The Washington Nationals have the worst record in baseball, but the New York Mets played them with the kind of intensity reserved for the best clubs. 

Mark your calendars for the grand openings: The Yankees and Mets will inaugurate their new stadiums just two days apart next spring. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Ramon Castro (sore right ankle) was injured in the Aug. 

Growing up with a policeman father, Mets third baseman David Wright was raised in a family that understood a member facing immediate danger and the importance of public service. 

--RHP John Maine has made six starts since complaining of a tired arm on June 30, while the Mets were in St. 

The New York Mets came through with a huge night at the plate to pull into a first-place tie in the NL East. 

Daniel Murphy added to his stellar start, homering and driving in three runs to help John Maine and the New York Mets rout the Washington Nationals 12-0 Wednesday night. 

Daniel Murphy added to his stellar start, homering and driving in three runs to help John Maine and the New York Mets rout the Washington Nationals 12-0 Wednesday night. 

Daniel Murphy and the Mets made sure their relievers had a lead even they could protect. 

Being a so-called "expert," I get invited to participate in more leagues than I probably should be in and certainly more than my wife knows about. 

The past week brought its share of good news and bad news for major league bullpens while ushering in a few changes here at the Closer Hot Seat. 

If the Mariners were looking for another chance to trade left-hander Jarrod Washburn and outfielder Raul Ibanez, this is it. 

John Maine has been eagerly awaiting his return to the New York Mets' starting rotation. 

What a relief!The beleaguered New York Mets bullpen finally saved one for Johan Santana, preserving a 4-3 victory Tuesday night that extended the Washington Nationals' losing streak to six games. 

The beleaguered New York Mets bullpen finally saved one for Johan Santana, preserving a 4-3 victory Tuesday night that extended the Washington Nationals' losing streak to six games.