PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Former captain David Wright showed up at Mets spring training camp Monday and spoke to reporters before New York's game against the Washington Nationals, repeatedly...
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets infielder Robinson Cano had a youthful perspective after reporting to spring training.
"I feel like I'm 25," the 36-year-old All-Star second baseman said Sunday, a day ahead of the team's first full-squad workout.
Cano took a physical and held a news conference. He took over the spot in the clubhouse that used to belong to Mets captain David Wright, who retired because of neck and back injuries.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Mets captain David Wright is becoming a special adviser to chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen.
In making the announcement Monday, the Mets said the 36-year-old third baseman would be placed on unconditional release waivers on Tuesday. His contract called for New York to pay him salaries of $15 million this year and $12 million in 2020, with $2.5 million annually deferred without interest.
NEW YORK (AP) — David Price has won the Babe Ruth award as postseason MVP in voting by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
After pitching the Boston Red Sox to their World Series title, Price will be honored along with other award winners at the chapter's 96th annual dinner on Jan. 26 in Manhattan.
NEW YORK (AP) — On the final day of an emotionally draining season, Mickey Callaway knew exactly how to describe what he just went through with the New York Mets.
"It's been a roller-coaster ride," the rookie manager said. "There definitely were highs and lows."
New York said goodbye to captain David Wright, general manager Sandy Alderson and former ace Matt Harvey.
Jacob deGrom delivered a Cy Young-caliber performance that went to waste.
NEW YORK (AP) — With midnight approaching after 13 innings of mostly scoreless baseball, David Wright was handed the microphone before a full house at Citi Field.
"Everybody stayed, which is amazing," he said later. "It's crazy."
Much like the last few years of his truncated career, Wright's finale was no fairytale at the plate.
Adoration, appreciation, respect. Those were the tokens he took home.
NEW YORK (AP) — Much like the last few years of his truncated career, David Wright's finale was no fairytale at the plate.
Adoration, appreciation, respect. Those were the tokens he took home.
Wright left to a long standing ovation before a sellout crowd at Citi Field in his farewell game for the New York Mets on Saturday night.
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BRONX BOMBERS
The New York Yankees take aim at baseball's single-season home run record, a day after tying the mark of 264 set by the 1997 Seattle Mariners. The Yankees connected four times Friday night in Boston, with Aaron Judge hitting the homer that matched a Mariners club that included Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, Jay Buhner and Edgar Martinez.
NEW YORK (AP) — As he crouched in the on-deck circle, David Wright felt more nervous than he had in his entire career.
After all that rehab work, all those months and years spent waiting for this moment, the New York Mets' captain finally made it back into a major league game Friday night.
"It was my first time on a baseball field that I can remember that I felt like I was going to throw up," Wright said. "My heart felt like it was beating through my chest."
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright finally made it back into a major league game Friday night, grounding out in his first plate appearance for the New York Mets in nearly 2½ years.
NEW YORK (AP) — Hanging on a hook in David Wright's locker, above the baseball spikes and opposite the helmets of his favorite football teams, the New York Giants and Virginia Tech Hokies, was a blue and orange Mets cap and white jersey with pinstripes.
No. 5 as always, with his name across the back.
And for the first time in nearly 2½ years, Wright was ready to grant himself the privilege of putting it on.
NEW YORK (AP) — On the day that Mets captain David Wright announced he'll return to play his last big league game during New York's final homestand, Todd Frazier did his fellow third baseman proud.
Michael Conforto and Frazier hit back-to-back homers with two outs in the ninth inning to give New York a 4-3 victory in the first game of a doubleheader, and the Mets went on to sweep the Marlins, winning the nightcap 5-2 on Thursday.
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets captain David Wright will return for the team's final homestand, making what will probably be his last appearance as a big leaguer.
The Mets said that they plan to activate Wright when they return to Citi Field on Sept. 25 against Atlanta. The 35-year-old is scheduled to start at third base on the second-to-last day of the season against Miami.
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright took live batting practice Tuesday at Citi Field as the New York Mets captain tries to complete his comeback from a string of debilitating injuries.
The third baseman originally was scheduled to play defense in a simulated game as well, but those plans were scrapped on a drizzly afternoon because the infield was wet and muddy.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets captain David Wright believes he will return to the New York Mets this season.
The 35-year-old third baseman participated in a simulated game before Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He faced Anthony Swarzak and Tim Peterson and hit an opposite-field homer to right-center off Peterson for his only hit.
Wright has not played in a major league game since May 27, 2016, because of neck, back and shoulder injuries that required surgery.
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright is scheduled to participate in a simulated game Saturday at Citi Field, the next step for the New York Mets' captain as he tries to make a major league comeback from neck, back and shoulder injuries.
The third baseman hasn't played in the big leagues since May 2016. He batted a combined .171 (7 for 41) with one double in 10 games for Class A St. Lucie and two with Triple-A Las Vegas last month before his rehab assignment expired on the final day of August.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — David Wright rejoined the New York Mets on Friday, though he remains on the disabled list, and said he met with team officials to discuss what he needs to prove physically in order to get back in a major league game for the first time since 2016.
The seven-time All-Star third baseman took grounders before the Mets faced the San Francisco Giants and said he's "cautiously optimistic" he'll get into a game in September. The Mets have not announced a timetable for his return.
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright is moving up to Triple-A to continue his rehab assignment, but the New York Mets say it's unlikely the third baseman will play in the majors anytime soon as he attempts an arduous comeback from back and shoulder injuries.
Wright hasn't appeared in a big league game since May 2016. He batted .188 (6 for 32) with a double, two RBIs and two walks in 10 games at Class A St. Lucie this month, seeing considerable time in the field.
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MAX MATCHUP
Nationals ace Max Scherzer (15-5, 2.28 ERA) will try to become the first 16-game winner in the majors when he starts the Sunday night game at Wrigley Field. Owner of three Cy Young Awards, he also leads the majors in strikeouts this year with 216 in 161 2/3 innings. Cole Hamels starts for the Cubs — he's allowed just one earned run in 11 innings during the first two starts since being acquired from Texas.
A look at what's happening around baseball Sunday:
MAX MATCHUP
Nationals ace Max Scherzer (15-5, 2.28 ERA) will try to become the first 16-game winner in the majors when he starts the Sunday night game at Wrigley Field. Owner of three Cy Young Awards, he also leads the majors in strikeouts this year with 216 in 161 2/3 innings. Cole Hamels starts for the Cubs — he's allowed just one earned run in 11 innings during the first two starts since being acquired from Texas.
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Anthony Rizzo is a three-time All-Star and the 2017 winner of the Roberto Clemente Award, baseball's biggest honor for sportsmanship and community involvement. Jon Lester is a three-time World Series champion, and Jason Heyward organized the most important meeting in franchise history.
Plenty of leaders with the Chicago Cubs. No captain.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — After yet another medical setback that will stretch his layoff from the major leagues past two years, New York Mets captain David Wright hopes to start baseball workouts in May.
Dr. Robert Watkins examined the 35-year-old third baseman in Los Angeles on Monday and said he should not participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Mets captain David Wright won't participate in baseball activities for two months because of back and shoulder issues, another setback in his attempt to return from injuries that have sidelined him for two years, and New York star outfielder Yoenis Cespedes is sidelined after hurting a wrist.
New York made the announcements Tuesday, a day after Wright was examined by Dr. Robert Watkins in Los Angeles.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — The big question surrounding David Wright is one that even he can't answer.
Can he play this season?
"I'm going to give it my best shot, certainly," the New York Mets captain and third baseman said Saturday from the dugout of the team's training complex. "I probably have a lot of the same questions you're asking me and a lot of people are asking of me. I just don't know. It's certainly been an uphill climb for me.
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agent third baseman Todd Frazier is switching sides close to home, set to join the New York Mets and take over a spot that's been in flux since David Wright got injured.
A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday night that Frazier and the Mets had agreed on a two-year contract for $17 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was still pending a successful physical.
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets captain David Wright underwent back surgery, his second operation in a month as he tries to return to the major leagues after an absence of 1½ years.
The team said Thursday that Wright had a procedure in Los Angeles called a laminotomy, in which a bony layer over the spinal canal is removed to treat nerve compression.
NEW YORK (AP) — Evan Longoria was in David Wright's lockers just inside the entrance to the Mets clubhouse, where the Giants and Virginia Tech football helmets had been removed along with the rest of New York's gear.
Lucas Duda, traded from the Mets to the Rays in July, was in his old corner stall at the far end, near the showers.
NEW YORK (AP) — In a season where a lot has gone wrong for the New York Mets, a jovial Jose Reyes gave his team a reason to smile on Labor Day.
The 34-year-old Reyes looked like his old self Monday when he homered, drew two walks and sped from first to third on an infield out during an 11-7 win over Philadelphia that broke a four-game skid.
NEW YORK (AP) — In a season where a lot has gone wrong for the New York Mets, a jovial Jose Reyes gave his team a reason to smile on Labor Day.
The 34-year-old Reyes looked like his old self Monday when he homered, drew two walks and sped from first to third on an infield out during an 11-7 win over Philadelphia that broke a four-game skid.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets terminated David Wright's rehab assignment because of shoulder pain and ruled Yoenis Cespedes out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets have terminated David Wright's rehab assignment because of shoulder pain and ruled Yoenis Cespedes out for the rest of the season with a hamstring injury.
The banged-up Mets announced on Monday that Wright was returning to New York to be re-examined later this week. Wright played third base Friday and Saturday at Class A St. Lucie and decided to have the shoulder pain checked by doctors.
NEW YORK (AP) — Still hoping to rejoin the New York Mets this season, captain David Wright started a rehab assignment Tuesday night with Class A St. Lucie.
Wright was the designated hitter and batted third at Charlotte, a Tampa Bay Rays affiliate in the Florida State League. He went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts.
Trying to come back from neck surgery last year for a cervical disk herniation, the third baseman hasn't played in a major league game since May 2016.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The ailing New York Mets lost a third member of their rotation when right-hander Zack Wheeler was put on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday because of biceps tendinitis.
Wheeler joined starters Noah Syndergaard and Matt Harvey on the DL. Closer Jeurys Familia, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, second baseman Neil Walker, outfielder Juan Lagares and third baseman David Wright are among other Mets now sidelined.
NEW YORK (AP) — Asked how he would deal with his players after the New York Mets' latest injuries, manager Terry Collins was quick with a quip.
"Bubble wrap," Collins said, laughing. "Key. Very important."
Pitcher Matt Harvey and outfielder Juan Lagares were put on the 10-day disabled list Friday by the Mets, who recalled infielder Matt Reynolds and outfielder Brandon Nimmo from Triple-A Las Vegas.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Patrick Kivlehan had the game of his life in front of a large cheering section not far from home.
Kivlehan hit two solo homers, Adam Duvall hit a pair of two-run shots and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Sunday.
Scott Schebler also homered for the Reds and Scott Feldman (4-4) allowed four runs and eight hits in five innings.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia had surgery Friday after being diagnosed with a blood clot near his right armpit, an injury that general manager Sandy Alderson said will sideline the reliever for several months.
The Mets put Familia on the 10-day disabled list before their game Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers and said it was not certain whether the reliever will return this season. They activated first baseman Lucas Duda from the DL.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets' season of high expectations took another serious hit Thursday when All-Star closer Jeurys Familia was diagnosed with a blood clot in his pitching shoulder that might require surgery.
The arterial clot will be examined Friday in St. Louis by Dr. Robert Thompson, who treated starter Matt Harvey last year for thoracic outlet syndrome, the Mets said in a statement.
NEW YORK (AP) — Noah Syndergaard was blistering — this time in a good way.
Returning to the mound with an extra day of rest after a blister forced him from New York's opener, Syndergaard overpowered the Miami Marlins for much of the night in the Mets' 5-2 win Sunday that finished their opening homestand.
After the game, Mets captain David Wright put the team's new star of the game crown on Syndergaard's head .
NEW YORK (AP) — Easy lies the head that wears a crown on the New York Mets.
Travis d'Arnaud looked like a monarch after Thursday's 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, wearing a kingly silver headdress of authority that included shiny blue stones — no doubt not real jewels.
The Mets had previously given a wrestling belt to their stars of the game.
NEW YORK (AP) — Injuries hit the New York Mets where it hurt last season, and they're becoming a pain again.
With opening day fast approaching, those familiar reports of aches and irritation began cropping up at camp. Part-time center fielder Juan Lagares strained an oblique and, more unsettling, pitcher Steven Matz was scratched from a scheduled start because of tenderness in his left elbow.
NEW YORK (AP) — Injuries hit the New York Mets where it hurt last season, and they're becoming a pain again.
With a week to go before opening day, those familiar reports of aches and irritation were cropping up at camp. Part-time center fielder Juan Lagares strained an oblique and, more unsettling, pitcher Steven Matz was scratched from a scheduled start because of tenderness in his left elbow.
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — A smiling David Wright returned to Port St. Lucie on Thursday, went to his favorite coffee shop and exchanged welcoming hugs with Dave Winfield and executive director of MLB's Players Association Tony Clark, both of whom happened to be there.
The message and mood changed, however, when the Mets third baseman went down the street to New York's spring training complex at First Data Field.
David Wright and the New York Mets hoped for a healthy start to spring training. No such luck.
Wright was told Tuesday not to throw for two weeks after an examination in New York showed an impingement in his right shoulder. The third baseman will be re-evaluated after two weeks.
The 34-year-old team captain is a seven-time All-Star, but he's been limited to 75 regular-season games during the past two years.