Mets morning briefing 6.18.12
After sweeping the Rays at the Trop, the Mets returned home and found themselves swept by the NL Central-leading Reds. Chris Young surrendered three f...
View ArticleOakland A's starter Brandon McCarthy cleared to resume baseball activities
Brandon McCarthy is ready for a normal offseason after being medically cleared this week to resume his regular routine, less than three months after being struck in the head by a line drive and...
View ArticleNori Aoki of San Francisco Giants will not play again this season as he...
San Francisco Giants outfielder Nori Aoki will not play again this season and will instead continue his recovery from a concussion.
View ArticleMets' Terry Collins remains committed to platooning Michael Conforto
NEW YORK -- New York Mets manager Terry Collins believes left fielder Michael Conforto can capably hit lefty pitching. Still, Collins is sticking with...
View ArticleCleveland Indians activate Lonnie Chisenhall from disabled list
Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Cleveland Indians after recovering from a wrist injury.
View ArticleLucas Duda of New York Mets to disabled list with back fracture
The Mets put first baseman Lucas Duda on the disabled list Monday with a lower-back stress fracture and say he is expected to miss at least six weeks.
View ArticleMichael Conforto dropped from No. 3 slot to 'take a little pressure off'
MIAMI -- The New York Mets received a jolt to a slumping lineup when Michael Conforto was moved to the No. 3 slot in Cleveland on April 15. Now, Co...
View ArticleMets weigh, pass on sitting Michael Conforto
MIAMI -- New York Mets manager Terry Collins asked his coaching staff on Saturday morning whether it was time to have slumping Michael Conforto sit fo...
View ArticleNew York Mets dealing with injuries to outfielders Yoenis Cespedes (hip),...
The Mets are dealing with injuries to outfielders Yoenis Cespedes (hip) and Juan Lagares (thumb) as they head into Sunday's game against the Marlins.
View ArticleMichael Conforto dealing with wrist soreness
MILWAUKEE -- Slumping outfielder Michael Conforto is dealing with left wrist soreness, New York Mets manager Terry Collins said Sunday. Conforto told...
View ArticleManager Terry Collins vows to shake up struggling New York Mets
Manager Terry Collins said Sunday that he is likely going to make some big changes to the Mets to try to spark their struggling offense.
View ArticleMichael Conforto likely to stick in majors for now
NEW YORK -- Although New York Mets manager Terry Collins suggested that a demotion for left fielder Michael Conforto figures to be among the moves int...
View ArticleTerry Collins says Mets may tab Michael Conforto to play in center
Mets manager Terry Collins plans to have Michael Conforto begin taking fly balls in center field and restrict Yoenis Cespedes to left field to put less strain on his legs.
View ArticleMichael Conforto headed to center field, just not yet
CHICAGO -- Michael Conforto is headed to center field. Just not yet. With the New York Mets now resolved to limit Yoenis Cespedes solely to left fi...
View ArticleMichael Conforto starts for first time in pro career in center field
MIAMI -- After initially hesitating to have Michael Conforto make his first professional start in center field at spacious Marlins Park, New York Mets...
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