The true MVP of the '00s
Dave Cameron, FanGraphs.comDave Cameron of FanGraphs explains why, as the decade draws to a close, Albert Pujols is not the game's most valuable player.
Story | Conversation | December 23, 2009
BP Daily: Desperately seeking Rickey
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusThere likely will never be another player like Rickey Henderson statistically. Baseball Prospectus looks at the current game and finds that no one is really close, but names such as Brian Roberts, B.J. Upton and Johnny Damon fall into the discussion.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009
Kershaw, Dodgers' bullpen combine on four-hit shutout of Mets
Associated PressManny Ramirez drove in three runs with two singles before being ejected following his second called strikeout and the Dodgers beat what's left of the Mets 8-0.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 07, 2009BP Daily: What's wrong with Wright?
Kevin Goldstein and Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusDavid Wright has some swing issues, but his 2007 season serves as an example of how he can overcome them.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009
Mets lead in East down to one-half game with loss vs. Lannan, Nats
Associated PressWashington's John Lannan limited New York to one hit over seven innings, Anderson Hernandez delivered a two-run single off a tiring Pedro Martinez, and the Nationals beat the fading-again Mets 7-2.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 15, 2008Five reasons the Mets are different this year
NEW YORK -- The reminders were everywhere, from the writings on the subway walls to the boos that carried across a Queens Sunday afternoon. Talk of 20...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 08, 2008
Wolf, bullpen combine to stifle Mets and sweep series
Ty Wigginton homered and the Houston Astros beat New York 4-0 on Sunday to complete their first three-game sweep of the Mets since September 1993.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 03, 2008Perez implodes, Beltran and Manuel ejected as Mets embarrassed by M's
Raul Ibanez homered and drove in three runs, knuckleballer R.A. Dickey tossed seven sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners blew out the frustrated New York Mets 11-0 Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 24, 2008One hundred stories to watch
Jonah Keri, Special to Page 2To celebrate Opening Day, Jonah Keri presents 100 story lines to watch for the season.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Mets survive shaky bullpen, edge Marlins in 11
David Wright singled home the decisive run in the 11th inning, two shaky relievers finally protected the lead, and the New York Mets took a big step toward the playoffs by beating the Florida Marlins 7-6 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 23, 2007Delgado, Castro lead Mets' hit parade against Dodgers
Carlos Delgado and Ramon Castro hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, Carlos Beltran added a solo shot in the eighth and the NL East-leading New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-9 Thursday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 19, 2007Tigers' rotation, Yanks' lineup rate the best
Gary Gillette, Special to ESPN.comWho has the best rotation, bullpen, lineup, defense and bench? Gary Gillette ranks the playoff teams in each category.
Story | Conversation | October 03, 2006
Five Yankees pitchers combine to one-hit Mets
Five pitchers combined on a one-hitter for the New York Yankees, and Jason Giambi homered again Friday night in a rain-delayed 2-0 victory over the suddenly slumping Mets.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 30, 2006Baseball's most valuable players
Nate Silver, Special to Page 2What if every single baseball player was a free agent? Nate Silver of Baseball Prospectus presents the 50 most valuable players in the sport.
Story | Conversation | April 18, 2006The best and the worst of times
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comJerry Crasnick runs down the best-case and worst-case scenarios for each of the 30 teams heading into the 2006 season.
Story | Conversation | March 27, 2006EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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