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Amazin' Look Back: 1973 Amateur Draft - Mets Select OF-Lee Mazzilli With Fourteenth Overall Pick

With their first pick in this year'sJune Amateur Draft, Mets director of scouting JoeMcDonald, and GM BobScheffing decided ona high school outfielder named LeeMazzilli, out of AbrahamLincoln High…Read More

Rainy Lara Making Strong Case For Promotion To Binghamton

Rather quietly, right-handed pitching prospectRainyLara, 22,was recently promoted from the Savannah Sand Gnats to the Port St. Lucie Mets. He made his first Florida State League start on May 30th, in which…Read More

Amazin' Look Back: June 5, 1973 - Johnny Bench Powers Big Red Machine to 6-5, 10 Inning Victory Over Mets

An Amazinglydisastrous road trip is finally over, but not before suffering one last deflating loss against the Cincinnati Reds. The teamsneeded extra innings to decide a winner at Riverfront Stadium, and…Read More

Carlos Torres Hurls Three Hit Complete Game Shutout; Las Vegas Downs Fresno Grizzlies, 8-0

On Monday,Las Vegas 51's starting pitcher CarlosTorres, hurled one of the entire New York Mets organization'sbest pitched gameso far this season. Hedispatched the Fresno Grizzlies intwo hours…Read More

Binghamton Mets Taking Two Game Lead Into Showdown Against Trenton Thunder

Earlier this afternoon, CesarPuello led Binghamton's offensive charge, helping the Mets secure the rubber game of their seriesagainst the New Hampshire Fisher Cats by a 7-2 final. The Metsright fielder…Read More

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Zack Wheeler: Hurry Up And Wait

On May 30th, ZackWheeler turned twenty-three years old, althoughhis biggest birthday gift is yet to arrive…Read More

Rafael Montero And Binghamton White Wash New Hampshire 6-0; Gain Sole Possession Of First Place

Up in New England, the Binghamton Metsplayed game two of their series against the New Hampshire Fisher…Read More

5/31 Game Recap: Mets Suffer Letdown Against Fish 5-1; Marcum's Six Inning Gem Goes Awry In Seventh

Fresh off their home and home Subway Series sweep over the Bronx Bombers, the Mets took their five game…Read More

5/29 Game Recap: Mets Hand Yanks A 9-4 Thumping In The Bronx

Fresh off thrilling back-to-back late inning victories over the Yankess at Citi Field, the Mets packed-up…Read More

Amazin' Look Back: May 29, 1973 - In The Land Of Giants, Tom Seaver Was A Titan; Fans Sixteen In 5-2 Win

The New York Mets spent the previous five days of this road trip getting their division standing subducted…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: Subway Series Edition

Ladies and gentlemen, here is today’s Top Ten list! Today’s category: Top Ten Things Overheard…Read More

Logan Verrett And Binghamton Mets Topple First Place Sea Dogs In Tenth, 3-2

A little redemption and two big runs in the eighth inning got starting pitcher LoganVerrett off the losing…Read More

Zack Wheeler Returns From Sore Shoulder To Gain Third Victory Of Season - Las Vegas Thumps Iowa Cubs, 9-4

The Las Vegas 51's were in Iowa today where ZackWheeler made his return to the mound after being…Read More

Amazin' Look Back: May 22, 1973 - Cardinals' Rick Wise Pitches And Bats Way To 5-3 Victory Over Mets; Jerry Koosman Drops Second Straight

After a two day break in the schedule, the Mets got back to work this afternoon hosting the St. Louis…Read More

5/17 Game Recap: Matt Harvey Earns Fifth Victory And Delivers Game Winning RBI As Mets Edge Cubs, 3-2

The Mets were in the Windy City today starting a three game weekend series against the Cubs. MattHarvey…Read More

Rainy Lara Continues Mastery Over South Atlantic League - Savannah Sand Gnats Blank Augusta GreenJackets In Eleven, 6-0

Savannah Sand Gnats pitcher RainyLara, 22, continued his mound dominance over the South Atlantic League…Read More

Rising Apple Top Ten: Hey, New Guy!

Ladies and gentlemen, here is tonight’s Top Ten list! Tonight’s category: Top Ten Things…Read More

Zack Wheeler Turning His Fortunes Around In Vegas

Whether real or imagined, the problems which beset ZackWheeler earlier this season appear to be behind…Read More

Minor League Round-Up: Friday Recaps For Savannah, Port St. Lucie and Binghamton

Friday Final: Rome Braves 3; SavannahSand Gnats 2 After dropping Thursday's series opener in…Read More

5/10 Game Recap: Shaun Marcum Too Inconsistent, Doesn't Last Five; Mets Bow To Pirates 7-3

In game two this evening against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, ShaunMarcum climbed the mound in search…Read More