Mets' Maine blanks Nationals through 5 innings for victory

John Maine pitched five shutout innings to earn his first win since May and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 on Sunday.

Tatis sparks 5-run eighth as Parnell stymies the Cubs for seven strong

Cory Sullivan homered and made a diving catch in left field to help the New York Mets, boosted by Bobby Parnell's stellar start, beat the Chicago Cubs 6-2 on Friday night.

Giambi's first hit with Rockies breaks 8th-inning tie, adds to Mets' miseries

Jason Giambi's pinch-hit two-run single off Brian Stokes broke an eighth-inning tie and powered the Colorado Rockies past the New York Mets 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Figueroa fans career-high 10, drives in 1 to help Mets past Cubs

Nelson Figueroa struck out a career-high 10 and had an RBI single to lead the Mets to a 4-1 victory over the Cubs on Sunday.

...Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a three-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Brian Stokes during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Wrigley Field in...

Chicago Cubs' Alfonso Soriano hits a three-run home run off New York Mets relief pitcher Brian Stokes during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Wrigley Field in...

Soriano homers in eighth as Cubs slip past Mets

Alfonso Soriano ended a home run drought to lead the Cubs past the Mets on Friday.

Redding helps Mets end five-game skid with win vs. Marlins

Tim Redding pitched 6 2/3 innings to give the Mets' injury-ravaged staff a boost and help New York snap a five-game skid with a 10-3 victory over the Marlins.

New York Baseball Tonight: 8/25

...at Marlins and Yankees vs. Ranger. Plus, we will also hear from Jerry Manuel, Johan Santana, Brian Stokes, Joe Girardi, and Derek Jeter

Francoeur has three hits as Mets escape with win over Phillies

Jeff Francoeur homered and Mike Pelfrey outpitched a struggling Cole Hamels, leading the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.

Sheffield, Mets rough up Lowe in comeback win vs. Braves

Gary Sheffield doubled twice in an eight-run fourth inning and the Mets battered Derek Lowe, rebounding from an early deficit for a 9-4 victory over the Braves.

Closer Chart

Eric Karabell's updated closer depth chart displays the four top closing options for each team.

Parnell has 7 K's in second major league start as Mets blank Giants

Bobby Parnell pitched six crisp innings in his second major league start and the New York Mets opened an important homestand with a 3-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night.