Mike DiFelice

The Mets’ offense is atrocious.  All they could manage was a mere two runs as Matt Harvey’s strong outing was wasted and the Mets (14-20) fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-16) by the score of 3-2.  The loss is the Mets third in a row and delivered the Pirates their first series victory in New York in nine years.  Harvey did not have his best stuff by any means, but he still had a strong outing, giving up only two runs on five hits over seven innings.  He walked...Read MoreRead Full Story

The New York Mets have placed Paul Lo Duca on the disabled list after the catcher worked up his right hamstring injury he suffered in late July, running out a grounder in the fourth inning of Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Florida Marlins. Lo Duca missed six games initially because of the injury, but returned just in time to catch Tom Glavine's 300th win last Sunday. Lo Duca, 35, is batting .267 with five homers and 32 RBI in 89 games. Related, the Mets are expected to recall catcher Mike...Read Full Story

The New York Mets have expressed interest in free agent closer Brian Wilson according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. General Manager Sandy Alderson watched Wilson in a private workout over the weekend.Read Full Story

Mets 101 takes a look at the rebuilding efforts of the New York Mets and when they should realistically expect to contend for the postseason.Read Full Story

The New York Mets announce closer Frank Francisco had a bone spur removed from his right elbow. He is expected to be ready by opening day.Read Full Story