oliver perez

Why we're about to find out much more about the Mets

The next 11 games may reveal if the Mets are a true heavyweight contender or no more than a paper champion.

My most memorable Opening Days with the Mets, from trainers boos to cardboard fans

From the surprising heroes to the booing fans to the games played in empty stadiums, Opening Day has always been memorable.

Why the Mets are re-committing to minor league wins

Enter a new Mets front office regime and a commitment to winning at all levels, not just the major leagues.

Former Mets pitcher's career isn't over quite yet

CLEVELAND — Oliver Pérez's long baseball odyssey spins on. The reliable and crafty reliever agreed Thursday to a minor league deal with the Indians, who invited the left-hander to big...

Mets bust's ultimatum behind Indians dumping star pitchers

Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac aren’t with the Indians and their teammates appear to be at least part of the reason why. After breaking protocol and being punished for it,...

Adam Jones? Melky? Where Van Wagenen's Mets turn next

The pronouncement this week from Brodie Van Wagenen that his Mets can already be viewed as the team to beat in the NL East might not be a positive development...

Bizarre Indians mix-up leads to late-game collapse

Baseball fans are used to head-scratching bullpen decisions. But this one surprised the manager, too. Terry Francona expected to see Oliver Perez run out of the bullpen when he headed...

Yankees sign ex-Met Oliver Perez to minor league contract

Oliver Perez is taking his comeback journey to New York's other team. The Yankees signed the left-handed pitcher to a minor league deal Saturday after the Reds released him out...

Nationals bullpen has been difference-maker vs. Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — Washington’s Ryan Zimmerman was discussing postseason offense. Or in most cases, the lack of postseason offense. Blame — or credit — the bullpens. “It’s hard to score...