The New York Mets have gotten outstanding starting pitching during their longest winning streak of the season. 

May 7, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) -- 

May 7, 2009 (amNewYork delivered byNewstex) -- LosAngelesDodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez was suspended on Thursday for 50 games by Major League Baseball, the result of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs. 

--LHP Oliver Perez was placed on the disabled list after Wednesday's game. 

Tim Redding is closing in on joining the Mets. 

--LHP Johan Santana's 0. 

NEW YORK - When Chan Ho Park was pitching for the fifth spot in thePhillies' starting rotation this March, he was focused, aggressive, and dominant. 

NEW YORK - The first thing Shane Victorino did when thePhillies walked into the New York Mets' new $900 million digs for the first time yesterday was take a peek at the outfield. 

They have a left fielder hitting . 

MIAMI --- Chipper Jones entered Wednesday's game having made four errors this season to lead all National League third basemen. 

Mets 6 

Mets 4 

Oliver Perez was stationed in the bullpen Tuesday in Atlanta, after his 9. 

--LHP Johan Santana was selected the NL Pitcher of the Month for April after going 3-1 with a league-best 1. 

Oliver Perez losing his hold on a spot in the rotation has created an unexpected opportunity for pitchers looking to fill that role.