’s new reliever got a firsthand look at what a pest Gordon can...
Collins will be watching for Steven Matz layoff issues
It will be 11 days since Steven Matz last pitched in a game when he toes the rubber Monday night against the Marlins. But the rookie left-hander from Long Island...
MLB journeyman reliever now an early-season Mets hero
Jim Henderson was hopeful, but he also was worried. After every one of his outings last year in the minor leagues, he needed at least two days to recover. That...
Mets' ring ceremony lures forgotten cast back to Citi Field
Michael Cuddyer was thrilled to receive an invite to the party. The former Mets outfielder was among those who attended the team's private ceremony Thursday, in which NL championship rings...
How unsung Mets pitchers can protect the hyped ones
The temptation is always going to be there. Just a few more outs. Only one more inning. Terry Collins knows this. He understands the baseball weaponry at his disposal. He recognizes...
'I forget easy': This time Jeurys Familia shuts down Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — World Series? What World Series? Jeurys Familia might have been charged with three blown saves in last year’s World Series against the Royals, but said that...