10 Copyright (c) 2012 Yahoo!, Inc. All rights reserved. en-us 126 15 http://sports.yahoo.com http://l.yimg.com/a/i/us/sp/b/ysp_logo_rss.gif Latest news and information about the New York Mets. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/nym http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=128a23mt6/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/padres-mets-preview-052316604--mlb.html The San Diego Padres managed to end their woes at the plate in their first game against the New York Mets this season. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:23:16 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,0404e8d2-230a-3343-be95-3c9e08ae9966-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hviufc1/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/padres-break-offense-rain-11-035153815--mlb.html NEW YORK (AP) Padres manager Bud Black tried spinning a tale about extra batting practice in the cages during the rain delay to explain why his offense came alive when the game resumed. Thu, 24 May 2012 22:11:43 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,38cbeed8-6cc2-31f2-abce-57f71fced39d-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12hv3227t/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-rookie-melts-rain-delay-043009493--mlb.html NEW YORK -- The San Diego Padres pounded away at a New York Mets rookie making his first major league start, welcoming him back from a lengthy rain delay with a big inning. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:30:09 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,4764d685-d610-3047-94c8-c62933fe1a03-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=125e1jjhu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/padres-11-mets-5-040011551--mlb.html NEW YORK -- The San Diego Padres pounded away at a New York Mets rookie making his first major league start, welcoming him back from a lengthy rain delay with a big inning. Thu, 24 May 2012 21:00:11 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,65b0b480-52e3-3cc5-9d12-39bdd7b0fd43-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12vpstqko/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/fan-opinion-david-wright-greatest-met-ever-015200132--mlb.html Is it possible that David Wright is the greatest New York Met to ever pull on a uniform? Thu, 24 May 2012 18:52:00 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f3ec87f8-e11f-313d-819d-2afdd5e03ded-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12qu9ihk4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/national-league-notebook-thursday-may-000022827--mlb.html Arizona: 1B Paul Goldschmidt has come alive in May, batting .294 with eight doubles, a home run and eight RBI in 20 games. He has nine hits, including four doubles, in his last 23 at-bats after reaching base four times Wednesday on a double, two walks and a hit batsman. ... RH reliever Josh Collmenter tweaked his delivery slightly after being moved to the bullpen in late April and has given up only one run and eight hits, all singles, in four relief appearances covering 10 innings. He was 0-2 with a 9.82 ERA in four starts before being replaced by rookie LHP Patrick Corbin. Thu, 24 May 2012 17:00:22 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,46d6207e-fbef-30bb-953d-b6ffa4012736-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12o06088d/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/padres-starter-stauffer-gets-second-224253894--mlb.html NEW YORK (AP) San Diego Padres starter Tim Stauffer has received a second opinion on his sprained right elbow from Dr. Lewis Yocum. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:42:53 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,cf4e374d-435f-39c2-8a98-f0ebf442ad8c-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12epr3psq/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/blue-jays-rangers-preview-202039615--mlb.html The Texas Rangers have been unusually quiet at the plate lately and might have trouble ending that trend against Toronto's Brandon Morrow, who is coming off his second shutout in four starts. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:20:39 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,d86fb9e1-4b0b-3066-9212-56c52b3cf172-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=129n2a4um/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cubs-pirates-preview-190527085--mlb.html The Chicago Cubs figured the rebuilding project under Theo Epstein would take some time to yield positive results, but they probably didn't envision these types of struggles barely one quarter of the way through its first season. Thu, 24 May 2012 12:05:27 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,211a4734-77f0-3ddb-8bae-c119aec2aa93-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12jn0frli/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/jonathon-niese-leads-mets-over-191329145--mlb.html PITTSBURGH (AP) Jonathon Niese did more than merely sit back and stew after what his manager called ''the worst game he's ever pitched in his life.'' Wed, 23 May 2012 22:35:46 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,42fbdbcf-9228-37a4-b201-a45c71bf7e22-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12eltra9m/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/cardinals-beat-padres-6-3-032324355--mlb.html ST. LOUIS (AP) When the first five San Diego Padres reached safely, it looked as if it'd be a long night for rookie Lance Lynn. The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher showed veteran presence after that. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:32:23 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,81ab1a9b-4000-3285-b0e9-89804e4fab5b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12r9s0cm3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/pirates-offense-could-historically-bad-004018236--mlb.html Charlie Morton didn't have his sinker, and a handful of other things went awry for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 3-1 loss to the New York Mets on a scorching Wednesday matinee at PNC Park. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:40:18 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,e24f76b3-090c-3a62-8863-7ae0a5f12375-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ribt3ub/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/national-league-notebook-wednesday-may-003115416--mlb.html Arizona: CF Chris Young was given a start off after starting the previous five games since being activated from the disabled list Friday. "He probably came back a little too early," manager Kirk Gibson said. With an off day today, Young will get two days off. ... C Miguel Montero (groin) rode a bike, played catch and took some swings before the game. "Hitting is a little challenging because you have to stretch out your back leg," Montero said. The D-back are hoping Montero can return Friday. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:31:15 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ea709b6f-e698-3872-aa24-5832aa37e785-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12k8c4a7d/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/nieses-strong-outing-helps-mets-211125110--mlb.html PITTSBURGH -- New York Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese found the perfect antidote to get back on track -- the Pittsburgh Pirates' anemic offense. Wed, 23 May 2012 14:11:25 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,5ac356d3-83a4-3d16-bf49-35ca7ca43823-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=125ldaj60/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-3-pirates-1-195122102--mlb.html PITTSBURGH -- New York Mets pitcher Jonathon Niese found the perfect antidote to get back on track -- the Pittsburgh Pirates' anemic offense. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:51:22 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ada176c5-1c81-313b-8fe1-5f8de907eb66-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12n73et42/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/famous-infamous-come-alive-chances-163254924--mlb.html NEW PITTSBURG, Ohio (AP) Dean Chance, perhaps the greatest high school pitcher ever, went on to win the 1964 Cy Young Award. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:44:06 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,f83946df-e992-369c-b024-717437438f7b-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12j88d5vu/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/dickey-shuts-down-pirates-best-082023968--mlb.html R.A. Dickey is the first to admit that cold weather hurts his knuckleball, which is why his numbers last year were significantly better beginning in mid-May. When the weather grows warmer, Dickey tends to thrive. Wed, 23 May 2012 01:20:23 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,ed06f360-b967-3361-b88a-fa76b93f7d73-l:1 http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=129rf0suc/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/news/mets-pirates-preview-044752145--mlb.html Jon Niese is coming off perhaps the rockiest start of his major league career, serving up four homers to one of baseball's most prolific power-hitting teams. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:47:52 PDT mlb urn:newsml:sports.yahoo,lego:19780928:top,article,9e29ff33-1713-32dd-98da-377842521f97-l:1 Thu, 24 May 2012 22:23:16 PDT