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Mets shake up coaching staff, add Teufel Wed Oct  5 16:05:35 2011 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets said Wednesday that four coaches won't return next season. Bench coach Ken Oberkfell, third base coach Chip Hale, first base coach Mookie Wilson and bullpen coach Jon Debus will not be back, while hitting coach Dave Hudgens and pitching coach Dan Warthen will return to manager Terry Collins' staff for 2012. Former Mets infielder Tim Teufel, who was managing at Triple-A Buffalo, will be the new third base coach and Ricky Bones will step in as bul
Dodgers' Gordon named NL Rookie of the Month Thu Sep 29 17:31:11 2011 EST
finished the season with a .304 batting average, 11 RBI, nine doubles, two triples and 34 runs scored in 56 games. Other rookies receiving votes included Gordon's teammates Kenley Jansen and Javy Guerra, Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos, Cincinnati Reds infielder Juan Francisco and outfielder Yonder Alonso, New York Mets outfielder Lucas Duda, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Alex Presley, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and San Diego Padres right-hander Anthony Bass.
MLB offense in 2011 drops to 2-decade low Thu Sep 29 03:09:00 2011 EST
l, the way the numbers work out.''

Back in 1981, teams averaged 4.75 strikeouts. It's not quite the dead ball era, but the balance has shifted more toward flame-throwers after a long period where bats ruled.

``The pendulum is switching,'' New York Mets manager Terry Collins said. ``Pitchers are throwing harder. Guys are throwing 94 to 98. Bullpen. Rotation. Years ago, 92 was a hard fastball. Now it's an average fastball. Guys might even say it's a tick below.''

Also throw in one factor th

Batista, Mets blank Reds Wed Sep 28 16:10:33 2011 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Miguel Batista tossed his first shutout since 2006, a two-hitter, and the New York Mets closed out the regular season with a 3-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. The 40-year-old Batista (5-2) walked two and struck out five for the Mets, who snapped a three-game losing streak and finished 2011 with a 77-85 record. Edinson Volquez (5-7) gave up three runs on six hits over seven innings for Cincinnati, which posted a 79-83 mark one year after capturin
Mariners and Athletics to open 2012 season in Japan Wed Sep 28 14:50:57 2011 EST
iners and Oakland Athletics will open the 2012 regular season with a two-game set in Tokyo, Japan. The games will be played March 28-29 at the Tokyo Dome, marking the fourth season-opening trip to Japan for Major League Baseball. In 2000, the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs started the campaign in Tokyo. The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Devil Rays followed four years later. The Boston Red Sox and Athletics played in 2008. "Major League Baseball is very pleased to give Japanese fans a chance to
Braves try to stop bleeding and extend season against Philadelphia Wed Sep 28 11:56:30 2011 EST
h have 645 wins. Joe Blanton gets the nod for the Phillies and will make his second straight start and fifth appearance since missing almost four months with shoulder inflammation. Blanton threw two scoreless innings in a 6-3 loss against the New York Mets on Saturday and is 1-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 10 games (7 starts). Blanton lost to the Braves back on May 14 and is 1-4 with a 5.47 ERA in 10 career games, nine of which have been starts, against them. Philadelphia leads the season series with At
Braves try to stop bleeding and extend season in Philadelphia Wed Sep 28 11:10:51 2011 EST
h have 645 wins. Joe Blanton gets the nod for the Phillies and will make his second straight start and fifth appearance since missing almost four months with shoulder inflammation. Blanton threw two scoreless innings in a 6-3 loss against the New York Mets on Saturday and is 1-2 with a 5.03 ERA in 10 games (7 starts). Blanton lost to the Braves back on May 14 and is 1-4 with a 5.47 ERA in 10 career games, nine of which have been starts, against them. Philadelphia leads the season series with At
Reds, Mets end campaign at Citi Field Wed Sep 28 10:58:25 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Veteran right-hander Miguel Batista starts his fourth game with the New York Mets when they end the 2011 season with the finale of a three-game series against Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Batista began the year with 26 appearances for the St. Louis Cardinals before coming to the Mets, who became his 11th major-league team since he debuted as a 21-year-old rookie with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1992. The 40-year-old Dominican made his first start with the Mets on Sept. 1 agai
Stubbs, Reds squeeze win over Mets in 13 Wed Sep 28 00:02:06 2011 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Drew Stubbs executed a go-ahead squeeze bunt as the Cincinnati Reds edged the New York Mets, 5-4, in 13 innings. Juan Francisco slapped a one-out triple in the right-center field gap off of Dale Thayer (0-3) to set-up Stubbs for the squeeze that went toward third base. Francisco Cordero earned his 37th save although he walked four in the 13th. Justin Turner hit into a game-ending unassisted double play when he lined out to Todd Frazier at second. Jay Bruce had th
Mets exercise contract option for manager Collins Tue Sep 27 18:50:14 2011 EST
Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they have exercised the contract option for manager Terry Collins for the 2013 season. In his first year at the helm, the 62-year-old has guided the Mets to a 76-84 record, good enough for fourth place in the NL East. "Terry has done an excellent job of leading and motivating this team with his preparation, energy and enthusiasm during a challenging season," said Mets general manager Sandy Alderson. "He has developed st
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