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One former Met's return to minor-league baseball has another thinking a big-league return is possible

When spring training workouts begin next week for the independent Long Island Ducks, one former Mets second baseman will be monitoring another.

Jeff McNeil's rehab plan takes hit due to weather

Jeff McNeil (hamstring) joined the Mets' Triple-A Syracuse team at Lehigh Valley on Thursday for a rehab assignment, though it was short-lived because of the weather. The All-Star was set...

Ruben Tejada DFA'd as Mets return lasts all of a week

Ruben Tejada's Mets return lasted about a week. The team announced Thursday it designated Tejada for assignment, eight days after it called him up and he played his first game...

Mets certainly aren't the Yankees in one crucial category

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From the moment the Mets’ lineup was posted, this looked like trouble. This is why the Mets’ ride will be a roller-coaster the rest of the...

The Mets' plan after avoiding total Jeff McNeil nightmare

ATLANTA — The Mets have largely avoided lost playing time for their most significant pieces this season, but Wednesday the lineup took a substantial hit, if only for possibly the...

Mets summoning familiar face with McNeil going on IL

The Mets are calling on a familiar face to help cope with their latest injury. They're calling up Ruben Tejada as Jeff McNeil is going on the 10-day injured list...

Ruben Tejada tearing it up at Triple-A Syracuse

Ruben Tejada is batting batting .457 in his first 10 games for Triple-A Syracuse. He went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Syracuse's 4-2 loss to the Pawtucket Red Sox. Tejada...

Mets bring back Ruben Tejada

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Ruben Tejada’s journey since leaving the Mets has come full circle. The 29-year-old infielder returned to the organization Saturday on a minor league contract. He...

Jacoby Ellsbury uncertainty puts Yankees outfield in limbo

TORONTO — Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to be examined by a neurologist Monday after not participating in any physical activity Sunday. “Hopefully we get through this and we get him...

Who's on the bubble as Yankees need to cut 10 more

TAMPA -- The Yankees have 10 more players to cut before Sunday’s noon deadline to have the Opening Day roster at 25. Following Sunday’s game against the Rays at George...

Yankees show off Rob Refsnyder to interested team

TAMPA -- The Rays have interest in Rob Refsnyder, whom the Yankees are open to shopping. Against Tampa on Sunday, the Yankees inserted Refsnyder in the fifth inning to play left. He...

Chris Carter's strikeouts are high — even for him

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Chris Carter arrived to the Yankees with a reputation for striking out at an alarming rate, so Joe Girardi isn’t stunned the right-handed hitter is whiffing...

Yankees' possible Gregorius fill-ins: former and future shortstops

TAMPA — If the Yankees need Starlin Castro to fill in at shortstop for however long Didi Gregorius is sidelined by his right shoulder injury, the second baseman is confident...

Ruben Tejada is still trying to get up from this takedown

TAMPA -- Most players would love to be known for a famous play that happened in the postseason. Not Ruben Tejada. Tejada’s career was derailed when he suffered a broken...

Yankees making Ruben Tejada their reclamation project

Former Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada has agreed to a minor league deal with the Yankees. The deal contains an invitation to big league camp at spring training. The Post's George...

Yankees taking a long look at Mets castoff Ruben Tejada

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- The Yankees have an interest in infielder Ruben Tejada on a minor league deal. Released by the Mets last March, Tejada was signed by the Cardinals...

Chase Utley still loves dangerous slides

https://twitter.com/richhsu/status/717139445573685248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Chase Utley hasn't changed his hard-nosed approach on the base paths. The Dodgers second baseman was involved in another controversial slide on Monday, when he used a cross-body approach...

Ruben Tejada still adjusting to Mets ouster: 'It surprised me'

PORT ST. LUCIE — Ruben Tejada was the first to arrive at the visiting clubhouse at Tradition Field on Friday morning. He is now wearing Cardinals red, but insisted he...

Cardinals scoop up Ruben Tejada for possible Mets torment

VIERA, Fla. — Ruben Tejada has a new home after signing a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the Cardinals the team announced Saturday. The shortstop was released by the Mets...

Joe Girardi sounds like an Adam LaRoche apologist

TAMPA — Joe Girardi isn’t privy to what went down between the White Sox front office and Adam LaRoche, who retired this week instead of reducing the time his 14-year-old...