New York Mets

27 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson led off the first inning against the New York Yankees with an inside-the-park home run, starting the Detroit Tigers on their way to a 5-4 victory over New York Yankees in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

The New York Yankees' loss dropped them to seven-and-a-half games behind Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead, as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Boston - with the best record in the majors at 80-51 - completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- Philadelphia Phillies -vs- New York Mets (Aug. 27-30):

**MONDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: CW-57, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Ceremonial first pitch: thrown by an AutoTrader representative.
• Modell's Sporting Goods Honorary Bat Boy and Batgirl to be honored pregame.
• Phanatic & Mascot Celebration: Approximately 11 mascots will join the Phanatic in honor of the annual Mascot Hall of Fame induction.    » read more »

- New York Mets' Fiesta Latina postgame concert Friday, Aug. 24 at Shea
- Players to wear "Los Mets" jerseys in celebration of "Fiesta Latina"

08/20/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y -- The Mets and Vidal Cedeño Management today announced that music superstars Oscar D'Leon and Luis Vargas will perform at "Fiesta Latina" this Friday, August 24th at Shea Stadium following the Mets' 7:10 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.    » read more »

08/20/2007 -- The New York Mets today acquired first baseman/outfielder Jeff Conine from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor leaguer infielder Jose Castro and minor league outfielder Sean Henry.

Jeff Conine, 41, hit .265 (57-215) with 23 runs scored, 11 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 32 RBI, 20 walks, 28 strikeouts and four stolen bases in 80 games this year with the Reds. He has made 50 starts at first base and one start as the designated hitter in 2007. Conine has appeared in 991 career games at first base, 929 games in the outfield and 68 games at third base.    » read more »

Cincinnati Reds receive infielder, outfielder from New York Mets

08/20/2007, CINCINNATI -- Cincinnati Reds Executive Vice President and General Manager Wayne Krivsky today announced the acquisition of SS Jose Castro and OF Sean Henry from the New York Mets in exchange for IF/OF Jeff Conine.

IF/OF Jorge Cantu will be recalled from Louisville to take Conine's spot on the roster. Castro and Henry will be assigned to Class AA Chattanooga.    » read more »

08/20/2007 -- New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, who led the National League with 10 RBI, has been named Bank of America Presents the National League Player of the Week for the period of August 13-19, 2007. Bank of America, the Official Bank of Major League Baseball, is the presenting sponsor of the National League and American League Player of the Week Awards, which reflect the company's long-standing tradition of recognizing achievements that inspire us all to seize opportunities to perform at our very best.    » read more »

- Salsa Star Oscar D'Leon, Bachata Icon Luis Vargas to Perform at New York Mets' Fiesta Latina postgame concert Friday, Aug. 24 at Shea
- Players to wear "Los Mets" jerseys in celebration of "Fiesta Latina"
- Tickets on sale now at Mets.com, LosMets.com or (718) 507-TIXX

08/20/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y -- The New York Mets and Vidal Cedeño Management today announced that music superstars Oscar D'Leon and Luis Vargas will perform at "Fiesta Latina" this Friday, August 24th at Shea Stadium following the Mets' 7:10 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.    » read more »

08/15/2007 -- The New York Mets announced today that they have signed international free agent Marinus Vernooij from Holland. Marinus Vernooij, 18, attended high school at Thorbocke in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

"We are being very aggressive in the international market, and Marinus is an indication of that," said Mets Director of International Operations, Ismael Cruz. "The Mets are going to be players in every market where baseball is played. This has been a team effort among the entire international scouting department," said Cruz.    » read more »

08/15/2007 -- On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 16 through 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. The following traffic information will be helpful to those fans coming to the game, as well as downtown commuters.

Thursday, August 16:

• The Roberto Clemente Bridge and Federal Street will close to vehicular traffic beginning at 10 a.m. and re-open at midnight.

Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18:    » read more »

08/08/2007 -- The New York Mets announced today that they have signed international free agents Cesar David Puello Santana and Wilmer Alejandro Flores. Puello, 16, is an outfielder from the Dominican Republic, while Flores, a 16-year-old infielder, hails from Venezuela. Both players will report to the Mets Instructional League in Port St. Lucie, Florida.    » read more »

Glavine Becomes First Pitcher to Win 300th As A Met

August 8, 2007 -- New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today presented the Key to the City to New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine in honor of his 300th victory, a feat achieved by only 22 other pitchers in Major League Baseball history. First given in 1702, the Key to the City of New York is presented to distinguished persons for outstanding civic contributions. The Mayor also announced today that the City will honor New York Yankees third basemen Alex Rodriguez with a Key for his 500th home run.    » read more »

Pre-game on-field ceremony to start at 1 p.m.

08/07/2007 -- The New York Mets will honor 300-game winner Tom Glavine in an on-field, pre-game ceremony Sunday, August 12th before the Mets host the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium.

The ceremony will include a video tribute to Glavine as well as surprise presentations from his teammates and the organization.    » read more »

Hundreds of needlearts aficionados to enjoy America's pastimes from stands

08/06/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y. -- The New York Mets and The National Needlearts Association today announced that they will host the inaugural Stitch N' Pitch at Shea Stadium on Wednesday, August 8 when the Mets host the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 P.M.    » read more »

New York Mets launch "Pennant Race" ticket pack including postseason ticket purchase options

FLUSHING, N.Y., August 4, 2007 -- The New York Mets today announced that they have surpassed 3,500,000 in ticket sales for the 2007 season at Shea Stadium, marking the earliest time in franchise history that the team has reached this milestone. The Mets eclipsed 3.5 million last year on September 21.    » read more »

06 August 2007 -- New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine has won his 300th game - the 23rd pitcher in Major League Baseball history to reach that milestone.

The 41-year-old Glavine left the game against the Cubs in Chicago late Sunday in the seventh inning with a five-run lead, and with the appreciative applause of Cubs fans. The Mets went on to win, 8-3.

Glavine - in his 21st major league season - becomes just the fifth left-handed pitcher to win 300 games.    » read more »