Harvey Earns Win, Drives In Winning Run

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey struck out six batters in 7 1/3 innings and drove in the winning run to lift the Mets to a 3-2 win against the Cubs.

Rapid Reaction: Mets 3, Cubs 2

WHAT IT MEANS: Starter Matt Harvey drove in his own damn run. With the Mets torn between desperately needing a run and also not wanting to pull their ace for a weak and undependable bullpen, manager Terry Collins allowed Harvey to hit with two outs, Rick Ankiel at second base and the score tied in the seventh inning.

about 1 day ago | Adam Rubin |

Mets snap 6-game skid, beat Wainwright, Cards

Fantasy Facts - Wright has trouble with the curve

David Wright is 2-for-9 with a triple and two strikeouts against curveballs this season. Wright is hitting .302 with all 5 home runs against all other pitches, but Thursday's Cardinals' starter Adam Wainwright has thrown 210 curveballs this season, second most in the league.

Battle Of The Uniforms: Pants And Socks

Jim Caple and Paul Lukas take a look at MLB's sense of style when it comes to pants and socks.

Cardinals lead NL from the mound

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SweetSpot TV: Batting Righty

Eric Karabell and David Schoenfield discuss the top right-handed batters in the game today.

MLB - David Wright Takes Kimbrel DEEP

David Wright's ninth-inning home run Friday off of Craig Kimbrel went 464 feet, it is his longest home run since ESPN began tracking home runs in 2006. It is also the longest home run by a Met since June 27, 2008 (Carlos Delgado 467 feet).

Wright pinch hits, questionable for Tuesday

The New York Mets intended to have third baseman David Wright skip Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins because of neck stiffness. However, the situation demanded Wright to pinch hit, according to Wright.

about 18 days ago | Adam Rubin |