California Dominates World Series 2008

...in Milwaukee, is not the most famous of Anderson's former players, either. That would be Jerry Manuel, current manager of the New York Mets. Blalock won the 700th game of his coaching career...

Debate the NL East with Jayson Stark!

...debate about which of these teams is better, there's no doubt who's hotter. Since Jerry Manuel became their manager, the Mets are 19-12. They've averaged more than six runs a...

Chat | July 21, 2008

...2008; Flushing, NY, USA: New York Mets pitcher Pedro Feliciano walks off the mound after manager Jerry Manuel (53) pulled him during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium

Wright: Mets need 'facelift' after consecutive September collapses

With the Mets coming off consecutive September collapses, David Wright is ready for a few significant changes.

Landing a closer high on Mets' to-do list

In the market for a starter and a closer, the Mets figure to be big spenders this offseason.

Mets keep Johnson, Warthen, Alomars; hire Niemann, Shines

Randy Niemann is becoming the Mets' bullpen coach for the third time, and Razor Shines was hired as third-base coach under manager Jerry Manuel.

California has most players in World Series

Before they stepped onto the field for their major league clubs, the players in this year's World Series were all stars at the high school level.

Fastball tell-tale sign for Beckett

Josh Beckett has been the backbone of championships in past seasons with the Marlins and Red Sox, a pitcher capable of shutting down the best lineups ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 18, 2008

Rays' Howell mixes his pitches with precision

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro strolled to the mound Friday with much at stake. Tampa Bay had a 3-2 lead in Game 2 of its American League Divis...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 05, 2008

Manuel now has to figure out reasons for Mets' failures

Jerry Manuel is getting another chance to right the New York Mets.

Paging Kosuke Fukudome

...alternatives before Game 3, but I'm not ready to make a decision tonight." • Jerry Manuel had no contract leverage in his talks with the Mets, writes Ken Davidoff. • The...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 04, 2008

Manuel gets two-year deal to continue to manage Mets

The Mets have agreed to a deal to retain Jerry Manuel as manager, SI.com and FoxSports.com are reporting.

If Manuel falls through, Valentine not opposed to talking with Mets

If the Mets are unable to sign Jerry Manuel as their manager, Bobby Valentine may be interested in returning to Queens.