By the way, Shea Stadium is closing, too. 

Young arms, short rest and crucial games: It's October pitching for MLB's playoff contenders. 

Hey, a writer steps on a few toes during a long season, so . 

Pedro Martinez said goodbye to the fans at Shea Stadium, just in case Thursday night marked his final appearance in a Mets uniform. 

--RHP John Maine is not expected to appear the remainder of this year despite throwing a pair of simulated games, interim manager Jerry Manuel indicated. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Brian Schneider (back discomfort) did not play Sept. 

The New York Mets hope this weekend won't be the last time they take the field at Shea Stadium. 

With a desperate rally in the rain, Carlos Beltran and the New York Mets kept their playoff destiny in their own hands. 

Carlos Beltran singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Mets rallied past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Thursday night for a huge win that halted their late-season slide. 

Carlos Beltran singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning and the New York Mets rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Thursday night for a huge win that halted their late-season slide. 

The New York Mets won a coin flip with the Houston Astros on Thursday and would host a tiebreaker for the NL wild card next week if it's needed to decide a postseason berth. 

Go ahead and buy a seat at a Mets game, but you'll only use the edge of it. 

--RHP John Maine was activated from the disabled list Wednesday for potential bullpen duty. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP John Maine (bone spur behind right shoulder) needs surgery this winter, if not sooner. 

Some losses hurt more than others.