Gary Sheffield crossed home plate and thrust his arms in the air after unleashing his 500th homer with another vicious swing, and then the surly slugger was humbled by the site of his new Mets teammates pouring out of the dugout. 

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--1B Carlos Delgado slugged his 472nd career homer Thursday, against San Diego's Jake Peavy. 

RHP Tim Redding (rotator cuff strain) expects to face hitters for the first time this week and should be activated in early May. 

Willie Randolph, fired by general manager Omar Minaya last June, returns to Queens this weekend as the bench coach for the Milwaukee Brewers. 

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No pitcher who logged at least 170 innings had a higher ERA than Livan Hernandez's last season, so when the New York Mets signed him to be their fifth starter, they weren't expecting much. 

Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. 

The New York Mets earned their first win at their new home in their latest game. 

One pitch at a time, Oliver Perez and the New York Mets started settling into their new home Wednesday night. 

One pitch at a time, Oliver Perez and the New York Mets started settling into their new home Wednesday night.