...connects for a base hit in the first inning against the New York Mets starting pitcher Mike Pelfrey (not pictured) at Land Shark Stadium

Mets decline option on reliever Putz

The New York Mets have declined an option on reliever J.J. Putz, making him eligible for free agency.

Mets make coaching-staff changes

The Mets have shuffled their coaching staff after the team slumped to a fourth-place finish in the NL East this season.

Nats use Mets' wildness to break tie in eighth

The Nationals benefited from wild throws to beat the Mets on Tuesday.

Mets-Nationals Preview

Mets-Nationals Preview

Kazmir, Verlander among best bets

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB matchups and sees good things for Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez.

Any drama left for season's final week?

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the final week of the baseball season and says there's a lot of uncertainty with many top teams close to clinching playoff berths.

Hudson beats Mets to keep Braves' hopes alive

Tim Hudson won again and the Braves kept their slim playoff hopes alive against the Mets on Wednesday.

Promising careers at a crossroads

What do B.J. Upton, Jeremy Hermida and J.J. Hardy have in common? They're three younger players who find themselves at a career crossroads.

Braves-Mets Preview

Braves-Mets Preview

Kazmir faces old AL East foes

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's game action, including a showdown between Scott Kazmir and the Yankees, against whom he has a history of success.

Zimmerman hits 30th home run as Nationals hold off Mets

Ryan Zimmerman hit his 30th homer, Josh Bard drove in three runs and the Washington Nationals held off the free-falling New York Mets 6-5 on Friday night.

Nationals-Mets Preview

Nationals-Mets Preview

Smoltz returns to Cards' rotation

Adam Madison previews Friday's action, which is expected to include John Smoltz's return to the Cardinals' rotation.